Black Currant (Selechenskaya)

Description

Selechenskaya Black Currant is a top-rated early-season black currant variety known for its large ( up to 5 grams, sweet berries and high yields, making it a favorite for home gardeners and small farms. Bred by A.I. Astakhov, it produces plump, flavorful black currants in early July, perfect for fresh eating, freezing, and homemade jams or preserves. The plant is cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and shows strong resistance to powdery mildew and currant mites. Its compact, upright growth habit means no staking is needed!