Currant Pink pearl

Currant Pink pearl
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Canada
  • Ripening terms: early maturing
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 0,9 – 1
  • Escapes: old shoots lignified, pale brown in color
  • Sheet: large, three- or five-lobed, green in color, with small teeth and notches, the surface is matte, wrinkled, leathery, covered with fluff in the lower part
  • Flowers: white, medium-sized, bisexual
  • Brush: loose
View all specifications

When it is impossible to choose between red or white currants, it is best to pay attention to Pink Pearls. Including the best qualities of both, it has a sweeter taste and a larger size. This variety is especially appreciated for its versatility in its application: this variety of berries serves as the basis for many desserts.

Breeding history

In the wild, pink currant does not exist. This variety was artificially bred by Canadian breeders in the 80s of the last century. The hybrid combines the best qualities of red and white currants.

Description of the variety

The bushes are sprawling, have dense foliage, reach heights of up to 1.2 m, have an average thickening, which reliably protects young shoots from sunburn. The plant is self-fertile.

Characteristics of berries

The berries weigh about 1.3 g and are round in shape. The juicy pulp is covered with a pink transparent skin. The currant does not crumble, it is removed by dry separation. Ripe has a light aroma. The berries are formed in clusters of 8-12 pieces. The size of the brushes reaches 12 cm.

Taste qualities

The berries have a sweet and sour taste. A feature of this variety is a very slight acidity, which sets off the main sweet taste.

Ripening and fruiting

The variety belongs to the early maturing. Ripening of the entire crop occurs simultaneously by mid-July - early August, 70 days after pollination. The variety has long-term fruiting.

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

High yields are achieved in 3 years of cultivation. Usually, from 3 to 8 kg are removed from one bush.

Growing regions

The most favorable for growing this variety are the southern regions, the Far East, the regions of the middle belt, Siberia, the Urals, the Moscow region.

Landing

When planting, it is required to select places with sufficient sunlight. The selected place should not be exposed to the cold wind: this can harm the seedlings. Loam and sandy loam are most favorable for planting this variety. Depleted soil should be fertilized with organic matter. The nutrient mixture should be applied directly to the planting hole. Planting is carried out by cuttings.

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

The plant is easy to care for.It has an average resistance to disease and pest infestation. The bush is not picky about watering and soil acidity. The branched root system successfully supplies the plant with the necessary moisture and micronutrients. It is enough to water it 1-2 times a week.

During the season, 2-3 additional feeding is required.

Sanitary pruning of old, dried branches should be carried out regularly, giving the shrub a beautiful shape.

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

With high frost resistance (up to - 29 degrees), the plant does not tolerate spring temperature drops, frost is especially detrimental to them, therefore it is recommended to cover it during this period.

The snowless frosty winters can also harm the plant. In this case, the plant should be covered.

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

Gardeners note a high degree of survival of cuttings, easy care of the plant.

An attractive decorative appearance of shrubs with rich greenness of carved leaves and pale pink color of berries, which can serve as decoration for the fence of the site or be used for zoning, is also important.

Pay attention to the refined taste of the berry and the wide dessert purpose of this variety. It is good in jelly, jam, jelly, mousse, fruit drinks, compotes. It is used as a filling in baked goods.

The possibility of using berries not only on the day of picking, but also for several days is also valuable. Berries, collected by tassels, being in a cool place, do not lose their taste and presentation.

Main characteristics
Authors
Canada
View
red
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
3-6 kg
Transportability
average
Marketability
good
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
densely leafy, spreading
Bush height, cm
90-120
Escapes
old shoots lignified, pale brown in color
Sheet
large, three- or five-lobed, green in color, with small teeth and notches, the surface is matte, wrinkled, leathery, covered with fluff in the lower part
Flowers
white, medium-sized, bisexual
Brush
loose
Brush, cm
up to 12
Number of berries in a brush, pcs
8-12
Berries
Berry color
almost transparent, with a pinkish tinge
Berry size
large
Berry weight, g
0,9 – 1
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
thin
Taste
sweet
Berry aroma
light
Separation of berries
dry
Pulp
juicy
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
good
Sprinkling of berries
do not crumble
Soil requirements
loam and sandstone, the acidity level does not play a special role
The need for feeding
2-3 times during the season
Moisture requirement
not picky
Location
partial shade, sun, well lit
Growing regions
Far East; middle band; Southern region, Siberia, Ural, Moscow region;
Disease and pest resistance
average
Maturation
Ripening terms
early maturing
Fruiting period
June - August, 70 days after pollination
Early maturity
early
Maturation features
long-term fruiting
Reviews
There are no reviews.
Popular varieties of currants
Bagheera currant Bagheera Sweet Belarusian currant Belarusian sweet Currant Gross Gross Currant venus Venus Currant Versailles white Versailles white Currant Vologda Vologda Dutch red currant Dutch red Currant Gulliver Gulliver Currant Dar Smolyaninova Gift of Smolyaninova Currant Summer resident Summer resident Currant Delicacy Delicacy Currant Dobrynya Dobrynya Currant Riddle Mystery Currant Raisin Raisin Currant Jonker Van Tets Jonker Van Tets Currant Lazy Lazy person Currant Marmalade Marmalade Currant Natalie Natalie Currant Beloved Darling Currant pygmy Pygmy Currant Rovada Rovada Sugar currant Sugar Currant Selechenskaya Selechenskaya Currant Selechenskaya 2 Selechenskaya 2 Currant Treasure Treasure Currant titania Titania Currant Ural beauty Ural beauty Currant Black Pearl Black Pearl Currant Exotic Exotic Currant vigorous Vigorous
All varieties of currants - 64 pcs.
Other cultures
Apricot varieties Apricot varieties Cherry plum varieties Cherry plum varieties Eggplant varieties Eggplant varieties Grape varieties Grape varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Blueberry varieties Blueberry varieties Pea varieties Pea varieties Pear varieties Pear varieties Blackberry varieties Blackberry varieties Honeysuckle varieties Honeysuckle varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Zucchini varieties Zucchini varieties Cabbage varieties Cabbage varieties Potato varieties Potato varieties Gooseberry varieties Gooseberry varieties Onion varieties Onion varieties Raspberry varieties Raspberry varieties Carrot varieties Carrot varieties Cucumber varieties Cucumber varieties Peach varieties Peach varieties Pepper varieties Pepper varieties Parsley varieties Parsley varieties Radish varieties Radish varieties Rose varieties Rose varieties Beet varieties Beet varieties Plum varieties Plum varieties Currant varieties Currant varieties Tomato varieties Tomato varieties Pumpkin varieties Pumpkin varieties Dill varieties Dill varieties Cauliflower varieties Cauliflower varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Garlic varieties Garlic varieties Apple varieties Apple varieties

Kitchen

Bedroom

Furniture