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It is almost impossible to meet a summer cottage without black currant. She is preferred not only for its rich aroma and pleasant taste, but also for the abundance of nutrients. Especially popular among summer residents is the Yadrenaya variety, which is distinguished by large black fruits, an annual bountiful harvest and a rich taste.
Breeding history of the variety
Currant Yadrenaya was obtained by crossing such varieties as Dikovinka, Lyubimitsa Altai and Bradthorpe. The breeding of this variety was carried out at the N.N. M.A.Lisavenko.
The variety was entered in the State Register in 2000 and allowed for use in two regions: West Siberian and Volgo-Vyatka. But, despite this, it is this variety that grows in many regions of the Russian Federation.
Currant Yadrenaya
Description of the variety
Black currant Vigorous, the description and characteristics of which are known to many gardeners, is classified as a mid-season variety. The bush reaches an average height of about 1.5 meters and is classified as medium-sized. The branches are of medium length and spreading, while young shoots differ from old ones. The leaves have a bright dark green hue, which turns red-brown in the fall.
Flowering occurs in mid-spring, when small white-pink flowers appear on the bushes. Currant variety Yadrenaya, despite the fact that it belongs to self-pollinated plants, best of all bears fruit near other varieties of currant.
After flowering, fruits appear that reach quite large sizes. This variety is rightfully considered the record holder for the largest fruits, since large berries have a size comparable to a five-ruble coin, while their weight is about 10 grams. Fruit ripening occurs gradually, so the collection is carried out in several stages. After ripening, the fruits acquire a nuclear black color and a rounded shape. Depending on the region of cultivation, the yield is from 3 to 7 kilograms per bush.
The taste of this variety is rich, with sweet and sour notes. The pulp is very firm and juicy with a pleasant aroma. Another advantage of this variety is its ability to withstand relatively low temperatures, therefore it is well suited for cultivation even in areas with severe winters.
Endures harsh winters
After planting, the shrub brings good results for the second year, and every year its yield only increases. In addition, the variety tolerates many diseases.
Features of planting and care
In order to appreciate all the advantages of Yadrenaya black currant, you must, first of all, choose the right seedling, a place for planting, and also correctly plant it in the ground.
It is recommended to purchase seedlings only from trusted manufacturers, and when choosing, pay attention to the following nuances:
- The seedling should have several small shoots without leaves;
- It is best if the seedling is two years old;
- Any, even minor damage, rot or dried roots must be absent;
- The seedling should have fibrous roots;
- Several buds should be located at the root collar.
Another proven method of growing seedlings is to prepare them yourself.Reproduction is carried out using lignified cuttings.
Before you start planting cuttings, experts recommend soaking them in a manure infusion overnight. The most favorable time for disembarkation is mid-September. The cuttings go deep into the previously loosened soil at an angle of 45 degrees, so that several buds remain on the surface.
Currant cuttings
After planting in the spring, it is imperative to feed the cuttings. A solution of manure and urea is best for this. There should be three such dressings: the first - in mid-April, the second - in early May, and the third - at the end of May. When growing seedlings, it is imperative to pinch the cuttings; for this, the top of the shoot on the cuttings is removed by about eight centimeters.
A prerequisite for growing cuttings is watering them. The extraction of seedlings should be carried out no earlier than after September 15 of the year following planting. Before removing the seedlings, you need to water them thoroughly, so as not to cut off the roots, and only then remove them from the ground.
As mentioned earlier, planting currant seedlings should be carried out in the fall, it can be done in the spring, but in this case the plant will experience stress, and the recovery process will take a long time.
In order for this currant variety to bring a good harvest, it is best to plant a seedling in a spacious area, while leaving the distance between the bushes at least two meters. The quality and quantity of the crop is particularly influenced by professional and proper soil care. Best of all, if previously vegetable or ornamental crops grew on this site, currants and gooseberries are considered undesirable predecessors.
The basis of a good harvest is soil mulching, since it is thanks to this care that the soil remains soft, moisture is retained in it, and weeds are prevented from germinating. It is imperative to systematically water the varietal currants, especially constant watering is needed during the ripening of the berries. In order for the plant to be saturated with water, at least 80 liters of water must be poured under each bush by the rain method.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Currant Yadrenaya compares favorably with a huge number of advantages. The main ones are:
- relatively large berries;
- high productivity;
- winter hardiness;
- early maturity;
- early ripening;
- resistance to various diseases.
Despite such a significant number of advantages, this variety also has disadvantages that cannot be ignored. These include:
- sour taste of berries;
- the rapid aging of the bushes;
- low resistance to anthracnose;
- uneven ripening of berries.
As for the reviews of gardeners who grow this variety of currants, they are different. Indeed, first of all, the yield and taste characteristics will depend on climatic conditions, despite the fact that even a severe frost is not terrible for the culture, and the peculiarities of caring for it.
