Currant Gulliver

Currant Gulliver
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Astakhov A.I., Zueva L.I. (V.R. Williams Federal Research Center of VIC)
  • Appeared when crossing: Seedling of Dovewing x line 32-77 (Bradthorpe)
  • Year of approval: 2000
  • Ripening terms: early ripening
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 1,9-3,2
  • Tasting assessment: 4,4
  • Escapes: thick, curved, olive green, hairless
  • Sheet: three-lobed, deeply cut, dark green, slightly shiny, leathery, wrinkled
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Most often, novice gardeners and summer residents with extensive experience choose currant varieties according to their characteristics and reviews. Gulliver currant has a good taste, rich harvest, as well as immunity to various diseases and winter hardiness.

Breeding history

The Gulliver variety was bred in the Bryansk region at the V.I. W.R. Williams. The authors were A.I. Astakhov and L.I. Zueva. The varieties Seyanets Golubki and line 32-77 (Bredthorpe) were taken as the parent pair. In 2000, after all testing, the culture was entered into the State Register and approved for use.

Description of the variety

As stated by the manufacturer, the type of growth of the bush is vigorous. The crown is slightly spreading, average in density. Shoots are thick and grow almost always curved. They are olive green in color. The older the shoot, the more it stiffens, and there is practically no pubescence on it. The buds on the branches are formed in a deep green color.

Leaves are standard size. They consist of three lobes, with deep notches, slightly shiny, pointed. The surface of the plate is wrinkled, dark green in color.

The brushes are medium, slightly sinuous, dense. From 9 to 17 berries are formed on one brush.

Flowering occurs at the end of May and lasts about 14 days. The buds are medium and small, red-violet. Sepals are brightly colored.

Gardeners note that the positive aspects of the variety are that the currant is immune to spring frosts, and also tolerates short drought well.

Among the shortcomings indicate regular pruning, rapid growth of the bush. And also the need to carefully transport the crop, as the berries can be squeezed under the weight.

Characteristics of berries

The fruits are large and round. The average weight of one berry is from 1.9 to 3.2 g. The color of the berries is black with a shiny sheen. The peel is firm and medium in density. This makes it possible to transport crops over long distances, while observing all transportation rules.

The pulp is tender, juicy, and may turn dark due to the pigment in the peel.

The variety has a universal purpose, so the fruits can be eaten fresh, prepared from them for compotes, jams, purees and preserves.

The leaves are also used in canning. And some gardeners recommend brewing tea from currant leaves and berries to strengthen the immune system.

Taste qualities

Summer residents indicate that the berries have a sweet and sour taste, and the aroma is not saturated enough. The amount of sugar per 100 g is 6.7%, and the amount of acid is 2.7%. A feature of the Gulliver currant is that it is rich in vitamin C, about 167 mg. It also contains a high level of ascorbic acid - 156 mg. The tasting score is 4.4 points.

Ripening and fruiting

The culture belongs to varieties of early ripening. Fruiting falls on July 15-30.

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 average yield per bush is 1.4 kg. With proper processing, the yield can increase to 2-2.5 kg. On an industrial scale, the minimum indicators are 86.3 centners, the maximum - 13 tons per hectare.

Growing regions

The originators stated that currants grow best in the Central, North-West and Volga-Vyatka regions. But it can also be grown in any other area with little loss in yield.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

According to its characteristics, the currant is self-fertile, so additional pollination is not required.

Landing

It is recommended to plant seedlings in the fall. This will allow the bush to properly take root in the new location. All forces will be spent on deepening the root system, and not on the formation of new shoots and brushes.

It is best to choose an area that is lighted, with no structure to cast a shadow. The soil should be loamy and not too acidic. If the indicators are increased, then they are reduced with lime.

Since a bush can grow in one place for 10-15 years, the land must be very fertile and well-blown by the winds. Currants love moisture, so more sand, peat and humus should be brought to the selected area, as they retain moisture longer.

It is better to choose a planting place from the south or south-west side of the garden.

Before planting, it is necessary to inspect the seedling for rot and broken roots. The root system should be at least 15 cm long. The length of the trunk itself is 30 cm, and the number of shoots should be 2-3.

Site preparation must be done 2-4 weeks before disembarkation. It is not recommended to immediately plant a seedling in a dug hole, since when the earth shrinks, it can damage the roots.

To do everything right, you need to follow simple instructions.

  • The selected area is dug up, introducing humus, peat, sand and wood ash there.

  • Then a hole is prepared with a depth of 40-50 cm, with a diameter of 50-60 cm. Nothing should grow around the bush at a distance of 1.5 m, since the bush is vigorous.

  • Everything is spilled with water and left to shrink for 2-4 weeks. After that, the currant is planted.

  • It is necessary to deepen the seedling 4 cm from the root collar, this will stimulate the growth of lateral shoots. The ground around the stem is compacted.

  • Then everything is poured abundantly with warm water.

  • For good growth, it is recommended to prune the shoots, leaving 2-3 healthy buds.

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

Many argue that currants are an unpretentious crop, but nevertheless, a number of care points must be observed in order to ensure a high yield.

  • Not only the formation of the future harvest depends on moisture, but also the accumulation of useful elements. Therefore, a watering schedule is drawn up. At a distance of 30 cm around the trunk, a special groove is made with a depth of 10-15 cm, it is into it that water is introduced (25-30 liters of warm water per 1 m2). After watering, the soil should be loosened to provide the roots with oxygen. If regular watering is impossible for some reason, then the soil around the bush should be mulch. Too much moisture will cause the roots to rot.

  • Most often, minerals and organics are used for feeding. In the spring, after the bush is doused with boiling water, urea, ammonium nitrate for the growth of greenery, nitrogen or slurry are added. In the summer, they fertilize with potassium and phosphorus, and in the fall, the soil around the bush is dug up and humus and wood ash are added.

  • Pruning must be done regularly in order not only to rejuvenate the bush, but also to eliminate the possibility of pests. Pruning should be done in the spring before the first buds appear. In the fall, remove all old or broken branches. One branch can bear fruit for 4 years. Then they remove it. It is recommended to leave 15-20 branches on one bush. Otherwise, the currants will grow too actively, and some berries will lack sunlight.

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 originator declares that, subject to all agrotechnical standards, currants rarely get sick. She has a strong immunity to anthracnose, powdery mildew or rust. But for prevention, the bushes can be irrigated with the drug "Fitosporin" or "Fundazol". All spraying is carried out in dry cloudy weather.

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
Authors
Astakhov A.I., Zueva L.I. (V.R. Williams Federal Research Center of VIC)
Appeared when crossing
Dovewing seedling x line 32-77 (Bradthorpe)
Year of approval
2000
View
black
Appointment
universal
Average yield
86.3 kg / ha, 9 t / ha, 1.4 kg / bush
Maximum yield
13 t / ha, 2 kg / bush
Transportability
average
Bush
Growth type
vigorous
Description of the bush
slightly spreading, medium density
Escapes
thick, curved, olive green, hairless
Sheet
three-lobed, deeply cut, dark green, slightly shiny, leathery, wrinkled
Flowers
medium, reddish-purple, brightly colored sepals, no pubescence on the underside
Brush
medium, slightly sinuous, hairless
Number of berries in a brush, pcs
9-17
Berries
Berry color
black, shiny
Berry size
very large
Berry weight, g
1,9-3,2
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
medium density
Taste
sweet and sour
Berry aroma
average
Berry composition
sugar - 6.7%, acids - 2.7%, vitamin C - 167 mg /%
Pulp
medium density, tender, juicy
Tasting assessment
4,4
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Drought tolerance
high
Soil requirements
wet soils
Location
areas with sufficient sun and warmth and no strong winds
Growing regions
Central, North-West, Volgo-Vyatsky
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Powdery mildew resistant
steady
Anthracnose resistance
steady
Kidney mite resistance
steady
Columnar resistance
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
early ripening
Fruiting period
July 15-30
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