White Currant (Ribes sativa) VALKO

White Currant (Ribes sativa) 'Valko'

Proven Estonian variety for the harshest conditions.

'Valko' is an Estonian white currant variety bred at the Polli Horticultural Research Centre (authors J. Parksepp and A. V. Libek). It is known for its resilience and reliability, making it recommended even for the harshest climatic conditions. It offers tasty whitish-yellow fruits suitable for versatile use.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Suitable for the harshest conditions (high resistance).
• Medium to large fruits with very good taste.
• Long clusters.
• Good frost resistance and disease resistance.
• Universal usage (fresh consumption and processing).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Estonia
• Institution: Polli Horticultural Research Centre
• Authors: Johannes Parksepp, Asta-Virve Libek
• Registration: 1996 (certificate from 2004)

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium size, slightly spreading.
• Shoots: Forms a medium amount of basal shoots.

Fruit

• Size: Medium to large.
• Color: Whitish-yellow.
• Cluster: Long, medium density.
• Taste: Very good, sweet-sour.
• Usage: Suitable for fresh consumption and processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Relatively resistant.
• Note: Ideal variety for colder and harsher regions.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-early.
• Yield: Medium.