Currant mermaid

Currant mermaid
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: V. S. Ilyin, N. A. Ilyina (South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing)
  • Appeared when crossing: Dove Seedling x Bradthorpe
  • Year of approval: 2004
  • Ripening terms: medium early ripening
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 2,3-7,5
  • Tasting assessment: 5
  • Escapes: medium, light pink, curved, hairless
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Mermaid is a black currant variety bred by Russian breeders and approved for use in 2004. The variety was obtained by crossing the varieties of Dove Seedling and Bradthorpe.

Description of the variety

The presented variety is characterized by the following external features:

  • the bush is medium-sized, medium-dense, medium-spreading, reaches a height of 130-170 cm;

  • shoots of medium thickness, light pink color, no pubescence, curved shape;

  • leaves are large, carved, dark green, glossy, wrinkled;

  • flowers are medium, goblet, light pink;

  • brush length 5.5-6.5 cm, there are double specimens, medium density;

  • the axis is green, lint-free, has a long and thin petiole.

Characteristics of berries

The berries are almost black in color, the size is considered very large, the weight reaches 7.5 g, the shape is round.

Taste qualities

Despite the density of the skin, it is rather thin, therefore, when consumed fresh, it is almost not felt. In general, the fruits can be used as you like - both for making compotes and preserves, and for fresh consumption. The berries are sweet to taste, with a slight sourness, perfect for making healthy summer desserts, for example, a refreshing smoothie. The pulp is juicy, the taste is estimated at 5 points.

Ripening and fruiting

The presented variety belongs to varieties with a medium early ripening period. The crop can be harvested in the second decade of July, the berries ripen at the same time.

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

This is a high-yielding variety, which on average gives 6.0 t / ha or 46 kg / ha of berries, and the maximum you can get is 12.0 t / ha or 1.5-3.0 kg / bush.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

It is a self-fertile variety that does not need pollinator bushes around it.

Landing

Planting is recommended in autumn, in the second half of October. This is a light-loving crop that is best planted in a well-lit area. Use a few tips when landing:

  • when choosing a seedling, give preference to a two-year-old specimen with three or more skeletal roots;

  • choose a site with fertile, well-drained, light soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5);

  • if the planting will be located along the fence, then place the bushes at a distance of 1.5 m from the object, observe a gap of 1.5-2 m between young shoots;

  • prepare the planting pits in advance, a couple of weeks before planting, fill them with humus, superphosphate and gray potassium in equal proportions;

  • after planting, cut the bush 10-15 cm from the ground so that the shoot takes root better.

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

Pay attention to the following points with further care.

  • Watering

The variety tolerates drought well. In a normal summer, it is enough to water the bush 1-2 times a month, in case of severe drought - once a week. The plant especially needs watering at the stage of ovary formation and flowering. It is best to moisturize in the morning. Use 40-50 liters of water at a time. After watering, it is advisable to loosen the soil between the bushes.

  • Trimming and shaping

Proper tree pruning contributes to high yields. Remove old and dried branches before frost and after winter. To stimulate the growth of a young plant, pinch the outermost buds for the growth of lateral shoots. Keep a maximum of two dozen young branches on the shrub - then you can expect a good harvest.

  • Top dressing

Fertilizers are introduced at the planting stage, additional feeding will not be required this season, they begin to be used from the second year. In spring, after the first buds bloom, urea or ammonium nitrate is suitable as an additive. In autumn, a mixture of compost (4-5 kg), potassium sulfate (1 s. L.) And superphosphate (2 tbsp. L.) Will be appropriate.

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 variety boasts good immunity against fungal diseases, but powdery mildew or anthracnose can be affected. And also the plant has an average resistance to septoria and kidney mites.

A preventive measure can be regular inspection of the bushes for damage. Eliminate the affected leaves and branches, and then water the culture abundantly. Bordeaux liquid is considered a quality drug for the fight against parasites.

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
V. S. Ilyin, N. A. Ilyina (South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing)
Appeared when crossing
Dove Seedling x Bradthorpe
Year of approval
2004
View
black
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
6.0 t / ha, 46 c / ha
Maximum yield
12.0 t / ha, 1.5-3.0 kg / bush
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
medium density, medium spreading
Bush height, cm
130-170
Escapes
medium thick, light pink, curved, not pubescent
Sheet
five-lobed, large, with deep cuts, dark green, shiny, leathery, wrinkled, the plate is concave along the midveins, directed at an angle downward
Flowers
medium, goblet, light pink
Brush
long or medium length, often double, medium density; axis of medium thickness, green, not pubescent, petiole long, thin, green
Brush, cm
5,5-6,5
Berries
Berry color
almost black
Berry size
very large
Berry weight, g
2,3-7,5
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
thin, dense
Taste
sweet, dessert, with a slight sourness
Seeds, quantity
average amount
Pulp
juicy
Tasting assessment
5
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
good
Drought tolerance
good
Soil requirements
fertile, well-drained, light soils with neutral or slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5)
The need for feeding
before planting seedlings, as well as from the second season
Moisture requirement
in moderate summer, watering 1-2 times a month, once a week - in severe drought
Location
well lit by the sun, elevated areas
Growing regions
Uralsky, Central Russia, Siberia, Far East
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Powdery mildew resistant
weakly affected
Resistance to fungal diseases
steady
Anthracnose resistance
weakly affected
Septoria resistance
average
Kidney mite resistance
average
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-early ripening
Fruiting period
in the second decade of July
Maturation features
amicable
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