Currant Selechenskaya

Currant Selechenskaya
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: A.I. Astakhov (All-Russian Research Institute of Lupine)
  • Appeared when crossing: Seedling of Dovewing x line 32-77 (Bradthorpe)
  • Year of approval: 1993
  • Ripening terms: early ripening
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 2,2-5
  • Tasting assessment: 4,9
  • Escapes: growing - green, non-pubescent, shiny, colored with anthocyanin; ligneous - thick, curved, beige-gray, pubescent
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Black currants of various varieties are used as a hedge or as a fruit plant. Aromatic berries are a popular ingredient in healthy and tasty treats. The Selechenskaya variety has excellent frost resistance, due to which it can be grown in regions with harsh winters. And also pleases the exquisite taste and benefits of the harvest.

Description of the variety

Medium-sized plants reach a height of one and a half meters. Shrubs grow dense and slightly spreading. Young shoots are green, unaddressed. The surface is glossy, stained with anthocyanin. Stronger shoots that are already lignified, thicker, curved and massive. Color - gray with beige tint. The buds are large and grow deviating from the shoots.

Each leaf has five blades. The sizes are average. The color is deep green. The surface is matte and covered with fine wrinkles. The blades are set wide apart, and the plate itself is convex. The flowers are small, undescended. The color of the petals is reddish-purple, pale. The brushes can be either curved or straight. The density is medium. In one brush, from 8 to 12 berries ripen at the same time.

Characteristics of berries

The color of fully ripe berries is black. Weight - from 2.2 to 5 grams. The sizes are considered very large. The shape is round. The juicy pulp is covered with a medium-dense skin. The surface is smooth and shiny. The separation is dry.

Taste qualities

The gastronomic characteristics of the fruit are high. Sweet taste predominates over acidity. Assessment of tasters - 4.9 points out of 5 maximum. The amount of sugars is 7.8%, the acidity is 2.2%. Pleasant freshness remains after eating.

Ripening and fruiting

Shrubs begin to bear fruit in the first days of July. Ripening dates are early. The fruits ripen almost simultaneously.

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

Due to the high yields, gardeners collect many juicy and sweet berries every season. The average yield is one and a half kilograms per bush or 10 tons per hectare of plantation (when grown on an industrial scale). The maximum fruiting is 2.8 kilograms of bushes or 18.7 tons per hectare. The berries have excellent marketability and excellent transportability.

Landing

Like many other black currant varieties, the Selechenskaya variety is planted in spring or autumn. The second landing option is preferable. The work is performed at the end of September or in the first days of October. Spring planting of seedlings is undesirable for the reason that the buds open quickly and it is not always possible to plant young shrubs on time. And also the possibility of returning early spring frosts remains.

When buying seedlings, you must first of all pay attention to the condition of the roots.In order for the shrub to quickly take root in a new area and develop enough to form a rich harvest, the roots of the root system must be whole and healthy. The number of main roots is 3-5 pieces.

Young seedlings at the age of 1-2 years take root best of all. The upper part of the plant should be at least 30 centimeters long and consist of 1-2 shoots.

The Selechenskaya variety is demanding on the composition of the soil. Currants prefer light and fertile soil, which will provide easy access to the roots of water. Sandstone or loam is ideal. The acid reaction should be low or neutral. At higher rates, dolomite flour is added to the soil (about 500 grams per square meter) and dug up.

Lowlands and wetlands are not suitable for growing currants. In such conditions, one should not expect a rich harvest, and the shrubs will quickly age and will often get sick. You can also plant shrubs in sandy soil, but you need to fertilize the plants well.

Currants prefer sunny areas, but at noon it is desirable that the area be covered with a light shade. With strong shading, black currants weaken, and the taste of the crop decreases. The land must be flat. It is advisable to protect the landing from drafts. For this, shrubs are planted next to buildings or hedges.

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

This variety is very picky about keeping conditions. All agrotechnical manipulations must be performed without fail. Only in this case it will be possible to harvest a high-quality crop every season. Currants grow remarkably in moderately moist soil. To maintain this condition, you need to regularly and abundantly water the shrubs. The irrigation schedule is made in accordance with the season should. Excessive watering is dangerous for the currants, the roots begin to rot, and the berries become watery.

It is imperative to moisten the area during the growth of the shoots, the formation of the ovary, the pouring of the fruit and after picking the ripe berries. It is also advisable to irrigate shrubs before the upcoming wintering. The last watering is performed only if watering was rare in the fall.

If the plant does not receive enough moisture, the growth of the branches will slow down and the taste of the fruit will suffer. During irrigation, water should go into the ground by at least 40 centimeters. Up to five buckets of settled water are consumed per bush. Next to each plant, annular grooves are dug into which water is poured. This is necessary so that the liquid does not spread on the surface.

After irrigation, the next day, the topsoil is loosened. Despite its simplicity, there are many benefits to this procedure. Removing the dense crust will ensure proper oxygen exchange, and water will penetrate into the ground faster. Regular loosening prevents weeds from growing on the site.

When growing berries in hot regions, you cannot do without mulch. Gardeners use humus or cut dry grass. Organic mulch provides extra nutrition and moisture retention.

Top dressing is considered an important component of care. If fertilizers are applied to the planting pit, the currants can not be fed for two years. In autumn and spring, one bucket of humus or manure is consumed for each plant.

In the third year after planting, they begin to apply fertilizers regularly. The fruit crop prefers mineral compositions and organic matter. Top dressing is carried out three times a year. In each of the periods of plant development, certain substances and preparations are used.

During the awakening of the shrubs, urea is added to the soil.45 grams for young plants and 25-30 grams for adult currants. This substance contains a lot of nitrogen, which is needed to build a bright and lush plant mass. After feeding, the bushes are watered, and the soil is covered with mulch.

A solution based on chicken manure is used in the summer. One bucket of composition is enough to fertilize one shrub. Before making, the droppings are dissolved in water in proportions of 1 to 10.

With the onset of autumn, superphosphate (from 40 to 50 grams) and potassium sulfate (15-20 grams) are added to the ground. Mineral compositions can be replaced with wood ash in the amount of 200-400 grams. After fertilization, the area around the plant is covered with manure or humus in the amount of 6-7 kilograms.

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 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
A. I. Astakhov (All-Russian Research Institute of Lupine)
Appeared when crossing
Dovewing seedling x line 32-77 (Bradthorpe)
Year of approval
1993
View
black
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
10.0 t / ha, 1.5 kg / bush, 99 c / ha
Maximum yield
18.7 t / ha, 2.8 kg / bush
Transportability
high
Marketability
high
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
slightly spreading, dense
Bush height, cm
150
Escapes
growing - green, non-pubescent, shiny, colored with anthocyanin; ligneous - thick, curved, beige-gray, pubescent
Sheet
five-lobed, medium-sized, green, matte, wrinkled, with a low sheen, convex leaf blade, leathery, with widely spaced sharp lobes
Flowers
medium, with a pale color, sepals are medium with a pale reddish-violet color, not pubescent
Brush
medium density and length, the axis of the hand is straight or slightly sinuous, not pubescent
Number of berries in a brush, pcs
8-12
Berries
Berry color
black
Berry size
very large
Berry weight, g
2,2-5
Berry shape
rounded
Skin
average
Taste
sweet
Berry composition
the amount of sugars - 7.8%, titratable acidity - 2.2%, ascorbic acid - 180.0 mg / 100 g
Separation of berries
dry
Tasting assessment
4,9
Growing
Winter hardiness
high
Sprinkling of berries
No
Drought tolerance
average
Soil requirements
very fertile
The need for feeding
needed, otherwise the berries will become smaller
Growing regions
Central, TsChO, West Siberian, East Siberian, Middle Volga, North-West
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Powdery mildew resistant
steady
Anthracnose resistance
average
Kidney mite resistance
average
Maturation
Ripening terms
early ripening
Fruiting period
at the beginning of July
Maturation features
amicable
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