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Crispy currant is a red-fruited crop variety that successfully combines high yield, excellent taste and resistance to unfavorable factors. Therefore, it is he who many gardeners prefer. But in order to achieve stable fruiting of Crispy currants, it is necessary to provide it with full care in accordance with the requirements of the culture.
The Crispy variety is distinguished by the dessert taste of the fruit
Breeding history
This species was bred at the Novosibirsk ZPNAOS. The varieties Krasnaya Andreichenko and Smena became the basis for it. The authors of the crispy currant are considered V.N. Sorokopudov, M.G. Konovalova. Breeding work began in 1989. Over the next years, attempts have been made to improve the characteristics of this type of culture.
Since 2001, Crunchy currants have been under strain testing. It is not yet included in the State Register.
Description of the variety of red currant Crispy
This variety is characterized by medium-sized bushes with moderate crown spreading. The growing shoots are erect, they have a gray matte surface. As they grow older, the branches of the bush slightly deviate to the sides, thicken and lignify.
Crispy currant leaves initially have a light green tint, but later darken. Plates are medium in size, three-lobed with blunt tops and shallow notches. The leaf segments are connected at right angles.
The surface of the plates is bare, matte, leathery. It has a slightly wrinkled structure, slightly concave. The marginal teeth are blunt, short. There is a small notch at the base of the leaves. The petiole is of medium length, green with anthocyanin on the underside and in the groove.
Currant flowers Crispy medium-sized, saucer-shaped. Sepals are light in color, arranged horizontally. Fruit clusters up to 8 cm long.
The berries are large, the average weight of each is from 0.7-1.3 g. They have a rounded shape and, when ripe, acquire a uniform red tint. The skin is thin, dense, practically not felt when eaten. The pulp is juicy, contains an average amount of seeds.
Currant taste Crispy sweetish, pleasant. The tasting grade is 4.9 points out of five. The harvest is suitable for fresh consumption, as well as the preparation of winter preparations.
Currants have one-dimensional crunchy fruits in the brush
Characteristics
This variety of red currant has gained wide popularity among gardeners. In terms of its characteristics, it is significantly superior to other species. Therefore, for comparison, you should familiarize yourself with them.
Drought tolerance, winter hardiness
Red currant Crispy does not tolerate a lack of moisture in the soil. During a drought, the ovary can dry out and crumble. Therefore, when growing this species, you need to ensure regular watering.
The variety has a high frost resistance. An adult shrub can easily withstand temperatures as low as -30 ° C without additional shelter.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening times
The variety belongs to the category of self-fertile, medium early. The ovary level is 75%. Therefore, Crispy currants do not need additional pollinators. Its flowering period begins in the second half of May and lasts from five to ten days, depending on weather conditions. Fruit ripening occurs at the end of June, at the beginning of July.
Productivity and fruiting, keeping quality of berries
Crispy currant is a high-yielding variety. The seedling begins to bear fruit from the second year after planting, but shows its maximum productivity at the age of four years. From one adult shrub, you can collect 2.6-3.5 marketable fruits. Berries do not become smaller when ripe, and are also not susceptible to sunburn.
The harvested crop can be stored for no more than three days in a cool room. The berries easily tolerate transportation in the first two days after picking and do not lose marketability.
Disease and pest resistance
The Crunchy variety shows resistance to sawflies and gall midge. Also, the species is not very susceptible to powdery mildew. But in unfavorable seasons, it can be affected by anthracnose and septoria in the range of 1-1.5%.
Therefore, if the growing conditions do not match, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment of the shrub 2-3 times per season.
Advantages and disadvantages
Crispy currant has many advantages, so it is especially popular with gardeners. But this variety also has certain disadvantages. Therefore, for its successful cultivation, it is necessary to pay attention to the strengths and weaknesses of this species.
Ripe berries near Crispy currants stay on the branches for a long time
Main advantages:
- high, stable yield;
- early maturation;
- immunity to temperature extremes;
- self-fertility;
- large size of berries;
- dessert taste;
- versatility of application;
- frost resistance.
Disadvantages:
- requires regular watering;
- susceptible to septoria, anthracnose.
Features of planting and care
Planting crispy red currants in a permanent place is necessary in early autumn, namely in September. It is impossible to drag out the deadlines, since the seedling may not have time to take root before frost.
For Crispy currants, you need to choose open, sunny areas, protected from drafts. The variety grows well on loamy and sandy loam soil with good aeration and low acidity. At the same time, the groundwater level on the site should be at least 0.6 m. When planting, the root collar of the seedling must be deepened by 2-3 cm, which stimulates the growth of lateral shoots.
Lack of light negatively affects yields
This type of culture requires good care. Therefore, it is necessary to water the shrub regularly during dry periods. This should be done 1-2 times a week with the soil getting wet up to 10-15 cm.
You need to feed the Crunchy red currant twice: in the spring during the growing season and after fruiting. The first feeding is recommended to be carried out with organic matter, and the second - with phosphorus-potassium mineral fertilizers.
Throughout the growing season, it is necessary to remove weeds in a timely manner and loosen the soil at the base of the shrub. This will preserve air exchange and nutrients in the soil.
Every spring, you need to clean the crown from broken and damaged shoots. And at the age of five, the shrub should be completely cut off at the base for rejuvenation. After such a procedure, he recovers within one season.
In the first year, the Crispy currant seedling must be insulated for the winter. To do this, cover the root circle with humus mulch or peat, and wrap the crown with spandbond in two layers.
Conclusion
Crunchy currant is a reliable crop variety that, judging by the reviews of many gardeners, has proven itself well in the central and northern regions. It is characterized by excellent taste, pleasant aroma and stable yield. But to maintain its performance at a high level, it is necessary to provide complete care.
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