Which variety of blackcurrant should you choose? Characteristics and uses of blackcurrants

How to choose your blackcurrant variety?

Do you want to plant blackcurrant bushes on your plot but don't know which blackcurrant variety to choose? This blackcurrant variety guide lists the main varieties along with their characteristics and uses. For farm sales, supermarket sales, or processing? There's something for everyone.

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Blackcurrant Variety Guides:

Variety Color of the
Fruits		 Remontante Precocity Productivity Fruit Size / Shape Disease Resistance / Hardiness Fruiting Period Taste Self-fertile
Andega Black Non-Rising Mid-Late High yield Large fruits Powdery mildew tolerant July to August Firm, aromatic flesh, few seeds Self-fertile. Produces abundant pollen.
Arno Dark blue Non-Rising Early Classic Large fruits Resistant to powdery mildew June Sweet flavor Self-fertile
Bigno Black Non-Rising Season Average Yield Big Fruits Resistant to powdery mildew End of June to beginning of July Slightly acidic. Used in freezing or for its buds in medicine.
Blackdown Dark black Non-Rising Mid-Late Good performance Classic Vigorous, adapts to all regions. Very good disease resistance. End of July Withstands cooking without bursting, perfect for processing Self-fertile
Black Burgundy Black Non-Rising Late Fairly low yield Average Susceptible to powdery mildew Mid-July Perfect for processing into alcohol. Firm. Great aromatic richness. Self-sterile. Requires pollinator such as Andega or Boskoop's Giant
Royal of Naples Dark Blue to Black Non-Rising Late Average Quite small Little susceptible to powdery mildew Mid-July Paired with Noir de Bourgogne for liqueur, very tangy Self-sterile. Pollinated by Blackdow
Tradimel Black Non-Rising Season Very good productivity Quite big Susceptible to powdery mildew July Strong acidity, leaf can be used for herbal tea Self-fertile
Boskoop Giant Glossy black Non-Rising Early Excellent performance Large sweet fruits Very susceptible to powdery mildew and anthracnose End of June to beginning of July Mild flavor, sweet and juicy pulp Self-sterile. Pollinator of Noir de Bourgogne, must be pollinated by Andega
Ben Alder Dark black Non-Rising Season Very high yield, widely used on large plots for processing into wine Small to medium sized berries, upright habit Good resistance to mildew. Very hardy, good resistance to cold. Remains attached for a short period. July to August Perfect variety for juices and wines Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Ben Connan Dark black Non-Rising Mid-Late Abundant production (up to 3.5KG per plant at maturity) Large berries. Medium-long stem. Very disease resistant, one of the hardiest varieties Mid-July to Mid-August Perfect variety for berry juice, excellent flavor Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Ben Lomond Dark black Non-Rising Mid-Late Very abundant production of large berries Very large fruits. Upright and compact bush shape. Very resistant to frost and powdery mildew Mid-July to Mid-August Delicious and sweet Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Ben Nevis Dark black Non-Rising Mid-Late Very high yield. Only slightly lower than Ben Lomond but easier to pick. Large, fragrant fruits. Very upright and vigorous bush. Resistant to major diseases. Hardy Mid-July to Mid-August (just before Ben Lomond) Excellent flavor. The fruits are suitable for all uses. Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Ben Sarek Dark black Non-Rising Mid-Early Very large harvest volume. Scottish variety that offers the highest yield (by quite a distance). The yield potential is exceptional. Large berries Very tolerant of frost and cold. The only drawback is that the branch can break under the weight of the fruit. Mid-June Excellent flavor. Suitable for processing and direct sale. Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Big Ben Glossy black Non-Rising Season High yield. Large harvest, up to 4.5 kg per bush. Fruit 2X larger than average (2.9G), making it one of the varieties with the largest fruits. Equivalent to Chandler for Blueberries Resistant to mildew and leaf spots Start to End of July Very sweet fruit. Ideal for fresh consumption. Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Hedda Glossy black Non-Rising Mid-Early Offers high yields with ease of maintenance Spherical, medium-sized fruit Resistant to all diseases except powdery mildew, to which it is slightly susceptible. Very hardy, lasting down to -34°C. Its hardiness makes it easy to maintain. Start to mid-July The sweetest blackcurrant variety. Perfect for juice, jam, or jelly. Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Silvergieter's Black Dark black Non-Rising Early Fairly decent performance Medium-sized fruit Susceptible to mildew and rust End of June to mid-July Taste of a mild acidity. Use: raw, jelly, jam, compote, juice, wine, liqueur Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Titania Glossy black Non-Rising Mid-Late Very productive variety (up to 4KG per plant) Large bunches but medium-sized berries Good disease resistance, very cold resistant (down to -29°C) End of July to mid-August Very suitable for making jam, juice, pie or wine. Do not pick too early as it will have a very acidic taste. Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed
Wellington XXX Glossy black Non-Rising Mid-Early Variety with high productivity Very large berries with very thick skin Highly disease resistant. Mildew resistant. Good resistance to high temperatures. Suitable for warm regions. Mid-June to early July Very juicy variety. Perfect for making juice or jam. Sweet and fragrant pulp. Self-fertile but better fruiting if crossed

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