Ariadne Gift currant is a vigorous bush reaching up to 2 meters in height with an average density of shoots. The leaves are three-lobed, green, with deep notches, smooth and leathery. Shoots are light brown, straight and matte, without pubescence. Flowers are golden-yellow, and the berries are round, almost black, glossy, and average in weight at about 1.4 grams. The pedicel is short, thin, and green. The berries contain 13.1% sugar, 1.0% acid, 31.7 mg% of vitamin C, and 11.9 mg% of carotene, providing them with a sweet, delicate, and refreshing taste with a pleasant aroma. The tasting score of the berries reaches 4.6 points, indicating high quality of taste. This currant variety is distinguished by high yield and universal fruit usage. Berries are suitable for fresh consumption as well as for processing into jam, jelly, compotes, juices, wine, drying, and freezing. The yield averages 189 centners per hectare or 6-8 kg per bush. Ariadne Gift belongs to the medium ripening period and requires pollination by other golden currant varieties for full fruiting. The variety possesses high winter hardiness, drought resistance, and heat resistance, making it a reliable choice for various climatic conditions. It is resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical protection agents. Thanks to its biochemical and taste qualities, as well as suitability for mechanized harvesting, Ariadne Gift is an excellent option for gardeners and farmers seeking to obtain high-quality and abundant currant yields.
