Wonderful yoshta berry - cultivation and care

Growing and caring for yoshta is much easier than currants. Yoshta is a hybrid of currants and gooseberries, the creation of which took several decades. As a result, the culture acquired not only improved taste characteristics, but also ease of care. Yoshta has good frost resistance and resistance to diseases and pests.

Cultivation of yoshta begins with planting the plant. It is preferable to carry it out in the autumn so that the bush has time to take root and begin to bear fruit the next year.

Important: In order for the shrub to take root well, the soil must be prepared. To do this, fertilizers are applied before planting: compost, manure, superphosphate and potash fertilizers. It is also necessary to add lime.

You should choose a site that is illuminated and windless with fertile soil. Planting in soil with close proximity to groundwater or reservoirs is unacceptable.

Caring for yoshta consists of watering, fertilizing, loosening and pruning. Yoshta loves moisture very much; the more of it, the better the harvest. However, you should not overwater the plant, otherwise it may affect its development and provoke a number of diseases. One bush will need about 30 liters of water per watering. The amount of liquid may vary and depends on the age of the plant and the applied fertilizers. The main thing is that the water moisturizes the entire root system, which is located at a depth of about 40 cm from the soil surface. The frequency of watering depends on weather conditions and soil quality.

To retain moisture longer, the soil must be mulched in the form of compost or humus in the amount of 1-2 buckets per plant.

It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil near the bush and weed out weeds to improve moisture consumption and prevent the occurrence of disease.

Organics, superphosphate and potassium fertilizers are used as fertilizing. You can also use bird droppings or mullein. Fertilizers are applied annually for 20 years - that is, the entire life of the bush.

It is necessary to regularly treat yoshta from pests. To do this, before the buds open and before the start of winter, special protective agents are used: Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate or urea solution. Even healthy plants need to be treated to increase their resistance to disease.

To be confident in the plant and not worry about its health, you need to take care of high-quality planting material. For this, it is best to purchase seedlings from a nursery, where the necessary conditions and modern technologies allow the plant to better adapt to the environment. In addition, such a plant will have increased resistance to diseases and will take root better on the site.

Yoshta does not require special pruning. Only old, diseased and frozen branches need to be removed. Pruning is carried out in early spring. When the bush has reached the age of 7 years, its shoots can be shortened, leaving about 15 cm.

Yoshta - feeding in summer

Feeding yoshta in summer plays an important role in fruiting. At the moment of fruit set, the plant experiences an additional need for fertilizers, which will be the key to a high-quality and large harvest.

At the beginning of summer, it is necessary to add about 10 liters of fresh mullein or bird droppings in the same quantity. Both mullein and bird droppings must be diluted with water.

In the summer, you can add 40 g of superphosphate or use complex organic fertilizers. A shrub that has reached 4 years of age needs an increased amount of potassium, and superphosphate is reduced to 30 g.

Organic fertilizers prevent the soil from drying out, which can damage the plant's roots and cause serious damage. In addition, organic matter nourishes the bush and promotes its active development.

Yoshta - beneficial properties and recipes

The beneficial properties of yoshta and recipes for making desserts and drinks will be useful to those who grow this amazing berry on their property.

The benefits of yoshta berries lie in a complex of vitamins and organic acids. The berries contain phytoncides, anthocyanins, iron and other elements.

It is useful to use yoshta for:

• Colds
• Anemia
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• High blood pressure
• Obesity or diet
• Inflammatory processes.

For the preparation of jam, fresh yoshta berries are used in the amount of 1 kg. The berries are poured with sugar syrup, for which 200 ml of water and 1.5 kg of sugar are mixed. After boiling, cook the berries for 3 minutes and allow to cool completely. This procedure must be repeated 3 times. The finished jam is poured into a suitable container and hermetically sealed. After the jam has been infused for a couple of days, it is ready for use.

To prepare a tasty and healthy compote from yoshta berries, you need to take fresh, clean berries. You need to cook it in 1 liter of water, adding 300 g of sugar. You can add other ingredients to taste, as well as berry syrup.

Yoshta - facial care at home

The use of yoshta as a facial treatment at home is justified by a large amount of organic acids, vitamins, essential oils and microelements. All these substances tone the skin well, nourish and strengthen it. Yoshta berries can normalize the secretion of the sebaceous glands, even out skin tone and prevent sagging and the formation of wrinkles.

Yoshta has the beneficial effect of lightly whitening the skin and eliminating traces of age spots, and is also indispensable in the fight against teenage acne.

There are many recipes for facial care products using yoshta berries:

• Face lotion. You can use fresh berry juice as a lotion, which will have a tonic and whitening effect. For oily skin, it is best to take unripe berries.
• Berry mask. To prepare a nourishing face mask, several mashed berries should be mixed with a tablespoon of honey and applied to the face for half an hour. This mask is perfect for mature skin that needs additional care.

For dry skin, a mask made from fresh berry juice with the addition of heavy cream and honey is perfect. The mixture should be distributed on the face and washed off after 20 minutes.

To whiten your face and get rid of age spots, spread mashed yoshta berries on your face and wait for about 20 minutes. Apply a rich cream to sensitive skin first.

Yoshta - storing berries for the winter

Storing yoshta berries for the winter provides several variations. The berries are used for preparations in the form of preserves, jams, jellies and other dishes. Fruits can be stored for a long time pureed with sugar. In addition, yoshta berries can be dried or frozen in their natural form.

Yoshta berries ripen in mid-July, when the fruits acquire a dark color and become softer. The average yield from one bush is about 10 kg of juicy large berries. Their skin has a dense texture, so they can easily be transported.

Fresh berries can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. At the same time, the amount of useful substances decreases during storage.

Heat-treated berries have a longer shelf life - up to 1 year. Dried berries will be stored for up to 2 years and can be used to prepare compotes and other drinks.

Yoshta fruits produce unique wines that can be stored for several years, depending on their composition and preparation technology.