Description and characteristics of the White Fairy currant variety, planting and cultivation

The White Fairy currant variety is highly productive and has tasty and beautiful fruits. For crop cultivation to be successful, it is important to carry out planting work correctly. In addition, the plant needs to be provided with complete and high-quality care. It includes timely watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Disease and pest control is of no small importance.

History of selection, description and characteristics

The White Fairy currant variety was created in VSTISP.It was obtained from the hybrid fund of N.K. Smolyaninova. The second name of the variety is Diamond. In 2007, it was included in the State Register of Selection Achievements. In appearance, the crop resembles the Bayan variety.

The plant is characterized by dense, slightly spreading bushes that do not exceed 1 meter in height. Currants have green shoots of medium thickness. The leaves are of normal size and have 3 or 5 lobes. They are characterized by a bright green color and dense structure.

The flowers are medium in size and saucer-shaped. The sepals are yellow-green in color with pink spots. They touch each other. The brushes are small in size. Together with the petiole, their length reaches 8-9 centimeters.

The fruits are medium in size and round in shape. 1 berry weighs 0.6-0.8 grams. They have a white, almost transparent tint and are covered with stripes. There are small seeds inside. The berries are characterized by a delicate taste with slight sourness and an almost complete absence of aroma. The fruit cluster contains 12-16 berries.

Pros and cons of the White Fairy variety

The advantages of this culture include the following:

• pleasant taste;
• strong fixation of fruits on branches;
• high resistance to frost;
• long fruiting period;
• good transportability;
• resistance to fungal infections and parasites;
• self-pollinating.

At the same time, the culture also has some disadvantages:

• the need for sanitary pruning;
• poor tolerance to wet soil;
• the need to remove root shoots;
• demands on the composition and acidity of the soil.

Landing dates

Planting work is recommended to be carried out in autumn or spring. Moreover, the first option is considered more favorable.Autumn planting facilitates the rooting and acclimatization of the crop. When planting in spring, bushes often suffer from unexpected frosts.

Preparation of seedlings

The best option would be to purchase zoned planting material. Healthy seedlings meet the following criteria:

• the shoots are not damaged and have well-developed buds;
• the bark has a smooth structure;
• the root system is well developed.

Choosing a place and landing

The culture grows well in different types of soil. However, loam and sandy loam soil types that have neutral or weak acidity are most suitable for currants. It is important to plant the plant in a well-lit area. You should not choose a shaded place with constant flooding. In such conditions, the plant will quickly die.

For planting, it is recommended to do the following:

1. Dig a hole with a diameter of 50 centimeters and a depth of 30 centimeters.
2. Lower the seedling into the hole, straighten the roots and gently sprinkle it with soil.
3. Compact the soil mixture.
4. Trim the seedling 10-15 centimeters from the ground.
5. Form a hole with a side of soil.
6. Pour 15 liters of water into the well.
7. Cover the tree trunk with straw, sawdust or fresh soil.

In the first days after planting, it is important to constantly monitor soil moisture. If necessary, the crop must be watered.

Further care

To get a good harvest, it is important to provide the currants with quality care. It must be comprehensive.

Watering and fertilizing

The plant is considered moisture-loving.Therefore, it requires additional irrigation. When flowers set and the crop ripens, the crop requires weekly watering. At the same time, it is recommended to loosen and weed the soil.

Starting from the third year, currants need to be fed. To do this, it is recommended to combine organic and mineral preparations.

Pruning and shaping the bush

Correct pruning affects the health of the bush and its yield parameters. The main procedure is carried out in autumn or spring. In the first year, you need to leave a maximum of 6 shoots on the bush.

Winter period

Currants are intended for cultivation in the central regions of Russia. Therefore, it does not require additional protection from frost. Only young bushes should be covered.

Disease and pest control

The plant often suffers from the following pathologies:

1. Anthracnose is fungal in nature and is accompanied by the formation of brown spots. At the same time, there is a slowdown in growth and a decrease in yield. Cuprozan or Phthalan are used for treatment.
2. Striped mosaic is a viral infection that appears as bright yellow spots near the veins. When symptoms of pathology appear, it is recommended to uproot and burn the bush.
3. Nectria necrosis is a fungal infection that causes damage to the bark. In summer it is worth cutting off all infected shoots.

Of the pests, currants are susceptible to the following insects:

1. Yellow gooseberry sawfly – causes leaf deformation. Actellik is used to kill parasites.
2. Currant glass - when bushes are infected, the branches completely dry out after flowering. Fufanon is used to kill parasites.

Cleaning and storage

It is recommended to collect berries in boxes of low height. This is recommended to be done in dry and warm weather. Wet fruits quickly become moldy. For long-term storage and processing, it is recommended to pick the berries from the bunch. They can be used for compotes, jams and other preparations.

White Fairy currant is considered a productive variety that produces delicious fruits. For crop cultivation to be successful, it is important to provide it with quality care.