Red currant Sugar: description, planting and care

Red currant Sugar was bred by Russian breeders. Its bushes produce a large harvest, have many clusters and large sweet and sour berries. You can simply eat them, or you can make jams, compotes or currant casseroles with cottage cheese from them. The Sugar variety is widespread in our regions, as it is easy to grow.

red currant variety “Sugar”

“Sugar” currant variety has excellent taste

“Sugar” currant bushes are an invariable decoration of any garden

Description of red currant Sugar

Bush of medium size, straight formation. The size of the shoots is 1-1.5 m. The berries are bright red, average weight is 0.7-1 g. The skin is shiny, the pulp is tasty and aromatic.

The variety produces a rich harvest; some gardeners harvest 4 kg of berries per year. This currant is best suited for use in its raw form; it also makes excellent jellies, jams, compotes and other preparations.

In addition to its pleasant taste, the Sugar variety has an excellent appearance. A flowering bush is a decoration of a garden plot, and large red bunches of berries attract attention with their brightness.

Such a bush is placed around the perimeter of the site or along paths. The main thing is to make sure it doesn’t grow too much.

This variety is unpretentious, is not afraid of cold weather and is not too difficult to care for. It is grown in different climatic zones: in Ukraine, Belarus, central and southern Russia, in the Urals.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let's get acquainted with the most obvious advantages and disadvantages of this variety of red currant.

pros

1. The plant boasts high resistance to pests and diseases. This fact is important for fruit crops.
2. The bush produces a stable harvest: in this regard, you can completely rely on Roland currants. We also note the high yield of this type of currant.
3. The variety is winter-hardy. In addition, the plant tolerates dry weather well.
4. Berries picked slightly unripe store well.

The use of the crop is universal - the berries can be consumed fresh or prepared into various tasty preserves.

Minuses

Due to the fact that there are a lot of berries ripening and they are heavy, the branches of the plant gradually grow in different directions. This leads to the bush losing its compactness. In order to provide the currants with enough space, it is necessary to allocate additional space in advance before planting.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The list of advantages of the Sugar variety is extensive. In addition to unpretentiousness, the following advantages are noted:

• high yield;
• unusual sweetness of berries;
• cold resistance, the variety copes well with temperature changes;
• the berries ripen early and are harvested from late June to September;
• the variety is easy to care for;
• The lifespan of the bush is up to 25 years;
• well suited for any type of workpiece;
• resistance to pests.

The variety has almost no disadvantages, except that the berries are too large and the level of self-pollination is low. For the sake of a rich harvest, you will have to plant other varieties of currants nearby.

See below for a review of the “Sugar” red currant variety:

Selection of seedlings

Sugar currant propagates by seedlings. The development of the bush and future productivity depend on the quality of planting material. The selection of Sugar Redcurrant seedlings takes into account the following nuances:

• A good root system of a seedling is determined by its light brown color and a length of at least 15 cm. The bunch should consist of many thin threads and the main root.
• The above-ground part of the Sugar currant seedling is inspected for the absence of dry buds, damage to the bark, spots, and bumpy growths.
• The height of the aboveground part of a well-developed seedling is about 40 cm.

It is better to buy currant seedlings in nurseries. Even with postal delivery, you can hope that a healthy bush will grow from the planting material. Nurseries comply with seedling storage conditions, which guarantees a high survival rate.

Advice! Buying currants from a nursery eliminates the risk of slipping in another variety, which is often found on the market.

Before boarding

The variety takes root well in almost any conditions. To ensure a long life and a rich and tasty harvest, adhere to the basic planting rules.

Select a location

Moderately moist, sandy or loamy soil is suitable for currants. If groundwater comes too close to the surface, the bush will quickly become lethargic, frail, and will be more susceptible to disease.

If the soil is heavy, clayey or contains acid, it is better to plant the plant on a small earthen mound.

For proper development, plants use a certain planting scheme. The variety has a compact shape, the bush does not take up much space, a distance of 1.2-1.4 m between seedlings will be sufficient.

Select time

The Sugar variety is unpretentious and resistant to cold weather, so it is planted not only in temperate regions, but also in the north. In areas of moderate latitude, planting is carried out in September, and in the south - in October, before the onset of severe frosts.

If you are going to plant currants in the spring, do it in March, at the beginning or end of the month, depending on the climate.

If you are interested in how to properly care for currants in the spring, then this article can be found here.

Select planting material

For seedlings, choose strong, healthy seedlings about 30-40 cm long. Pay attention to the roots, they should be flexible and elastic. If the roots break easily, it means they are of low quality or were stored incorrectly.

The roots must be branched and have at least 3 buds on each root; if there are only 1-2 of them, such a seedling is definitely not worth taking.

The shoots should be free of stains, rot, traces of pests or diseases, so that the infection does not spread throughout the garden.

Seedlings without leaves or with spots on them are not suitable; they could be affected by a fungus.

Till the soil

Select your landing site in advance. Dig holes 40 cm deep and 50 cm in diameter. Place fertilizer at the bottom - peat, manure, or other organic product. After this, leave the soil for a week or two to settle.

After planting, water the soil well. Continue 2 times every day. Wet soil is a little trampling. Mulch using sawdust or pine needles.

Landing place

The Sugar variety grows well on sandy loam or light loamy soil. Pure clay and acidic soil inhibit the root system of the bush. Currants grow poorly in such areas, bring little yield and disappear over time.

If the groundwater level is high on the site, embankments will have to be erected. This can be a whole raised bed or separate hills for each bush. The root system of the Sakharnaya currant develops in the upper layers of the soil, so a 40 cm thick embankment will be enough for it.

Red currants love good light and sunlight. The area should be well ventilated. Free air movement reduces the risk of powdery mildew affecting bushes.

Advice! Drafts are not considered good ventilation and are detrimental to currants.

To protect from drafts, seedlings are planted near buildings, solid fences and other structures.

Proper planting of red currant Sugar

Everything is prepared, now let's talk about the planting process itself. When planting currants, follow these tips:

1. The hole for the seedling should not be very deep, 35-40 cm is enough. If you are planting several bushes at once, make a trench for them.
2. Leave the hole for a week to allow the ground to settle.
3. Place fertilizers, such as compost or rotted manure, at the bottom of the hole.
4. Water the hole generously and place the prepared seedling in it at an angle of 45 degrees. Cover the bush with soil, placing the root collar at a depth of 5 cm.
5. Press down the soil and make a hole.
6. Water the bush well. Use at least 3 liters of water for this.
7. After planting, trim the shoots by about a third. There will be good growth next year.

This variety grows even without care. To get a good harvest, you need to work a little and follow the basic rules for growing currants. We'll talk about them further.

Red currant Sugar: how to choose seedlings

Sugar red currant: photo of variety

Our variety is propagated by seedlings. The further development of the shrub and, of course, the yield indicator depend on their quality characteristics. Criteria for selecting seedlings: light brown color of the root system, its length is from 15 cm, the rhizome should include a large number of thin roots and the main root; the part that is above the ground must undergo a “medical examination” - it is necessary that there are no dry buds, spots, growths, tubercles, the bark must be intact; The height of the part located above the ground should be approximately 40 cm.

It is recommended to purchase bushes from a nursery. Seedlings will 100% produce good bushes, even if they were sent to you by mail. Because in the nursery the seedlings are properly cared for and stored correctly, so the bushes will definitely take root on your site. And plus they won’t sell you a fake variety, which usually happens in markets.

Nuances of care

Sugar currant is easy to care for, so it is suitable for a novice gardener.

Sugar currants bring 4 to 15 kg of berries per year to a caring owner. So what can you do to achieve such great results?

We recommend reading the article on how to care for currant bushes in the autumn.

Trim

Like any plant, currants grow strongly, so they are pruned every year, giving them the correct shape (autumn pruning is written about here). An adult bush consists of 15-20 large strong branches, for this you need to leave 2-3 shoots every spring and remove the rest.

Water

This variety loves water, so don't rely on natural precipitation. Water the bushes regularly to ensure they bear fruit.

When the berries are forming, watering the plant is doubly important. Pour water directly under the bush, on the roots, without touching the currant trunk itself.

When there is drought, the berries quickly fall off. In summer, during periods of extreme heat, 1 currant bush should require at least 5 buckets of water every 10 days.

Fertilize

A young healthy plant does not need constant fertilization. But in the first years, to accelerate growth and form a good bush, a solution of nitroammophoska is used.

For one bush you will need 1 box of the drug per 10 liters of water. In addition, it does not hurt to add nitrogen fertilizer, such as urea or saltpeter, to the soil at the rate of 10 g of product per 1 square meter. m.

You will learn how and with what to fertilize currants in the autumn from this article.

Loosen and mulch

Soil care is important for getting a good harvest, because the condition of the soil affects the health of the plant. Loosening and mulching are carried out to preserve moisture in the soil and saturate it with oxygen.

This must be done annually: the first time in early spring, then throughout the entire season, at least once every 2 months. Loosen the soil well using rakes and other equipment.

Cover for the winter

If you grow the variety in regions with a temperate climate, do not worry about closing the bush for the winter - Sugar currant is very resistant to frost and temperature changes.

In colder areas, the plant is prepared for winter. To do this, each branch of the bush after pruning is buried or covered with agrofibre.

When covering, you cannot use polyethylene - it does not allow air to pass through.

Redcurrant Sugar: agrotechnical techniques

Red currant Sugar: photo of the variety

High yields are completely dependent on agricultural technology. Our variety does not require any special care, but basic procedures should be carried out: watering, removing weeds, fertilizing, pruning.

Watering.

Most currant varieties do not need moisture, but our variety loves water. But the soil should not be turned into a swamp. Enough moisture is needed so that the soil around the plant is saturated to a depth of 50 cm. An insufficient amount of water at the time of filling the fruits will “contribute” to their falling off.

The water must be poured exactly at the root. Leaves should not be watered in hot weather. Irrigation should also not be used when plants are in flower. How many times to water - depend on the weather conditions. If the summer is dry, then an adult plant needs 5 buckets of water at the root every 10 days. If the summer is cool and wet, then watering is carried out every 20 days.

Removing weeds and loosening the soil.

There should be no weeds under the seedlings. They need to be removed regularly. When small weeds appear, the soil needs to be weeded with a hoe; this procedure will prevent the weeds from taking root. In the spring and autumn seasons, the soil must be loosened and fertilized immediately. To make it easier, you can use mulching. Mulch with peat or sawdust, they help maintain moisture, prevent the formation of a dry crust, and reduce the growth of weeds.

Feeding.

During the first two years, you do not need to fertilize. The bushes have enough nutrients that were added during planting. It is necessary to start feeding at the 3rd year of plant life. A solution of nitroammophoska is added to each seedling. Dry fertilizer, the size of a matchbox, must be dissolved in 10 liters of water.

Our variety likes feeding with fertilizers containing nitrogen. Feed with 10 g of saltpeter or urea per 1 m2 of soil.

Trimming.

The next year after planting, in the autumn season, 3-4 branches should appear from the plant. They must be shortened with pruning shears, but shoots with 4 buds must be left. In the spring, branches will appear from the buds, producing fruits and young shoots. Subsequent pruning occurs in the same way. The result is a bush with 15-20 branches that bear fruit. Pruning is carried out in the autumn season, and in the spring shoots that are frozen and damaged are cut off.

Preparing for the winter season.

The variety we are considering has excellent tolerance to cold weather without any shelter. You can pour soil on the roots, thereby insulating them. It is recommended to tie the bush with twine, this will prevent snowdrifts from breaking the plant. You can tie the currants to a support. For areas located in the north, you can create such protection by covering the bushes with Agro fiber. It is prohibited to use a film cover, because the bark can get cryo burns in places of contact.

Methods of controlling diseases and pests

Red currants are more resistant to diseases and parasites compared to black currants. Sugar red currant is a leader in this regard, as it is practically not susceptible to diseases or pests.

Still, there is something to be wary of - anthracnose. Anthracnose is a fungal disease common in regions with humid climates. Fungal spores are easily transferred from plant to plant by wind and insects. Bushes that are weakened or damaged are easily infected.

Depressed spots disrupt the normal movement of nutrition in the plant. As a result, when there is high humidity, the branches rot and break, and when there is drought, they quickly wither and crack.

If anthracnose is ignored, the whole bush will soon die.

At the first signs of currant damage, remove the parts of the bush affected by the disease and treat with a fungicide. For spraying, select a product from the list:

• Oksikhom;
• Yamato;
• Cuproxat;
• Copper oxychloride.

To prevent anthracnose, practice prevention. The tips are as follows:

• Before planting a new plant, treat it with a one percent solution of copper sulfate. The seedling should remain in the solution for several minutes. Then rinse it and lower it into the ground.
• Adult plants are treated until the buds appear; a solution of vitriol or Nitrofen is also suitable for this.
• One of the reasons for the appearance of anthracnose is a lack of potassium and phosphorus in the soil, so feed the plants with phosphorus-potassium fertilizer.
• The disease can also be caused by fallen leaves under the bush - remove them in a timely manner.

The Sugar variety is resistant to insects and parasites and does not particularly need insecticidal treatment. But to be sure that pests do not attack currant bushes, you can use the following tips:

• Spray the currant bush with infusion of tobacco or wormwood, this will protect it from spider mites.
• Mustard solution will save you from currant bud moth.
• Loosening the soil, as well as wood ash and ground pepper, help in the fight against currant glass.

Characteristics

With proper care, the Sugar red currant develops quickly and gives an increase of 30-50 cm in the first years. It is capable of bearing fruit abundantly for twenty years. The variety has other features, thanks to which it is often chosen and grown by gardeners on their plots.

Drought resistance, frost resistance

The Saharnaya red currant variety is highly frost-resistant; it easily tolerates temperature changes and does not require shelter even at -32 ⁰C. Growing in temperate latitudes, the shrub does not freeze and maintains the yield and quality of berries.

The root system of the Saharnaya currant variety is well developed, as a result of which the plant does not suffer during periods of drought. With a long absence of rain and watering, the quality of the berries may decrease - they become smaller.

Productivity

Sugar red currant is an early ripening variety. In the middle zone, flowering begins at the end of April. The variety is self-fertile (up to 35%), the racemes contain both male and female flowers. For better pollination, it is worth planting several currant bushes nearby. For these purposes, two varieties are used:

1. Natalie.
2. Viksne.

If the average daily air temperature does not fall below +8 ⁰C, two weeks after the buds open, the first ovaries form. Ripening occurs in early July. In the North-West region this occurs one to two weeks later. The berries have a dense structure, but during the rainy season they become loose and may lose their presentation.

With proper planting and careful care, the average yield of red currants of the Saharnaya variety is about 4 kg per bush. From mature, adult plants that have reached the age of five, you can get up to 10 kg of berries per season.

Productivity drops if currants do not get enough sunlight. When grown in the shade, the berries are formed only at the tops of the shoots, become smaller, and become sour. When located in a sunny place, the berries are sweet and large. Don’t be afraid of baking them in extreme heat – the waxy skin protects them from spoilage. Shedding is possible with a long absence of moisture.

Application area

Sugar red currants do not last long - no more than two days, after which they need to be processed. The variety easily tolerates short-term transportation over short distances if the berries are collected in clusters.

The fruits are suitable for fresh use and for preparing preparations: preserves, marmalade, compote, jelly and marmalade. The berries are frozen and stored in the freezer for several months. The dried ones are used in winter to make drinks.

In folk medicine, the leaves and fruits of red currant serve as the basis for preparing infusions, decoctions, and teas, which are used to strengthen the immune system, treat inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases.

Cultivation of sugar currants

This currant variety is bred in the same way as other varieties, although there are some peculiarities.

Propagation with green cuttings is carried out in early spring, but this currant is less easily propagated with wood cuttings. The bush is also propagated using layering, horizontal and vertical; shoots are taken exclusively from young bushes.

The most effective method of propagation is propagation by combined cuttings. You need to prepare the cuttings from the end of May to the beginning of June. Take branches that remain from last year and have small green shoots.

The shoot must have a small piece of wood, 3-4 cm in length. Plant the shoots, plunging the woody part into the soil a few centimeters.

Water twice a day. After 2 weeks, the plant will take root well and begin to grow.

Pests and diseases

If the rules of agricultural technology are not followed and during periods of unfavorable weather conditions, the development of Sugar anthracnose, powdery mildew and septoria on red currants is possible. To combat the fungus, fungicides are used, and for preventive purposes, diseased branches are cut off and the soil is loosened.

Among insect pests, the greatest danger to shrubs is spider mites, kidney mites, and currant moth. To prevent plants from slowing down and giving a good harvest, insecticides are used (before setting berries).

After planting the seedling, its top is shortened by 1/3 of the length

Productivity

The Sugar variety produces at least 4 kg of berries per year, but there are ways to improve this figure.

Red currants produce a good harvest in the first 6-8 years. The maximum number of fruits is at 3-4 years of life.

Branches that stop producing berries must be removed so that new branches receive as much nutrients as possible. Fertilize the soil so that the bush receives enough potassium and phosphorus; they are important for normal growth and fruiting of currants.

In one place, the bush bears fruit for up to 20 years, after this period the soil is depleted, then currants are replaced by other crops.

Collect ripe currants carefully so as not to crush them. Choose morning time for collection, cool and dry weather.

The fruits of the Sakharnaya variety are very sweet and good for consumption in their raw form. There are also many recipes for jelly, jam, compotes, pies; they are especially good from this variety of currant.

Reviews from gardeners

The “Sugar” red currant variety receives mostly positive reviews from gardeners and consumers. The berry is loved for its ease of care, the beauty of the bushes, frost resistance and taste.

Experienced gardeners recommend planting several red currant bushes, since the yield of the variety is not very high. If you have 3-4 bushes, you can reap a rich harvest and use the fruits in cooking: make jam, compotes, fruit drinks, prepare jellies and sauces. Freezing and drying red currant berries in reserve is also popular.

Tips for increasing yield

Approach the place where you plant currants responsibly. She does not like even the minimal presence of chlorine, salts, and soap products in the soil. For this reason, it is not planted close to buildings, waste heaps, or street washbasins.

Currant bushes should be well lit and protected from strong winds. Make the distance between bushes no less than 1.2-1.5 m.

Too dense planting will lead to the fact that the currants will be lethargic, neglected, and the number of berries will noticeably decrease due to a lack of nutrients.

For feeding, organic fertilizers are used - humus, tinctures of various plants, compost, ash. Compost made from food waste is not suitable as a fertilizer.

Avoid mistakes that ruin your harvest:

• wrong place for a berry garden;
• improper pruning;
• loosening the soil too deeply - the roots of the bushes are located close to the surface, and if they are damaged, the bush weakens and begins to hurt.

Currant pests

Pay special attention to the fact that Selechenskaya can often be affected by bud mites, and Selechenskaya 2 - by aphids. These pests are also carriers of viral diseases

Currant pests and measures to combat them, table

Currant pests in the photo

The difference between a kidney with a tick and healthy ones is clearly visible

Leaves in aphids have characteristic swellings

Caterpillar and currant glass butterfly

Sawfly larva feeds on currant seeds

The work of spider mites

The work of the fire: the berries are in the web and turn red

Reviews about the variety

★★★★★
Natalya, 34 years old, housewife, Chelyabinsk. I always plant currants and immediately trim them a little after the third bud.
And if you prune the bush in the fall, about two years from planting, it will be much thicker and the harvest will be larger. ★★★★★
Olga, 57 years old, summer resident, Moscow region. Sugar currant is indeed quite sweet, but there is also a strong acid in it.
Much stronger than, say, Versailles white or Gazelle. I can’t classify this variety as one of my favorites, although it produces a good harvest. ★★★★★
Nikolay, 47 years old, amateur gardener, Moscow. I have been successfully growing Sugar for a long time.
As a piece of advice, it can be noted that loosening does not have to be done after every rain or watering, but only twice a year: in the spring - after awakening, and in the fall - after the final harvest. Hide

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A responsible attitude to planting and growing sugar red currants will help achieve high yields. The variety is great for beginner gardeners or those who spend little time on the site. In addition, the Sakharnaya variety pleases with a delicious harvest for many years.

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Landing Features

Red currant variety “Sugar” was bred in Russia, therefore it is frost-resistant and able to survive in difficult weather conditions. This variety is successfully grown by gardeners in Central Russia, the south, Siberia, and the Ural region.

Depending on climatic features and weather conditions, “Sugar” red currants are planted both in early spring and autumn.

If gardeners decide to plant a variety in the spring, then the end of March is best for this. In the fall, you should wait until September or October. Breeders prefer autumn planting: the rainy season allows the bush to take root better, and frosts harden the plant.

In winter, there is a period of adaptation to a new place, and in early spring, currants enter an active growth stage.

How to plant red currants

Red currant propagation is carried out using seedlings. They should be purchased from special nurseries that provide a guarantee of quality and will help you choose a plant.

When purchasing bushes for planting, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. The length of the rhizomes should be about 15 cm, the main root and small roots in the form of a bunch should be clearly visible. The roots should be light brown in color.
2. The branch should not have empty or dry buds, damage, traces of pests or growths. The trunk should look smooth and healthy. When bent, it is elastic.
3. Seedlings whose height approaches 40 cm are suitable for planting.

Choosing a landing site

Red currants are grown mainly on loamy or sandy loam soil. The plant should not be planted in acidic and clayey soil.

When choosing a location, it is necessary to take into account the location of groundwater. If the waters rise closer than half a meter, you will have to start constructing earthen ramparts - embankments in which currants will be planted to avoid contact with groundwater.

The area where the red currant bush will grow should be sunny, well ventilated (but not drafty). Darkening and crowding cause plant diseases and powdery mildew. You can plant shrubs near the fence or at home.

If more than one bush is planted, the distance should be calculated so that there is at least 1 meter between adult plants. In order to plant red currants, you should prepare a planting hole. It should have a depth of 0.4 m and a diameter of 0.6 m. If several bushes are being planted, it is permissible to dig a trench and determine the planting locations.

A mixture is placed at the bottom of the planting hole to feed the rhizome. Old plaster and chalk work well for red currants. The mass must be well watered, and then install the bush intended for planting.

The currant is not installed level, but at an angle of 45 degrees. The roots are straightened and covered with soil. The root neck of the plant should be buried about 5 cm. Thanks to this, the plant develops new root shoots, and the currant begins to grow.

The soil around the planted bush must be lightly compacted. Watering newly planted currants is carried out with three buckets of water. Roots that have come out after absorbing moisture are sprinkled with soil again. Mulch around the seedling with sawdust or peat mixture.

Finally, the plant is cut back by a third.

Reproduction methods

There are methods for growing Sakharnaya currants:

1. Cuttings. During the procedure, green or lignified cuttings are used, which are made from the shoot of a young healthy plant, cutting it into pieces of 20 cm each. Green cuttings take root better in June, more mature ones - in mid-August. At the same time, for more successful rooting, it is advisable to plant the latter in a greenhouse.
2. Breeding by layering. The most effective way. To implement it, red currant branches at the age of 1 - 2 years are cut at an angle, retreating 5 - 10 cm from the base of the bush. Shoots form from the root buds, which need to be covered with soil. With the arrival of autumn, they are separated from the mother bush and planted in a permanent place.

Specifics of care

Currant "Rovada" is not one of the most demanding crops, however, a gardener interested in obtaining a bountiful harvest must ensure regular watering, loosening and timely fertilizing of the root circle soil.

Top dressing

Feeding a profusely fruiting plant is extremely important.

It is especially necessary to apply fertilizers (superphosphate, wood ash and organic matter) during flowering and the formation of ovaries, as well as after harvesting fruits:

1. In early spring, currants are fed with nitrogen fertilizers (urea or saltpeter solution).
2. During flowering, a mineral complex fertilizer containing calcium, potassium, phosphorus, etc. is introduced into the soil.
3. In the autumn, humus is used to mulch the root circle.

Watering

Currant "Rovada", which has a fairly spreading root system, is very demanding when it comes to watering. Experienced gardeners practice the use of sprinkling or root watering, carefully ensuring that the soil does not turn green and rot.

Powerful bushes bearing a large number of leaves and fruits are very useful for arranging a shower. The best time for watering is in the evening.

Experts advise mulching the soil in the area of ​​the root circle after each heavy watering: this will prevent it from drying out, the appearance of weeds and overheating of the root system.

In early spring, the thickness of the mulch layer can reach 15 cm, then throughout the season it can be reduced to 5 cm. For constant access of oxygen to the roots, regular loosening of the soil under the bushes is necessary.

Secrets of proper pruning

The formation and pruning of seedlings of the “Rovada” variety begins from the third year of its life. In the fall, having chosen 5-6 of the strongest shoots, they leave them on the bush, while simultaneously getting rid of root shoots, twisted branches and stems lying on the ground.

From now on, two new young shoots must be left on the bushes every year. Plants of the fifth or sixth year of life are considered adults: by this moment they should already have seven to nine shoots of different ages.

Rejuvenation of bushes is carried out in the sixth or seventh year of their life. Some gardeners, knowing that a significant part of the harvest comes from shoots that are growth from last year, begin to rejuvenate bushes that have produced three harvests.

Neglecting to trim bushes that are prone to overly intensive growth is fraught with significant crushing of the berries and a decrease in the length of the clusters (with their increased number).

On commercial plantations, “Rovada” bushes are often formed in the form of a trunk (small tree), completely cutting off the shoots of the lower tiers. This special shaping of the bush allows, by getting rid of thickening, to achieve unusually large berries and maximum length of the clusters. In addition to increasing productivity, growing “Rovada” on a trunk significantly reduces the consumption of planting space and facilitates harvesting.

Shelter for the winter

Currant "Rovada" has good winter hardiness, however, when growing it in regions where the thermometer can drop below 35 degrees, the gardener should take care of creating a reliable shelter for this valuable plant.

The main task of the gardener is not only to cover the bush with some kind of heat-insulating material, but also to achieve maximum bending of the branches to the soil. Using this measure, you can protect the plant from gusts of cold wind by bringing it closer to the soil, which is a source of heat.

You can cover the bush for the winter:

By digging trenches 10 cm deep and sprinkling its branches with a layer of soil (in a similar way, grapevines are saved from frost). Such shelter will allow the shrub to easily withstand 35-degree frosts. You just need to take into account that to cover the currants you need not frozen, but loose soil that allows the plant to breathe.

Pinning him to the ground

Having collected the branches into small (2-3 pieces) bunches, carefully, without pinching the stems, bend them to the soil and fix the tops with bricks, wooden dies or non-metallic corrugated tiles (the latter material is the most convenient). It is completely unacceptable to use any metal objects as weighting agents.

After this, each branch is wrapped in insulation containing mineral wool. It is forbidden to use plastic film and other airtight materials for this. It is very important to rid the bush of covering materials in a timely manner. This must be done during the onset of the very first spring thaws. Delaying this process is fraught with late awakening of the stems, low bud setting and, as a result, a significant reduction in yield.

Description and characteristics of the Sugar blackcurrant variety

The berry deserves 4.6 points out of 5 in terms of taste. According to the description, it is similar to other representatives.

Description of the bush

Sugar currant Ordinary miracle is a tall shrub plant growing 2 m in height. The branches are straight, spread slightly during active growth, and have fruit racemes not exceeding 11 cm in length. The clusters hold about 12 berries.

Leaves

Currants have a powerful root system that helps them find moisture even in drought. The shoots have a yellowish or grayish tint. They reach a rich green color without a light center. The foliage of the black currant variety has three to five divisions with a smooth and shiny surface. On the other side there is pubescence and veins, the leaf is slightly rough.

An ordinary miracle

Colors

The shoots have buds that are oval in shape and brownish in color. When the bush begins to bloom, small pale yellow flowers begin to sprout. Up to 13 flowers grow on one brush.

Fruits

With proper care and full germination, the berry will indeed be sugary. The fruit is quite sweet and pleasant to the taste, so it can be consumed ready-made or as a wrap. The berry is round in shape with dark black skin. Under the skin there is amber juicy pulp. Currants reach a weight of 1.5 g, but some gardeners grow up to 2 g. And the diameter reaches 2 cm. Read about the best varieties of black currant here.

The fruit has a fragile texture, so it is difficult to transport without losing its original appearance.

Ripening time

Up to 12 kg of high-quality fruits are harvested from one adult plant per season. The indicators have not decreased for 15-18 years. It is not recommended to be overzealous with growing berries. More than 1.6 g can harm the bush, since the branches are not strong enough.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the variety are:

1. Good harvest. If properly cared for, one bush can harvest about 12 kg per season.
2. Sugar currant - dessert.
3. Resistant to severe frosts. Prolonged frosts and temperature changes are not scary for the plant.
4. Decorative bushes. Shrubs planted along the site will decorate the garden.
5. Early ripeness. It bears fruit until the beginning of autumn.
6. Unpretentiousness.
7. The berries are large.
8. It bears fruit for 15 years.
9. Use in cooking and medicine. Useful properties of berries.
10. The plant is not afraid of aphids and other insects. The main danger is anthracnose.
11. Good transportability of fruits. They remain fresh for a long time if the bunches are collected.

Breeders consider the disadvantages of Sugar berries to be:

1. A large fruit can crack in direct sunlight, and if it is overripe.
2. Self-pollination reaches 40%. When planning to grow only this variety, you cannot expect high yields. To increase the level, they resort to cross-pollination.

The plant is unpretentious and resistant to some cold weather. Like most aronia, cultivation is carried out in the center and north of the state.

Berry composition

The berry has an increased concentration of ascorbic acid. There is also a large amount of coumarin, an element that helps reduce blood clotting in the human body. When using fresh fruits, the risk of thrombosis is reduced. The composition of the fruits and description of the currant variety Dachnitsa are presented in this material.

Throughout winter and autumn, currants support the immune system. The berries contain iodine, which will also be preserved in canned form. Ort is valued due to its high pectin content. These microelements are a kind of cleanser in the body, removing toxins, salt deposits, radiation residues and heavy metals.

Application

You can get more than just taste from the Sugar type of currant. The fruits and leaves are used for medicinal purposes. This currant mixture helps heart patients and people with high blood pressure.

People involved in unhealthy production who regularly eat black currants prevent the formation of many problems. Such treatment will not hurt residents of industrial cities either.

Seedling care

After planting currants, do not forget to throw away our bush. Although red currants are not too whimsical, they require careful care and proper care.

Trimming

Pruning is carried out either in early spring or late autumn, at which time the currants are at rest. When pruning, the tips cannot be cut off, since they contain the fruit buds of the shoots.

A one-year-old seedling is cut exactly halfway to the outer bud. In subsequent years, cut off dry and diseased branches, and also remove old, weak and low-growing branches. They should not block the light or interfere with each other's growth. There can be up to twenty branches of different ages left on the bush.

Watering

We water the plant abundantly, especially during dry periods, and when the first berries begin to appear. It is recommended to remove weeds around the bush that can take moisture for themselves. Mulch will also help retain moisture in the soil.

Feeding

Fertilizing must be done every year for a large harvest.
The best time for feeding is spring; during this period they are fed with nitrogen fertilizers.

Autumn feeding should consist of 100 grams. superphosphates and 40 gr. potassium chloride.

Shelter for the winter

Red currant is a frost-resistant crop, but it is better to play it safe and protect it from the cold for the winter. To preserve the plant, it is recommended to tilt all branches closer to the ground and press them down with a brick. This way the plant will be under snow all winter and will receive heat from the soil. Before you begin to bend the bush, you can cut off the tops of the branches to make it more convenient to create shelter.

Landing instructions

1. After the ground is prepared, we begin preparing the seedling. Before planting, we cut off all broken, broken and diseased roots to a healthy part. We shorten the above-ground part of the plant by cutting it to 16-20 cm; if there are leaves on it, it is better to remove them.
2. Let's start landing. We place the seedling inside so that the part of the bush above the root collar is covered by 7-8 cm. The main thing is to tilt the seedling at an angle of 45 degrees, in which case the bush will give additional roots.
3. Next, we bury the bush and fill it with plenty of water.
4. After this, we cut all the branches on the currant to 15 centimeters, leaving three buds on each branch.
5. We do not compact or trample the soil. The soil must remain loose so that the plant can breathe. This completes the landing.

Appearance, characteristics of berries, ripening time, yield

The shrub is medium-sized, tall, grows up to 1.5–2 m. The crown is compact, no more than 1.2 m in diameter. The stems are erect, covered with grayish-brown bark. The foliage is average. The leaves are five-lobed, toothed, dark green with a shiny tint.

The berries ripen in a round shape. The peel is bright red, durable. The pulp is of moderate density. The average weight of one fruit is 8 g. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness.

Red currant contains:

• vitamins A, E, C, group B;
• alimentary fiber;
• fatty acid;
• ash;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• sodium;
• magnesium;
• phosphorus;
• iron.

Ripening dates are early. The first fruits begin to appear by the end of May. Gardeners manage to harvest approximately 4–7 kg of crop from a bush.

Features of agricultural technology

Thanks to proper planting and care of the plant, even a novice gardener will receive a good harvest of sweet currants for himself or for sale.

Landing

To plant in the fall, perform the following steps:

1. For seedlings, a shallow hole of 40 cm with a diameter of 55 cm is dug. If it is a plantation, currants are planted in rows and a trench with the same dimensions is dug.
2. The soil fertility and compost are suitable for the nutrient mixture. Each hole should have a bucket of mixture poured out and half a bucket of water filled in.
3. After absorbing the liquid, the bush is installed at an angle. The root system is spread along the bottom of the hole and covered with soil. The soil level is several centimeters above the neck of the rhizome. The location will help to grow a basal shoot from a buried bud.
4. The loose soil near the bush is lightly pressed. Next, water is poured into the hole in the amount of three buckets. When roots appear after the completed actions, the protrusions should be sprinkled with fresh soil. Sawdust or peat mulch is scattered on top.

In spring, currants are planted in April in the same way as in autumn. But there are some exceptions: holes for bushes with a fertile mixture are prepared six months in advance, organic matter is added to the soil, and phosphorus and potassium are added before planting. Read about planting blackcurrants in spring here.

Deadlines

Pygmy currant seedlings, like Sugar black currant, take root well after autumn planting, in September. It is recommended to plant the plant in September. Until severe frosts occur, the shrub will have enough time for the root system to become denser.

A description of the Early Sweet Currant variety can be found in this article.

Selection of seedlings

The main propagation often occurs from seedlings. Planting material must be of high quality so that the bush develops sufficiently and the yield increases. Seedlings are selected taking into account the following characteristics:

1. Developed rhizome. This can be determined by the shade: light brown, and the minimum length of 15 cm is also determined. The bundle must contain many threads and the main root.
2. The aboveground part of the Sugar currant planting material should not have dry buds , damage to the shoots, spots, or unnecessary formations.
3. A well-developed bush for planting should be at least 40 cm.

Nurseries will come to the rescue to purchase material. Even postage will not affect the quality of the crop. Nurseries and specialty stores follow storage conditions to guarantee a high survival rate.

Preparing the landing site

If there is a high level of groundwater in the crop germination zone, an embankment is erected. To do this, entire raised rows or a certain hill are erected to each bush. The rhizome of this black berry variety develops well in the upper soil layers, so a thickness of 35-40 cm is sufficient.

To protect the plant from drafts and gusty winds, it is planted near buildings, solid fences and houses.

The soil

The common miracle develops well on sandy loam or light loamy soil. Increased clay purity and acidity harm the root system of the bush. The plant in such areas will develop poorly, produce a small harvest, which will lead to death.

Black currants need adequate levels of light and sunlight. The area must be ventilated. With free air movement, the risk of developing powdery mildew is reduced.

Distance between bushes

If the arrangement of currant seedlings is not correct, there will be no free access left in vain. The plant will grow and interfere with the second crop, which will lead to a lack of light. To arrange the currant bushes you will need 1.2-1.5 meters. This is a non-compact berry that will grow with wide branches and interfere with other crops.

Scheme of distance between bushes

Care

At the beginning of spring, the pruning period begins with the formation of a bush. The next month, fertilizing with urea is carried out on the wet soil, and after drying the top soil layer, an area 7 cm deep should be loosened. If the currants were hilled up in winter, the soil from the bushes should be raked. Next, the surface is leveled using a rake and mulch is introduced into the area with a peat layer of up to 10 cm.

When the currants begin to bloom, frosts may begin, so the bush will need to be smoked. During this period, the plant is inspected in order to identify specimens infected with plant diseases. If there are problems, the bell-shaped flowering becomes separate-petalled. If single double inflorescences are found, they should be cut off, but if the entire plant is affected, it should be completely removed.

In spring, the berries will not feel thirsty if you keep the soil slightly moist. Weeds must be removed while the soil is loosened. The procedure is carried out to a depth of 7 cm every half month. The row spacing is loosened to a depth of 11 cm.

Watering

Sugar currant variety does not require frequent watering. Ground swamping is not allowed. The liquid is added in such an amount that the soil around the bush is saturated to a greater depth - from 40 cm.

If there is a lack of moisture during the formation of juiciness of the berries, their shedding may begin.

Water flows under the root system. Avoid sprinkling when the berry is in bloom. The frequency of watering depends on weather conditions. During drought, 5 buckets of liquid are poured under adult bushes every two weeks. If the summer period is cool and humid, water once a month.

Mulching the soil under the plant helps prevent periodic loosening. For mulching, humus with peat, wood chips or plant debris is used. The mulch is renewed in layers. During the first cold weather, even in the southern parts of the country, it is necessary to cover the plant with spruce branches or other material.

Pruning and shaping the bush

On a properly formed plant, about 18 fruiting shoots of different ages sprout. Formation has the following form: every year several new stems are left, which sprout in different sides of the bush, the remaining branches are removed.

According to the period of ripeness, the shoots last up to 5 years, after which they need to be removed to allow younger ones to develop. Formative and sanitary pruning is acceptable, which involves removing old, broken, diseased or growing stems inside the bush.

Each of the procedures is carried out during a quiet period - in early spring or autumn. In July, the tops of young shoots are pinched to activate the formation of replacement shoots.

Top dressing

While the fruits are forming, the berry consumes a large amount of micronutrients from the soil, so reserves should be renewed. In the third year of the plant’s life, new feeding will be needed. In April, a mixture of several kg of humus, a small amount of superphosphate and potassium-based fertilizer is added to the bush. After the plant begins to bloom, manure is applied in a ratio of 1/10 l . In October, for a comfortable rest, 50 grams of superphosphate is added under the currants, after which mulch is needed in the form of a thick layer of rotted manure.

Reproduction

Inexperienced gardeners purchase chokeberry seedlings at markets or from other agricultural specialists. But no one guarantees that the Sugar variety will grow. To grow a good harvest, you should do plant propagation yourself. Blackcurrant propagates vegetatively, using layering, cuttings and bush division.

To quickly and easily start growing the crop, you should select young currant bushes from 3-5 years old; in March, the soil under them is loosened, fertilized, holes are made in the ground, up to 10 cm deep, which extend to the middle of the plant. Next, strong, developed shoots are placed in them, good fixation is needed with plastic hooks, after which the shoots are covered with soil so that the top is visible. Shoots that have reached a height of 11-12 cm are covered with moist soil every half month. Throughout the summer, the cuttings are well watered with organic mulching.

In autumn, the layerings that have sprung are separated from the mother plant, after which they are divided along their length into separate shoots with roots and transplanted permanently. In a few years, these plants will bear their first fruits.

Disease resistance

As mentioned earlier, the variety has increased resistance to most of the diseases and insects typical of currants. The Sibylla variety also has the same properties. The main dangerous disease that can occur is fungus. This problem is typical for southern regions where there is high climate humidity. Fungal spores are spread by insects, wind and rain. The affected plant is weakened and injured.

The fungus will be immediately visible on the foliage, branches and stems as a brown spot. It is necessary to begin a timely fight against the disease so that the affected areas do not begin to rot due to high humidity or destruction due to drought. During the season, sugar currants may die.

Treatment is suitable for removing diseased areas of shrubs and spraying the remaining parts with a fungicide. At the initial stage, two procedures with a two-week interval are sufficient.

If you water the plant too often, or in an overly humid climate, powdery mildew may begin to develop.