Currant Harmony

Currant Harmony
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Z.S. Zotova, I. P. Kalinina, N. I. Nazaryuk, M. A. Pershina, I. L. Teslya, Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia named after M.A. Lisavenko
  • Appeared when crossing: Bradthorpe x Curiosity
  • Year of approval: 2004
  • Ripening terms: late ripening
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 2,1-3,3
  • Tasting assessment: raw berries - 4.5 points, jam - 4.9 points, compote - 7 points, juice - 4.9 points
  • Escapes: medium, slightly curved, green
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Harmony currant is a variety with very large black berries, bred by Russian breeders. The plant easily adapts to different climatic conditions, begins to bear fruit 2 years after planting. It is a versatile variety for fresh consumption and processing, high in pectins and vitamin C.

Breeding history

The variety was bred by breeders of the Lisavenko Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia when crossing currants Bredthorp x Dikovinka. Harmony was entered in the state register in 2004. But she was withdrawn long before that. The variety has been known to gardeners since 1980, during this time it has managed to perfectly recommend itself when grown in different regions of the Russian Federation.

Description of the variety

Harmony currant bushes are medium-sized, with moderate spreading and density. The shoots are short, slightly bent, painted green at a young age, and become beige as they mature. Crown foliage is moderate. It is colored in a light green hue, and is characterized by slight wrinkling of the plates. Flowers are small, goblet, drooping racemes, medium length, reaching 72 mm.

Characteristics of berries

The berries have good transportability due to dry separation from the branches during collection, dense skin. The surface of each is painted in a rich black color, the mass reaches 2.1-3.3 g. The berries are round, shiny, with a small amount of seeds inside.

Taste qualities

Currant is sweet and sour, with a strong aroma. The content of ascorbic acid and pectins in the pulp is high. Raw berries receive a tasting score of 4.5 points. When processed, these indicators turn out to be even higher.

Ripening and fruiting

A late ripening variety, early-growing, characterized by the simultaneous ripening of all berries.

The fruiting of currants depends on the variety, on the region in which it grows, what is the care for it, 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. Full fruiting begins from the third year of the shrub's life.

Yield

The variety has high fruiting rates. 4.2 kg of berries are harvested from the bush. The yield when grown on an industrial scale reaches an average of 89 c / ha, the maximum recorded indicators are 20 t / ha.

Growing regions

Harmony currant is zoned for cultivation in the Ural and West Siberian regions. In warmer climates, plants do well too.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

The variety is self-fertile; it is not required to plant pollinating plants nearby.

Landing

Harmony currant loves sunny areas, isolated from the through wind. You can not choose a place for planting in lowlands, with a close occurrence of groundwater.Waterlogging will slow down the growth of the bushes, lead to their gradual wilting, death. The optimum composition of the soil is loamy, loose, breathable. Acidity values ​​should be considered in the range from mild to neutral.

The timing of landing also matters. In a temperate climatic zone, it is better to produce it in the fall, while in warmer regions, you can also choose the autumn period. The selected area is carefully dug up a month before planting, humus, peat, compost are added to the soil - about 1 bucket per 1 m2. It will also be useful to add 1 liter of wood ash to each bush, up to 100 g of superphosphate.

Landing is performed at intervals of 1 × 2 m, in rows. A hole is dug up to a depth and diameter of 0.5 m. Upon completion of planting, the main length of the branches is removed from the young currant. Only 2-3 buds remain per bush. They will grow in the spring.

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 care

To obtain a rich harvest, currant bushes need to be watered abundantly, especially in hot weather. The frequency of humidification is 1 every 7 days. Young plants will need 10 liters, adults - up to 50 liters of water for irrigation. After that, the soil is loosened, weeded, covered with mulch so that the grass does not grow.

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

The variety is not too resistant to disease and pests. It is rarely affected by powdery mildew and kidney mites. The bushes are slightly worse protected from anthracnose, septoria. Among the pests for them, the gall aphid is the most dangerous.

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

Harmony currant is distinguished by high frost resistance, drought resistance. The plant is well acclimatized to severe winters, does not require the construction of a shelter during the cold period.

If there is a need to increase the size of the plantings 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.

Review overview

According to summer residents, Harmony currant fully meets expectations. She gives bountiful harvests, demonstrates amicable ripening of berries. The fruits are well stored and can be used for sale. In processing or simply sprinkled with sugar, the berries are especially tasty. Summer residents note that the variety is very responsive to care, proper agricultural technology, it is possible to achieve abundant harvests even without planting a number of possible pollinators.

Among the identified shortcomings, one can note the tendency of plants to be affected by diseases and pests. You will have to devote time to spraying throughout the season. Also, the berries on the bushes can crack during prolonged periods of wet weather.

Main characteristics
Authors
Z.S. Zotova, I. P. Kalinina, N. I. Nazaryuk, M. A. Pershina, I. L. Teslya, Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia named after M.A. Lisavenko
Appeared when crossing
Bradthorpe x Curiosity
Year of approval
2004
View
black
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
89 kg / ha, 4.2 kg / bush
Maximum yield
20 t / ha
Transportability
good
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
medium spreading, medium density
Escapes
medium, slightly curved, green
Sheet
medium, light green, slightly wrinkled
Flowers
small, goblet
Brush
medium length, loose, drooping
Brush, cm
7,2
Berries
Berry color
black
Berry size
very large
Berry weight, g
2,1-3,3
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
shiny, medium thickness
Taste
sweet and sour
Berry aroma
strong
Berry composition
soluble solids - 12.7-14.2%, total sugars - 7.6-12.7%, titratable acidity - 2.1-3.2%, ascorbic acid - 150.2 mg / 100 g
Separation of berries
dry
Seeds, quantity
average amount
Pectin substances,%
1,5
Tasting assessment
raw berries - 4.5 points, jam - 4.9 points, compote - 7 points, juice - 4.9 points
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Drought tolerance
high
Growing regions
West Siberian, Ural
Disease and pest resistance
average
Powdery mildew resistant
1 point
Anthracnose resistance
2 points
Septoria resistance
3 points
Kidney mite resistance
1 point
Resistant to red gall aphids
2 points
Maturation
Ripening terms
late ripening
Fruiting period
2 years after planting
Early maturity
early
Maturation features
simultaneous
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