Description and characteristics of red currant variety Sugar, planting and care

Red currant is a berry with a specific sour taste. Few people know about the existence of Sugar red currant, which has a special aroma and a rich, sweet aftertaste. It is impossible not to love such currants. Even children will like it. And you can’t count the amount of vitamins in it. It is worth knowing how to properly grow currants in your summer cottage to get a rich harvest.

History of variety development

The Sugar variety was bred in the Soviet years by the scientist-breeder N.K. Smolyaninov. Through crossing, he developed a special type of berry, which is distinguished by large, dense berries and a sweet taste.

Sugar currants immediately fell in love with summer residents. It is actively grown in the Volga region, northern and northwestern parts of Russia.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Culture

The Red Sugar variety has been used in summer cottages relatively recently. Despite this, it is increasingly gaining popularity due to its advantages:

1. A large harvest is harvested from one bush.
2. The plant, with proper care, bears fruit for 20 years.
3. Frost-resistant.
4. Does not require much care.
5. The fruits are used for a wide range of uses: food, compote, jam, wine and tinctures.
6. The leaves of the plant are not susceptible to third-party pests.
7. The berries do not wrinkle and can be transported over long distances.
8. Productivity all summer.

It is worth noting the disadvantages of the variety. Before growing a plant, the gardener should familiarize himself with them:

• medium sized fruits;
• susceptible to anthracnose.

By examining the pros and cons, we can draw an objective conclusion regarding the Sakharnaya red currant variety.

Description of the Sakharnaya currant variety

The bush of the plant reaches a height of 1 meter. There are more than 15 flowers and 10 inflorescences on one brush. The taste is sweet, with a slight sourness.

Ripening period and yield of berries

The berry ripens in the summer season, the month depends on the region of germination.In the southern regions, with abundant sunshine, the harvest is harvested in July. In northern and northwestern latitudes you will have to wait until August. Red currant is called an early variety.

A well-fertilized and well-groomed bush gives up to 5 kilograms of harvest every season. Often the figures increase to 7 kilograms. The fruiting period of the berry is more than 20 years.

Transportability

The fruits are dense and textured, which allows them to be transported without losing their original appearance. The berries last a long time in a cool place. This will allow you not to process them right away. When collecting, be careful and do not collect the fruits themselves, but rather the twigs. This way you will avoid damaging the red currants.

Resistance to diseases and pests

When treating bushes annually against pests, you can observe the flowering appearance of the plant for a long time. Despite the fact that most pests do not infect currants, you should still be wary of anthracnose. It will cause not only yellowed leaves, but also a poor harvest.

Treatment should be carried out in the autumn, before the onset of a new stage of fruiting.

Resistance to drought and sub-zero temperatures

Due to its high resistance to heat and cold, red sugar currants are loved in many regions of Russia. It tolerates severe frosts well, after which it bears fruit successfully even in hot climates.

The nuances of planting sugar currants on the site

If you want to get a good harvest, you should take care of purchasing seedlings and a thoughtful planting location. Incorrect planting or initially poor-quality sprout will negatively affect further germination.

How to choose the right seedling

For the Sugar red currant variety, when choosing a seedling, the same criteria are applied as for other bush plants:

1. The roots should be voluminous.
2. Green leaves - without damage, traces of diseases or pests.
3. The branches are smooth, without a bumpy surface or peeling.
4. The height of the seedling is at least 50 centimeters.

Important! If you are afraid of running into unscrupulous sellers, it is better to go shopping at a state nursery, where plants are grown for sale under the supervision of experienced breeders and agronomists.

Selecting a location

The bush is afraid of winds; provide it with protection by planting it near a fence. Take care to avoid direct sunlight. With them, the berries will be juicier and more aromatic. When choosing soil, give preference to a sandy surface with groundwater nearby. This is the most optimal environment for red currants.

Preparing the soil and planting hole

Before planting, be sure to prepare the land. As a rule, not one, but several shrubs are planted at once. It will be enough to leave a distance of 1 meter between them. 5-6 days before planting, you need to dig a hole. Leave it in this state so that the earth can compact.

If you want an early and rich harvest, place mineral fertilizer or manure at the bottom of the hole. Pour water into the hole and place a sugar currant seedling in it. Sprinkle the bush with 5-6 centimeters of soil. Create a special furrow around the currants for watering. Gradually the ground will level out, during which time the seedling will take root.

Disembarkation dates and rules

Please note that the shrub should be planted in spring or autumn. This is the most optimal time for it to take root in the territory. The bush is frost-resistant, so don’t worry about it not overwintering.Before the onset of cold weather, the seedling will take root and will be able to survive the cold without consequences.

Important! The best month for planting is September.

Basics of seasonal crop care

It is important not only to choose and plant the seedling correctly, but also to care for it. Then you will be able to reap a good harvest. Despite the fact that red currant is not a fancy plant, you still need to know the basic rules for caring for it.

Watering

The plant loves water, this is worth taking care of. However, there is no need to overwater the bush either. When watering, make sure that water only gets on the roots, and do not splash on the trunk and leaves. If the summer turns out to be rainy, then reduce the amount of watering by 2 times. If the weather is dry, then irrigation once a week is enough to ensure that the bush is saturated with water.

Feeding

Agronomists do not advise overdoing it with fertilizing currant bushes. If the bush is not sick, then limit yourself to natural fertilizers in the form of manure or eggshells. When a bush is attacked by a disease, the plant is treated with urea or saltpeter. Dilute the purchased powder in 10 liters of water. Use fertilizers along with regular watering. Not only summer fertilizers, but also spring ones are especially effective.

Important! After winter, the bush is a little depleted; before the harvest season it should be nourished with useful elements.

Soil care

Red Sugar Currant loves well-groomed soil around itself, without weeds and flowering plants. Starting in spring, the soil should be loosened so that it is more fertile and produces a rich harvest. During the summer season, the soil does not require special care.

Shaping and trimming

After the currant bush blooms, you should take care of pruning it.Before winter, fresh and young shoots are left. Get rid of those that have been bearing fruit all summer. Don't worry - the next harvest won't be any less. It is enough to leave 17-20 branches on the bush; the rest must be trimmed.

Shelter for the winter

The variety is characterized by increased frost resistance; you should only worry about wintering in the northern regions of the country. It is worth taking care of the root system. Before winter, cover the roots with leaves or special polyethylene. Please note that red Sugar currant loves fresh air, so under no circumstances should its branches be covered for the winter.

Propagation of currant bushes

There are several ways to propagate red sugar currants:

1. Cuttings.
2. Seeds.

It is more preferable to use the cutting method, since the seed does not convey all the characteristics of the variety. You may end up with a completely different variety of berry. The best time for cuttings is September-October.

Gardeners' recommendations for growing varieties

Gardeners pay attention to some features when growing red currants.

1. Yellowed and fallen leaves should be removed away from the bush, as they cause infection.
2. In spring or autumn, treatment and fertilization of the bush is required.
3. Currants do not like weeds and plants around them; the ground needs to be thinned out periodically.

Sugar red currants can become an indispensable dessert on the table. But only with proper care, watering and processing. Despite the fact that the variety is unpretentious, it requires compliance with certain standards and recommendations. By adhering to them, you will be able to get a good harvest every year.