Currant Riddle

Currant Riddle
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Litvinova V.M. (All-Russian Institute of Selection and Technology of Horticulture and Nursery)
  • Appeared when crossing: Nina x Rival
  • Year of approval: 1986
  • Ripening terms: average ripening
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Yield: good
  • Appointment: universal
  • Berry weight, g: 1,2-1,5
  • Escapes: upright, brown, shiny
  • Sheet: large, dark green, matte
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Currant Riddle is considered one of the best. Berries contain a large amount of vitamin C. They are consumed fresh, they prepare jellies, jams, marshmallows, syrups, compotes, jelly, dried, frozen. Suitable for garden plots and industrial cultivation.

Breeding history

The variety was obtained on the basis of the All-Russian Institute of Selection and Technology of Horticulture and Nursery by the breeder V. M. Litvinova during the pollination of the varieties Nina and Sopernik. Included in the State Register in 1986.

Description of the variety

The bush is medium-sized, compact, dense, branches are straight brown shiny, young ones are light green with a reddish crown, slightly pubescent. The leaves are large, five-lobed, dark green, matte along the edge with short teeth. Blooms in the second half of May. Flowers are small, cupped with pink petals, collected in clusters of 8-20 pieces. The lifespan is about 15 years.

Characteristics of berries

Large, weighing up to 1.2-1.5 g, but can reach 2.2 g, rounded with a slight nodule near the branch, bluish-black with yellow dots, the skin is dense, shiny, there are few seeds. They have a high presentation. Dry berries are easy to transport and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Taste qualities

Sweet table taste, pleasant aroma. Sugar content - 5.4%, vitamin C - 160 mg per 100 g. Assessment during tasting 4 points.

Ripening and fruiting

The first berries appear the next year after planting. It is considered a type of medium ripening, harvested from late August to early September.

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

About 3 kg are removed from one plant.

Growing regions

Recommended for cultivation in the Central, Volgo-Vyatka, North Caucasian regions. Often planted in other regions of Russia, as well as in the CIS countries.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

Additional pollinators are not needed for fruiting, but if there are other types of currants nearby, this increases the yield.

Landing

Prefers fertile soil, preferably loamy, slightly acidic or neutral. Groundwater should be located at least 1.5 m from the surface. They choose light, sheltered from the wind places on the south or southwest side for currants.

The best landing time is the last days of March or the beginning of September, when the air temperature is from +10 degrees. The garden bed is dug to a depth of 25 cm and applied to 1 sq. m: superphosphate - 150 g, potassium sulfate - 20-30 g, organic matter - 4 kg.

The holes are made 50x50 cm in size, each 0.5 liters of a bucket of water is poured. The seedling is placed at a slope of 45 degrees. The root collar is deepened by 4 cm, sprinkled with soil and watered with another 0.5 buckets. The tops are cut, keeping 3 buds above the surface. Mulch with peat, dry soil, humus.

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 needs feeding and regular watering. With a prolonged lack of moisture, the leaves begin to wither. The roots are close to the surface and should not dry out for long. Excessive waterlogging will lead to rot. Watering is carried out throughout the season, with the exception of rainy periods, about half a bucket per plant. For the winter, watered in October: about 20-30 liters of water per bush.

They are fed 3 times per season; without fertilization, yield and resistance to diseases may decrease. In the spring, nitrogen supplements are used: in March - ammonium nitrate, urea, bird droppings or mullein, they are diluted in water and watered, after flowering, potassium is added - 5-7 g, superphosphate - 10 g and organic matter, after harvesting - complex fertilizers or nitroammofosk in the form of a solution.

Currants must be periodically trimmed, removing old and damaged shoots, side ones are also removed. Ovaries are formed on four-year and five-year branches, six-year branches are cut annually. In summer, the tops of the young growth are pinched. Growing crops on a trellis is acceptable.

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 has good immunity to anthracnose, this disease does not manifest itself even on young, immature seedlings. Rarely affected by kidney mites. Shows high resistance to powdery mildew. The greatest danger is aphid; to kill insects, they are treated with a solution of wood ash. Before the appearance of buds, to prevent pest attacks, they are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid. With irregular care, the culture's immunity decreases slightly.

Inclined to be amazed at terry. The diseased plant will have to be destroyed. Insects can carry the virus: bugs, aphids, ticks. Therefore, when the first signs of the disease appear, it is necessary to begin to fight with them. The affected areas are removed, the plant and the surrounding soil are treated with biological preparations: "Lepidocide", "Bitoxibacillin".

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

Winter-hardy look, withstands temperatures up to -25 degrees. In regions with lower winter temperatures, it is recommended to cover the culture. In late September or early November, the cut bushes are bent to the ground and pressed with boards. If the temperature drops to -35 degrees, the currants are buried. You can cover with paper or agrofibre from spring frosts. It tolerates short-term drought well.

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 celebrate this variety for its very large berries and their gorgeous taste. It is considered one of the most beloved varieties. Some people call the currant a capricious riddle, but it is incredibly tasty and is very popular with children.

Main characteristics
Authors
Litvinova V.M. (All-Russian Institute of Selection and Technology of Horticulture and Nursery)
Appeared when crossing
Nina x Rival
Year of approval
1986
View
black
Appointment
universal
Yield
good
Average yield
2.3 kg per bush
Marketability
high
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
compact, dense
Escapes
upright, brown, shiny
Sheet
large, dark green, matte
Flowers
medium, cupped, pale pink sepals, loose, bent, sometimes twisted
Brush
medium, medium density, medium axis, without pubescence
Brush, cm
6-8
Number of berries in a brush, pcs
7
Berries
Berry color
intense black with yellow dots
Berry size
large
Berry weight, g
1,2-1,5
Berry shape
rounded with a flow at the peduncle
Skin
dense
Taste
dining room
Berry aroma
is present
Berry composition
total sugars - 5.4%, titratable acidity - 0.2%, ascorbic acid - 160.0 mg / 100 g
Separation of berries
dry
Growing
Self-fertility
self-fertile
Winter hardiness
winter hardy
The need for feeding
needs
Growing regions
Central, Volgo-Vyatka, North Caucasian regions
Powdery mildew resistant
high
Anthracnose resistance
relatively stable
Kidney mite resistance
relatively stable
Maturation
Ripening terms
average ripening
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