Red Currant shrub (Ribes rubrum) BUZHANSKA

Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) 'Buzhanska' (Бужанська)

Highly productive Ukrainian variety with large shiny berries.

'Buzhanska' is a modern Ukrainian red currant variety bred at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences. It ranks among the best varieties from this region. It is popular for its exceptionally high yield, large fruits, and excellent frost resistance, making it ideal for harsher climatic conditions.

Main advantages of the variety:

• High and stable yield (5 to 10 kg per bush).
• Large, shiny, deep red berries (0.8 – 1.2 g).
• Excellent frost resistance (down to -35 °C).
• High resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spots.
• Fruits do not drop after ripening.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Ukraine
• Institution: National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
• Registration: 2014

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium height (1.3 – 1.5 m), compact, upright. Easy to maintain.
• Leaves: Large, green, decorative throughout the season.

Fruit

• Size: Large, weighing 0.8 – 1.2 g.
• Shape and Color: Round, deep red to bright red, shiny.
• Cluster: Long and dense (10 – 14 berries).
• Taste: Pleasant, refreshing, sweet-sour (rating 4.5/5).
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, freezing, jams, juices, jellies.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Very high (down to -35 °C).
• Disease resistance: High resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spots.
• Requirements: Requires a sunny location, regular watering, and pruning to maintain high yields.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-early (June/July). Ripens uniformly.
• Yield: High and stable (up to 10 kg from an adult bush). Fruits do not drop.