Currant Dar Smolyaninova

Currant Dar Smolyaninova
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Astakhov A.I., Zueva L.I. (V.R. Williams Federal Research Center of VIC)
  • Appeared when crossing: 4-15-90 x 42-7
  • Name synonyms: Ribes nigrum Dar Smolyaninovoi
  • Year of approval: 2007
  • Ripening terms: very early ripening
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 2,8-4,5
  • Tasting assessment: 4,9
  • Escapes: medium, olive green, fine pubescent
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The magnificent black currant berry, a storehouse of vitamins and trace elements, is available for cultivation in all regions of the country, up to the Far North, thanks to its many varieties and hybrids. Currant Dar Smolyaninova (synonym Ribes nigrum Dar Smolyaninova) is intended for central Russia and is good not only for its rich chemical composition, but also for its versatility in application, large-fruited and unpretentious care. Among gardeners and farmers, this variety is considered very promising. The fruits are consumed fresh, they are used to make preserves, jams, very tasty currant jam. The berries can be frozen and dried.

Breeding history

Thanks to the efforts of domestic breeders L.I. Zueva and A.I. Astakhov from the Federal Scientific Center of the VIK them. VR Williams, the black currant variety Dar Smolyaninova appeared. To accomplish the task - getting a plant with certain parameters - two varieties were crossed, these are 4-15-90 and 42-7. The result exceeded all the expectations of scientists, which is why the variety is considered promising in science for subsequent breeding work. In the State Register of Breeding Achievements of Russia, Dar Smolyaninova was registered in 2007.

Description of the variety

The medium-sized (160 cm) shrub is characterized by a medium degree of spreading, consists of shoots of medium thickness, covered with a beautiful olive-green skin. At the lignification stage, it turns into a gray-brown bark. The bush is covered with wrinkled matte leaves from green to light green shades, with a convex plate. The shape is traditional three-lobed, the dissection is of medium depth, along the edges of the leaf is dotted with small teeth.

The bush blooms with unusual pale purple flowers with darker, reddish-purple sepals. The flowers are collected in short or medium-length clusters with a winding axis, on which from 6 to 8 berries are tied.

Characteristics of berries

Large (2.8-4.5 g) berries have a rounded shape, bluish-black color and glossy shine.

Taste qualities

The sweet and juicy flesh is covered with a dense skin. The chemical composition includes sugars (7.8%), titratable acids (2.2%), as well as vitamins:

  • vitamin C - 160 mg%;

  • beta carotene - 0.1 mg / 100 g;

  • vitamin B4 (choline) - 12.4 mg / 100 g;

  • vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) - 0.7 mg / 100 g;

  • vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) - 0.4 / 100 g.

The tasting committee highly rated the product - 4.9 points out of five.

Ripening and fruiting

The variety belongs to the early maturing category - the harvest is harvested from the first days of July.

Fruiting of currants depends on the variety, on the region in which it grows, what kind of care it is, whether all agrotechnical measures are followed. In black currant, flower buds form on branches that are one year old. So the first small crop can be harvested the next year after planting the plant. Full fruiting begins from the third year of the shrub's life.

Yield

In this respect, currants give excellent performance - from two kilograms per bush to 133 centners per hectare. The maximum figures were recorded - 2.6 kg per bush or 17.2 tons per hectare.

Growing regions

Smolyaninova's gift is adapted for the Central Black Earth Region and the Volga-Vyatka region, which, of course, does not prevent restless and inquisitive gardeners, always ready for experiments, to grow it throughout the middle lane.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

The variety is self-fertile and does not need pollinators, although their presence always positively affects the size of the yield.

Landing

Currants are quite demanding on the soil, preferring to grow on light loamy or sandy loamy soils with a neutral pH level. It bears fruit well in sunny areas, but almost does not reduce productivity with partial shading. For planting, choose dry places, avoiding the proximity of groundwater.

The optimal planting time is autumn. A planting pit 70x70 cm is equipped with a light drainage layer, on top of which a cushion of dry grass, dead leaves and even hay up to ⅔ of the total volume is laid. The soil is enriched with a large amount of organic matter (humus, compost, manure), as well as mineral fertilizers, superphosphate, wood ash. When planting seedlings, you need to ensure that the root collar does not end up underground. The near-trunk circle is compacted and watered with 2-3 buckets of warm, settled water.

Not a single garden plot can do without currants. This fragrant and healthy berry is very popular. When planting currants, you need to take into account many factors and nuances. It is necessary to choose the right planting material, determine the location, and competently prepare the soil.

Growing and caring

Further care consists of traditional activities. These are timely watering, weeding and loosening, sanitary pruning and top dressing. The variety loves moisture, so watering is carried out every 2-3 days in the absence of rain, pouring at least three buckets of water under the bush. If during planting the soil is well filled with nutrients, then the bush will have enough for the next two or three years. Then the introduction of top dressing becomes a mandatory procedure - in the fall, the trunk circle is covered with a thick layer of humus, in the spring the plant needs nitrogen, in the second half of summer - in potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.

The most important step in caring for currants is the correct moisture of the crop throughout the growing season. Due to errors in watering, you can lose most of the crop and get small and tasteless berries.
Pruning is an indispensable element of caring for any fruit shrubs, including currants. If you carry out this agrotechnical procedure at the optimal time and do it correctly and regularly, the result will not slow down to affect the quality and quantity of berries grown.
Competent preparation of currants for winter is the key to a good harvest for next year. Autumn care for currants and preparation for cold weather includes the following stages: pruning, watering, feeding, treatment from diseases and pests, shelter.
In the process of growing currants, timely feeding is an important part of care. Organic and mineral elements are necessary not only for the harmonious growth of the bush, but also for the formation of the crop. During the entire growing season, the plant needs different substances, which is important to consider when choosing a fertilizer.

Disease and pest resistance

Currants of this variety show excellent indicators of health and resistance to diseases, well resisting powdery mildew, anthracnose, septoria and kidney mites. Preventive treatments with insecticides and fungicides will help prevent disease, plant damage and crop loss.

Currant is one of the most favorite crops of gardeners, it can be found on almost any personal plot. In order for the currant berries to be tasty and large, and the bush itself to be healthy and strong, you should properly care for, treat and protect the plant from harmful insects. It is important to recognize the signs of the disease in a timely manner and begin treatment in the early stages of plant damage.

Resistance to adverse climatic conditions

The variety is characterized as winter hardy with high performance.

If there is a need to increase the size of the planting of currants or to rejuvenate the shrub, then you can propagate the currants yourself. You can propagate currants in different ways: green cuttings, lignified cuttings and layering. Each of the procedures is a vegetative propagation of currants and allows you to get full-fledged seedlings without much effort.
Main characteristics
Authors
Astakhov A.I., Zueva L.I. (V.R. Williams Federal Research Center of VIC)
Appeared when crossing
4-15-90 x 42-7
Name synonyms
Ribes nigrum Dar Smolyaninovoi
Year of approval
2007
View
black
Appointment
universal
Average yield
133 kg / ha, 13.3 t / ha, 2 kg / bush
Maximum yield
17.2 t / ha, 2.6 kg / bush
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
medium spreading
Bush height, cm
160
Escapes
medium, olive green, finely pubescent
Sheet
three-lobed, large, green or light green, matte, wrinkled, convex leaf blade, glabrous
Flowers
pale purple, sepals reddish purple
Brush
medium or short, berries in the cluster are medium and rare, the axis of the cluster is winding, not pubescent
Number of berries in a brush, pcs
6-8
Berries
Berry color
black
Berry size
very large
Berry weight, g
2,8-4,5
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
dense
Taste
sweet
Berry composition
sugar - 7.8%, acids - 2.2%, vitamin C content - 160 mg%
Separation of berries
dry
Tasting assessment
4,9
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Soil requirements
light, loamy, slightly acidic
Moisture requirement
moderate watering
Location
sun, partial shade
Growing regions
Central, Volgo-Vyatsky
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Powdery mildew resistant
steady
Anthracnose resistance
steady
Septoria resistance
steady
Kidney mite resistance
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
very early ripening
Fruiting period
from the beginning of July
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