Description and characteristics of the Lazy currant variety, planting and care

The Lazy Blackcurrant variety has become widespread among gardeners. The berry crop produces a large harvest and does not require specific care. Sweet and aromatic fruits have a universal purpose and are suitable for fresh consumption, processing and freezing.

History of variety development

The Lentyay variety was developed in the early 90s through the hybridization of the Bredtorp and Minai Shmyrev species. It was possible to discover the Lazy currant as a result of long-term breeding research.

Description and characteristics of black currant Lazy

Currant Lazy has a number of characteristic qualities and features that are worth familiarizing yourself with when planting. Information about appearance will help monitor the proper development of shrubs.

Leaves

Tall and medium-spreading Lazytai currant bushes are dense with foliage along almost the entire length of the stem. The leaves are five-lobed, large, rich green in color, with a smooth and slightly wrinkled surface.

Flowers

The flowers on currant plants are bell-shaped and the sepals are reddish in color. The brushes are oblong, up to 8 cm long, inclined towards the ground, with slight pubescence.

Productivity and fruits

The name of the Lazy variety was given due to the late ripening period. The harvest begins to ripen towards the end of the summer period. The berries are dark in color with a slight brownish tint. The weight of large currant fruits is about 2.5 g, the diameter is from 0.7 to 1.5 cm. The shape of the berries is round, the stalk is medium-sized, slightly bent. The taste of currants is sweet with a slight sourness, the aroma is pronounced. The pulp of the crop is rich, the skin is thin.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Culture

The Lazy berry variety is characterized by positive and negative aspects. The list of main advantages of culture includes the following:

• high winter hardiness;
• regular and abundant yield;
• universal purpose of fruits;
• ability to pollinate independently;
• resistance to common diseases.

Among the disadvantages of the Lazy Tree variety, it is worth noting the uneven ripening of berries, the low level of transportability due to the fragile skin, and the shedding of unripe fruits. In order not to lose a significant part of the harvest, you should take into account the listed disadvantages during the growing process.

How to plant a plant on the site

When planting Lazyberry currants, it is necessary to observe a number of nuances. To get a good harvest, it is important to choose the optimal time for planting, prepare a place at your summer cottage and step-by-step carry out the technology of transferring seedlings to the soil.

The best time to carry out planting work

It is recommended to transfer Lazy Blackcurrant seedlings into the ground in the second half of October, before the onset of the first frost. During the winter period, the plants adapt to new conditions, and the roots are firmly compacted into the ground. In the spring, after most of the snow cover has melted, young shoots will begin to actively grow.

Choosing the optimal location

The area for planting currant crops must be constantly illuminated, since the effect of ultraviolet rays on the bushes has a beneficial effect on the taste characteristics and quantity of the harvest. The optimal place on the site is a line along a fence or building, protected from through blowing. If the site is located on an elevated area, it is better to plant bushes in the central or lower part of the slope.

Suitable predecessor crops for Lazy currants are green manure, legumes and winter rye. The Lazy Tree variety requires slightly acidic soil of loamy, slightly podzolic or sandy loam type.

Preparing the soil and planting hole

Having chosen a place to place the seedlings, it is necessary to prepare the soil for rapid rooting of plants.The process of preparing a planting hole requires the following steps:

1. Clear the area of ​​weeds, debris and plant debris.
2. A couple of weeks before planting, treat the soil with rotted manure or compost, superphosphate, and potassium.
3. Dig holes to accommodate currant seedlings up to 50 cm deep and twice the diameter of the roots. The distance between the pits should be 1-1.5 m between each other and 2.5-3 m between the rows.
4. Sprinkle the bottom of the holes with chalk, wood ash, dried plaster or shells in order to lime the acidified soil.
5. Wait 2-3 weeks and plant currant bushes.

Technology of planting seedlings

Before transferring currant seedlings into the ground, the plant roots are kept in warm water to soften. Immediately before planting, the holes are moistened. Currant seedlings are placed in the holes at a slight angle and the roots are evenly distributed at the bottom. Leave the root collar at a level of 5-7 cm below the soil level. The plants are sprinkled with soil mixed with rotted manure and the root area is watered. To retain moisture in the soil and protect plants, the hole is covered with a 5-8 cm layer of mulch made from straw, peat, and pine branches. The ground part of the seedlings is pruned, leaving 3-4 powerful buds.

Rules for caring for crops

The key to consistently obtaining a large harvest is comprehensive care of currant bushes. The Lazy Guy variety requires the correct implementation of agrotechnical practices throughout the entire growing season.

Irrigation of bushes

From spring until the second half of summer, currant plants are watered regularly as the soil dries out. As a rule, it is enough to irrigate 2-3 times a week.The greatest need for moisture occurs during the period of active fruiting, when buds are forming for the next season's crop. Insufficient watering can cause a reduction in the number of ovaries.

Fertilizer

The first portion of fertilizer is applied before the currant seedlings are transferred into the holes. In mid-spring, the bushes are fed with nitrogen fertilizer. For each bush, use 40-50 g, diluted in 10 liters of water. In the fall, more thorough fertilization is carried out with the following components:

• organic matter (humus, horse humus);
• double superphosphate;
• potassium sulfate or wood ash.

Treatment with nitrogen fertilizers is carried out annually. Organic substances and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are used depending on the composition of the soil on the site.

Shaping and trimming

Pruning bushes helps increase yield and protect against the development of diseases and pest attacks. Currants need to be formed before buds open or harvest, before the first frost. During pruning, old, undeveloped, damaged branches and shoots that continue to absorb nutritional components are removed.

In the third year of bush growth, when a large number of new branches are formed, the 5 most powerful branches are left for further development. Next season, skeletal shoots are pruned for rejuvenating and sanitary purposes.

Disease Prevention

Despite the resistance of the Lazy Tree variety to many diseases and harmful insects, unfavorable environmental conditions can lead to plant damage. When growing currants, it is necessary to regularly inspect the bushes so as not to miss signs of the development of infections or gnawing of the above-ground parts by pests.

To protect plants, it is recommended to periodically carry out preventive actions. The most effective way is to spray the plants with insecticides and fungicides. In addition to using specialized tools, it is necessary to remove and burn fallen leaves, loosen the soil under the bushes and carry out mulching.

Preparing currants for winter

Before the onset of winter, currant bushes need to be prepared for the upcoming cold weather. Covering work is carried out after the ground freezes and a crust forms on the surface. First, you need to tie the bushes with twine from the bottom to the top of the stem to prevent the branches from breaking due to the weight of the snow. The space around the plantings is cleared of plant debris so that harmful microorganisms do not remain in them for the winter. The top of the bush is covered with thick fabric, burlap or polyethylene.

Reviews from gardeners about the variety

Leonid: “I’ve been growing the Lazy variety for several seasons now, and I’m always happy with the harvest. Sometimes there are difficulties with care, but this does not affect the taste of the berries.”

Anna: “I planted this variety on the recommendation of a friend and did not regret it. The harvest is large, the berries are very sweet. There were no problems with cultivation."