Dutch red currant

Dutch red currant
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Name synonyms: Hollandische Rote, Prins Albert
  • Year of approval: 1947
  • Ripening terms: late ripening
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 0,6-1
  • Tasting assessment: 3,5
  • Escapes: non-lignified - thick, green with a crimson-red "tan", without pubescence; lignified - thick, gray-brown, straight
  • Sheet: five-lobed, medium-sized, dark green, no pubescence, wrinkled, leathery, shiny
  • Flowers: medium-sized, bell-shaped, parapesticidal ridge green
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Currant bushes can be seen at every site. And this is not surprising. After all, the berry is not only tasty, but also very healthy. So, in terms of the amount of ascorbic acid in the composition, black currant is on a par with lemon, and its red variety is simply the leader in the content of vitamin C. Dutch red is one of these varieties.

Breeding history

Little is known about the origins of the culture. All sources mention only that the Dutch red is an old Western European species cultivated since the 17th century, with a late ripening period. Synonyms for the name - Hollandische Rote, Prins Albert. In 1947, the variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements. It is allowed to use in almost all regions of the Russian Federation, with the exception of the Central Black Earth Region, the North Caucasus, the Urals and the Far East. Originator - FGBNU FNTs Horticulture.

Description of the variety

The Dutch red bush is quite powerful. Despite the fact that it is vigorous and dense, it is a compact plant. At the beginning of its development, growth is slow. The shoots first become straight, with age the bush turns into a medium spreading, with a height of up to one and a half meters. Leaves are medium in size, dark green in color, no pubescence, shiny. Five lobes, wrinkling is present. The flowers are small, bell-shaped, with a long petiole. The brush has a length of 7 to 9 centimeters.

Characteristics of berries

Holland red berries are small in size. Weight - from 0.6 to 1 gram. Colored bright red, very beautiful, transparent, with visible veins that look like light stripes.

The shape is round, but there are also specimens slightly flattened at the poles, with a slightly elongated base. The crop tolerates transportation well, as well as not very long storage.

Taste qualities

Consumer opinions differ on taste. Some people think that it is sweet and sour, while others find it sour. The skin is very thin, a small amount of seeds and just a huge content of ascorbic acid, which explains the acid in the taste. The product is ideal for processing into healthy jams, preserves and more, as it perfectly tolerates both thermal and cooking.

Ripening and fruiting

The Dutch red currant ripens and bears fruit late. Harvesting can begin after July 30th.

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

As for the assessment of the level of yield, it is average. On an industrial scale, this is 11 t / ha, gardeners remove 4.6 kilograms from the bush.

Growing regions

Dutch red is zoned in most regions of the country. It can be cultivated in the northern, Northwest, Central, Volga-Vyatka regions. And also in the Middle and Lower Volga, in Western and Eastern Siberia.

Landing

For the cultivation of Dutch red, lands with fertile loamy or sandy loam soil, lungs are suitable. As well as sunny areas or places with light partial shade. Before planting, drainage and a complex of fertilizers should be placed in the pit. Experts recommend choosing the autumn season for planting. The plant is believed to root better and be more prepared for winter. Most often, red currants are planted in the immediate vicinity of fences or other fences. This will protect the plants from strong winds.

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

One of the most important conditions for good care of the Dutch red currant will be a sufficient supply of moisture to the crop.

Since the bushes of the variety are quite dense, attention should be paid to thinning the plants. This pruning option will help increase the productivity of the variety.

In general, currants are not very whimsical. And the care is not much different from the standard one. The agro-events include:

  • moisturizing;
  • loosening after watering or precipitation;
  • weeding;
  • top dressing (nitrogen-containing substances, humus, manure).
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 Dutch red currant is distinguished by strong immunity, it is practically not susceptible to diseases, attacks of pests (both kidney mites and powdery mildew). However, preventive treatments with Bordeaux mixture or green oil are necessary.

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.

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.
Main characteristics
Name synonyms
Hollandische Rote, Prins Albert
Year of approval
1947
View
red
Appointment
universal
Average yield
11 t / ha, 4.6 kg / bush
Transportability
good
Bush
Growth type
vigorous
Description of the bush
straight at the beginning of cultivation, later - medium spreading, dense
Bush height, cm
up to 150
Escapes
non-lignified - thick, green with a crimson-red "tan", without pubescence; lignified - thick, gray-brown, straight
Sheet
five-lobed, medium-sized, dark green, no pubescence, wrinkled, leathery, shiny
Flowers
medium-sized, bell-shaped, parapestal ridge green
Brush
medium, dense; the axis is thick, pubescent, the petiole is long
Brush, cm
7-9
Berries
Berry color
red, transparent, visible veins in the form of light stripes
Berry size
small
Berry weight, g
0,6-1
Berry shape
rounded, less often somewhat flattened at the poles or with an elongated base
Skin
thin
Taste
sweet and sour
Berry composition
the amount of sugars - 6.8%, titratable acidity - 2.5%, ascorbic acid - 40.0 mg / 100 g
Separation of berries
dry
Seeds, size
large
Seeds, quantity
average amount
Tasting assessment
3,5
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Soil requirements
fertile loamy or sandy loamy soils of light texture
Moisture requirement
good moisture supply
Location
sun, partial shade
Growing regions
North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, Srednevolzhsky, Nizhnevolzhsky, West Siberian, East Siberian
Disease and pest resistance
high
Maturation
Ripening terms
late ripening
Fruiting period
from July 30
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