Description and rules for growing black currant variety Veloy

There are many types of black currants, but one of the most popular among gardeners is the Veloy variety. It was bred by breeders E.V. Volodina, S.P. Khominskaya and N.N. Khabarova in the nineties of the last century and has passed the reliable test of time. True connoisseurs of this garden crop do not lose interest in growing Vela currants even today. This variety has another name - Leningradsky sweet, because it was created at the Pavlovsk experimental station named after Vavilov by crossing two species: Leningrad giant and Odzhebin.

Immediately after the tests, the black currant variety Velaya was included in the State Register with a recommendation for its cultivation in the Northern, Northwestern and Central regions of the country.

History of selection

Blackcurrant fruits are characterized by a high content of vitamin C; an adult needs only 20 berries to meet their daily requirement. The berry is rich in vitamin P, it contains potassium, pectin, carotene, B vitamins, and amino acids.



Leningrad sweet currant, or Veloy (Viloy) was obtained through selection in the last century at the Pavlovsk experimental station of the All-Russian Research Institute of Plant Growing. The following varieties were taken as material: Leningrad Giant and Ojebin. Entered into the State Register in 1993.

Harvesting and transportation, keeping quality of berries

Berries must be picked in dry weather. The fruits are ready for harvesting when they acquire their characteristic, sweet and sour taste. The process is carried out manually or mechanically. The fruits should be removed carefully, the entire cluster at once, along with the stalk.

Important! Watering should be stopped 2 weeks before harvest.

The berries of the Leningrad Giant tolerate transportation well. To do this, they are placed in containers that can hold 2-3 kg of fruit.

Best before date:

• fresh berries are stored in the refrigerator for about three weeks;
• frozen - 18 months;
• dried fruits - about three years;
• jams and compotes - 24 months.

Leningrad Giant is “inferior” to modern varietal representatives in terms of yield and weight of berries. But it has an incomparable taste and aroma. Some difficulties in care do not prevent gardeners from growing this variety for personal use and sale. And although the described variety is no longer in the State Register, it can still be found in the gardens of experienced summer residents.

Main advantages and disadvantages

This variety of currants has many positive qualities, but there are several disadvantages.

The advantages include:

1. Young shoots give a good harvest the next season.
2. The fruits are large and sweet.
3. From one bush you can get 4-5 kg ​​of berries.
4. The plant is self-pollinating; bees are not required for pollination.
5. The fruits retain their integrity during transportation.
6. The variety is not afraid of cold weather and is resistant to many diseases and pests (powdery mildew, mites).

One of the disadvantages is that currant berries ripen at different times; overripe ones burst during picking.

Description of the honeysuckle variety Leningrad Giant

This is an early ripening variety with very sweet fruits. He became a good donor for breeding new hybrids. It is distinguished by the ability to form berries into clusters that do not crumble.

Origin and development

The variety was bred at the Pavlovsk station named after N.I. Vavilov in St. Petersburg under the leadership of M.N. Plekhanova. Obtained by seed from wild Kamchatka honeysuckle.

Characteristics, description of appearance, taste

It is a tall shrub up to 1.5-2 m high. After the end of the fruiting period, the bark acquires a brown tint and cracks, peeling off in long strips.

Some more features of the variety:

• leaves are dark green, oval, large, slightly elongated, 5 cm long, about 3 cm wide;
• the flowers are pale yellow, bell-shaped;
• The berries are dark blue and have the shape of an elongated cylinder with a rounded base.

The variety is self-sterile, blooms, but does not form an ovary. Requires additional pollinators in the form of edible honeysuckles Blue spindle, Morena, Bluebird.

Honeysuckle is characterized by high taste. The berries have a thin but dense skin with a slight waxy coating. The pulp is tender, sweet and sour, aromatic. There is no bitterness at all. Tasting score: 4.8 points.

Productivity and fruiting

The yield of an adult bush is from 3 to 5 kg. With proper care and compliance with the watering regime, the bush is guaranteed to produce about 3 kg of berries. The length of the fruit is about 3 cm, thickness is about 2 cm, weight is from 1.2 to 4 g.

Fruiting is long lasting. Starts in July, ends in August.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Honeysuckle is often affected by powdery mildew and the rhizome mosaic virus. The main types of pests are honeysuckle mites, scale insects, aphids, and leaf roller caterpillars.

Resistance to cold and drought

The Leningrad giant has good resistance to frost. Roots and shoots do not freeze at -40°C, flowers and ovaries do not lose viability during the growing season at -8°C. The bush is undemanding to heat, but in dry summers it requires regular watering.

Growing regions and climate requirements

Grows well in central Russia and north-west Russia. It develops well at low temperatures from -8°C and above without loss of properties.

Botanical information and characteristics of the variety

Experienced gardeners will immediately recognize the Velaya currant variety by its external characteristics.

Bush and root system

The rhizome of the plant is fibrous, consists of thin, absorbent roots, located shallowly (30-60 cm). The bush of this currant variety is erect, semi-spreading, reaches 1.5 m, and has shoots of different years. In the first year of life, they are pubescent, thick, unevenly colored pink. Biennials with smooth brown bark; older branches are rough, branched, thick below, thinner above, gray-brown or beige.

Sheet plates

The leaf blades on the currant bush are located on dense petioles, round, five-lobed, matte, dark green. The middle lobe is large, with an elongated, pointed apex; the lateral lobes are short and wide.

Flowering and pollination

The buds are located parallel to the shoot, the base is pressed to the branch, the apex is deflected, they bloom in May. The flowers of the plant look like an inverted bell with white petals, they are collected in an ovoid cup. Up to eight fruits are formed in inflorescences. This currant variety is considered self-fertile and does not require pollination.

Fruit ripening time

After flowering has completed, currants take 45 days to ripen. The berries are formed in the second ten days of July or early August, depending on the region. number of seeds in pulp

Taste and yield

Currant fruits are round in shape, rich black in color with thin skin and shiny. They are large, up to 3.5 g, 5-7 pieces per brush, from one bush they collect from 3-4 kg, the picking is dry. They have a sweet taste (up to 9.9% sugar content) and aroma.

Scope of application of berries

Sweet currants are eaten fresh, dried, frozen, made into jam, marshmallows, jam, marmalade, jelly, and compote. When dried, they retain beneficial substances.

Vela currant fruits are universal; they are an excellent base for syrups, soft drinks, liqueurs, and wines.

The berries are also used to treat colds. Currants normalize metabolic processes; the Veloy variety contains less acid and is recommended for people suffering from stomach diseases.

Resistance to negative temperatures and drought

The blackcurrant variety can tolerate low temperatures and heat in the summer. The bushes are resistant to diseases: powdery mildew, anthracnose, rust, terry and relatively bud mite. The Veloy variety rarely freezes out, and even if this happens, it quickly recovers.

Immunity to diseases and pests

The Veloy variety is not afraid of diseases and pests, but if affected plants grow nearby, the currant bushes can also get sick. For prevention, it is necessary to burn all the leaves on the site in the fall, and spill the soil around the bushes with manganese or copper sulfate. It is recommended to treat plants with a solution of Nitrafen or chlorophos with karbofos.

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Pests and diseases

The black currant variety Veloy has good immunity to bud mite and powdery mildew. Therefore, it is enough to carry out one preventive treatment in April. Any fungicide is suitable for this:

• "Tattu";
• "Fundazol";
• "Skor";
• "Maksim".

Systemic insecticides are used to kill insects:

• "Vertimek";
• "Inta-Vir";
• "Agravertine";
• "Fufanon."

In the first stages, you can also use folk remedies - a solution of soda, ammonia, an infusion of tobacco dust, wood ash with soap, garlic cloves, onion peels and others.

How to plant the Veloy variety on a plot

Before planting currant seedlings, you need to choose a suitable place and timing.

Deadlines

For good survival, currant seedlings are planted in the fall. For the middle zone - early October, in the Moscow region, Leningrad region - late September, in Siberia and the Urals - mid-September, in the south - late October, early November. It is also possible to plant currants in early spring in areas without snow.

Selection and preparation of a site

The site for the Veloy variety needs to be well-lit, without drafts, and groundwater should not be close, up to 1.5 m. The site is recommended to be slightly flat to prevent water stagnation.

The soil must be fertile, with a weak alkaline reaction. They recommend the south-eastern, southern side, where vegetables and berries used to grow, with the exception of currants and gooseberries.

It is not recommended to plant currants next to sea buckthorn, raspberries, apple trees, and cherries.

Seedling preparation and work procedure

The place for planting currants is first dug up in the fall or spring. Manure, superphosphate, and potash fertilizers are applied.

The planting hole is dug deep, up to 40 cm, diameter - up to 50 cm, drainage is poured (from pieces of wood, expanded clay, gravel). The dug up soil is mixed with humus (1-2 buckets), ash (1 cup), superphosphate (200 g) for each hole. Then pour the mixture 1/3 into the planting hole and fill it with water. Leave it for a week.

For several bushes, the distance between holes should be 1-1.5 m, between rows - 1.5 m.

The following actions:

1. Seedlings are soaked for a day in a growth stimulator, for example, Zircon.
2. Shorten to 15-20 cm, leaving 3 healthy buds.
3. Fill in some soil and place the plant at an angle of 45 degrees.
4. The roots are straightened, partially covered with soil and watered.
5. After absorption, add more soil.

Water when the soil settles and add more soil. The root collar is left on the surface.

Preparing the landing site

The Leningrad giant requires very fertile soils. It grows equally poorly both on poor podzolic soils and on chernozems. When planting currants, rotted manure or humus is added within a radius of 2-3 meters, 2-3 buckets per m2. 6-8 kg of organic matter and 2 tbsp are added to the planting pits. spoons of superphosphate.

Currants do not tolerate alkaline soils. If the soil is highly alkaline, then the Leningrad giant simply will not grow; if it is weakly alkaline, it is alkalized. To do this, planting holes are made slightly deeper and high-moor peat, sawdust, pine litter, humus or fresh manure are added to them. Also, these components are scattered around the perimeter of the bushes with subsequent sealing.

They alkalize the soil for a long time, but quite slowly. Therefore, if possible, work must be carried out 1-2 years before planting currants. If this is not possible, then planting holes are prepared in the fall, and currants are planted in the spring. 10 kg of humus or 3 kg of fresh manure reduces the soil pH by one.

Further care for currants

In the future, the plant is cared for according to the rules, this includes timely watering, fertilizing, and pruning.

Watering mode

If there is no rain, apply 10 liters of water per bush from the moment the buds swell 2-3 times a week. With the appearance of buds - 15 liters, and the same amount during the period of fruit formation. In mid-September - early October, water 20 liters per bush. At the same time, stagnation of water should not be allowed to avoid fungal diseases.

Loosening and mulching the soil

After each watering, the top layer of soil near the bush is loosened to a depth of 3 cm, weeds are removed, and mulched with sawdust and compost to retain moisture.

Fertilizer application

Fertilize the plants in the 3rd year after planting (if all recommended mixtures have been applied) with mullein, nettle infusion, and wood ash.

In the spring, nitrogen-containing substances are added, they contribute to the growth of green mass (saltpeter, urea, a bucket of chicken manure and 200 g of ash).

During the flowering period, nitrophoska and superphosphate are suitable for currants. During the formation of ovaries, they are fertilized with potassium and ash, but without nitrogen.

After harvesting, potassium and phosphorus mixtures are added. In the fall, a month before the onset of cold weather, the bushes are fertilized with bird droppings, compost, manure, adding superphosphate and potassium sulfate.

Foliar feeding of currants is popular among gardeners, when the bushes are sprayed with nutrients.

Before adding dry mixtures, the soil around the bush needs to be loosened and then watered abundantly. Depending on the composition of the soil on the site, the amount of fertilizer differs. The poorer the soil, the more fertilizing is required.

Pruning: formative, sanitary, rejuvenating

To ensure proper plant development and a good harvest, bushes are pruned, usually in the fall. It is possible in the spring, but before the sap begins to flow.

During sanitary pruning, frost-damaged, broken, cracked, and diseased branches are removed, this makes the bush healthier and increases the yield.

Rejuvenation preserves an adult plant and increases its productivity, carried out in the fall, in the northern regions - in the spring.

To create a bush of the correct shape, formative pruning is done.

After harvesting, remove old, weak, deformed branches. In the fall, after the leaves have dropped and two weeks before the cold weather, old branches with a lifespan of more than 5 years are removed. Leave 5-8 branches, the most powerful annual and biennial ones. Dry, underdeveloped shoots with a black core and inclined towards the ground are also removed. They trim the bushes, leaving no stumps, close to the ground.

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Dousing and hardening off bushes

To prevent fungal diseases, powdery mildew, bud mites and scale insects, treat currant bushes with boiling water and manganese. The procedure is carried out until buds form and the bush awakens. In the fall, such treatment will not help against ticks.

This increases immunity, disease resistance and productivity. The water temperature should be 80-90 degrees, watered using a watering can with a nozzle.

Preventive seasonal treatments

Even resistant varieties of currants can become susceptible to diseases if not properly cared for or in rainy weather.

When a bud mite appears on currants, the buds become very swollen; spraying with colloidal sulfur helps.

Aphids make the leaves of the plant wrinkled and curled. In spring you need to spray with 3% Nitrafen.

Because of the gall midge, the apical leaves become brown and dry out. Treat with chlorophos and karbofos (20 and 30 g per 10 liters of water).

The appearance of anthracnose and rust is indicated by small brown spots. Spray the bushes with Nitrafen or colloidal sulfur.

For powdery mildew, when there is a white coating on the plant, spray with a “Karatana” suspension.

With septoria, currant leaves are covered with round or angular spots with dots. Nitrafen and colloidal sulfur help.

How to cover plantings for the winter

The Veloy variety is resistant to frost, but in cold regions gardeners prefer to cover the plantings for the winter.

To do this, the branches are connected into bundles, tied with a rope, bent as close as possible to the ground, covered with a special material, plywood, and evenly secured on top with tiles and bricks. Some use non-metallic slate, sometimes the plants are covered with a layer of soil up to 10 cm. The bushes are wrapped with agrofibre or other insulation. Polyethylene and synthetic materials cannot be used; spruce branches and pine needles are recommended.

There is no need to cover the plants too early to prevent fungus from forming. With the onset of a thaw, remove the snow and remove the shelter in a timely manner.

Characteristics

The Veloy variety was specially bred for the climatic conditions of the northern regions. Therefore, the bushes can withstand winter frosts and temperature changes, and are also characterized by high immunity.

Drought resistance, frost resistance

Black currant Veloy has good winter hardiness. Mature bushes do not need shelter. When grown in northern regions, young seedlings need to be mulched and protected with spruce branches or burlap. The bushes also tolerate drought well. To maintain yields during drought, it is better to arrange additional watering at least once a week.

Productivity

Black currant Veloy is a mid-late variety, ripening from late July to mid-August. Fruiting occurs in several waves. The yield indicator is 3.5–4.2 kg per bush. The berries are large and do not shrink when ripe. They can overripe and crack, so the harvest must be harvested gradually.

Application area

Black currant Veloy is a universal variety. The berries are suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for preparing various preparations:

• jam;
• fruit drink;
• compote;
• jam.

Important! The fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. However, it is not advisable to transport them over long distances.

Reproduction methods

Black currants are propagated by green and lignified cuttings, layering, and dividing the bush. You can do this in spring and autumn.

Cuttings

The time for cutting green cuttings is the end of June, beginning of July. Choose bushes that are 4-5 years old, from which they have already received a good harvest; the shoots must be healthy and fully developed. Using sharp pruners or scissors, you need to remove the top from the cutting, leaving 3-4 internodes. Treat the cut areas with garden varnish and shorten the leaves. Place in a growth stimulator and plant in the ground. The cuttings take root in 2-3 weeks.

Currants are propagated by woody cuttings. To do this, you need to make sure that the plant is not susceptible to diseases and pests, without defects, the crown has 5 skeletal branches. The cuttings are separated at the internodes with a slight grasp of the bark, cut into 12-15 cm long, leaving 5-6 buds. The cut areas are dusted with a root former. Root in a special substrate, in open ground, in water.

By layering

An effective way to propagate currants is by layering. To do this, strong shoots from the mother plant before flowering at the age of 3 years are placed in grooves 15 cm deep, sprinkled with earth mixed with peat and humus, and secured with wire. In autumn they form roots and are separated from the main bush. In the spring of next year they are transplanted to a permanent place.

Dividing the bush

When replanting a plant in spring or autumn, an adult currant bush is dug up and divided into parts so that each has developed roots and shoots. Make pruning, shorten the branches to 20-30 cm. Plant in a permanent place, water. The harvest with this method will only be in a year.

Product description

Black currant seedlings variety Leningrad giant Medium ripening variety. The berries are large (1.2-2.2 g), round, black, shiny, with a small cup and thin skin, but with a dry detachment, firmly adhere to the bush, the pulp is juicy, tender, aromatic, dessert taste. The berries are suitable for fresh consumption and processing. The variety is winter-hardy, early-fruiting, high-yielding, 3.0-4.5 kg per bush, self-fertility more than 50%. Obtained at the St. Petersburg State Agrarian University (LSHI) from pollination of the Stakhanovka Altaya variety with a mixture of pollen from the Vystavochnaya and Neosypayshaya varieties. Authors: E.I. Glebova, A.I. Potashova. Widely distributed in the Leningrad region. The bush is tall, upright, and medium spreading during fruiting. The growing shoots are thick, straight, pubescent, green, with a colored tip. Lignified shoots are straight, thick, grayish-beige, pubescent. There are fasciations, opposite placement of buds on a node, and also 2-3 buds per node. On perennial wood, flower buds are located in groups of 6-8 pieces, forming peculiar branches, which is very rarely observed in other varieties of black currant. The buds are short, thick, ovoid, with a blunt tip, bright, pinkish-purple, on a thick stalk, deflected from the shoot. The apical bud is not free. Leaf scars are wedge-shaped. The leaf is five-lobed, large, light green (apical yellow-green), matte, vesicular-wrinkled, with colored veins, with widely spaced lobes. The middle lobe is wide, longer than the lateral ones, with additional projections and a pointed apex. The lateral lobes are triangular, with a sharp apex, their upper sides are located almost on the same straight line, the lower ones are slightly beveled. The angle between the midribs of the lateral lobes is obtuse. The basal lobes are clearly defined, their veins are directed towards the petiole. The teeth are wide, blunt, slightly bent. The notch at the base of the leaf is deep, narrow, closed with a “lock” of overlapping edges of the blades. Petioles are colored. The flowers are large, with pale red petals. The clusters are short and long, containing from 6 to 13 berries. Advantages of the variety: high winter hardiness, productivity, large fruit, commercial quality and dessert taste of berries, suitability for mechanized harvesting of berries. Disadvantages of the variety: insufficient resistance to pests and diseases, branches break under the weight of the harvest, demanding of a high agricultural background. The entire range of currant seedlings from our garden center is on this page. We deliver

Tips and tricks from experienced gardeners

Experienced gardeners advise propagating currants in the autumn - late September, early October, then they grow and develop faster. If there is no growth stimulant, you can soak the seedlings in a honey solution (1 spoon per bucket of water) before planting.

When pruning, it is recommended to remove 4-year-old branches completely, since by the 5th year of life they no longer bear fruit.

Among organic fertilizers for black currants, it is recommended to use infusions of green grass, nettles, and potato peelings.

Lack of sunlight leads to a sour taste of berries, so experienced gardeners choose only sunny places for planting.

Mature bushes that are more than 15 years old need to be dug up and new ones planted.

The best mid-season blackcurrant varieties

Most of the plants have already been harvested by the end of summer, and the mid-late ones are just entering harvest time. In order to prolong the operation of the currant “conveyor”, it is advisable to plant bushes of different ripening periods in the garden. In our TOP there are two mid-late species that have received the best reviews from gardeners.

Dobrynya

Developed by specialists from the Lupine Research Institute. The basis of the new hybrid was Izyumnaya and 42-7. Authorship belongs to A.I. Astakhov. Dobrynya is considered his best achievement. Permitted for cultivation with inclusion in the State Register in 2004.

The bush is medium or small-growing (depending on the area and soil composition). Productivity begins a year after planting. During ripening it is loaded with large berries, about 6 grams. weight, with a balanced sense of acidity and sweetness on the palate.

At tastings, the product receives good ratings, at least 4.6 points. Productivity is moderate, up to 2.4 kg per summer. In winter it can withstand frosts down to minus 25°C. He doesn’t mind late frosts; he’s not afraid of heat. Powdery mildew is not scary for him. Suffers from bud mite infestations and fungal infections.

Advantages:

• Cold-resistant;
• Does not suffer from heat;
• Powdery mildew is not scary for him;
• Productivity is average;
• Compact, convenient for small gardens.

Flaws:

• Cuttings do not take root well.

Dobrynya loves fertile land. When planting a seedling, up to 5 kg of organic matter is given. Annual feeding is required. Overloaded branches spread along the ground. A trellis is required.

Dubrovskaya

Obtained by pollinating the “Compact” base with pollen from Goliath, Kent, and Leah fertile. According to the entry in the State Register of 1998, it is recommended for cultivation in central Russia, the Volga-Vyatka region.

Dimensions: growth, spreading, density - average. The branches are strewn with sweet and sour berries up to 2.5 grams. weight, dry separation from the hands. At the tasting it gets 4.5 points. Contains 7.2% sugar, ascorbic acid 200.4 mg per 100 g. product. Winter hardiness is good. Self-pollinating, not susceptible to pests. Productivity is high.

Advantages:

• Withstands frosts;
• Gives considerable yields;
• Self-pollinating;
• Resistant to bud mite.

Flaws:

• Does not tolerate fungal infections well.

Planting a bush

Its further development directly depends on the correct planting of Velaya currants.

Pre-planting work

Veloy currant responds well to fertile soil with a weak alkaline index. The place for planting currants should be level or slightly sloping to prevent stagnation of water, as well as illuminated and protected from draft winds.

The area for currants is dug up using a shovel full with the addition of manure, superphosphate and potassium fertilizer. Can be dug up in the fall for spring planting. Dig round holes to a depth of 30-35 cm, with dimensions of 40 by 40 cm, put in drainage (expanded clay or gravel), fill three-quarters with fertile soil with fertilizers (1-2 buckets of humus, 200 g of superphosphate, a glass of ash in each hole) , mix fertilizers with the soil.

Planting seedlings

Ready seedlings must be kept in a growth stimulator for about a day. You can soak it in a solution of ordinary natural honey with the addition of a tablespoon per bucket of water. The above-ground part of the planting material is shortened to 15-20 cm before planting.

Currants are planted obliquely, leaving 2-3 buds on each shoot. Water generously at the rate of 4-5 liters of water into each hole, some is poured under the roots, the rest - after backfilling. The roots of the seedling are carefully straightened, covered with soil, and shaken so that there are no voids left. To maintain moisture in the soil, the ground around the bushes must be mulched with sawdust, humus or peat.

Features of cultivation

Pre-planting work

In order to plant and successfully grow this variety of currant on a personal plot, it is necessary to purchase high-quality seedlings. They're not cheap, but they're worth it. After all, how quickly the chosen variety will take root depends largely on the quality of the material. For successful cultivation, it is important to choose the right planting site and soil. It is not difficult to garden or breed it, the main thing is to adhere to all the rules for growing the Veloy black currant species.

For Leningradskaya sweet to live up to its name, it must grow in an area well lit by the sun.

The black currant variety Veloy requires soil with a low alkaline reaction, so loam is more suitable for it. For good development of the root system of the crop, the planting hole must be large, at least 40 centimeters in depth and 50 centimeters in circumference. Before planting a seedling, it is necessary to properly prepare all soil and planting material, as well as:

1. Dig a hole;
2. Place drainage at the bottom; you can use pieces of trees for it;
3. Mix the soil with wood ash and humus, fill the hole one third with it;
4. Fill with water and let the soil settle for seven days.

Planting seedlings

Immediately before planting, the seedling must be soaked in a growth stimulator for 24 hours (if not, you can replace it with a solution of 1 spoon of honey in a bucket of water). This will help the plant avoid stress and adapt to new conditions less painfully.

Watering when planting

Place a fathom in the prepared hole at an angle of 45 degrees, straightening the roots, and cover it with earth. By the way, if the roots are longer than 25 centimeters, they must be cut off. Then fill the hole with water, wait for the water to be completely distributed, add soil again and add water again. After the first watering, the seedling is slightly raised so that the root collar is visible. Do not perform this action again. To retain moisture in the hole for a longer time, the top of the soil should be sprinkled with mulch (sawdust or peat).

In order for the seedling to grow quickly, the bush must be pruned. For this, 3-4 buds are left, and the stem should be no more than 25 centimeters.

The best late varieties of black currant

According to experienced gardeners, late varieties are the best for cultivation on 6 acres. The harvest is harvested in mid-summer and before the rest of the garden crops ripen there is time to start preserving. We selected two late nominees with the best characteristics for breeding in summer cottages.

Lazy person

Brought out by specialists from the All-Russian Research Institute of Fruit Crops in 1990. The flowering period occurs in mid-August. Accordingly, the harvest ripens very late, when the harvest of all other honeycombs has long been eaten and forgotten. That's why they called him lazy.

The bush is vigorous, dense, medium spreading. The level of self-pollination is average, the yield is not too high, up to a kilogram of medium-sized berries, dessert taste, with a pleasant aroma.

They do not ripen immediately, so the harvest takes time. One of its undeniable advantages is its amazing frost resistance. The plant can withstand frosts down to minus 34°C. Firmly resists anthractic blight, septoria, and terry disease.

Advantages:

• Good cold resistance;
• Immunity to fungal diseases;
• Great dessert;
• The harvest is harvested in August.

Flaws:

• Needs treatment for powdery mildew;

When growing Lazy in the garden, you should know that it does not like constant shade, which causes powdery mildew. Heavy and prolonged rains have a harmful effect on the condition of the pulp.

Vologda

It is considered the best result of domestic selection. The crop is of medium height, spreading, of decent neglect. When ripe, the fruits gain weight up to 3 grams, pleasant sweetness and light acidity. Tasters give them 4.5 points.

Contains ascorbic acid, 137.8 mg per 100 grams of product, sugar – 8.1%. The ripening period occurs at the end of July - beginning of August. Productivity is considerable, up to 4 kg per season. Cold resistance is decent, but does not like temperature changes. The buds and shoots freeze slightly.

Advantages:

• Winter-hardy;
• Not susceptible to powdery mildew;
• Not afraid of kidney mites;
• High yielding;

Flaws:

• Wide spreading.