Litvinovskaya currant

Litvinovskaya currant
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Astakhov A.I., Zueva L.I., Markelova N.V. (FNTS VIK named after V.R. Williams)
  • Appeared when crossing: SN 6-28-105 x Selechenskaya 2
  • Name synonyms: Ribes nigrum Litvinovskaya
  • Year of approval: 2016
  • Ripening terms: early ripening
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 2,1-3,3
  • Tasting assessment: 4,9
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Black currant has become widespread due to its high taste and easy care. Berries are a storehouse of useful trace elements and vitamins. You can make jam, preserves and any other delicacy from them. Large-fruited varieties are especially appreciated, one of which is Litvinovskaya currant.

Description of the variety

Vigorous shrubs reach a height of 1.5-2 meters. Spreading is medium. The plant forms straight, medium green shoots. They grow upward, without pubescence, under the weight of a large number of berries, they lean to the ground. With abundant yields, the shrubs are tied up. The purpose of the berries is universal.

The leaf plate consists of three blades. Color - dark green, standard. The surface is wrinkled. During flowering, the shrub is strewn with a large number of medium red-purple flowers. The size of the brush is medium, the shape is sinuous. Each grows from 6 to 11 berries.

Characteristics of berries

Black berries with glossy skin gain 2.1-3.3 grams in weight. The sizes are large, the shape is round. Attractive appearance increases the commercial quality of the crop. The skin is medium in density. The separation is dry.

Taste qualities

Under favorable conditions, the berries become sweet without a sour taste. The tasters gave the variety a rating of 4.9 points. The percentage of sugar - 7, acids - 2. The aroma is delicate and refreshing.

Ripening and fruiting

The fruits reach maturity by the end of the first summer month. Ripening dates are early.

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 the plant. Full fruiting begins from the third year of the shrub's life.

Yield

Up to 2.9 kilograms of berries are harvested from one shrub, which indicates a high yield. For commercial cultivation, 9.6 to 15.3 tons are harvested per hectare of plantation. The fruits have excellent marketability and transportability, so they can be transported over long distances.

Landing

It is necessary to plant black currant bushes on flat and densely lit areas. Groundwater must either be absent or lie deep in the ground. Moderate airflow and slight partial shade are quite acceptable. Experienced summer residents advise planting seedlings in late or early September. The variety prefers nutritious soil. The optimal size of the landing pit is 40x40 centimeters.

A drainage layer in the form of rubble is laid at the bottom of the planting hole.

The extracted soil is mixed with the following components:

  • dry fertilizers - 200 grams;

  • wood ash - 300 grams,

  • peat - 8 kilograms.

These components will nourish young seedlings in the early stages of development and help them get used to new conditions.

In the process of planting, the roots are evenly sprinkled with earth. A groove is made next to each planting pit. It should be located at a distance of 30 centimeters from the main shoot. During watering, water is poured not under the root, but into the grooves. This will ensure that the roots receive a sufficient amount of liquid.

At the end of the planting procedure, you need to provide the currants with regular watering. Until October, currants are irrigated every 8 days, using 10 to 50 liters of water per plant. A gap of one and a half meters is left between the bushes.

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

When growing the variety Litvinovskaya, they adhere to standard agricultural techniques. The regularity of watering is associated with many factors: the abundance of precipitation, the phase of plant development, age, climatic conditions. Shrubs are most in need of moisture during flowering, ovary formation and berry filling. If the soil is not properly moistened, the crop will be dry. The soil should be soaked to a depth of 20-30 centimeters. In a drought, the shrubs are watered every 7 days. Consumption - a bucket of water per plant.

The fruit crop prefers a stable oxygen exchange. For this purpose, regular loosening of the upper layers of the soil is carried out. It is recommended to combine it with watering and weeding. Water penetrates faster into soft and light earth. During loosening, the gardening tool should not be deepened too much, so as not to damage the roots. The site is loosened from early spring to late autumn. The work is carried out at least once a month.

During the first two years after planting, currants are not fertilized. The plant receives the right amount of micronutrients from substances that are laid in the holes during planting. In the third year, they start regular feeding (4 times throughout the season). Nitrogen compounds are used immediately after the snow melts. Nitrogen is considered an essential ingredient for healthy, lush and vibrant green mass. It also helps to grow young shoots.

One young plant consumes 50 grams of urea. At 4 and 5 years of cultivation, the amount of this component is halved and applied in two portions.

The next time the currants are fertilized during the formation and development of fruits. Now shrubs absorb phosphorus and potassium abundantly, so they choose preparations rich in these components. They affect the flavor and size of the currant. The last portion is brought in in the fall so that the plants will successfully overwinter and produce a rich harvest for the next season.

One plant consumes from 4 to 6 kilograms of compost or rotted manure. Organic substances can be combined with mineral components. Black currant reacts remarkably to boric acid. This component protects the plant from harmful insects and increases the percentage of sugar in the berries.

To keep the shrubs healthy and attractive, sanitary and formative pruning is done. Get rid of dry, diseased and damaged branches.

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.

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., Markelova N.V. (FNTS VIK named after V.R. Williams)
Appeared when crossing
SN 6-28-105 x Selechenskaya 2
Name synonyms
Ribes nigrum Litvinovskaya
Year of approval
2016
View
black
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
9.6 t / ha, 1.4 kg / bush
Maximum yield
15.3 t / ha, 2.3 kg / bush
Transportability
good
Marketability
high
Bush
Growth type
vigorous
Description of the bush
medium spreading
Bush height, cm
150-200
Escapes
medium, straight, green, not pubescent
Sheet
three-lobed, dark green, leathery, wrinkled
Flowers
medium, with a pale reddish-purple color
Brush
middle, the axis of the hand is medium, sinuous, not pubescent
Number of berries in a brush, pcs
6-11
Berries
Berry color
black, shiny
Berry size
large
Berry weight, g
2,1-3,3
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
medium thickness
Taste
sweet
Berry aroma
refreshing, gentle
Berry composition
sugar - 7.0%, acids - 2.0%, vitamin C - 201 mg%
Separation of berries
dry
Tasting assessment
4,9
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
high
Drought tolerance
average
Heat resistance
average
Soil requirements
light, loamy, slightly acidic
Moisture requirement
moderate watering
Location
partial shade sun
Growing regions
Central
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Powdery mildew resistant
steady
Resistance to fungal diseases
steady
Kidney mite resistance
medium resistant
Resistance to leaf spot
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
early ripening
Fruiting period
end of June
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