Currant Selechenskaya

Black currants of various varieties are used as a hedge or as a fruit plant. Aromatic berries are a popular ingredient in healthy and tasty treats. The Selechenskaya variety has excellent frost resistance, due to which it can be grown in regions with harsh winters. And also pleases the exquisite taste and benefits of the harvest.

Medium-sized plants reach a height of one and a half meters. Shrubs grow dense and slightly spreading. Young shoots are green, unaddressed. The surface is glossy, stained with anthocyanin. Stronger shoots that are already lignified, thicker, curved and massive. Color - gray with beige tint. The buds are large and grow deviating from the shoots.

Each leaf has five blades. The sizes are average. The color is deep green. The surface is matte and covered with fine wrinkles. The blades are set wide apart, and the plate itself is convex. The flowers are small, undescended. The color of the petals is reddish-purple, pale. The brushes can be either curved or straight. The density is medium. In one brush, from 8 to 12 berries ripen at the same time.

The color of fully ripe berries is black. Weight - from 2.2 to 5 grams. The sizes are considered very large. The shape is round. The juicy pulp is covered with a medium-dense skin. The surface is smooth and shiny. The separation is dry.

The gastronomic characteristics of the fruit are high. Sweet taste predominates over acidity. Assessment of tasters - 4.9 points out of 5 maximum. The amount of sugars is 7.8%, the acidity is 2.2%. Pleasant freshness remains after eating.

Shrubs begin to bear fruit in the first days of July. Ripening dates are early. The fruits ripen almost simultaneously.

Due to the high yields, gardeners collect many juicy and sweet berries every season. The average yield is one and a half kilograms per bush or 10 tons per hectare of plantation (when grown on an industrial scale). The maximum fruiting is 2.8 kilograms of bushes or 18.7 tons per hectare. The berries have excellent marketability and excellent transportability.

Like many other black currant varieties, the Selechenskaya variety is planted in spring or autumn. The second landing option is preferable. The work is performed at the end of September or in the first days of October. Spring planting of seedlings is undesirable for the reason that the buds open quickly and it is not always possible to plant young shrubs on time. And also the possibility of returning early spring frosts remains.

When buying seedlings, you must first of all pay attention to the condition of the roots.In order for the shrub to quickly take root in a new area and develop enough to form a rich harvest, the roots of the root system must be whole and healthy. The number of main roots is 3-5 pieces.

Young seedlings at the age of 1-2 years take root best of all. The upper part of the plant should be at least 30 centimeters long and consist of 1-2 shoots.

The Selechenskaya variety is demanding on the composition of the soil. Currants prefer light and fertile soil, which will provide easy access to the roots of water. Sandstone or loam is ideal. The acid reaction should be low or neutral. At higher rates, dolomite flour is added to the soil (about 500 grams per square meter) and dug up.

Lowlands and wetlands are not suitable for growing currants. In such conditions, one should not expect a rich harvest, and the shrubs will quickly age and will often get sick. You can also plant shrubs in sandy soil, but you need to fertilize the plants well.

Currants prefer sunny areas, but at noon it is desirable that the area be covered with a light shade. With strong shading, black currants weaken, and the taste of the crop decreases. The land must be flat. It is advisable to protect the landing from drafts. For this, shrubs are planted next to buildings or hedges.

This variety is very picky about keeping conditions. All agrotechnical manipulations must be performed without fail. Only in this case it will be possible to harvest a high-quality crop every season. Currants grow remarkably in moderately moist soil. To maintain this condition, you need to regularly and abundantly water the shrubs. The irrigation schedule is made in accordance with the season should. Excessive watering is dangerous for the currants, the roots begin to rot, and the berries become watery.

It is imperative to moisten the area during the growth of the shoots, the formation of the ovary, the pouring of the fruit and after picking the ripe berries. It is also advisable to irrigate shrubs before the upcoming wintering. The last watering is performed only if watering was rare in the fall.

If the plant does not receive enough moisture, the growth of the branches will slow down and the taste of the fruit will suffer. During irrigation, water should go into the ground by at least 40 centimeters. Up to five buckets of settled water are consumed per bush. Next to each plant, annular grooves are dug into which water is poured. This is necessary so that the liquid does not spread on the surface.

After irrigation, the next day, the topsoil is loosened. Despite its simplicity, there are many benefits to this procedure. Removing the dense crust will ensure proper oxygen exchange, and water will penetrate into the ground faster. Regular loosening prevents weeds from growing on the site.

When growing berries in hot regions, you cannot do without mulch. Gardeners use humus or cut dry grass. Organic mulch provides extra nutrition and moisture retention.

Top dressing is considered an important component of care. If fertilizers are applied to the planting pit, the currants can not be fed for two years. In autumn and spring, one bucket of humus or manure is consumed for each plant.

In the third year after planting, they begin to apply fertilizers regularly. The fruit crop prefers mineral compositions and organic matter. Top dressing is carried out three times a year. In each of the periods of plant development, certain substances and preparations are used.

During the awakening of the shrubs, urea is added to the soil.45 grams for young plants and 25-30 grams for adult currants. This substance contains a lot of nitrogen, which is needed to build a bright and lush plant mass. After feeding, the bushes are watered, and the soil is covered with mulch.

A solution based on chicken manure is used in the summer. One bucket of composition is enough to fertilize one shrub. Before making, the droppings are dissolved in water in proportions of 1 to 10.

With the onset of autumn, superphosphate (from 40 to 50 grams) and potassium sulfate (15-20 grams) are added to the ground. Mineral compositions can be replaced with wood ash in the amount of 200-400 grams. After fertilization, the area around the plant is covered with manure or humus in the amount of 6-7 kilograms.