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Rosenthals Langtraubige

Variety of Black currant · Ribes nigrum
Traditional German variety with long strigs and aromatic, easy-to-pick berries.
Also known as: Rosenthals Langträubige
Edible value7Medicinal value6Other uses4
🇩🇪 Germany 1920

Taste & characteristics

Taste

tartjuicyaromatic

Profile

Parentage
Deutsche Selektion
Breeder
Rosenthal (Deutschland)
Pollination
self-fertile
Fruit weight
0.9 g

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering
Fruit harvest

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Description

Fruit

Medium-sized, aromatic berries on notably long strigs, good for fresh eating and juice.

Growth

Moderately vigorous, spreading; an old, proven garden variety.

Yield

Good yield; easy to harvest thanks to long strigs.

Notes

Older variety, moderately disease-prone; now mainly in home gardens.

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