Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) IYUNSKAYA KONDRASHOVOY

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) 'Iyunskaya Kondrashovoy' (Июньская Кондрашовой)

Super-early Russian variety with extreme drought and mite resistance.

'Iyunskaya Kondrashovoy' is a unique Russian black currant variety bred at the Michurinsk State Agrarian University. It is characterized by super-early ripening (already at the end of June), which is two weeks earlier than other early varieties. It is valued for its extraordinary resistance to drought, heat, and mites, as well as for the excellent taste of its large fruits.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Super-early ripening (late June).
• Extraordinary resistance to heat and drought.
• Complete resistance to mites and complex disease resistance.
• Large, tasty, and aromatic fruits (rating 4.7/5).
• High and regular yield.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia
• Institution: Michurinsk State Agrarian University (MichGAU)
• Parentage: Open pollination of 'Seyanets Golubki'

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Strong, moderately spreading.
• Height: 50 – 100 cm.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Relatively large, weighing 1.6 – 2.0 g.
• Shape and Color: Round-oval, almost black color.
• Taste: Sweet-sour, delicate, aromatic, excellent (4.7/5). Tastes great even in extreme drought.
• Usage: Universal. Dry detachment from the stalk facilitates harvesting.

Resistance and Requirements

• Climate: Extremely resistant to drought and heat. High frost resistance, but buds wake up early (risk of spring frosts after winter thaws).
• Disease resistance: Excellent, complex. Resistant to powdery mildew and completely resistant to mites.
• Location: Prefers partial shade.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Super-early (June 20 – 25).
• Yield: High and regular (annual).