Red Currant shrub (Ribes rubrum) ASYA

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) 'Asya' (Ася)

Early Russian variety with dark red berries and high resistance.

'Asya' is a Russian red currant variety bred at the All-Russian Research Institute (VNIISPK). It is characterized by high and stable yields, dark red berries, and very good resistance to frost and fungal diseases. The fruits have a high content of Vitamin C and P-active substances.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Complex resistance to fungal diseases (powdery mildew, leaf spots).
• High frost resistance.
• High and stable yield (up to 3.8 kg per bush).
• Increased Vitamin C content and very high content of P-active substances.
• Mid-early ripening.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia
• Institution: VNIISPK (All-Russian Research Institute of Fruit Crop Breeding)
• Parentage: 'Chulkovskaya' × 'Maarses Prominent'
• Registration: In state testing since 2001

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium height, upright, medium density.
• Leaves: Dark green, leathery, shiny, wrinkled.

Fruit

• Size: Medium (average 0.6 g, max. 1.0 g).
• Shape and Color: Round, dark red.
• Cluster: Medium length (8 – 11 cm), dense, arched shape.
• Taste: Sweet-sour.
• Nutrients: High Vitamin C content (60.6 mg/100g) and P-active substances.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: The variety is hardy.
• Disease resistance: It is minimally susceptible to powdery mildew and leaf spots.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-early.
• Yield: High, averaging 2.5 kg (max. up to 3.8 kg) per bush.