Currant Treasure

Currant Treasure
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: L. N. Zabelina (Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia named after M. A. Lisavenko)
  • Appeared when crossing: Black bunch of free pollination (hybrid 5-67-2) x Nestor Kozin
  • Year of approval: 1997
  • Ripening terms: early ripening
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Yield: high
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 1,6-2,1
  • Tasting assessment: 4,5
  • Escapes: growing - of medium thickness, straight, light green with an anthocyanin apex, slightly pubescent; lignified - of medium thickness, light brown, slightly pubescent
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Currant is one of the most common fruit bushes. It is found in almost every garden plot. Different varieties of black currant are especially popular. The Treasure variety has a special place among them. This shrub brings a consistently good harvest, is not too whimsical, therefore it is invariably in demand.

Description of the variety

This variety was bred by breeders of Siberia, taking into account the characteristics of this particular region. The goal of the scientists was to create a variety with good winter hardiness, early maturity and regular high-quality harvest.

Visual features of the variety:

  • small neat shrub, maximum height - 1.5 m;
  • the branches are medium in thickness, not particularly spreading, their color is green, the arrangement is close to each other;
  • kidneys are formed in the first warm days, they resemble an egg in shape, they have a sharp end;
  • the flowering phase follows, the flowers are compact, the petals are beige, the sepal is pinkish;
  • flowers are collected in inflorescences like a brush, later fruits are formed in their place;
  • the size of the leaves is average, there are three blades;
  • petioles are short, the structure of the leaf has wrinkles, not very even, veins are obvious;
  • the border of the leaf has teeth.

The advantages of the variety are as follows:

  • high yield, and not particularly dependent on climatic nuances;
  • large-fruited and identical berries in size, which ensures a comfortable quick picking;
  • the taste of the fruit is bright, rich, the berries are universal for their intended purpose;
  • tolerates low temperatures well;
  • excellent immunity, excellent resistance to most diseases and pests.

But there are also disadvantages that should not be forgotten:

  • this plant does not belong to centenarians, lives a maximum of up to 10 years;
  • if not watered, yield decreases.

Characteristics of berries

The fruits of this variety are large in size, they have an oval shape. The weight of a berry can be up to two grams or even a little more. The skin is black-blue, dark, dense type, the texture is not glossy, but closer to matte. There are quite a lot of grains inside. Fruits are stored for 2-3 days under normal conditions, in the cold the period increases to two weeks. In frozen form, berries are stored for up to six months.

Taste qualities

The taste is sweet, but with sourness, estimated by agronomists at 4.5 points out of 5. This variety is used to make preserves, jams, marmalade, juice, wine or tincture.

Ripening and fruiting

The variety is early in terms of ripening, the bush begins to bear fruit from the end of July. The plant is fast-growing, and it also has an extended fruiting period.

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

A high-yielding variety that can yield an average of 6.3 tons per hectare. The maximum yield is 17-18 tons per hectare. Transportability is average.

Landing

Before planting this variety of currants, you must select and purchase quality material. It is necessary to carefully examine the seedling, assess the condition of the roots and shoots. As for the age of the Treasure seedling, it is optimal to purchase a two-year-old, with a root system of at least 20 cm in length. The branches should be light, of an even type. If you do not pay attention to these nuances, the plant may not take root, bear fruit poorly.

The optimal period for planting currants of this variety is autumn. It is necessary to wait for the period when the weather settles at around +10 to +15. Before frost, the bush will take root and winter well. It is very important to choose the right landing site. The advantage should be given to open, sunny areas where there is no shade. Therefore, it is not recommended to plant seedlings of this variety next to trees and other large neighbors that impoverish the soil.

The landing algorithm is as follows:

  1. about a couple of months before the event, you need to prepare the soil: clean it of weeds, dig it half a meter deep;
  2. it is best if the type of soil is slightly acidic and fertile (acidic soils must be healed with lime even before planting the plant);
  3. clay and dense soils are lightened with sand, peat;
  4. on the day of planting, the root system must be placed in a container with water, because the roots must be saturated with moisture and straighten;
  5. while the plant is in the water, a hole up to half a meter deep is created;
  6. soil with humus is introduced into it, ½ a bucket of water is poured;
  7. the planting material is inserted into the hole at an angle, sprinkled with soil (the growth point is 6 cm from the ground);
  8. immediately after the procedure, it is recommended to cut the seedling of this variety at the level of 3 buds;
  9. the soil is rammed, water is poured in - 2 liters;
  10. it remains to mulch the plant with sawdust, humus.

The shrub of this variety grows actively in width, therefore, the bushes are not planted to each other closer than 1 meter. The optimal row spacing is 2 m.

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

Experts refer to this type of currant as unpretentious. But there are a number of agrotechnical measures that, with all the standardness, are necessary for the shrub.

  • Fertilizer. This procedure is needed to improve the quality and quantity of the crop. The treasure responds well to feeding with urea, especially in the spring, after the snow melts and the soil dries out. The procedure should be repeated at the turn of summer and autumn, at the end of the harvest. Complex formulations of organics and minerals also work great for the development of a shrub. You can use compost, manure, droppings, phosphorus-potassium mixtures. Four times a season it is worth carrying out liquid fertilizing with diluted droppings or manure. Fertilizing with minerals is carried out before flowering, immediately after, during the period of fruit filling, harvesting.
  • Moisturizing. This variety does not tolerate drought; in dry seasons, you can not wait for the harvest if you do not moisten the shrub. Once every 7 days, it is imperative to water the currants of this variety, and in abundant quantities. Each bush needs at least 10 liters of water. If the season is not dry, not hot, 5 waterings per period will be enough. A mandatory moisturizing procedure is considered during the period of bud formation, ripening of fruits, picking berries, before frost.
  • Soil agrotechnics. At the beginning and end of the season, digging the soil is carried out near the currants, the soil must be made loose. Weeding is carried out as needed, weed overgrowth must not be allowed. After each moisturizing procedure, you need to loosen the circle around the trunk. But loosening should be careful, since the root system is close. If the trunk circle is mulched, you do not have to loosen and weed the soil too often.
  • Pruning. After falling leaves, you need to cut the currant bush of this variety. In the second year after planting, the branches are cut so that up to seven buds remain. A three-year-old bush is shortened by one third, and both fresh and old branches are removed. When the plant reaches the age of six, you need to cut off mature branches and form a bush according to the indicated pattern. You should know that the highest point of development of the Treasure bush falls on average at 6 years of age. It is optimal that at this time there are 10-15 high-quality shoots. Sanitary pruning is done every year, before bud formation. This removes all broken, dry and over-thickening branches.
  • Prevention and Treatment. Currants of this variety have good immunity, but prevention should not be abandoned. Most diseases are spread by insects that fall on a bush of tall grass. Accordingly, weeding is the easiest way to prevent infestation. To prevent insects from hibernating on currants, it is worth pouring water over it, with a temperature of +70 degrees before the juice begins to move. You can add baking soda to the water to improve efficiency. If the plant is sick with a fungus, it is necessary to cut all diseased branches under the root and burn it.
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
L. N. Zabelina (Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia named after M. A. Lisavenko)
Appeared when crossing
Black bunch of free pollination (hybrid 5-67-2) x Nestor Kozin
Year of approval
1997
View
black
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
6.3 t / ha, 114 c / ha
Maximum yield
17.8 t / ha
Transportability
average
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
slightly spreading, medium density
Bush height, cm
150
Escapes
growing - of medium thickness, straight, light green with an anthocyanin apex, slightly pubescent; lignified - of medium thickness, light brown, slightly pubescent
Sheet
three-lobed, medium-sized, light green, without pubescence, wrinkled, leathery, concave along the main veins, slightly shiny
Flowers
medium, pink sepals, cream petals, unclosed, rejected
Brush
single and triple, straight, medium length, medium density
Number of berries in a brush, pcs
5-10
Berries
Berry color
black, low-gloss
Berry size
large
Berry weight, g
1,6-2,1
Berry shape
oval
Skin
thin
Taste
sweet and sour
Berry aroma
refreshing
Berry composition
soluble solids - 11.3-14.5%, total sugars - 6.3-8.1%, titratable acidity - 2.2-3.8%, ascorbic acid - 74.0-102.0 mg / 100 G
Separation of berries
dry
Seeds, size
small
Seeds, quantity
a large number of
Pectin substances,%
up to 0.78
Tasting assessment
4,5
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Self-fertility,%
65
Winter hardiness
high
Sprinkling of berries
No
Drought tolerance
average
Heat resistance
high
Soil requirements
loamy, enriched, fertile
Location
sun, partial shade
Growing regions
West Siberian, East Siberian
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Resistance to fungal diseases
steady
Anthracnose resistance
affected by 1-2 points
Septoria resistance
amazed by 1 point
Kidney mite resistance
steady
Columnar resistance
not amazed
Maturation
Ripening terms
early ripening
Fruiting period
from 20 July
Early maturity
early
Maturation features
stretched
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