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Parentage
Čačanska Bestrna was raised in 1984 from the cross Dirksen Thornless and Black Satin. It was
tested as 1-III-87.
Fruit Quality
The berries are very large, averaging 9.3 g (individual reaching 15.4 g). They are shiny black, firm,
long, cylindrical; very sweet and aromatic, easily separating from the strig when fully ripe. The
average number of drupelets is 89.
Yield
The yields are high compared to cvs Black Satin, Thornfree and Dirksen Thornless. Under favourable
growing conditions, the number of quality fruits exceeds 20t-ha.
Season
Mid early
Plant Characteristics
Cv Čačanska Bestrna is highly vigorous and vital, producing 4-5 thornless canes with short
internodes. Fruiting branches are distributed along the cane. The flowers on fruiting branches are rather
concentrated, thus the harvest is facilitated. The canes are highly tolerant to low winter temperatures.
Disease Resistance
Cv Čačanska Bestrna is tolerant to major blackberry disease Kuehneola uredinis (Link)
Arthur. It is highly resistant to other blackberry pathogens and pests.
Use of the Cultivar
Berries are suitable for fresh use, freezing and processing. Transportability: excellent.
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