Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) SOZVEZDIE

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) 'Sozvezdie' (Созвездие)

Early Russian variety "Constellation" with large fruits and high Vitamin C content.

'Sozvezdie' is an early Russian black currant variety bred at the I. V. Michurin All-Russian Research Institute. It is popular for its high productivity, early bearing onset, and very good taste of large fruits. It also stands out for its exceptionally high content of Vitamin C and P-active substances.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large and tasty fruits (1.2 – 1.5 g).
• High self-fertility and productivity.
• Very high Vitamin C content (198 mg/100g).
• Resistance to powdery mildew and spider mites.
• Uniform ripening.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia
• Institution: VNIIS I. V. Michurin (All-Russian Research Institute)
• Parentage: 'Minay Shmyrev' × 'Bredtorp'
• Registration: 1997

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium height, slightly spreading.
• Leaves: Medium-sized, green, matte, smooth.

Fruit

• Size: Large (1.2 – 1.5 g), uniform.
• Shape and Color: Round, black.
• Cluster: Medium length (3 – 5 cm), straight.
• Taste: Sweet-sour, with a high rating (4.5/5).
• Usage: Universal.
• Nutrients: Very high content of Vitamin C and P-active substances.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: The variety is hardy.
• Disease resistance: Resistant to powdery mildew and spider mites. Lower resistance to bud mites.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Highly self-fertile.
• Propagation: Easy to propagate.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Early.
• Yield: High, early bearing onset.