The sweetest varieties of large-fruited black currant
Black currant is rich in vitamin C and is a useful addition to the diet during the cold season. Those who have a garden harvest the berries in advance - they plant 2-3 plants on the site, harvest, process the fruits for jam or freeze whole in the freezer. Compact and undersized bushes do not take up much space on the site and are easy to care for. Consider a description of the best varieties of large and sweet black currants, their advantages and cultivation features.
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Blackcurrant varieties with large and sweet fruits
All varieties, depending on the ripening period, are divided into 3 categories: early, mid-season and late. For planting in northern regions and middle lane choose early currant: it is frost-resistant and unpretentious in cultivation. For the Central region of the country and the Moscow region, medium grades are suitable: they require more light and sun. Late crops are planted in the southern regions.
Early
Early ripe harvest is harvested in late June or early July depending on the region of cultivation. The fruits are used for processing and eaten fresh.
Exotic
Currant Exotic recommended for planting in the Central region... The appointment is universal, the ripening period is early. Harvested after June 25th. The bushes are compressed, the shoots are thick and straight. The flowers are large, the leaves are wrinkled. Berries with a thin skin, round shape, black color. Weight - about 2 g, delicate sweet and sour taste. The aroma is intense. Tasting score of Exotics - 4.8 points.
For a rich harvest, it is recommended plant black currants on fertile soils, on the sunny side of the garden. In the shade or partial shade, the culture does not bear fruit well.
Nika
Winter hardiness of the variety - up to -30 ° C, Nika is grown in the West Siberian region... The bushes are resistant to spring frosts, do not require shelter for the winter. Erect shoots, average height. The berries are round and one-dimensional, weighing about 2 g. The taste is harmonious, sweet, slightly sour, fragrant. The skin is thin, the pulp is fleshy, the density is medium.
Assessment of tasters - 4.5 points. Resistance to fungal and viral diseases is high.
Interesting! Currants do not tolerate dense plantings, so the distance between the bushes should be 1.5–2 m. Some gardeners use the trellis growing method, in which the distance between the seedlings is reduced to 80 cm. This method is convenient for small gardens.
Mid-season
Mid-season varieties ripen 2-3 weeks later than early varieties, harvest in mid or late summer... Such plants need more careful care: organic fertilizing is applied to the soil 2-3 times per season, preventive measures are taken to protect against diseases and insects. For example, plantings are sprayed with pesticides.
Muryuchana
Bushes are medium-sized, up to 80 cm high. Shoots are bright green, leaves are large. The berries are round, black, weigh about 1 g. The skin is thin, the taste is sweet, the tasting score is 5 points. The variety is resistant to freezing, shade tolerance, drought tolerant... Productivity - up to 3–3.5 kg per plant per season. Fruiting is extended, lasts 2-3 weeks, berries do not rot, shedding is average.
The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing... Vitamin and delicious jams, syrups, confitures, compotes and juices are prepared from black currants.
Star
Bushes are medium spreading, shoots are thick and straight. Gardeners recommend planting Zvezdnaya away from groundwater: the plant does not tolerate waterlogging, prefers dry and nutritious soils... The berries are round, black, with pubescence. Weight - about 1.1 g, thin skin. The pulp is pleasant to the taste and sweet, with a slight sourness.
Score - 4.2 points. Stellar resistant to powdery mildew, rust. Frost resistance - up to -27 ° С, universal purpose.
Aleander
The medium-sized bush is distinguished by curved and thin green shoots. The leaves are large, wrinkled. The berries are round, weigh up to 1 g, shiny and black. Thanks to the thick peel, the crop tolerates transportation and is suitable for long-term storage in basements and cellars. The taste is sweet, delicate, moderate aroma.
Drought-resistant variety, immunity to diseases and insect pests average... Aleander is suitable for growing in any region of Russia, the yield is up to 4 kg per bush.
Late
Medium and late black currant varieties ripen in August... Many of them are technical, that is, they are used for the production of preserves, juice, jams in factories. Late black currant has a juicy and tasty pulp: over the summer, the fruits are saturated with sunlight and warmth.
Bagheera
The variety bears fruit for 2-3 years after planting, is frost-resistant, quickly adapts to the climatic conditions of any region. It is rarely damaged by a spider mite, and does not require special skills in care. Shoots are thick, upright, medium-sized bushes.
The berries are large, flat-round in shape, the weight of one fruit reaches 2 g. The peel is black, glossy, thin, but strong. The harvest ripens together, the berries do not crumble and do not lose their properties... The pulp is tender and aromatic, sweet, without a sour taste. The separation from the stalk is dry, transportability is high.
Harmony
Late ripening currant Harmony ripens by August 10. Fruiting lasts 1-2 weeks, the fruits do not crumble, are suitable for fresh consumption and processing... The shoots are curved green, the leaves are slightly wrinkled. The height of the bush is no more than 1 m. The berries are black and glossy, the shape is round.
The flesh of the fruit is tender, dense in consistency, the tasting score is 4.5 points. Harmony resistant to freezing and spring frosts, not damaged by aphids and kidney mites... The variety is recommended for planting in regions with cold winters: for example, in the Urals or Siberia.
Paulinka
The variety is appreciated for its self-fertility and stable yield.: annually the bush gives from 2 to 4 kg of black currant, the yield of adult plants reaches 5 kg. Bushes vigorous, medium density of shoots. Black berries are round-oval, one-dimensional, with thin skin.
The flesh of the berries is pleasant and tender. Paulinka's purpose is technical, but the fruits are good and fresh... In the refrigerator, black currants are stored for up to 1 week, the main thing is not to rinse them under water. The variety is resistant to anthracnose and spider mites.
Interesting! Currants are planted on flat or slightly sloping areas. The hollow is not suitable for the plant: in spring, cold air stagnates in it, which destroys young flowers. A suitable place is under apple or pear trees, at a distance of 1 m from the trees. This is especially true for those who have no free space on the site.
Mermaid
The yield of the sweet variety Rusalka is 3-5 kg of berries per summer... The ripening period is medium late, the purpose is universal. Bushes are tall, about 1 m, thin pink curved shoots. The green leaves are large and wrinkled. The berries are sweet and sour, the pulp is tender, dense. Round shape, weight - about 2 g, tasting score - 5 points.
The variety is fast-growing, suitable for growing in any region of Russia... The fruits are suitable for making compotes and preserves, fresh consumption.
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The largest black currant
Black Dobrynya currant is famous not only for its size, but also for its taste... The average weight of the berry is 2.6 g, some fruits reach 4-5 g. The shape is oval-round, glossy black color. The berries are sweet and sour, have a pleasant taste, the tasting score is 4.9 points. The stalk is medium green. Dobrynya's yield is from 1.5 to 3 kg per bush annually. The berries are used fresh, added to baked goods, made from them for the winter. After processing, they do not lose their pleasant taste, aroma and juiciness.
Dobrynya's plant is compact, upright. Young shoots are purple-green, small wrinkled leaves. The flowers are large, painted in a light yellow shade. Frost resistance of the variety - up to -25 ° C, large-fruited currant seedlings are suitable for planting in the middle lane Russia. The variety is resistant to anthracnose, powdery mildew, rot and rust, attacked by aphids. Fruiting is extended - the crop is harvested 2-3 times per summer.
The sweetest black currant
One of the sweetest and most fragrant varieties - Poetry... The ripening period is mid-season, the bushes are medium-sized, with green shiny shoots. Clusters of medium length, each with 7-9 berries. Poetry is undemanding to growing conditions, but experienced gardeners recommend planting it in well-heated areas. The seedling is pre-soaked in a growth stimulator, and small shoots are removed. The best neighbors for black currants are cherries or irga.
The berries weigh from 2 to 4 g, the color is rich black, the fruits shimmer beautifully in the sun. Harmonious sweet taste. The pulp is tender and juicy, the fruit is evaluated at 4.8 points. Dessert variety, harvest suitable for fresh consumption and processing. Of the advantages, high self-fertility, immunity to pests are distinguished... Productivity - 3 kg of currants per plant. Ripe fruits are transported without loss of marketability and taste.
Interesting! To increase the yield, it is recommended to place 3 seedlings in the hole at once. They are distributed along the edge, tilted by 45 °. The root collar is deepened 8-10 cm into the ground. Thanks to this trick, the currant bush will become larger and more productive. After planting, the currants are watered and mulched.
The most productive varieties of black currant
To grow a rich harvest of black currant, it is important not only choose a variety suitable for the region, but also follow the rules of agricultural technology. In addition to irrigation and fertilization, old and dry shoots are cut off every year, weeds are removed and the soil is loosened.
Akur
The winter-hardy universal variety is immune to ticks and slugs... The bushes are medium-sized, with shiny, hairless shoots. The leaves are large, dark green, the flowers are medium in size. The berries are round-oval, weigh from 1 to 1.5 g, black-blue color, with a waxy coating. Balanced sweet and sour taste. The pulp is of medium density, tender and juicy.
Akur self-fertile, average yield: about 3.3 kg per bush over the summer. The berries do not crumble after ripening, the fruiting is extended. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Far East region.
Pchelkinskaya
The variety is early maturing, the harvest is harvested at the end of June. The bushes are vigorous and spreading, the leaves are matt, wrinkled, dark green. The clusters are small, each with about 6 large berries. The fruits are round, weighing 1.5 g, glossy black color. The peel is of medium density, the taste is sweet and refreshing, the score is 4.6 points. Heat resistance and winter hardiness are above average, Pchelkinskaya does not freeze during frost.
Currant is resistant to powdery mildew and anthracnose, takes root in central Russia. Productivity - 2–3.5 kg per plant per season. Thanks to the dessert taste and aromatic pulp, the berries are universal in use.
Litvinovskaya
Litvinovskaya popular in Krasnodar Territory, Rostov and Kirov Regions, Moscow Region... The plant is unpretentious in care, but demanding on the sun and light.Bushes vigorous, with green straight shoots. Fruit clusters of medium size, berry weight - from 2 to 3.3 g. The shape is rounded, the skin is of medium thickness, sweet and harmonious. Tasting score - 4.9 points.
The variety is weakly affected by pests and diseases.... Fruiting for 3 years after planting, yield - 3 kg per bush per season.
Conclusion
Exotics, Zvezdnaya, Bagheera, Harmony - sweet large-fruited and fruitful varieties of black currant. They are valued for their immunity to diseases and pests, frost resistance and drought resistance, delicate pulp and pleasant aroma. Summer residents also love the large-fruited variety Dobrynya (the weight of one berry reaches 4 g) and the delicious currant Poetry. From productive plants, Akur and Pchelkinskaya are isolated, which give 3-4 kg of mouth-watering berries. The fruits are processed for the winter, dried or frozen.