Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) VERNISAZH

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) 'Vernisazh' (Вернисаж)

Highly productive Ukrainian variety with complex resistance to diseases and pests.

'Vernisazh' is a top-quality Ukrainian black currant variety, bred in 1985. It is known for its excellent complex resistance to a range of diseases and pests, high and stable yield even in poorer conditions, and large, tasty fruits ideal for making thick jam.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Complex resistance (powdery mildew, anthracnose, rust, mites, gall midges).
• High and stable yield.
• Large, shiny berries (1.6 – 2.2 g) with dessert taste.
• Ideal for processing (thick jam, wine).
• Suitable for industrial cultivation (dry detachment, does not drop).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Institution: Institute of Horticulture of UAAN (breeders K. M. Kopan and V. P. Kopan)
• Parentage: 'Triton' × 'Klusonovskaya'
• Year of breeding: 1985

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Vigorous, tall (up to 160 cm), moderately spreading.

Fruit

• Size: Large and uniform, 1.6 – 2.2 g.
• Shape and Color: Round-oval, black, shiny.
• Skin: Firm, dry detachment.
• Taste: Excellent, sweet-sour (dessert quality).
• Usage: Universal. Especially valuable for thick jam, juices, and wine.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance to diseases and pests: Excellent. Resistant to powdery mildew, anthracnose, rust, gall mites, currant gall midge, and spider mites.
• Climate: High frost resistance and increased drought tolerance.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-early to medium (mid-July). Ripens uniformly.
• Yield: High and stable. Fruits do not drop and are well transportable.