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Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) ZAGADKA

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) ZAGADKA - Tutifruti, s.r.o.
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Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) ZAGADKA
Specifications
Height at sale50cm
PotC2
Sell as2 year old
Ripening timemedium early
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Price
19,90€
  • Stock: In Stock
  • Model: Ribes nigrum

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) 'Zagadka'

A resistant Russian variety with high market-quality fruits.

'Zagadka' (Загадка) is a Russian blackcurrant variety, valued primarily for its high resistance to diseases and pests and for producing large, firm fruits with high market value. The bush has a compact, upright growth habit, which facilitates maintenance and harvesting. Thanks to its reliability and fruit quality, it is suitable for both commercial growers and home gardens.

Main advantages of the variety:

  • High resistance to powdery mildew, anthracnose, and the currant gall mite.
  • Large fruits with high market value and good transportability.
  • Compact, upright growth habit that simplifies cultivation.
  • Good frost resistance and self-fertility.
  • Versatile use of fruits.

Origin and Registration

  • Country of origin: Russia
  • Breeder: V. M. Litvinova
  • Institution: All-Russian Horticultural Institute for Breeding and Agrotechnology (VSTISP)
  • Crossing: ‘Nina’ × ‘Sopernik’
  • Registration: Included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 1986.

Variety Characteristics

Bush
  • Growth: Medium-tall, compact, and dense.
  • Shoots: Thick and straight. Young shoots are light green with a reddish tip; woody shoots are brown.
  • Leaves: Medium-sized, five-lobed, green, matte, leathery, and wrinkled.
  • Flowers: Medium-sized, cup-shaped, with pale pink sepals.
Fruit (Berry)
  • Size and weight: Large, with an average weight of 1.2 g (maximum 2.2 g).
  • Shape and colour: Round, black.
  • Skin: Firmer.
  • Flavour: Sweet-tart, with a more pronounced aroma (rating 4/5).
  • Strigs: Medium length (6–8 cm) and medium density.
  • Use: Versatile – suitable for fresh consumption and processing.
Resistance and Requirements
  • Frost resistance: Good.
  • Disease resistance: High (powdery mildew, anthracnose).
  • Pest resistance: High (currant gall mite).
  • Requirements: Demanding on soil quality; requires regular fertilization and cultivation.
Cultivation Recommendations
  • To maintain fruit quality and size, it requires regular pruning and the removal of peripheral branches.
  • To achieve optimal yields, it is important to provide high-quality, fertile soil and a regular supply of nutrients.
Harvest and Storage
  • Harvest time: Mid-early.
  • Harvest characteristics: Berries have a dry scar, which facilitates picking.
  • Yield: Medium, averaging 3.0 kg per bush.
  • Self-fertility: Yes, it is self-fertile.

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