The best blackcurrant varieties for the northwestern region

The seedling market, which provides new varieties of currants, is rapidly expanding its range. It is difficult for an ordinary gardener to navigate the choice. Everyone wants to get a berry from their plot that is as large, fragrant, and sweet as possible, as early as possible. For the plant to be unpretentious, it does not require labor-intensive care. As they say, set it and forget it. I only remembered when it was time to harvest. Is it possible?

Let's try to figure it out, consider the descriptions of different varieties of blackcurrant regarding regional acclimatization, early ripening, late ripening, increased sweetness, with large berries.

Average rating of the best blackcurrant varieties

Black currant is a berry bush that is grown everywhere in Russia.
Local semi-wild forms are well adapted, but disappoint in terms of yield, size and taste of the berries. Fruitful breeding work gave gardeners 224 varieties (from the State Register 2022). In terms of the number of varieties, black currant takes 2nd place, second only to apple trees.

Blackcurrant varieties are divided into 2 large groups: amateur and industrial. The first group is distinguished by the dessert taste of berries and is suitable for eating from the bush throughout the season.

The second group is characterized by rapid ripening and suitability for mechanized harvesting (thick peel, dry peel, resistance to shedding). Industrial varieties can also be grown in a summer cottage; you just need to understand the purpose for which this or that variety was bred, and not scold the breeder for its sourness.

Black currants are sensitive to growing conditions. One variety shows itself differently in different regions. To get an exact match with the varietal description, you need to purchase varieties bred in your region.

The bushes begin to bear fruit from the second year - this early fruiting simplifies the process of selecting varieties for your site.

The rating of the best blackcurrant varieties included only the most popular varieties that performed well in terms of a set of parameters in different growing regions.

In addition to those included in our rating, of interest are such blackcurrant varieties as Bagheera, Pygmy, Yadrenaya, Izyumnaya, Slastena, Exotica, and Green Haze, which have received many positive reviews and recommendations from gardeners.

Varieties

There are a huge number of blackcurrant varieties for cultivation in the middle zone; one article would not be enough to list and describe them. For different areas with their individual characteristics, it is quite difficult to choose a suitable variety from such an abundance of species, however, this must be done.

The best varieties of black currant can confidently include:

• Izyumnaya;
• Summer resident;
• Selechinskaya 2;
• Exotic;
• Dubrovskaya;
• Black Pearl;
• Titania;
• Pygmy;
• Bagheera;
• Vologda;
• Mermaid;
• Dobrynya;
• Vigorous;
• Nina;
• An excellent student.

They are divided into:

• early varieties;
• average;
• late.

And also on:

• large-fruited;
• sweet.

Rating of the best blackcurrant varieties

conclusions

The study revealed that a high degree of self-fertility is inherent in the three-genome descendants of the grouse currant, as well as varieties whose genome contains genes of the European, Siberian and Scandinavian subspecies of black currant and grouse currant.

In the conditions of the North-West of Russia, the varieties Azhurnaya, Ben Sarek, Suite Kievskaya, Pamyati Ravkina, Sudarushka, Sanyuta, Vertti, Bolero, Tatyana Den, Karachinskaya, Kupalinka, Little Prince, Udachnaya, Uktus have high self-fertility. These varieties can be used as sources of this trait for breeding purposes.

With natural autogamy, there is a noticeable tendency to reduce the mass of the berry and the number of seeds in it.

The best early varieties of blackcurrant

Selechenskaya 2

An early-ripening dessert variety of black currant, which is also suitable for industrial use. The bush is erect, powerful, reaches 1.5 - 2 m. The brushes are long, loose.

The berries are glossy, black, round, weighing from 2.5 - 3 to 5.5 g, with a thin and durable skin. The taste is rated 4.9 - 5 points, with slight sourness and a delicate aroma. Ripening is smooth, ripe berries are resistant to shedding.

The productivity of young bushes is 2 - 3 kg, adult plants with proper agricultural technology produce up to 5 - 8 kg. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, is slightly affected by anthracnose and is rarely colonized by bud mites (one preventive treatment is sufficient).

Adapts well to different climatic zones, has high winter hardiness and drought resistance.

In hot weather and during interruptions in watering, the berries do not crack. The best results were obtained when grown in the Leningrad region, Moscow region, Western Siberia, Altai, Transbaikalia and Yakutia.

Gift of Smolyaninova

A universal early-ripening variety of black currant. Bushes with medium vigor, with a dense, slightly spreading crown. The brushes are short and loose.

The berry is large (3 - 5 g), round, black with shine, on a thin stalk. Taste qualities are rated 4.9 points. The yield of one plant is 2 - 3 kg.

It is characterized by high self-fertility, which reduces dependence on pollinating insects and the pollinating variety. At the same time, if there are different varieties on the site, there is an increase in productivity.

It is highly resistant to fungal diseases and bud mites. Recommended for cultivation in the Central region, but performs well throughout the Central Zone.

Litvinovskaya

Mid-early variety for universal use. The bush is powerful and tall. The shoots are straight and form a compact, neat crown. The brushes are of medium length and density, slightly curved.

The berries are round, black, shiny, on a thin stalk, with a dry detachment. The average weight of berries is 2.9 - 4.5 g, and with proper care it exceeds 5 g.

Due to the peculiar arrangement of the berries, picking a whole bunch is inconvenient. Small seeds and thin skin make the variety ideal for all types of processing. At the same time, the skin is quite strong, and the berries tolerate transportation well.

Taste qualities are rated 5 points, there is a delicate aroma. The leaves have a distinct currant aroma and are used in making tea and as a spice in preserves.

The average productivity of one plant is 1.4 - 2.5 kg. Shows excellent winter hardiness and resistance to return frosts, is susceptible to high temperatures and does not tolerate drought.

It is not affected by fungal diseases and is rarely colonized by bud mites. This variety of blackcurrant has proven itself well in the Moscow region.

Sevchanka

An early variety of black currant, on the register since 2004. The bush is pressed, powerful, vigorous. The berries are round, black with gloss, weighing 2 - 3 g, ripen together in the cluster, with a dry detachment, sweet with a pleasant sourness, aromatic.

The brush is long (8 - 12 berries each), medium density. From one bush you get up to 2.2 - 2.5 kg of universal-purpose berries. The variety is adapted to the conditions of the Central and Central Black Earth regions.

It tolerates returning spring frosts well, exhibits high drought tolerance, and is resistant to powdery mildew, anthracnose and bud mite.

Summer resident

An early ripening variety for universal use. The bush is low-growing, with a round, spreading crown; the lower shoots can lie on the ground. The berries are blue-black, matte, medium in size (2.2 - 4 g), slightly oval, with thin skin, delicately sweet taste, with a strong aroma. The average yield of an adult plant is 1.4 - 1.5 kg.

In summer cottages, the productivity of the variety is noted at the level of 4 - 5 kg. The uneven ripening of berries can also be assessed as a positive feature, since it extends the shelf life of fresh berries.

Not affected by powdery mildew and bud mite. It reacts poorly to drought; in the absence of watering, unripe berries are discharged. Flowering bushes require protection when there is a threat of frost. The variety has proven itself well in the Moscow and Leningrad regions.

Varieties resistant to diseases and pests

Carrying out the prevention of all kinds of diseases requires the use of potent drugs, increases the cost of berries, and increases labor costs. By choosing plants that are resistant to bud mite, the gardener increases productivity without hassle:

• Gamma is immune to powdery mildew and has high immunity. The berries are sweet and sour with delicate pulp and shiny skin.


"Gamma"

• Sevchanka is not afraid of all kinds of parasites and diseases. The excellent dessert taste will delight gourmets.


"Sevchanka"

• Grace not only has excellent immunity, but also tolerates peak temperatures well, so it is grown in hot southern and cold northern regions. You can remove 2.5 kg of berries from a bush using mechanical harvesting methods.


"Grace"

When choosing plants for self-growing, it is important to select zoned varieties adapted to the climate of the region where you live.

The best mid-season blackcurrant varieties

Dobrynya

A mid-season variety of intensive type, i.e. it requires high agricultural technology. Bushes of medium vigor, with a compact crown, require supports during the fruiting period, since the lower branches can fall to the ground under the weight of the berries.

Gives weak growth and is recommended in dense plantings. The brushes are medium size, loose. There are fewer berries at the base of the cluster, making it easier to harvest whole clusters.

The berries are slightly oval, shiny black, very large (individual specimens weighing more than 6 g), with a dry tear and dense skin.

Advantages and disadvantages of early varieties

All early varieties of currants have some common features. Whatever plant variety is chosen for cultivation, the gardener will have to face certain disadvantages and advantages. The advantages of early currants are as follows:

• the actual early appearance of the berry. Over the winter, the desire to enjoy fresh berries and fruits becomes unbearable, so the appearance of ripe currants by mid-June is very pleasing;
• such currants practically do not require any spring agrotechnical measures, except for watering and, possibly, fertilizing with nitrogen fertilizers;
• Most varieties in this group are not susceptible to insect pests and most diseases of garden crops.

However, early currants also have disadvantages:

• After harvesting, the plant requires care: fertilizing, treatment with fungicides, and water-replenishing watering. This article will tell you about fungicides for grapes.
• the taste of berries, as a rule, is noticeably inferior to the taste of later varieties, since in such a short time the berry does not absorb enough sugar;
• fruits of early varieties are usually smaller in size and have thin skin. This is an advantage for fresh consumption, but not for storage or processing.

An experienced gardener chooses several varieties of currants with different ripening periods in order to obtain berries for both fresh consumption and canning.

Blackcurrant varieties

Today, many varieties of black currant are known. What distinguishes them is not so much the taste of the berries, but rather the timing of ripening, resistance to certain weather factors, the ability to adapt, and so on. Thanks to this diversity, you can select varieties that can bear fruit in any conditions.

Gulliver

The variety was obtained at the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of A.I. Lyupin by crossing a hybrid of line 32-77 and the Seyanets Golubki variety. Gulliver was registered in 2000 and recommended for cultivation in the Central, Northwestern and Volga-Vyatka regions. This is a self-fertile, early-ripening variety of early ripening - the berries ripen by mid-June.

Gulliver got its name from the size of the bush. This is a tall plant - over 2 m, with a spreading wide crown, and takes up a lot of space on the site. The leaves are large, dark green, and are readily used in conservation due to their high tannin content. The plant blooms in mid-May with large red-violet flowers.

The berries reach a mass of 3.2 g, black, shiny, with thin skin. The pulp is juicy, but quite dense, the taste is sweet and sour, very aromatic and refreshing. On the taste scale, berries are rated 4.5 points.

Gulliver has excellent resistance to drought and cold, and is immune to anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, bud mite and other pests. The disadvantage of this variety is its tallness: the bushes must be pruned frequently to prevent them from turning into trees.

Sybil

The variety was obtained at the South Ural Research Institute of Plants by crossing a linear hybrid and Seedling Golubki. A self-fertile, early-ripening plant, it blooms in mid-May, and the harvest can be harvested from the 1st of July. The berries ripen en masse, which makes Sibylla a very promising industrial variety.

The bushes are small - 1.5 m in height, compact, medium leafy. The leaves are shiny, “currant”, and do not fall off for a long time. Flowers and then berries are collected in brushes 4–7 cm long.

Sibilla berries weigh from 3 to 6 g. The skin is of medium thickness, the pulp is dense, so the berries are easily transported and stored. The taste is sweet and sour, the berries retain their aroma for a long time.

Currants can be used in any form: raw, as an additive to ice cream and dessert, in the form of jam.

Sybil tolerates frosts down to -30 C. At the same time, currants are resistant to drought and heat, insensitive to powdery mildew and fungal diseases, but are susceptible to septoria and anthracnose.

Pygmy

The variety was created in 1999 and is cultivated in the West Siberian and Ural regions. Withstands frosts down to -32. C, very easy to care for: does not require watering or fertilizing.

The variety got its name not from the size of the berries, but from the size of the bush. The pygmy is very compact; it does not grow higher than 1.5 m. The density is average. The leaves are large and light green. Blooms with small, inconspicuous flowers.

The berries ripen by mid-July and weigh up to 7.5 g. The taste is very rich - sweet, delicate, the aroma is not inferior to the taste. The skin is quite dense, so the currants can be transported.

From 1 bush you can collect 5.7 kg. Considering the small size of the plant, this figure is simply record-breaking.

Pygmy is resistant to drought, its yield is practically independent of weather changes. Insensitive to anthracnose and powdery mildew, but susceptible to septoria.

The best late varieties of black currant

Astakhov's gift

A mid-late variety of black currant produced by a famous domestic breeder, suitable for industrial and farm cultivation. Forms a tall bush with erect, powerful shoots.

The berries are round, black, glossy, with dense skin, tight, fleshy, weighing 2 - 3 g, with a dry detachment, classic currant taste, aromatic.

An adult bush produces up to 5 kg of berries. The potential yield is realized with high agricultural technology and regular fertilizing.

The variety has average self-fertility, therefore, in order to improve berry set, several varieties are planted on the site for cross-pollination.

Veloy

An old reliable variety of black currant of medium late ripening, included in the register in 1993. The bush is moderately spreading, of medium height, average branching.

The berries are round-flattened, weighing from 1.5 to 3.5 g, black with medium gloss, multi-seeded, with thin skin and semi-dry detachment, dessert taste.

5 - 8 berries are tied in a dense brush of medium length. Up to 4 kg of berries are harvested from one bush. The selection of the variety was aimed at adaptation in the North-Western and Central regions, where Veloy shows excellent winter hardiness and disease resistance.

Lazy person

Late-ripening black currant for the amateur garden. The bushes are tall and powerful; with a thick, spreading crown. Brushes up to 8 cm long, on a long petiole. The berries are black with a brown tint, round, with an average weight of 2.1 - 2.5 g, with delicate skin, dry peel, very aromatic, sweet with a refreshing sourness.

A feature of the variety is the heterogeneity of berries in size. Productivity 0.9 - 1.2 kg/bush.

The self-pollinating ability of the variety is average, therefore, for high yields, planting pollinating varieties is recommended. It has high winter hardiness, resistance to anthracnose and terry. The kidney mite is affected to a moderate degree.

Susceptible to powdery mildew, therefore it requires preventive treatments and does not tolerate shading and waterlogging. The variety is suitable for extending the season for eating fresh berries. It has performed well in the Moscow region and the Volga region, and is recommended for the entire Central Zone.

Large varieties

Bushes with large berries attract summer residents with a bountiful harvest. Plants covered with ripe clusters are easy to process, unlike varieties in which each currant is located separately. However, large-fruited varieties require careful care. Without watering and timely fertilizing, the berries become smaller and the amount of harvest rapidly decreases.

In agricultural technology of large varieties, it is important to combine high-quality soil treatment with timely replacement of bush branches. It is also necessary to take into account the period required for ripening of the berries.

When looking through the largest varieties of black currant, you should pay attention to the following types:

• Vigorous - berries reaching a weight of 6 g grow in clusters. The yield of the bush reaches 6 kg per season. The currant is sweet, with moderate sourness. The height of the bush is 1.5 m, so it can be used as a hedge or vertical landscaping. Active fruiting greatly depletes the branches, so the bush needs annual rejuvenation.

"Vigorous"

• Dobrynya is a mid-season variety. Black currants are collected in clusters, the weight of the berry reaches 7 g. The dense peel ensures ease of storage and transportation. The significant height of the bush with a non-spreading crown allows you to grow berries in small areas. Dobrynya easily tolerates severe, prolonged frosts, is resistant to drought, but requires additional treatment against powdery mildew.


"Dobrynya"

• Selechenskaya-2 is a fragrant early currant, the weight of which reaches 6 g. Up to 15 berries are collected in a brush. The dense peel allows for dry peeling and ease of transportation. The Selechenskaya bush reaches 2 meters and produces up to 5 kg of currants per season.


"Selechenskaya-2"

• Izyumnaya is an exclusive early variety. Sweet berries reach a mass of 4 g, collected in brushes of 12 pieces. The yield is 3.5 kg per season. The uniqueness of the variety lies in the fact that the ripe berries do not fall off, but remain on the bush and dry out. Raisin's branches point upward, allowing for a denser planting. Plants are drought-resistant, winter-hardy, and easily resist diseases.


"Izyumnaya"

The sweetest black currant

Currants are considered the sweetest, containing the largest amount of healthy sugars and the smallest amount of acids. These varieties have a pleasant taste with a slight sourness, as well as high winter hardiness.

Green haze

The main disadvantage of currants is their susceptibility to pests such as bud mites. The Green Haze variety has one of the highest sugar contents in fruits (12.2%).

Bagheera

Medium ripening variety with high yield. The berry weighs about 1.5 g and contains 10.8% sugar. Bagheera has many advantages:

The main disadvantage of the variety is its poor resistance to currant diseases. The variety is especially popular among those who are interested in herbal medicine, because the foliage of the plant is preserved almost until frost.

Pygmy

Characteristic characteristics of the variety:

In the Netherlands, a dwarf variety of black currant, Ben Sarek, was bred with a bush height of no more than 90 cm (with an average currant height of 1.2–2 m). The plant is adapted to cool climates, has large berries with a wine-like, sweetish taste, and produces a stable, evenly ripening harvest.

Sweet varieties

When choosing the sweetest varieties, the main criterion is the fructose capacity in the berry. These are not necessarily large-fruited varieties. But if you select based on sweetness, then preference should be given to the leaders.

It is important! When purchasing planting material in an online store or a specialized gardening department of a supermarket, it is not enough to rely on photos of berries; the description of the variety is much more important.

Green haze. Sugar content reaches 12% under favorable conditions, but more often it is 10.2%. The berries are strong. Universal purpose, cultivated on an industrial scale.

Nina. 100 g of raw ripe fruits supply the body with a 3-day requirement of vitamin C. Sugar content of 11% makes the taste harmonious. The berries are large, from 2 to 4 grams each. I am pleased with the abundant harvest, stable fruiting, winter hardiness, the plant is highly resistant to currant pests and diseases.

Bagheera - this variety is acclimatized in several regions. The sugar content of the berries is 10.8%, size is 1.5-1.7 g, the clusters are long, the cut is dry. The strong skin allows Bagheera berries to be stored for up to 3 weeks; they do not suffer during transportation.

Constellation is a highly productive early representative of the domestic selection. The amount of sugars under favorable growth conditions reaches 11.6%. Zoned in the Urals, good returns in the middle zone.

How to grow large and sweet blackcurrants

Like any garden crop, currants need care. But in order for the berries to be filled with sweet juice, you will have to work extra hard. Bushes should be planted at a sufficient distance from each other - from 1 to 2 m between them. Plants need to be earthed up, removing weeds.

The culture does not like shading, so you need to choose a bright place for it, but not in the full sun. Blackcurrant loves moisture, timely and abundant watering is the key to high sugar content. The soil should be saturated with water to a depth of 15 cm.

What are the beneficial properties of black currant fruits?

The amount of vitamins and beneficial microelements contained in blackcurrant is amazing. So, among the general list it should be noted:

• vitamin P;
• potassium;
• vitamin D;
• pectins;
• phosphoric and organic acid;
• vitamin E;
• iron;
• vitamin C;
• phosphorus salts;
• carotenoids;
• vitamin A;
• vitamin K;
• sucrose;
• essential oils;
• vitamin B1, B2, B6, B9;
• tanning elements;
• and many other useful substances and microelements.

Black currant fruits are used for vitamin deficiency, low acidity, gastritis, intestinal disorders, and ulcers. To increase hemoglobin, fresh fruits are used, ground with sugar and buckwheat flour. It is considered an excellent diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, vitamin, vasodilator, hematopoietic, tonic and blood purifying drug. Also, based on fresh blackcurrant leaves, an excellent tonic tea is made, rich in vitamin C, of ​​which there is more in the leaves than in just picked fruits. It should be noted that, as a strong antiseptic, berry juice in combination with boiled water is used to gargle for sore throat.

Proper feeding is the key to success

To obtain berries with a dessert taste, it is necessary to provide the plants with good nutrition. Starchy ingredients, such as bread, are excellent fertilizers. The plant will not absorb ordinary starch in powder, but ground potato peelings are a good choice.

But you can do even better and prepare a special grain fertilizer. To do this, pour water into a barrel, put in the weeds collected on the site, cuttings of shoots and leaves, as well as stale bread crusts (total weight 3-4 kg).

Cover the container with film and leave for 3 weeks. Then the liquid is decanted into a separate vessel and the bushes are watered with this liquid fertilizer in three stages: first, when the ovary appears, then, when green berries are formed, and lastly a week before harvesting.

Mid-late

Features of mid-late currants are the ripening of fruits by the end of July-mid-August and the characteristics of the berries. Late currants are not only very sweet, but are also distinguished by their dense thick skin and dense pulp. Such berries are most suitable for processing: making jams, preserves, compotes, as well as for drying and drying. As a rule, they are easily transported and stored for a long time.

Venus

The variety is the result of the work of the South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture. To obtain Venus, the Bredtop and Seyanets Golubki varieties were crossed. Officially registered in 2004 and intended for cultivation in the Central region of Russia.

Venus is of medium height, not prone to thickening. The leaves are five-lobed, slightly shiny, light green in color. The flowers in spring appeared pale pink, not decorative. The berries begin to ripen in the 2nd–3rd decade of July, depending on the region where the crop is grown.

Venus is one of the best currant varieties. The taste of the berries is rated 5 out of 5. They are very sweet, without sourness, very aromatic, with a classic currant aftertaste. The characteristic aroma and taste of currants is retained by all processed products.

The weight of the berries varies from 2.5 to 4 g, the fruits are very uniform, almost black in color. After ripening, the fruits can hang quietly on the branches for several days.

Venus matures in parts. During ripening, the berries are harvested 3–4 times.

Venus is resistant to frost and even endures snowless winters in the Urals. It has excellent heat and drought resistance. It is insensitive to anthracnose and powdery mildew, but is affected by bud mites and septoria. This link will tell you about currant anthracnose.

Venus is self-fertile - 58%. However, pollinating plants are required for a good harvest. When all agrotechnical measures are carried out, the bush produces up to 5 kg of berries.

Vologda

The variety was developed in 1995 and is widely known. Initially cultivated in the Central, Volga-Vyatka, North-Western regions, as well as in the Far Eastern District. Today he lands throughout central Russia.

The plant reaches 1.8 m in height and has a rather dense spreading crown. The leaves are dark green, large, noticeably asymmetrical. The flowers are medium in size, collected in characteristic clusters. The plant blooms in May and ripens by early August. The crop is characterized by high yield: 4 kg are harvested from 1 bush.

The taste of currants is sweet and sour, classic, rated at 4.5 on a five-point scale. The weight of the fruit reaches 3 g; when ripe, it acquires a rich black color. The skin of the fruit is elastic and quite thick, which allows currants to be transported and stored for up to several weeks.

Not all the berries ripen at once; during ripening, the harvest must be harvested 3–4 times.

The Vologda variety is frost-resistant, can withstand temperatures down to -28 C, and adapts well to heat and drought. Currants are also resistant to common diseases. The disadvantages include the tendency of overripe berries to crack, so they cannot be left on the branches.

Katyusha

Katyusha is the result of crossing Paulinka with Pilot Alexander Mamkin. The work was carried out at the Institute of Fruit Growing of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The variety was registered in 1998 and is cultivated in the Middle Volga, Caucasus, and Ural regions of the Russian Federation.

Katyusha is a vigorous bush with erect branches, the leaves are large and medium, five-lobed, light green in color. Flowers appear at the end of May and have a rich red color. The berries ripen by early August. The yield of the variety is 11 tons per hectare.

The berry weighs 1.4–2 g, has an oval shape, and has a dense skin. The taste of Katyusha is classic currant – sweet and sour. Thanks to their thick skin, the berries are easy to transport and are perfect for drying and making jam.

Katyusha tolerates frost well and is resistant to many diseases, including powdery mildew, but is susceptible to spider mites.

Mermaid

A young variety, registered only in 2004. The variety is grown in the Central region of Russia, but due to its good winter hardiness, Rusalka can also be planted in more northern regions. It is distinguished by the early onset of fruiting - the berries appear literally in the 2nd year.

The bushes are medium-sized, but very spreading and prone to thickening, so currants should be pruned in spring and autumn. The leaves are leathery, large, dark green. The flowers are light pink, inconspicuous. Rusalka ripens by the beginning of August.

A distinctive feature of the variety is its very large and uniform berries. Literally each reaches 7.5 g.

With a fairly thick skin, the pulp is very juicy and sweet. The variety is classified as dessert, so the sourness is practically not felt. The yield is not bad - up to 3 kg per bush.

Rusalka is self-fertile, but if they want to get the maximum yield, they plant a couple more varieties on the plot.

The mermaid is resistant to frost and drought, and easily adapts to heat. Insensitive to anthracnose and powdery mildew, but affected by septoria.

Vigorous

The variety was bred in 2000 and zoned for the Volga-Vyatka and Siberian regions. It blooms at the end of May, but ripens no earlier than the last ten days of July.

Yadrenaya is able to survive and produce crops in catastrophic conditions. Currants are exceptionally resistant to frost, drought and heat.

The plant is medium-sized, the leaves are large, dark green, there are unusually few of them on the bush. When the currants ripen, it seems that the branches are covered with ripe berries.

An equally attractive feature of Yadrenaya is its berries. They are unusually large - reaching 8 g, very tasty, with a refreshing, sweet and sour taste.

The harvest is amazing: up to 6 kg can be harvested from a bush.

However, such a yield requires effort: the bushes need to be pruned and the soil needs to be fertilized.

Features of the best varieties - 6 types of currants

Currant is a common shrub fruit and berry crop. It can be found in almost any region of Russia, both on small plots and in large industrial farms. 190 species of this plant have been described, several hundred varieties and hybrids of domestic and foreign selection have been bred. They differ in external features, productivity and resistance to weather conditions. They may have different ripening periods and zoning. The large variability of traits allows you to select the most productive variety for specific gardening tasks.

Large-fruited varieties

In addition to the above, large-fruited ones include:

• Dobrynya;
• Vigorous.

Dobrynya

The mid-season hybrid Dobrynya was included in the State Register in 2004 for cultivation in the Central and West Siberian districts.

Plant bushes are compact, medium-sized. The bright green, three-lobed, leathery leaves are large in size. The flowers are also large, white-yellow in color, collected in inflorescences. The variety begins to bloom at the end of April. Flowering lasts 10 days.

The berries are black, with a blue tint, weighing up to 7 g, and are very large in size. The pulp is juicy. The skin is elastic and elastic. The taste is sweet and sour, harmonious.

100 g of berries contains:

• sugars - 6.9%;
• acids - 2.5%;
• vitamin C - 200 mg.

On a five-point scale, taste quality is rated at 4.8 points.

The variety has good frost resistance, up to -25 degrees, and average yield, up to 1.6 kg per plant.

Advantages:

• large fruit;
• stable yield;
• frost resistance and drought resistance;
• good transportability and keeping quality of fruits;
• excellent taste;
• high resistance to powdery mildew.

Flaws:

• unfriendly ripening of berries;
• susceptibility to fungal diseases and anthracnose, as well as bud mites.

Vigorous

The name alone speaks for itself! The variety was registered in the State Register in 2000 for cultivation in the West Siberian and Volga-Vyatka regions.

The bush of the plant is medium-sized, with a small amount of foliage. Long branches are simply covered with large berries. The leaves are large, dark green, matte. The flowers are small, white and pink.

The berries are black, plum-shaped, very large, weighing up to 8 g, and have a pleasant, refreshing, slightly sour taste.

Composition of 100 g of fruit:

• sugar - 9%; acid - 3.7%;
• vitamin C - 96 mg.

Variety - late. Flowering begins in late May, and the berries begin to ripen in mid-July. Yadrenaya is characterized as a type of black currant resistant to weather disasters. He doesn't care about heat or drought. The yield is also amazing - up to 6 kg is harvested from one bush.

Advantages:

• large fruits;
• rich harvests;
• good frost resistance;
• high resistance to bud mite and powdery mildew;
• resistance to weather changes.

Flaws:

• whimsical care;
• poor transportability;
• weak resistance to anthracnose.

Universal varieties

A large varietal group of currants, which includes all types of this crop. The berries are used both for fresh consumption and for preparing preparations (jams, preserves, wine, jellies, and others). The shrub has characteristic botanical characteristics. The ripening period varies from ultra-early to late. Universal species are preferable for amateur gardening; they are easy to care for and grow.

White

The plant is a medium-sized shrub with flexible shoots of a dark brown hue. The berries are small in size, maximum length is 1.2 cm. Collected in elongated clusters. The pulp has a sweet and sour taste. The skin is thin, almost transparent. The advantage of white currants is that they are hypoallergenic; the fruits can be consumed even if the body is hypersensitive. The shrub bears fruit for more than 15 years without the need for replanting. Varietal diversity is less than that of other species.

White currants are often used to create new varieties and hybrids. The daughter plant has characteristics characteristic of the family, and due to the transparent skin of the berries of the mother bush, you can get the most interesting fruit colors.

Smolyaninovskaya

A hybrid variety developed by domestic specialists in 1985. Included in the state register of selection achievements. The plant is recommended for planting in the central and eastern regions with a temperate climate. The shrub is tall, in adulthood the length of the shoots reaches 2 m. The berries weigh from 0.6 to 1 g. The fruits are of medium late ripening, the harvest ripens closer to the beginning of August. The fruits are very juicy and have a sour taste. The variety is resistant to anthracnose and is not affected by spider mites and bud mites. A pollinator is required, without which yields are reduced.

Other selection criteria

When choosing black currants for your garden, you should take into account the characteristics of the berries (taste, density, etc.). Particular attention should be paid to the plants’ tolerance to negative environmental factors (drought, disease, etc.).

Sweet varieties

Wild species have sour berries. Breeders have put a lot of effort into creating truly delicious currant varieties. In their fruits, the percentage of sugars significantly prevails over acids, so when tasting they are rated as sweet.

Izyumnaya

Moscow selection. Currants are early ripening, compact, resistant to drought and frost. Low susceptible to kidney mite. The size of the berries is 1.8-2.1 g. The pulp is fragrant, sugary; the skin is dense.

Izyumnaya

Kudmig

The variety is zoned in the Central region. Medium early, with thickened stems and compressed bush. The size of the fruit is 2.8 g. They are thin-skinned, sweet, with a refreshing aroma (5 points).

Sweet-fruited black currant: Belarusian sweet, Harmony, Glariosa, Gift of Smolyaninova, Delicacy, Good Genie, Fun, Temptation, Lazy, Perun, Memory of Lisavenko, Sudarushka.

Dessert

For those who find sweet berries a little bland, you can offer sweet and sour varieties with a harmonious taste and bright aroma of black currant.

INTERESTING! The fragrant sweet and sour varieties produce the most flavorful preparations (jam, marmalade, wine).

Green haze

Tambov selection. The harvest ripens smoothly, in an average time frame. Overripe fruits may burst. Plants are not afraid of frost, drought and pathogenic fungi, but the buds may suffer from mites. The berries are slightly oval and sparkling. They gain a weight of 1.3-2.6 g. A high tasting mark (4.7-5 points) is given for the bright nutmeg aroma.

Sadko

Altai selection. The ripening period is average. Plants are tall, dense, spreading. They are immune to powdery mildew and spider mites, but are not completely resistant to other parasites. The fruits are thin-skinned, with a dry detachment. Weight 1.7-2.8 g; tasting score 4.2-5 points. The bright aroma is perfectly preserved in processed products.

The following have the true “currant” taste: Hercules, Dobrynya, Kanahama, Katerina, Memory of Vavilov, Perun, Bow to Borisova, Rusalka, Sibylla, Daredevil, Shalunya.

Seedless

The seeds of black currant are small, but quite noticeable. Breeders are trying to develop low-seeded and seedless varieties. The first successes in this direction have already been achieved.

Seedless

Medium-sized (165 cm) thickened bushes winter well and successfully resist harmful insects (bud mites, aphids) and fungal infections. The fruit size is 0.8-1.4 mm, the taste is traditional. The skin is strong, although thin, so the berries come off without damage. The pulp does not contain seeds.

Natasha

There are very few seeds in the pulp, and they are almost not felt. This is an achievement of Altai breeders. Hybrid plants are adapted to heat, frost, and drought. They are immune to powdery mildew and bud mite, but require protection from gall aphids, septoria, and anthracnose. The generous harvest ripens in a short period of time, at a very late date. The berries are sweet and sour (4.2 points), strong, with a dry detachment; weight 1.1-1.8 g.

Natasha

Large

Black currant is considered large-fruited when the weight of the berry exceeds 3 g. In champion varieties, this figure is even greater: 4-6.5 g (record - 8 g).

INTERESTING! Large black currants contain less beneficial ascorbic acid than small ones, since the vitamins are concentrated in the skin.

Lucia

See also: Varieties, planting and care of golden currants

Bred in Gorno-Altaisk. Mid-season. It is affected to a minor extent by diseases and pests; has absolute immunity to powdery mildew. Doesn't freeze in harsh winters. Plants are sparse, small in height and diameter. The fruits fill up to 3.5-5.5 g (up to 7 g), and do not wrinkle when collected. The skin and pulp have increased density and a sweet and sour taste (4.3 points).

Vigorous

Altai selection. The ripening period is medium-late. Plants are frost-resistant, of moderate height. They are relatively hardy to many pests and diseases, and are susceptible only to anthracnose. The size of the berries is 3.2-7.8 g; dry separation. The taste is sour (4.3 points). Bushes age quickly and need periodic rejuvenation.

Black currant with large berries: Hercules, Debryansk, Dobrynya, Nestor Kozin, Gift to Kuminov, Bow to Borisova.

Vigorous

Productive

Record productivity is demonstrated by self-fertile black currant varieties obtained by distant hybridization with strong immunity. In industrial gardens, a yield of more than 17-19 tons per hectare is considered high. Summer residents who plant such varieties harvest over 4 kg per bush (with proper agricultural technology).

Ksyusha

Bred in Barnaul. Mid-season, not too spreading. Tolerates frosty, hot and dry weather without loss. There is practically no powdery mildew and gall aphids on it; bud mite, anthracnose, and septoria are very rare. Long clusters bear shiny fruits weighing 1.6 - 4.3 g. The aroma is delicate, the taste is good (4.6 points). The dense skin does not tear during harvesting.

Memory of Vavilov

Belarusian selection. The ability to self-pollinate is increased. The ripening of the crop occurs simultaneously, in an average period. The bush is thickened, tall, and compressed. Winters well. Rarely damaged by anthracnose, powdery mildew, and bud mite. Shiny berries weigh 1.3 g; removed with a dry tear. The taste is multifaceted (4.8 points). The average bush productivity is 5.5 kg.

The most productive currants: Harmony, Lama, Memory of Lisavenko, Bow to Borisova, Treasure.

Memory of Vavilov

Resistant to diseases and pests

The most harmful pathogen for black currants is a fungus called spheroteca (American powdery mildew). Leaves, shoots, and fruits become covered with white and brown coating and then dry out. The most dangerous pest is the kidney mite. Breeders have managed to obtain blackcurrant varieties that have genetic immunity to spheroteca, mites and other parasites.

Lama

Received in Barnaul. Self-fertile, mid-season, tall. Tolerates summer drought and winter frosts without loss. The plants are not even colonized by gall aphids; they remain healthy and green until autumn. The bushes are quite compact, the branches are thick. The size of the berries is 1.1-1.4 g. They are transportable, sweet and sour (4 points), and ripen simultaneously.

Gift for veterans

Bryansk selection. The variety is frost-resistant, mid-early, self-fertile. The bushes are of medium size in height and width, and do not become too dense. The size of the berries is 1.8-4.3 g. They are quite dense, refreshingly sour (4 points). The skin is glossy and strong. Dry separation of fruits guarantees safety during storage and transportation.

Blackcurrant varieties with complex resistance to pathogens: Barmaley, Vera, Zabava, Kanahama, Myth, Nara, Charm, Memory of Lisavenko, Sevchanka, Treasure, Surprise Elsakova, Extreme.

Gift for veterans

Drought resistant

Lack of moisture leads to general oppression of the bush, weak shoot growth, decreased productivity, and smaller berries. Fortunately, breeders have managed to obtain hardy currant varieties that consistently bear fruit even in dry weather.

Myth

Bred in the Bryansk region. Mid-season, frost-resistant, with excellent immunity. The bushes are not too large. Fruit weight 1.5-3.8g; the skin is moderately dense, glossy; dry separation. The pulp is refreshing (4.5 points).

Black stork

Altai selection. The variety is winter-hardy, mid-season, with simultaneous ripening. The bushes are large and spreading. They are free from bud mites and powdery mildew, but require protection from gall aphids. The fruits are medium-sized (1.5-3 g), oval, tender, excellent sweet taste (5 points). There is no wet separation observed, transportability is problem-free.

Drought-resistant: Vasilisa, Nika, Poklon Borisova, Extreme, Memory Lisavenko, Sevchanka, Sensei, Sagittarius.

Black stork

Industrial

Currant varieties recommended for industrial production of berries have two important qualities - simultaneous ripening of the crop and high fruit density. They do not wrinkle during machine cleaning and transportation.

Debryansk

Bryansk selection. The variety is mid-season, medium-growing. Tolerant to fungal infections and kidney mites. The fruits are shiny, of a respectable size (up to 4.8 g), with a dry detachment. The taste is traditional, sweet and sour.

Sagittarius

Bred in the Bryansk region. Mid-season, winter-hardy, immune to diseases. Not afraid of soil drought. The bushes are quite compact, without thickening. The brushes are long and have many berries. The glossy fruits fill up to 1.3-4 g. They are sweetish, with a refreshing “sourness” (4.2 points).

Currant varieties suitable for commercial production: Amur Canning, Annadi, Bryansk Agate, Gamayun, Kudesnik, Natasha, Gift to Veterans.

Sagittarius

Hybrid varieties

The most promising direction in currant breeding is crossing species and varieties from different regions (“distant hybridization technique”). This is how plants with the most stable immunity are obtained.

Fun

Bred by Altai breeders. Self-fertile, mid-season, not too tall. Successfully resists frost, drought, gall aphids, bud mites, septoria, anthracnose, and powdery mildew. The bushes are sparse, with thin flexible branches. The brushes are long. Glossy berries weigh 2-3.5 g. They have a thin skin, melting pulp, a delicate smell, and a sugary taste (5 points). The only significant drawback is problematic transportability due to semi-dry detachment of the fruit.

Kanahama

Received in Barnaul. Self-pollinating, mid-early, quite tall, with a compressed bush type. Shows unique resistance to major parasites, including gall aphids. Not afraid of winter cold, summer heat and drought. The fruits ripen at the same time. They gain weight 1.8-3.5 g; Despite the thin skin, they do not leak during collection and transportation. The taste is typically “currant”, sweet and sour (5 points).

Hybrid currant: Gaikhal, Galinka, Ksyusha, Natasha, Incomparable, Rakhil, Selechenskaya, Selechenskaya-2.

Kanahama

Varieties by ripening time

The growing season of a variety is a key factor when choosing a shrub to plant on your site. Currants can ripen early, middle or late. For regions with cold and short summers, it is recommended to choose only early-ripening plants to avoid loss of yield due to weather changes. For areas with temperate and warm climates, any type of this plant is suitable.

Read about how to fight gall aphids on red currants in this article.

Early remontant varieties

The shrub quickly begins to bear fruit, flowering is observed from the first half of May. The harvest can be harvested from the first ten days of July. The berries are small in size and do not tolerate transportation and storage well. Recommended for fresh consumption or freezing. Popular varieties:

It is believed that early currants are a remontant variety of this crop, that is, they can produce several harvests in one season. The statement is erroneous - a similar effect is due to the fact that fruiting is extended over 2 months. During this period, almost all flowers have time to set, and the maximum number of berries is formed.

Average

Medium-ripening varieties are distinguished by their versatility. Suitable for both warm and cold climates. They can be immediately used for food, stored fresh for up to 14 days, or processed into blanks. Productive varieties:

Berries can be picked from the second half of July. As a rule, they can retain their appearance on the bush for a long time and are able to withstand light frosts. They have average frost resistance and resistance to infection.

Varieties with an average growing season are the most popular among gardeners. They have a universal culinary purpose, balanced taste and characteristics.

Late

The harvest of these varieties ripens only from the second half of August. They can remain on the brush until the first snow falls. The plant is frost-resistant and adaptable to external conditions. Popular varieties:

The berries are suitable for long-term storage and freezing. They often have a sour taste and a thick skin. They tolerate transportation well and retain marketability for a long time.

Good varieties of red currants

Red currants have a more sour taste compared to black-fruited varieties, but their yield is higher. The soil requirements are the same; it grows well in slightly acidic soils. The bush is more sensitive to groundwater; it should be located at a depth of at least one and a half meters. It grows well in a sunny place protected from the wind and easily tolerates slight drought. Red currants ripen in summer.

Currants with black fruits and currants with red fruits are different types. The varietal diversity of red currants is manifested in the different colors of the fruits - white, yellow, pink and red.

Jonker van tets

The Dutch variety Jonkheer Van Tets tolerates winter cold well and is not susceptible to disease. Ruby-red berries appear on the bushes in early July. The yields of sweet fruits with thick skin are consistently high.

Alpha

Large-fruited currant with a dessert taste of fruit, high-yielding and winter-hardy. The harvest is harvested in mid-summer. It forms a medium-sized bush and does not suffer from powdery mildew. The berries are small, dim red in color (4.7 points).

Azora

Light red berries of small size (up to 0.8 grams) ripen at the end of summer. The clusters are dense, of good taste (4 points). The spreading bush overwinters without problems; this currant is practically not susceptible to diseases.

We recommend that you read the description of the Leningrad Giant variety in this material.

Versailles red

Versailles red comes from old French varieties. The bush grows up to one and a half meters and can freeze in winter. The berries ripen in mid-summer. They are medium in size (up to 1.5 grams) and taste sweet and sour. The skin is dense, bright red.

Early sweet

True to its name, currants are already strewn with small berries at the end of June. They taste good and reach 4 points according to the tasting rating. Resistance to frost and disease is high.

Dutch red

This ancient variety is still grown in garden plots. The harvest is harvested at the end of summer. High frost resistance and the ability to resist anthracnose allow “Gollandka” to compete with modern varieties, but in terms of taste it lags far behind (3.5 points). The bush is tall and produces large yields. The berries are relatively small (up to 1 gram). The seeds are large and hard.

By zoning

When choosing a variety, you should also take into account the resistance of the bush and berries to climatic conditions. The productivity, health of the plant and the taste of the fruit directly depend on this. All official species are zoned by region, which makes it easier to choose a plant for your garden.

For Siberia

This region experiences short and cold summers. The plant quickly enters the growing season, flowering is observed from the second half of May. The berries set within 2 weeks and actively ripen. The harvest can be harvested by mid-July. Varieties for growing in Siberia:

When choosing, you should take into account frost resistance, as well as the plant’s resistance to temperature changes. The fruits have average taste, but tolerate storage and transportation well.

For planting currants in Siberian summer conditions, it is recommended to use species developed for cultivation in regions with extreme agriculture. They are distinguished by their vitality, resistance to frost and drought.

For the Urals

For growing currants in the Urals, varieties of medium ripening and moderate frost resistance are suitable. The region experiences cold but stable summers. With proper care, you can achieve high yields and quality of berries. Suitable varieties:

Yield indicators and the health of the bush directly depend on the characteristics of pruning and fertilizing. The speed of vegetation and the quality of fruiting are controlled by the application of nitrogen-containing fertilizers.

For the Middle Zone and Moscow Region

There are no problems with gardening in this area, as summers are stable and warm. The weather is stable throughout the season. The choice of varieties for Central Russia is varied; for cultivation you can choose currants with early, medium and late ripening. Productive varieties:

When choosing a variety, you should pay attention to drought resistance and immunity to pests. It is in the middle zone that the greatest number of infestations of aphids and weevils is observed.

For the North-West

This region of Russia has a moderate climate, but there are sharp weather changes during the season. Prolonged precipitation is possible, which leads to increased soil moisture. Against the background of these conditions, there is an increase in infection with fungal diseases, and immunity is required. The ripening period may vary. Late, early and middle varieties are suitable for cultivation in the North-West:

The productivity of the bush in this region directly depends on the regularity of care. The plant needs moderate watering, pruning and fertilizing. It is important to carry out preventive treatment in autumn and spring.

Varieties with large berries

The first and most common desire of a gardener is to get large and tasty berries. But it takes time for a large berry to fill up. If we take into account the ripening period, the largest currant varieties are predominantly late-ripening. But there are record holders among mid-season, as well as mid-early.

• Perun. The fruits are large, aromatic, and have a very delicate, delicate taste. The berries are characterized by dry detachment, large clusters, low fruiting - up to 2 kg per bush. Domestic self-fertile winter-hardy crop of late ripening period. This variety is recommended for growing in warm regions and the middle zone.
• Sugar - domestic selection. The second title is “An Ordinary Miracle.” Captivates with huge brushes. The fruits are large, have a very pleasant characteristic aroma, and high sugar content. Leader in vitamins. The berry garden gives a fairly high yield of 4.5 - 5 kg.

• Goliath is a Western European culture. It tastes superior to many other large-fruited berries. The variety is planted very often in home gardens. Very large black, sweet and tasty berries ripen in early June in the amount of 6-8 kg (a very high yield per bush). Medium height of the bush, wide, spreading crown. Goliath currants are suitable for fresh consumption, making desserts and jam.

• Petersburg - the berry size is small compared to many other varieties - 1.2 - 1.5 g. The taste harmoniously combines sweetness and acidity. Allows you to collect up to 3 kg of delicious berries from a bush. Currants are often used to make jam.

• Black currant Pearl - berries weigh 3 - 5 g, taste characteristics are above average. It has fairly high frost resistance, is available for cultivation in many regions of the country, and can withstand frost. Can be grown in regions with frosts down to -39°C. Productivity - up to 3 kg per bush.

• Sevchanka is a representative of the currant, resistant to frost. The shrub will withstand short droughts and most fungal diseases. Recommended for cultivation in the north of Belarus, Ukraine, and central Russia. With indicators of 4.6 in taste and 6.9% in sugar content, it will take its rightful place in the garden.

• Gross – the fruits are large, the clusters are long. The taste is high, the berries have a very pleasant taste.
• Currant Pygmy C2 is one of the leaders in large fruit, the weight of the berries is quite high - it reaches 7 grams, the tasting score is also high - 5.

• Currant Selechenskaya - loved for its large and very sweet berries, weighing up to 5.5 g. The tasting score is maximum, 5 points.

• Sibylla C2 is another magnificent large-fruited representative with high taste characteristics, 5 points.

• Black Boomer is a new Ukrainian variety that has not yet been included in the unified register, but has gained enormous popularity among lovers of curiosities. The berries are huge, resembling cherries in size.

• The Yadrenaya variety owes its name to fairly large berries weighing 2.5 - 5.5 g. Few will like the taste characteristics of the berry; the berry is sour. One of the leaders in vitamin C content in berries.

Large varieties of currants are always in demand on the market and always in price.

Table. The best varieties of sweet blackcurrant, suitable for growing in the Moscow region, are arranged in order of increasing sugar content

Late, large

Meanwhile, berries that ripen closer to the autumn season are no less popular. After all, the longer the blackcurrant bears fruit, the more vitamins the body can receive, and also store for the winter.

Daughter

The shrub grows up to a meter in height. In this case, the branches are located vertically and do not spread out in different directions. Does not require gartering of lower shoots. The fruits are large in size, up to 2.5 g. The taste of the berries is sweet with a small amount of acid. The separation is dry. The culture is self-fertile. Tolerates frosty winters well. It is not susceptible to attacks by the kidney mite, but has no immunity from powdery mildew.

The harvest ripens with the arrival of August. Fruiting – 3-4 kg per bush.

Lazy person

Variety Lazy for universal use. The plant grows up to 1.8 meters, the branches are spreading and thick. The foliage is large, dark green. There are 8-9 berries densely located on the cluster, weighing 3 g. The fruits are round in shape, dark brown in color. The taste is sweet. Tasting score 4.8 points. Productivity per bush is up to 2 kg.

Katyusha

The plant is vigorous but compact. Not afraid of cold weather and anthracnose. The berries are large and sweet. The skin is dense, so the variety is preferable for freezing and transportation. May be affected by kidney mites.

Vologda

A tall, dense, spreading bush tolerates winter cold well.
It easily resists powdery mildew and bud mite, but suffers from rust. This link will tell you about the Vologda variety of currants. The berries are large, weight - 1.5-2 g. The tear is dry. The taste is sweet and sour. Productivity 3-4 kg. Self-fertility is high.

Disadvantages include: uneven ripening, the need to put supports under the branches.

Venus

Intended for cultivation in the Urals, where the yield is highest. Winter hardiness is high. Easily tolerates dry weather. The bushes are spreading and branched. The average weight of one berry is 6 grams. The skin is thin. The variety is not susceptible to fungal diseases and parasites.

Link to geography

The taste and size of berries from plants of the same variety, the speed of their ripening can vary greatly depending on the environment in which the bush finds itself and even on whether the year is dry or rainy. Soil composition, climate, frequency of watering - all these conditions must be taken into account when choosing seedlings.

General characteristics are correct only within a local region; at a distance of more than 200 km they can change significantly.

The best varieties of blackcurrant for the Moscow region are Selechenskaya 2, Pygmey, Exotika, Belorusskaya Sladkaya, Karelskaya (Brodtorp), Izmailovskaya, Paulinka and, of course, Moskovskaya.

All of them are good for the middle zone (mainly European and domestic selection): they are not too demanding on watering, and are resistant to low temperatures in the spring, during the flowering period.

• The best varieties of blackcurrant for the Moscow region

Best for

Breeders are constantly offering new, more advanced varieties of blackcurrant, which have different berry ripening periods, are resistant to infectious diseases, and have one or another territorial affiliation.

Ural

Weather conditions in the Urals region correspond to the geographical location.
The territory is located in the interior of the continent and is quite far from warm seas and oceans. The average daily temperature in winter ranges from -16 to -24°C, but frosts of -45°C are also not uncommon. Therefore, to obtain stable harvests in the Urals, preference should be given to varieties with different periods of flowering and ripening of berries in order to avoid the death of the ovaries from spring frosts.

Suitable varieties of berry crops for growing in this area:

• "Atlant";
• "Globular";
• "Slav";
• "Vigorous."

Siberia

The Siberian region is characterized not only by harsh winters, but also by hot, dry summers.
In such stressful situations, not every bush will bear fruit at all, not to mention high yield and large fruit. This article will tell you about the blackcurrant variety Gulliver.

However, new subspecies not only withstand all weather disasters, but are also able to resist fungal infections and insect pests.

Currant varieties recommended for Siberia:

• "Nika";
• "Ksyusha";
• "Agatha";
• "Fun";
• "Harmony".

Middle Strip

The classification of black currant is large, but the predominant condition is the zoning of varieties. I would like to add that the timing of fruit ripening, taste characteristics, and size may depend not only on the climate, but also on the soil and watering.

For gardeners living in Central Russia, it is advisable to consider:

• "Curiousness";
• "Loyalty";
• "Zusha";
• "Mermaid".

Moscow region

In this area, winters are mild and summers are warm and humid.
This is the climate that is most suitable for black currants. But there are some nuances here. It is important to select crop varieties according to their suitability to the specific soil on the site, because its composition is different throughout the region. Read about the best varieties for the Moscow region here. You should also not purchase late-ripening plants, as they will not have time to ripen. The most successful varieties:

• "Darkie";
• "Nara";
• "Cobweb";
• "Moscow black";
• "Sibyl."