Currant
Currant varieties
Currant is a plant from the flowering genus, class - dicotyledons, family - gooseberry. On average, a currant bush has a height of about 3 – 4 meters. The root system is strong, some species can go 2 meters deep. The shoots are usually straight, long, and can also be red, brown or gray in color. Currant foliage is unusual. As a rule, it consists of several “blades”. Read more…
Black currant - beneficial properties and care
The beneficial properties of black currants and caring for them - you will learn all this and much more from the article. Black currant is a small shrub mentioned in Russia back in the 10th century. Due to the high content of essential oils, currants have a fragrant aroma, which gives rise to the name of the plant. In Rus' they began to call it that - stench, which means smell. Later the name was transformed into one that is more familiar to us today. Read more…
How to save currants from diseases and pests
Currant diseases cause many problems for gardeners and the plant itself. Lack of proper care for the shrub leads to its disease and a reduction in the amount of harvest. Diseases can appear at any age of the plant, and they can be triggered by unsuitable soil or unfavorable weather conditions. Shrub pests are also present in every area, so it is necessary to combat them in a timely manner and apply preventive measures. Read more…
White currant - composition and benefits
White currants often grow in garden plots. Its popularity is no less than black, and its taste is also worthy of the highest marks. The big advantage of white currants is its high yield. In addition, the berries are denser and remain on the branches longer. White currants are not affected by mites, which is a significant factor that makes caring for the bush easier. Let's look at the composition and benefits of white currants. Read more…
Green-fruited currants, care and propagation
Care and propagation of green currants are in many ways similar to traditional black berries. The blackcurrant variety includes not only black fruits, but also blue, brown and green ones, which will be discussed. Currant selection was carried out both in Russia - at the Institute of I.V. Michurin, and in Europe, from where it again spread throughout Russia. Green currants have not gained much popularity because it is not always possible to find seedlings of this berry. Read more…
Hybrid currant, beneficial properties and contraindications
The beneficial properties and contraindications of hybrid currants are of great importance for gardeners who decide to grow this unique plant on their site. Currants belong to the gooseberry genus, so it is not surprising that breeders decided to combine all the best qualities of these berries into one plant. Black currants contain large amounts of vitamin C, which is not enough in gooseberries. Read more…
Healing properties of currants
The healing properties of currants have been known since ancient times. Growing wild, currants grew along the banks of rivers and were found throughout almost the entire territory of Russia. Even the Moscow River in those days was called Smorodinovka. Mentions of this berry are found in historical documents dating back to the 15th century. After the berry successfully entered the diet of residents of European countries, it began to be grown in Russia in the 18th century. Read more…
Red currant, high-yielding varieties
High-yielding varieties of red currant are found among both early-ripening and late-ripening varieties. This plant is becoming increasingly popular in garden plots due to its unique taste and benefits. Red currant contains a complex of vitamins, pectin, organic acids, carotene, iron, potassium, selenium and other beneficial substances. Berries quench thirst well and have a therapeutic and preventive effect for the whole body. Read more…
How to get the most out of currants? Planting and pruning
Planting and pruning currants are important elements of proper care for this popular berry. Currant is a perennial shrub up to two meters high. The plant has a powerful root system and produces many young shoots. Currant leaves are toothed, three or five-lobed. Light flowers are collected in racemose inflorescences, which produce juicy and healthy fruits. The most common currant is black-colored berries, but other varieties of this crop also deserve attention. Read more…
How and where to plant black currants
The choice of place for planting black currants plays a decisive role. The plant’s productivity, growth and disease resistance will depend on this. When choosing a location, you need to know the favorable conditions for the best growth of this berry. As you know, in the wild, currants are common along river banks along with raspberry trees. It likes damp places, and does not like dry or swampy areas with standing water. Read more…
Currants - new varieties
New varieties of currants are very popular. Many of them deservedly entered the State Register of the Russian Federation based on their achievements in selection. These varieties are distinguished by the aesthetic appearance of the bush, as well as high taste characteristics. Thanks to modern breeding work, it was possible to obtain large-fruited currants, which at the same time retained their resistance to diseases and pests. Read more…
White currant - planting in spring
Planting of white currants in the spring is carried out in mid-April, since it is important to do this before the buds open. White currant is a small shrub about one and a half meters with dense green leaves. The fruits of the bush may vary in color and size depending on the variety. The berries are cream-colored, sometimes yellow or pink. The shape of the berries is spherical, up to 10 mm. Gardeners fell in love with white currants not only for their high taste Read more…
Tall currant, description
According to the description, tall currant differs from ordinary currant in the height of the bush. Most often, tall varieties are found among representatives of red and white currants and can reach a height of up to 2.5 m. Tall varieties also include new varieties of black currants and varieties bred in the USA and Canada. Some ornamental currant varieties can reach a height of up to 5 m. Read more…
Currants - decorative varieties
Ornamental currant varieties will help decorate your garden plot and add unexpected fresh colors to your landscape. They can be easily recognized by their unusual foliage, which tends to change color over the course of the season. Some species growing in warm climates do not shed their leaves all year round. Flowers of decorative varieties are distinguished by their bright color and structure of inflorescences. When choosing a variety, it is necessary to take into account climatic conditions Read more…