Blackcurrant is the sweetest and largest for the Urals

Peculiarities

The South Ural Scientific Institute of Vegetable and Potato Growing has been developing new varieties of currants for about 25 years. During this time, breeders were able to obtain about 27 varieties, some of them specially created for the climatic conditions of the Urals.

The berry stands out from others due to its high resistance to cold, as well as its high content of useful components. By planting a bush once, you will be provided with fruits for 20 years.

When choosing a berry crop variety, give preference to varieties that take into account the above characteristics.

We advise you to choose several different species to plant. In case of frost, the strongest of them will survive, which will help avoid complete loss of the crop.

Thanks to the efforts of collectors, today there are berry varieties that are distinguished by their successful development and rich fruiting in cool regions. When choosing varieties for the Urals, you should listen to local experts. Here's what they can recommend:

The matte-colored berry subspecies listed in this list are able to adapt to severe cold and sudden temperature changes.

Studying the reviews of Ural summer residents and gardeners, we can identify the most popular and delicious varieties of currants, which have successfully taken root in the Northern and Southern Urals and delight local residents with their sweet and aromatic fruits. They are also used as raw materials for sweet preparations, as well as for medicinal purposes.

"Memory of Michurin"

In terms of ripening time, the variety is classified as early ripening. Its taste and smell, as well as the small size of the berries, are especially appreciated. The level of winter hardiness is average. But during the first frost, this variety can keep the inflorescences intact. It is resistant to attack by the bud mite, but powdery mildew and anthracnose pose a danger to it.

"Vigorous"

This mid-ripening currant variety is ideal for residents of the Southern Urals. It was bred by Siberian breeders. Today she is considered the leader among all her “relatives”. The bushes spread quite widely. The variety is distinguished by its large fruits, reaching up to 3 cm in diameter and 7 g in weight. One brush can contain about 9 berries.

The pulp is dense to the touch, slightly sour in taste, and has a refreshing aroma. The yield is quite high: 12 tons of fruit can be collected from 1 hectare. In order for the bushes to develop correctly, they need to be carefully fertilized and rejuvenated.

"Black Pearl"

The bush is a spreading shrub of medium height; green leaves appear on it quite rarely. Rounded berries with a matte black color, which has a pearly sheen; the skin is hard. The average weight of one berry is 0.6 grams. The harsh climate is not a hindrance to this variety. In any conditions it brings an excellent harvest. It is distinguished by early ripening and is immune to some diseases.

This berry crop has a high yield and a rich vitamin composition, which is dominated by ascorbic acid and pectin.

"Pygmy"

This variety was developed by Ukrainian breeders specifically for preparing sweet dishes. Characterized by late maturity. The length of the brush reaches 11 cm. About 20 berries can fit on one. Summer residents appreciate this variety for its excellent taste, unusual aroma and sweetness of the product.

The fruits are round, quite large, and the pulp contains a small amount of seeds. The bushes can be called slightly spreading, with strong stems. The berry is famous for its good frost resistance.

“Pygmy” pleases gardeners with a rich harvest, juicy and ripe fruits. Actively resists diseases such as powdery mildew and anthracnose. The only problem in the growing process that gardeners may encounter is that the bush is highly susceptible to infection with septoria and bud mites.

"Venus"

Currants show decent yields and produce large fruits with a pleasant taste. It is usually possible to collect about 5 kg of berries from a bush. One berry weighs from 3 to 6 g. It is a late-ripening variety. The advantages include high resistance to diseases and harmful insects.

"Mermaid"

A variety with excellent yields and is not afraid of cold temperatures. The fruit size is quite large. The yield per bush is approximately 3 kg of berries (the weight of one is from 3.5 to 8.2 g). In terms of taste, it is ideal for making desserts. Belongs to mid-ripening varieties. Immune to powdery mildew infection.

"Sibyl"

Early variety. Gives a good harvest of berries with excellent taste. As resistant to winter conditions as its brothers. The harvest results are almost 4 kg per bush. Not afraid of powdery mildew.

Landing Features

Black and red currants are unpretentious plants. However, you should take care of the planting site where the plants will feel best. Initially, proper preparation is important, because currants live for 10-15, or even 20 years.

Black in the Urals

For berry bushes, the acceptable time for planting seedlings is considered to be late summer - early autumn.
However, in northern climates, when frosts occur much earlier, it is recommended to plant in early September. This will give the young plant time to adapt and take root. If the autumn season turns out to be warm, then the planting period can be shifted by a week, otherwise the currants will begin to grow young shoots, which will take away strength for further wintering.

The air temperature should not fall below +5-7°C, otherwise the seedling will freeze.

Black currants grow best in slightly acidic, fertile soil. Therefore, it should be fertilized before planting. If the soil is too acidic, then it is necessary to add wood ash, chalk and a little lime. 2 months before the procedure, prepare the site:

• remove weeds;
• dig up the fertile layer to a depth of 0.5 meters;
• add compost or humus, taking into account 1 bucket per 1 sq. meter;
• feed with superphosphate (100 grams) and potassium salt (50 grams);
• Peat or coarse sand can be added as disintegrants.

To plant black currants, you do not need to dig deep ditches; a 50x50 hole with a depth of 40 cm is enough. Vologda will tell you about the black currant variety in this material.

If horse manure is used as an organic fertilizer, it must be mixed with sawdust or straw.

Red in the Urals

Of course, when choosing a berry bush variety, you should pay attention to frost resistance. Heat-loving species will not survive in the Urals. Of no small importance is the quality of planting material, on which the proper development and survival of the plant depends. The main signs of a seedling suitable for planting in the fall:

• lack of leaves and young shoots;
• the presence of woody branches;
• developed root system, consisting of 2-3 main roots of light brown color;
• the underground part of the plant should have a large number of thread-like roots.

Planting seedlings in containers with covered roots does not cause any particular difficulties. You can plant it in frozen soil, directly in the snow, and the currants will take root without difficulty. Plants with an open root system are best planted from April to June.

The main factor for the full formation of a large harvest is the choice of location. Red currants prefer a lot of sun and moisture, but the bush must be protected from the wind. A little shade can negatively affect the taste and size of the berries. It is advisable to leave a distance of 1.5-3 meters between the bushes, which is necessary for the full development of the crop.

It is not recommended to plant red currant bushes under spreading trees; the plant will not have enough light.

Black and red currants: the best varieties for the Urals

The weather in the Urals does not allow growing berry crops of all varieties. Zoned seedlings adapted to a temperate climate, capable of producing a harvest in a short summer with unstable temperatures, are suitable for the region. The best varieties of blackcurrant for the Urals are offered by breeders from the South Ural Research Institute, who have long specialized in breeding crops with different colored berries.

The level of blackcurrant fruiting depends on the variety chosen correctly for the region.

Classification by ripening time

Climate features and soil properties in different places affect the development and fruiting of the bush. This is of decisive importance when choosing seedlings. After all, only 50 of the more than 200 varieties available can be successfully grown in different regions of central and central Russia.

One of the important selection criteria for gardeners is, first of all, the timing of ripening, namely:

1. Early . Their flowering begins in the first half of May and ripe berries appear by mid-June. These include Dachnitsa, Dikovinka, Dubrovskaya, Heiress , Pygmy, Rusalka, Selechinskaya-2, Black Boomer, Exotica, Spherical, etc.

1. Medium varieties bloom from mid-May and ripen by the end of July. These are: Bagheera, Belarusian sweet, Vologda, Dobrynya, Daughter, Zhuravushka, Izyumnaya, Katyusha, Rusalka, Sadko, Selechinskaya, Black Pearl and a number of others.

1. Bagira, Barrikadnaya, Venus, Vologda, Zhemchuzhina, Green Haze, Emerald Necklace, Titania, Yubileynaya Kopanya, Orlovsky Waltz and a number of other varieties reach mid-late They are most often chosen by gardeners and summer residents. After all, thanks to warm, sunny weather, berries accumulate the maximum amount of nutrients and vitamins.

1. Late varieties here are perhaps the smallest group. They bloom from the second half of May, and the berries ripen in the first ten days of August. Due to the very long growing season, they are most susceptible to damage by pests and fungi. The most popular varieties are: Arcadia, Altai late, Lazy, Mila, Tatyana den, Yadrenaya.

When choosing any of these options, it is important to remember that all berries have the same composition of microelements, vitamins, and excellent therapeutic and prophylactic properties. Their specific gravity, glucose level, and degree of sweetness or acidity of currants are influenced by seasonal factors.

Note! The soil conditions of the places where varieties grow, the weather of a particular year/month can also affect these indicators.

What qualities should currant varieties for the Urals have?

The culture is characterized by an early onset of sap flow; vegetation resumes at zero temperature. Therefore, varieties are needed that are zoned in temperate climates with proven winter hardiness. The main threat to a variety that does not correspond to the region will be return frosts. The sap freezes, expands and tears the tissue of the stems and root system. A damaged bush will not produce a harvest; a weakened plant is more susceptible to infection.

When choosing, take into account the timing of fruit ripening. Late varieties will not have time to ripen during the summer period, so mid-season, mid-late varieties are the best option for the Urals. To get a stable harvest, choose a self-fertile crop that can do without pollinators.

Preference is given to large-fruited currants with the maximum sugar content in the composition. During breeding work, the resistance of the variety to pests and diseases characteristic of the crop in the Urals is taken into account. With proper agricultural technology and appropriate variety, there will be no problems with cultivation.

Further care for Ural currants

Caring for a young currant bush involves watering, loosening and mulching. In the Urals, these procedures have their own characteristics:

• watering is carried out once a week, the root system should receive at least 3 liters of warm, settled water;
• from the first warm days, mulch is laid around the bush - hay, rotted manure or compost, which helps retain moisture in the soil;
• loosening is carried out the next day after watering; its depth should be 15-20 centimeters.

Loosening should not be neglected, since light soil ensures the supply of the necessary amount of oxygen to the root system.

When caring for currants in the Urals, it is important to take into account the climatic features of this region. Since spring comes late here, it is better to postpone plant replanting until autumn. The spring to-do list should include spraying the plant to prevent infection, and pruning is also mandatory.

From the second year after planting, spring work should also include feeding the plant. After wintering, the currant bush becomes weakened, and the application of fertilizers helps to restore strength and increase productivity.

The productivity of currants depends on the correctly selected variety, compliance with planting rules and systematic care. In the harsh climate of the Urals, the choice of varieties should be approached with special attention. Plants specially grown for this region boast high yields and resistance to temperature changes.

The best varieties of red currants for the Urals

Below are several popular red currant hybrids, the cultivation of which has been time-tested.

Lights of the Urals is the result of the work of Novosibirsk breeders, the crop is zoned in the Volga-Vyatka region, an ideal red currant for the Urals.

The “Lights of the Urals” variety is distinguished by medium berry size and stable yield

Disadvantage: average winter hardiness; shoots may freeze in spring. Flowers do not respond to a decrease in temperature; the deficiency is not reflected in the level of fruiting.

Ural beauty is a mid-season currant with a tall, dense, compact bush.

The Ural beauty is distinguished by a dense arrangement of fruits on long clusters (up to 7 cm)

The berry crop is self-fertile, but without pollinators it loses up to 30% of the yield.

Natalie is a mid-season hybrid with a low, dense, compact bush. The shoots are thin, bending under the weight of the berries, so it is necessary to install a support.

Red currant Natalie is popular throughout the temperate climate zone

The peculiarity of the crop is its long clusters, which can reach 10-13 cm. The arrangement of the fruits is not dense, they ripen evenly, of the same size (up to 1 cm). The shape is round or slightly oblong. Self-fertility is 70%, which is a good indicator for the Ural region. Frost resistance is high and does not respond to return frosts. The yield per bush is about 6 kg. Reproductive age 15-18 years. A plant with high immunity, not affected by insects. Natalie is popular not only in the Urals; it is grown throughout the temperate climate.

Ilyinka is a mid-season hybrid that has been cultivated for many years in cold climates. A crop with high drought resistance, winter hardiness, and is not afraid of abnormal temperature drops.

The color of Ilyinka berries is a rich garnet hue.

The plant is not sick, it may be damaged by sawfly.

Features of the region

The Urals are characterized by harsh climatic conditions. Average temperatures in winter can reach from -20 to -40 degrees Celsius. In summer the air can warm up to +35 degrees. In addition, the winter drop in temperature is often accompanied by strong winds. Therefore, the choice of currant seedlings should be based on its frost resistance.

It is also important to select cultivated varieties with different flowering periods. Late spring and frequent frosts can damage the color and ovary of currants, which, in turn, will affect the yield.

The best varieties of blackcurrant for the Urals

The chokeberry crop is rarely affected by pests, but its immunity to infection is weak. Varieties for temperate climates were bred taking this feature into account.

Chelyabinskaya Festivalnaya is the best black currant variety for the Urals, a hybrid created specifically for the region.

Chelyabinsk festival is distinguished by small berries and stable fruiting

The shrub is small, loose, with thick, stable branches. The brushes are sparsely located and the length is insignificant. The fruits are small - 0.8 g, black, ripen simultaneously. Chelyabinsk festival is mid-early, the berry harvest is 1.5-3 kg. Does not get sick, insects do not parasitize the variety.

Summer resident is a hybrid of the South Ural Research Institute, zoned in the region, all shortcomings were eliminated in the process of experimental cultivation.

Summer resident is the leader among varieties in terms of self-fertility and winter hardiness

The habit of the bush is dense, intensely leafy, height - 1.5-2 m. The clusters are medium length, the berries are quite large, in the range - 2-4 g, with thin and dense skin. Color black with a brown tint. Productivity – 1.5-2.5 kg per bush, achieved due to self-fertility, pollinators are not needed. The summer resident is the earliest in the region, the fruits are harvested in June. The branches are not stable enough, so fixation is necessary.

Miass black is a mid-early crop, adapted to temperate climate conditions. The hybrid has been cultivated for many years; it is the most common variety in the Urals. The berries are the same size, average weight - 0.8 g. High yield is achieved due to long clusters and dense planting of the ovaries. A low, spreading shrub produces 3.5-4 kg.

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.

Exemplary planting of large-fruited black currants

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.

Ingredients for “bread” fertilizer

Varieties of white and pink currants for the Urals

The Ural White was created especially for the region. This is a dense, medium-sized bush with spreading branches.

Ural white produces round berries with transparent skin

The one and a half meter bush is completely covered with fruits located on long, strong clusters. The berries are light, orange seeds are visible through the transparent shell, and they give color to the fruit. Weight of berries – 1.2 g. Fruiting is early, up to 4 kg. The culture resists low temperatures, withstanding frosts up to 35 0C. It is immune to infection and parasitizes the moth and spider mites.

Smolyaninovskaya is a mid-early hybrid for dessert purposes. It grows up to 1.8 m in height, the bush is formed by long, thick, upright branches.

Smolyaninovskaya is distinguished by light yellow berries

Self-fertility is average, pollinators are required.

Varieties of the crop with pink-colored fruits are rare in summer cottages in the Urals. There are few hybrids for the region, the most common of them are presented below.

Muscat pink is a mid-early plant with high immunity, simple agricultural technology and a compact bush.

Muscat pink has bright berries of an unusual color

This decorative dessert variety is distinguished by stable fruiting due to a high percentage of self-fertility. The harvest is up to 7 kg per unit. The berries are round, bright pink with a reddish tint. Weight – 1.3 g. Winter hardiness is high. The plant is not sick; it can be parasitized by spider mites.

Pink pearl is a dessert self-fertile hybrid with delicate, light pink berries, weighing 1.2 g. Mid-early currant. The period from laying the clusters to picking the berries is long.

Pink pearl is a common variety of red currant in the region.

The shrub has a decorative appearance due to its densely growing long racemes, completely covered with fruits. Productivity is high – up to 7 kg. The Canadian hybrid is characterized by high winter hardiness and calmly reacts to abnormal temperature drops.

About the characteristics of black currant

The popularity of black fruits is explained by its number of advantages over red and white ones, namely:

• higher saturation of all aerial parts with essential oils. They are contained in special glands densely located on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, the whole plant has a pronounced aroma, extreme aroma
• the content of ascorbic acid here predominates several times more than in “relative” fruits of a different color. By the way, even still green berries have 4 times more nutrients than fully ripe ones. Is this why our children love not-yet-ripe currants so much?...
• the fruits are less sour and not so watery compared to other fruits of these plants. Therefore, the volume of juice prepared from them will be about 10% lower than from lighter berries
• high frost resistance, which is very important for the cold regions of our country
• the possibility of propagation not only by bushes, but also by cuttings and layering.

Chokeberry is also characterized by high demands on soil moisture, vulnerability to various diseases, and damage by pests. At the same time, it requires constant formation and competent thinning of branches of different ages.

Many of these varieties can bear fruit for up to 30 years with proper care (correct choice of soil and planting site, pruning, watering, loosening, fertilizing, etc.).

Sweet varieties of black and red currants for the Urals

The nutritional indicator of currants is considered by the State Register commission. Taste qualities are assessed on a 5-point scale. Varieties that contain at least 9% sugar are considered sweet. The following currant varieties are suitable for growing in the region:

Rose Chair is a variety of red currant with dark pink fruits. The taste score was 4.9, and the sugar content was 10.2%.

Rose Chair is interesting for its bright, unusually colored fruits

Blackcurrant varieties

Thanks to the efforts of breeders, a significant number of new blackcurrant varieties have been developed that are adapted to the climate of the Urals.

Rainbow

Maturation: medium late. Features of the bush: tall, erect, compact. Fruits: large, black, with a slight shine. Weight: up to 3 grams. Productivity: more than 3 kilograms. Tendency to damage: not susceptible to fungal infection.

The berries ripen simultaneously; they do not fall off even when overripe. Stores well and withstands transportation.

Oriana

Maturing: early. Features of the bush: tall, with strong shoots. Fruits: large, have a sweet and sour taste. Weight: 1.5-2.5 grams. Tendency to damage: resistant to many diseases. The shoots retain their vertical position even when loaded with crops.

Gross

Maturation: medium late. Features of the bush: highly branched, with dense convex leaves. Fruits: rich black color, with a slight shine and delicate skin. Weight: up to 7 grams. Productivity: about 4 kilograms. Susceptibility to defeat: protected from infection.

Exotic

Maturing: early. Features of the bush: slow-growing. Fruits: similar to large cherries. Weight: 5-6 grams. Productivity: 3.5 kilograms. Tendency to damage: unable to resist fungus, resistant to kidney mite.

Gulliver

Maturing: early. Features of the bush: vigorous, weakly branched, with strong shoots and dense foliage. Fruits: large, from 9 to 17 berries are formed on the cluster, which have a slight sourness. Weight: up to 3 grams. Productivity: about 3 kilograms. Tendency to damage: resistant to powdery mildew, rust and bud mite.

Treasure

Aging: average. Features of the bush: small size. Fruits: large. Weight: 5 grams. Susceptibility to damage: the variety is moderately susceptible to bud mites and powdery mildew. Under the load of fruit, the shoots bend all the way to the ground, so the bush needs support.

Average

In fact, the difference between the ripening periods of early and late currants is only 2–3 weeks, with rare exceptions. The important thing is that later varieties, including middle ones, ripen in hotter conditions. And this guarantees the berries a sweeter taste and a thicker skin.

The fruits of mid-season varieties acquire their taste in the first ten days of July, stay on the branches longer, and are better transported. The varieties are better suited for making jam, jam or wine.

Dubrovskaya

It is considered the sweetest berry among summer varieties. Dubrovskaya currants were obtained in 1988 and are planted in the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions.

Dubrovskaya is medium-sized, compact, even graceful, with a crown of medium density. Currants are sometimes used as an ornamental shrub, as they hold their shape well. The leaves are bright green, succulent, suitable for preservation, the flowers are small, light green.

The berries grow up to 2.3 g and are black in color. Experts rate the taste at 4.5 points, very intense, sweet and sour. The pulp is juicy and contains 200 mg of vitamin C. The fruits ripen by mid-July.

The variety is frost-resistant, self-pollinating, and is resistant to bud mites, which is important for mid-season varieties. Disadvantage: tendency to thicken and grow. Dubrovskaya needs periodic pruning

Read about pruning red and white currants here

Dubrovskaya needs periodic pruning. Read about pruning red and white currants here.

Dobrynya

The variety was obtained on the basis of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of A.I. Lyupin. At the same time, the Izyumnaya variety was crossed with a linear hybrid. Dobrynya was registered in 2004 and recommended for breeding in the southern regions and central Russia.

The bush is medium-sized, neat, not prone to thickening. The color of the bark on the shoots is unusual - with an olive-violet tint. The leaves are five-lobed, dark, and the flowers appear large and pale yellow in spring.

The berries ripen by mid-July. Their main distinguishing feature is their size; they grow up to 5–7 g. The skin is of medium density, purplish-black, glossy. The pulp is extremely juicy and sweet. On the scale, the taste of Dobrynya reaches 4.9 points.

The yield is average, up to 2.5 kg is harvested from 1 bush. With proper agricultural technology, you can increase the yield to 3.5 kg.

Dobrynya is resistant to powdery mildew, completely insensitive to heat and tolerates drought well. However, it also has one very significant drawback: currant seedlings take root with great difficulty due to poor rooting.

Izyumnaya

The variety was obtained at the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of A.I. Lyupin. It got its name for its high sugar content - it is one of the sweetest varieties of blackcurrant. The “parents” of the Raisin were the Dove Seedling and a linear hybrid. The variety was included in the register in 2007. The crop is grown in the Central region.

Raisin currants are not tall, they do not grow higher than 1.5 m. The leaves are three-lobed, large, dark green. Blooms with small pale flowers. The berries ripen by mid-summer.

The berries are small - up to 3.3 g, collected in clusters of 7-11 pieces, round in shape, matte. Raisin currants contain a record amount of sugar - 10 parts by weight of the fruit. The fruits are very sweet, dessert-like, incomparable when eaten fresh or added to desserts.

The average currant yield is 2–3 kg per bush.

Raisin is difficult to propagate, since cuttings with dense bark take root poorly. The variety has average resistance to frost, but can withstand drought and heat excellently. Immune to kidney mite and anthracnose.

Perun

The variety was developed by A.I. Astakhov at the research institute back in the 90s. Perun was registered in 1995 and recommended for cultivation in the Central and Central Black Earth regions. The crop is self-fertile, but the presence of pollinating plants increases the yield.

Perun is medium-sized, but spreading and prone to thickening. The shoots are slightly curved, the leaves are three-lobed, dark green. The flowers are very large, red-violet.

The taste is wonderful, reaching 4.9 points on a five-point scale. Despite the thin skin, the berries are well transported. Productivity is average - maximum 3 kg per bush.

The berries reach 2 g, but sometimes grow up to 4 g. The shape is round, the color is deep black, the skin is glossy.

Perun is resistant to most diseases, but has average immunity to anthracnose, powdery mildew and bud mite. The bushes tolerate frosts down to -25 C. In colder winters, currants should be covered.

Red currant for the Urals

Red currant varieties are also adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of the Urals and Siberia. Various species of this plant are cultivated in this area, both of local origin and imported from other areas.

Ural pink

Aging: average. Features of the bush: tall, but compact. Fruits: large, pink in color and have a delicate dessert taste and pronounced aroma. Weight: 1.1-1.2 grams. Productivity: 10 kilograms. Susceptibility to damage: resists fungal diseases, but is susceptible to aphids.

Ural beauty

Maturing: early. Features of the bush: low, branched. Fruits: formed on long clusters, have a delicate sweetish taste. Weight: at least 1.5 grams. Productivity: up to 15 kilograms. Tendency to diseases and pests: has strong immunity.

Ural gem

Aging: average. Weight: 07-0.8 grams. Productivity: depends on weather conditions. Tendency to defeat: has strong immunity.

Beloved

Aging: average. Features of the bush: small size, strong, erect shoots. Fruits: have a sweet and sour pleasant taste. Weight: 0.6-0.8 grams. Productivity: 3-4 kilograms. Susceptibility: susceptible to leaf spot.

Rassvetnaya

Aging: average. Features of the bush: medium-sized, weakly branched. Fruits: round, red, covered with thin skin. Weight: 1 gram. Productivity: average. Tendency to defeat: has strong immunity.

Jonker bath Tets

Aging: average. Features of the bush: tall, with spreading branches. Fruits: have a bright red color, sweetish taste. Weight: up to 0.7 grams. Productivity: up to 6 kilograms. Susceptibility: Resistant to attacks by powdery mildew.

Dutch pink

Maturation: medium late. Features of the bush: height about 1.5 meters, not branched. Fruits: round, pale pink in color. Weight: from 0.9 to 1.1 grams. Productivity: from 4.5 to 9 kilograms of berries. Productivity largely depends on care and weather conditions.

During heat treatment, the berries lose color, so it is better to eat them fresh.

Currant Selechenskaya and other high-yielding early varieties

Advantages and disadvantages of early varieties

As you know, every experienced summer resident has at least several bushes of early berries, which allow them to enjoy the fruits even before the start of the main season. They ripen 15-19 days earlier - this is their main advantage, due to which the popularity of such berries has become very great. It is also worth noting that early varieties do not require careful care and there is practically no need to perform any agrotechnical operations or treatments with pesticides before they bear fruit. The only case is when treatment is absolutely necessary (a pest invasion or a massive attack of weeds in the fields).

But there are a large number of disadvantages of early berries. Firstly, their taste is not bad, but in many ways they are inferior to species with medium and late ripening . They are more exposed to fungal diseases and infections after fruiting and require constant care before the onset of cold weather. It is also worth noticing the difference in the fruits. As a rule, late varieties are much larger, moreover, they store very well and contain a large amount of dry matter. This makes them ideal for drying, freezing and canning. Early ripening berries are very poorly stored raw and, as a rule, are unsuitable for long-term transportation.

However, any farm should have early currant bushes that would delight you with delicious sugar fruits at the beginning of summer. Depending on their taste, size, aroma, they can be divided into appropriate groups.

The largest varieties of early ripening black currants

Every summer resident wants to grow large berries that will become not only the pride of the entire plot, but also a worthy decoration for any table. Some varieties can produce fruits weighing up to 7-8 grams, and this weight is an average, not a record. Some berries can reach 12-15 g or more, thus representing incredible value for desserts . Let's look at the most popular "heavyweights".

1. Selechenskaya currant. The most popular variety in Russia, as well as in many other neighboring countries. It was launched back in 1995 and was practically not modernized - it was impossible to improve it. Until now, it remains one of the most productive, as it produces up to 145 centners per hectare or up to 4-5 kg ​​of berries per bush. A characteristic feature of this bush is its long clusters, on which, as a rule, at least 12-16 berries are formed. The average weight of one is 6 grams, but a large number of fruits grow up to 12-17 grams, which is of great value for summer residents. The bush is spreading, it is advisable to tie it up. It loves moisture very much, so if you want a lot of large fruits, you will have to provide the shrub with constant watering (watering about every 3 days in spring and summer). Black currant Selechenskaya is responsive to fertilizers; it is advisable to feed it with ammonium nitrate and karbofos.
2. Gulliver. A good variety of berries that has gained great popularity in the southern regions of Russia. For its growth, a lot of sun and high humidity are desirable. With ideal care, it produces 2.4-3.4 kilograms of berries, each of which weighs at least 2 grams. The average weight of one fruit is 3.1 grams. Some grow up to 5.1-6.1 g, but this is extremely rare (generally the number of such fruits is no more than 3.3% of the total harvest). The taste is excellent, although there is a slight “sourness”. But it is precisely because of this that most gardeners like the berry. The period until technical ripening is 55-67 days from the moment of flowering. Used for freezing, canning, making mousses and jams, and eating fresh. The leaves, which are often used as spices when preserving vegetables and fruits, are very valuable. A tea or decoction made from the leaves has excellent healing properties and contains large amounts of ascorbic acid. Black currant Gulliver contains a record amount of vitamin C (156 mg) and antioxidants.
3. Currant Sybil. One of the most famous varieties of these berries, which has a slightly reddish tint at the stage of technical ripeness. The fruits are relatively large, the average weight reaches 3.9 grams, and the largest of them can grow up to 6-8 g. The bushes are not spreading, have a neat appearance, so they are often planted to decorate the garden plot. From one bush, with good care and favorable weather, you can harvest up to 3 kg, which is a good indicator for this type of currant. Increased winter hardiness and unpretentiousness to moisture have made it one of the most revered varieties in dachas. In the industry, Sibylla is no less popular. It is recommended for export and industrial cultivation; it has an average yield of 128-131 c/ha.

These were the largest varieties that can please you with berries weighing 5.8 and even 10 grams! They have a good dessert taste, a characteristic elegant smell and are very healthy. There are more than 70 black chokeberry varieties, but the ones listed above are the most acclimatized and high-yielding, recommended for cultivation in the southern, central and even northern regions of Russia.

The most delicious varieties of blackcurrant - advice from experienced gardeners

Not everything is gold that is extremely large in size. It is the small berries that are the most delicious, since the sugar content in them is exactly the same as in large fruits (relative to the proportion of dry matter). Based on this logic, it turns out that the smaller the fruit, the sweeter it is. This statement does not always work, since there are varieties of berries with “sourness” or slight bitterness, so let’s figure out what will be tastiest to plant in the garden.

1. Currant Raisin. From the name you can immediately guess that the berry contains a huge amount of sugars and is incredibly sweet. The total percentage of all sugars is 10.2%, which is very rare for currants. It is also worth noting its benefits for the body, because the increased consistency of ascorbic acid (aka vitamin C) significantly increases the protective properties of the body. Moreover, the bush is very hardy and easily tolerates spring temperature changes, winter cold and attacks from most pests. Just 1-2 treatments with a systemic insecticide during the growing season can get rid of all insect pests. The yield is low, approximately 11 tons per hectare, the fruit reaches 3.2 grams. Raisin is a variety that is resistant to many pests, especially bud mites.
2. Currant Summer resident. This variety is the result of joint work between Dutch scientists and Russian breeding sites. Thanks to excellent acclimatization in Russia, this plant has become extremely resistant to frost in winter and can withstand down to -35 degrees. Among other things, it is extremely sweet and contains up to 9.2% sugars. The consistency of ascorbic acid is also not inferior to the best varieties in Russia - 170 mg per 100 grams of product. The fruits are relatively large, some of them reach 5-6 grams, and the average - 3.9-4.9 grams. With standard care you can harvest up to 121 tons per hectare.
3. Pygmy. A favorite variety of many summer residents, which is distinguished by its taste - it is extremely sweet and aromatic, suitable for preparing many desserts and simply for eating from the bush. The berries are small, only 2-3 grams, but contain 9.5% sugar and up to 214 mg of ascorbic acid per 100 g of product. The bushes are slightly spreading, the stems are very thick and strong, due to which it easily tolerates severe frosts in winter and temperature changes in summer. One brush (which is up to 11 centimeters long) can produce from 6 to 22 berries, all of the same size. Excellent presentation and good keeping quality have made it one of the best berries for export to neighboring countries and to market stalls.
4. Dobrynya. It’s also a good variety, but its main drawback is its small fruits and low yield compared to heavyweights, which produce up to 10 tons per hectare. Even with good care, you can collect no more than 1.5 kilograms from one bush, but the berries will be extremely tasty and nutritious. They contain at least 130 mg of ascorbic acid, as well as up to 9% sugars - this is the main advantage of the variety. The bushes are small, not spreading, have an excellent decorative appearance, and therefore appeal to many gardeners.

These were the most delicious black berries that you can plant in your front garden. They are perfectly acclimatized in the middle zone, and are also recommended for cultivation in many southern regions of Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus. They don't have record harvests or giant fruits, but their jams and mousses are the best in the country!

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The best varieties of white currants

This variety of currant is not inferior in usefulness to its black and red counterparts.

Versailles

Ripening: late July. Features of the bush: branched, requires garter. Fruits: sweet in taste. Weight: up to 0.8 grams. Productivity: up to 3 kilograms. Tendency to damage: genetic immunity to powdery mildew and bud mite.

White fairy

Maturing: early. Features of the bush: medium size and compact. Fruits: without a pronounced aroma, sweet and sour. Weight: 0.6-0.8 grams. Productivity: up to 6 kilograms. The variety is also called Diamond.

Dutch white

Maturation: medium early. Fruits: cream, slightly flattened and medium in size. Weight: about 0.7 grams. Productivity: up to 4 kilograms. Tendency to defeat: has strong immunity. Easily propagated by cuttings.

Ural white

Ripening: mid-summer. Features of the bush: low, dense, medium branched. Fruits: diamond-transparent, sweet taste predominates. Weight: from 0.5 to 1 gram. Productivity: 5-6 kilograms. Tendency to defeat: strong immunity to diseases.

The best currants for Siberia

In the vast expanses of Siberia with its climate and soils, local and European selections with different ripening periods can take root well. It is natural that seedlings with increased frost resistance from Far Eastern, Altai, and Ural selections occupy a worthy place.

They are bred specifically for the Northern, Northwestern, and Far Eastern regions. However, the latter develop somewhat more slowly at first and begin to grow normally, like their counterparts from Europe, only in the second year after planting.

The best large-fruited varieties here are considered to be those with high resistance to severe frosts and unpretentious growing conditions.

• Those wishing to grow currant bushes with early ripening of large berries can use seedlings of Izyumnaya, Selechinskaya, and Sibylla.
• Among the varieties of the middle period of ripening, large-fruited black currants performed well: Brown Far Eastern (another name is Buraya Favorskaya), Hercules, Globus, Luciya, Yadrenaya.
• Adapted to Siberian conditions for growing late-ripening large , sweet, healthy berries. These include the following varieties: Altai late, Arcadia, Bagira, Venus, Lazy, Mila, Perun, Tatyana's day.
• Fans of super-large black berries with their even distribution throughout the cluster choose seedlings with different ripening periods. Among them are Globus, Dobrynya, Krupnoplodnaya Litvinova, Romantika, Pygmy, Selechinskaya, Sibylla, Yadrenaya. It is characteristic that the roots of the bushes and cuttings remained undamaged even during May frosts down to -10°C.
• For those who, among all indicators, prefer the abundance of the harvest , we recommend Gross, Summer Resident, Druzhnaya, Izyumnaya, Lazy, Ussuri, Yadrenaya. And the most resistant against diseases and pests are considered varieties such as: Globus, Gulliver, Valovaya, Sevchanka, Sibylla.

Specifics of planting currants in the Urals

Proper planting of seedlings guarantees 50% success in growing currants and obtaining a good harvest. When planting a plant, you should consider and follow important rules:

It should also be taken into account that it is impossible to plant different varieties of currants next to each other. When pollinated, they may lose their original qualities, which will lead to a decrease in yield.