Blackcurrant Ruben

Ruben (Ruben) – a winter-hardy blackcurrant variety of early ripening was bred by Polish breeders by crossing Ben Lomond and Belarusian Sweet.

Variety advantages: pleasant taste, unpretentiousness to growing conditions, stable yield.

Variety features

Shrub medium-sized, 1.5-2 m high, sprawling. During the fruiting period, the shoots bend under the weight of the berries. The foliage is medium-sized, 5-lobed, dark green, very fragrant. The flowers are medium in size, light green in color with pinkish strokes on the petals, collected in inflorescences.

Fruitsround shape 1-1.5 cm in diameter, weighing 3-6 g. Currant skin is dense, shiny, rich black. Pulp – juicy, aromatic. Taste – balanced, sweet with sour notes.

The berry tolerates transportation well, does not burst and does not flow when harvested. Suitable for mechanized harvesting.

Purpose of the variety: fresh consumption, preparation of jams, jams, fruit drinks, freezing.

Productivity currant "Ruben" stable from the 2nd year of planting. On average, 3-3.5 kg of berries are harvested from a bush per season. New shoots bear fruit for 5-7 years, after which they are pruned. The ripening period of the variety – mid-early, first half of July.

Immuneto American powdery mildew. There is a risk of rust, bud mites.

Growing conditions. The variety is unpretentious to growing conditions and climate, winter-hardy, tolerates drought well. Therefore, it is suitable for cultivation in most regions of the Russian Federation, including areas with unstable and cold climates.

Beware of crafts and "sick" planting material! Purchase Ruben currant seedlings from nurseries and specialized stores.