Description and characteristics of Selechenskaya currant variety, cultivation and care

The Selechenskaya currant variety has advantages and stands out for its yield and taste characteristics. Growing the plant is easy, as the bush tolerates soil changes well and does not require long-term care. With proper planting of cuttings, gardeners can get a harvest in the first year, with subsequent increases.

Crop selection

Currants are classified as a linear hybrid. Currant is the predecessor of the Selechenskaya 2 variety. The variety belongs to frost-resistant shrubs. The berry variety was bred at the All-Russian Research Institute of Lupine by Astakhov. To create the species, the varieties Seedling Golubki and Brendorp were taken as the basis.

The characteristics of the variety have distinctive features among other types of currants, as well as a high degree of productivity. The crop can be grown in various regions, tolerates diseases well and is undemanding to the soil.

Advantages and disadvantages

Currants have advantages and disadvantages:

Black currant Selechenskaya will be an addition to any garden and, with proper care, will delight you with a harvest every year.

Currant Selechenskaya: description of the variety

The currant variety may differ not only in taste, but also in the shape of the bush. Currant has the following description:

• the leaves are slightly convex, have five blades of matte color;
• brush-shaped inflorescences;
• pollinator - insects;
• berries weighing up to 5 grams, black in color and easily separated from the stalk;
• bright taste.

The variety differs in appearance from the usual garden currants and requires special care.

Bush and root system

The shrub grows up to 1.5 meters high. The shape of the bush is slightly spreading, the branches are underdeveloped, so the garter is used very rarely. After woodiness, the bark becomes beige in color. The variety has five-lobed, convex leaves. The bush has a lot of small foliage.

The root consists of two large ones up to 0.2 meters long. It is located on the surface of the soil, so the plant requires regular watering and fertilization.

All about flowering and fruiting of the variety

The inflorescences form a curved brush, the flowers are large with a pleasant aroma. There are up to 12-14 flowers on one inflorescence. The fruits are large in size and black in color. The average weight of one berry is up to 5 grams, the fruits have a round color and rich taste.

Good for transportation and storage. The berry ripening period occurs in July and early August. After harvesting, the berries can be stored for up to 2 weeks.

What is the difference between the Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya blackcurrant varieties?

Currant varieties have some distinctive features.

The varieties are similar, especially when it comes to cultivation and care rules.

Characteristics of culture

The currant variety has features that make it popular among gardeners regardless of climatic conditions.

Resistance to frost and drought

The crop blooms in mid-May and is resistant to morning frosts. This variety of shrubs is resistant to heat, however, at high temperatures and lack of timely watering, the berries may fall off before they ripen.

What diseases and insects is the variety susceptible to?

Berries, like other types of plants, are damaged by pests and diseases that reduce productivity.

The following types of pests often appear:

• Biennial leaf roller. The insect attacks the buds of the plant. It multiplies quickly and can lead to the death of inflorescences in a short time. To eliminate the pest, drugs such as Actellik are used. Treatment with the substance must be carried out in May.
• Currant glasswort - insects infect the plant under the bark and lead to the death of the bush. For treatment, the drug “Revicut” is used, which is sprayed immediately after the thaw before the buds begin to bloom.
• Aphids - appear on young shoots and cause branches to dry out. To eliminate the pest, a solution of laundry soap is used.
• The fruit sawfly is a pest that manifests itself as larvae that hatch directly in the inflorescence and, after the berries ripen, damage the currants and contribute to the appearance of rot. To prevent this, “Etafos” is used; the substance is sprayed when inflorescences appear.

Among the diseases it is necessary to highlight:

• Doubleness of flowers - manifests itself in the form of changes in inflorescences and asexuality of flowers. Plants cannot be treated and require complete removal.
• Rust - characterized by brown and brown spots on the leaves. When damaged, the bush dries out. Eliminated with boric acid solution.
• Rot - can manifest itself both in the root area and in the clusters of berries. To eliminate it, it is recommended to use copper sulfate.

With proper care, the currant variety develops immunity that copes with a large number of diseases.

How to plant a crop on a plot

To obtain a harvest, gardeners must follow planting rules, which determine the degree of plant development and further productivity.

Optimal timing for planting work

Berries can be planted both in autumn and spring. However, for early ripening, the autumn planting method is used. The deadline is from September 20 to October 15. The difference in planting time may depend on the region and weather conditions.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing a seedling, attention is paid to the root of the crop. The root should consist of 3-4 small processes covered with a network of small auxiliary ones. There should be no damage or rot on the root, and the system must also be inspected for the presence of compactions that indicate disease. The height of the seedling should be no more than 35 cm. The seedling is 2 years old.

Site preparation

Before planting a shrub, you need to carefully inspect the area and apply all the necessary fertilizers. It is recommended not to use the site for a year so that the soil is saturated with the necessary beneficial components. All vegetation from the site must be removed, holes must be dug up to 30-35 cm deep. Mix manure with soil and cover the bottom of the hole. The soil should be of moderate acidity and not previously used for such shrubs.

Step-by-step disembarkation process

Planting cuttings in the ground is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• make a hole in the prepared hole;
• the seedling, together with the soil, is lowered at a slight slope into the prepared hole, and the roots straighten out;
• the root is sprinkled with earth and compacted;
• the hole must be watered with warm water, at least 2 buckets per bush;
• Sprinkle the watering area with dry soil.

The difference in the methods of planting currant varieties is that this type must be placed in such a way that the cutting is covered with a layer of soil at least 10 cm from the root collar.

Plant care

The shrub does not require care; to obtain a harvest, you must follow some rules.

Watering

The berry bush requires moisture, so watering is done every 3-4 days. In excessively hot weather, the plant is watered every 2 days. One adult shrub requires up to 2 buckets of liquid.

Important. In the absence of proper watering, the berries become small and may lose their taste.

Top dressing

Fertilizing should be used only after two years have passed after planting the seedlings. Feeding is carried out twice a year. In the spring, urea is added and watered abundantly. In the fall, after the fruits have finished ripening, it is necessary to add potassium sulfate and chicken droppings to the root area.

Tillage

The roots of the plant are in the top layer of soil, so it is necessary to regularly fluff the soil for air circulation. It is also important to monitor the presence of weeds; it is recommended to remove them by hand, while trying not to damage the root shoots.

Trimming

The plant must be pruned as follows:

• in spring, shoots are shortened by half in seedlings one year old;
• in the second and third years, a bush is formed, only strong shoots are left, weak and secondary shoots are cut off;
• in the fourth year of growth, it is necessary to remove weak shoots and shorten secondary shoots, forming a shrub;
• in the fifth year, damaged and dead shoots are eliminated, and the formation of the bush is completed.

In autumn, it is recommended to eliminate shoots with visible damage.

Preventative treatments

Plants are rarely covered in winter, however, to reduce the risk of pests, the following preventive measures must be taken:

• foliage under the bushes is removed;
• the soil is carefully dug up;
• bush shoots are tied with a strip of fabric;
• Nitrogen fertilizers must be applied to the root area and covered with a layer of peat.

After snow falls, it is necessary to make a snow cover for the bush.

Currants are considered a berry containing a large number of useful components. A properly grown shrub variety will delight you not only with the harvest, but also with the taste of the berries.