Meiosis Limited

Blackcurrants

Ben Connan
Čačanska Crna
Farleigh
Foxendown

Čačanska Crna Blackcurrant
Čačanska Crna Blackcurrant

Breeder's Description

Čačanska Crna

Head Licence & World-wide Marketing Rights (excluding Germany) held by MEIOSIS Ltd
Bred by Dr M. Stanisavljević

Parentage

It was obtained in 1980 from open pollination of cv Malling Jet and was selected in 1984. It was tested as I-75.

Fruit Quality

The number of berries per long strig averages 8.5. Berries are large (0.82 g), separating easily from the stalk.

Yield

Cv Čačanska Crna is a heavy cropper. Under favourable growing conditions, the yields even exceed 13 t-ha.

Season

Mid-late.

Plant Characteristics

Bush is vigorous. Branches are first erect growing and later become spreading under the weight of the crop. The raceme has a long central axis with 10-15 flowers. Cv Čačanska Crna is a self-fertile cultivar with excellent cropping. It is tolerant to low winter temperatures.

Disease resistance

It is highly resistant to major diseases and pests. It is resistant to currant rot (Cornartium ribicola) and leaf spot (Pseudopezizarilis)

Use of the Cultivar

Berries are delicate and thus recommended for fresh consumption, freezing and processing.

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Last updated
27th July 2011