Currant Emerald Necklace

Currant Emerald Necklace
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: T.V. Zhidekhina, O.S. Rodyukova, S.A. Magomedov, VNIIS them. I. V. Michurina
  • Appeared when crossing: 13-5-146 (Ojebyn x Black Pearl)
  • Ripening terms: medium late ripening
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 1,1-1,2
  • Tasting assessment: 4,7
  • Escapes: ligneous - thick and medium, straight, grayish, with a golden blush, shiny
  • Sheet: five-lobed, large and medium, green, glabrous, slightly shiny
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Along with the main species, there are also rare varieties of currants with multi-colored fruits. As paradoxical as it may sound, there is a black currant with green berries. This is the Emerald Necklace variety.

Breeding history

The unique green-fruited culture was the result of selection carried out by the specialists of the V.I. Michurin near Tambov. The leading breeders of the center T.V. Zhidekhina, O.S.Rodyukova, S.A.Magomedova worked on the new variety. They hybridized the Siberian subspecies Black Pearl with the Scandinavian blackcurrant subspecies Ojebyn, due to which the resulting berry turned green.

However, the goal was different - the creation of frost-resistant currants, which also have resistance to diseases and pests. But still, the idea related to color was also present. The breeders wanted to get a berry that does not have the allergenic properties of black currants.

All these tasks have been successfully solved by scientists. Since 2009, the variety has been under strain testing. According to research, the green berry is completely hypoallergenic.

Description of the variety

The bush of the described culture is erect, the height is 1.2 meters. Average spreading. Foliage of a delicate green color, with a slight sheen. The leaves are 5-lobed, the size can be both medium and large. The brushes are dense, drooping, from 6.5 to 10.2 cm, long and medium. The flowers are purple, goblet, small.

Characteristics of berries

Fruit color, unusual for currants, green-yellow. Transparent soft peel, there are gaps, small seeds. The size of the berries is large, weighing up to 1.2 g.

Taste qualities

The taste of the fruits of green currant is sweet and sour, the berries are aromatic. But the benefits of berries are not limited to this. They are also very useful as they contain many biologically active substances such as polyphenols and ascorbic acid. Green berries are a source of potassium and calcium, which are beneficial for cardiovascular diseases.

Ripening and fruiting

The culture is medium late in terms of ripening. Ripe berries are harvested in August.

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 emerald necklace is a very fruitful variety. 9.6 tons of fruits are obtained from 1 hectare. And one bush brings 2.9 kg of the healthiest green berries.

Landing

Green-fruited currants need good lighting in the process of their growth.For planting, you need to choose a place that is open, the penetration of sunlight, while light shading is possible. However, in full shade, fruiting will deteriorate, the berries will not be so sweet. The ideal planting option is the southern corner of the garden, protected from wind and cold drafts.

Although the Emerald Necklace shows good frost resistance, in spring the cold air can damage the flowers. And also the absence of nearby groundwater is desirable. As for the soil, the culture prefers a slightly alkaline soil, and it should also be loose and fertile.

If several bushes of varietal currants are planted, the distance between them should be from 1.2 to 1.5 meters. Interestingly, a plant with green fruits will feel very good next to grapes, and it can also be planted under fruit trees: peaches, cherries and pears.

Planting is recommended in the fall. But if you manage to avoid frost, then you can plant it in the spring. However, then regular watering of young shrubs will be required during the first months.

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 elements of caring for a varietal crop is proper watering. You need to water the culture quite often, especially the first couple of weeks after planting: 2-3 waterings in 7 days. To keep the soil moisture in the soil as long as possible, the foot of the bush should be mulched. And it is also necessary to regularly remove weeds, and it is advisable to do this manually. This is due to the fact that this currant has superficial roots, and it is easy to damage them with a hoe. In order for the air masses to circulate correctly, experts sometimes recommend piercing the soil next to the trunk with a pitchfork.

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.

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

Emerald necklace is a very winter-hardy variety. Since the culture was developed specifically for regions where there are often severe winters, it does not require shelter.

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
T.V. Zhidekhina, O.S. Rodyukova, S.A. Magomedov, VNIIS them. I. V. Michurina
Appeared when crossing
13-5-146 (Ojebyn x Black Pearl)
View
black
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
9.6 t / ha, 2.9 kg / bush
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
medium spreading
Bush height, cm
up to 120
Escapes
lignified - thick and medium, straight, grayish, with a golden blush, shiny
Sheet
five-lobed, large and medium, green, glabrous, slightly shiny
Flowers
medium, goblet, purple sepals, loose
Brush
medium and long, dense, hanging, thin axis, no petiole
Brush, cm
6,5-10,2
Berries
Berry color
light yellow with a slight green tint
Berry size
large
Berry weight, g
1,1-1,2
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
medium, transparent
Taste
sweet and sour, refreshing
Berry composition
soluble solids - 14.6%, total sugars - 10.3%, titratable acidity - 3.2%, ascorbic acid - 158.0 mg / 100 g, P-active substances - 406.0 mg / 100 g
Seeds, quantity
average amount
Pulp
emerald, tender
Pectin substances,%
1,7
Tasting assessment
4,7
Growing
Self-fertility
highly self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Sprinkling of berries
No
Soil requirements
quite fertile, preferably with a slightly alkaline reaction, best of all light loams
The need for feeding
responds well to feeding
Moisture requirement
needs heat
Location
better in lighted areas, but slight shading is acceptable
Disease and pest resistance
high
Powdery mildew resistant
steady
Resistance to fungal diseases
steady
Spider mite resistance
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-late ripening
Fruiting period
August
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