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Currant is very fond of many summer residents, as it is healthy, tasty and unpretentious. A variety of varieties makes it possible to satisfy any desires and requirements. Lovers of sweet fruits are advised to purchase seedlings of the modern and dessert variety of currants Green Haze. Let's get acquainted with its description, features, photos and reviews.
Origin
The authors of the Green Haze variety are Sergeev KD and T.S. Zvyagin. A new hybrid was created at VNIIS im. Michurin by crossing of two known varieties of currants - Karelian and Minai Shmyrev.
Since 2004, Zvyagin and Sergeev's currants have become widespread. The Green Haze hybrid was included in the State Register, and it became possible to plant it in many regions of Russia. It grows well in the Urals, Eastern and Western Siberia, in the Black Earth Region, Central and North-Western regions.
Description of the hybrid
A medium-ripening black currant variety called Green Haze with high yields. In the photo you can see a small bush covered with large berries during the fruiting period.
Bushes
Shrubs of this variety medium-sized, slightly spreading. Young stems are straight, bright green in color. Over time, they begin to turn stiff and acquire a gray color with a yellowish tinge.
The kidneys are elongated, ovoid, brown in color, and have a short stem. The leaves are characterized by a rich green color, large size, matte surface and five-lobed shape. They also have serrated teeth with a white end at the edges.
The hybrid blooms with small flowers that are shaped like a glass. Sepals stand out with a reddish tint. On the kidney, there are 1-2 brushes with a length of 7 to 9 cm.
Berries
Currant Green haze gives large to medium black berries. They have a small number of seeds, thin skin and a rounded shape. Their weight ranges from 1.2 g to 1.5 g. The fruits come off easily without being damaged.
Green haze currant berries are sweet with a slight sour aftertaste. They are rich in trace elements necessary for health, such as calcium, iron, phosphorus. They contain a large amount of vitamin C and serve as the prevention of many diseases.
The chemical composition of the berries:
- water;
- sugar (fructose, glucose);
- organic acids;
- pectin;
- vitamin C;
- dyes and tannins.
Many gardeners also note nutmeg flavor of the fruit. Fragrant currant bush Green haze will decorate the garden and present with delicious berries.
Features of the
Green haze berry bushes have proven themselves well among beginner and experienced gardeners. As a result of hybridization, a competitive variety is obtained, which has absorbed the best qualities.
Yield
Currant Green Haze has high yield rates. Under favorable conditions one plant can produce 3 to 5 kg of berries. The average yield is 12 tons per hectare.
The plant does not bear fruit immediately after planting the seedling. They can be obtained only after the currant bush overwinters, gets stronger and takes root. In May, it begins to bloom, and at the end of June or early July, the first fruits can be harvested. In summer, the shrub is completely covered with berries.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the modern Green Haze hybrid are:
- large berries (1.2-1.5 g);
- quick ripening, the harvest can be obtained in the first half of summer;
- adaptability to low temperatures;
- abundant fruiting;
- resistance to many fungal diseases and powdery mildew;
- suitable for mechanized cultivation technology;
- ease of care.
The only drawback of the Green Haze currant is kidney mite vulnerabilityso he often hits her.
Application
The nutmeg flavor of the currant Green haze makes this variety attractive to culinary professionals. Its pronounced aroma is preserved in various dishes and pastries.
Due to the high pectin content in berries, the Green Haze variety is excellent suitable for making marmalade, jelly, jelly, marshmallow and jams. Vitamin compote and wine are also prepared from it. It can be stored frozen or grated with sugar without additional heat treatment.
To improve the taste and flavor, the bush leaves are added to tea, fish and meat.
Planting currants
In order for the currant bush to bear fruit well and grow quickly, you need to choose a suitable place for it, plant it correctly and provide rational care in the future.
Landing dates
You can plant Green Haze currants during the entire period of growth and development. But experienced gardeners recommend planting seedlings in the fall. It is better to do this in the second half of September or early October. Before the onset of frost, they will be able to get stronger and take root, and with the arrival of spring they will grow. You can plant a hybrid in the spring, but it is advisable to do this before the buds swell.
Site selection and preparation
When growing currants, she needs to select a site suitable for her:
- Place for berry bushes should be well lit. If the region has an extremely high temperature and dry air in the summer, the currants should be slightly shaded by pulling a mesh over it. Otherwise, it may burn out. But in the shade, it will take longer to develop.
- The site must be calm. It is advisable to plant currant seedlings near a fence or wall from the south or southwest side, so that protect the plant from strong winds.
- The plant likes the most fertile, slightly acidic or neutral soil. The most preferred are loams.
To prepare the site, it is recommended to dig up the soil to a depth of 25-30 cm and apply fertilizer. You can add humus, superphosphate and wood ash to the soil.
Planting process
After choosing a suitable place, proceed to planting. Saplings of currant varieties Green haze planted with an interval of at least 150-200 cm apart.
Step-by-step landing instructions:
- Prepare a hole 40 cm deep and 50 cm in diameter.
- If the soil has not been fertilized, put humus, superphosphate, ash and potassium sulfate on the bottom of the pit. Pour 5 liters of water into it.
- Spread out the roots of the seedling and place it in the prepared recess at a 45 degree angle.
- Sprinkle it with soil, deepening the root collar 5-7 cm deeper than in the mother liquor. This promotes the emergence of new roots and shoots.
- Compact the soil around the currants and pour abundantly with a bucket of water.
- Cut the bush with pruning shears leaving 5-6 buds on each shoot.
- In order for moisture to remain in the soil longer, it is covered with a protective layer (leaf humus, hay, peat sawdust).
Subsequently, the Green Haze berry bushes need to be properly cared for.
Care features
Currants need regular watering, feeding, loosening and proper pruning of branches.
Young plant poorly tolerates drying out of the soil due to the superficial root system. Fruits become sour and small without sufficient watering. When the top layer of the earth dries up, the bush needs to be watered with 1-2 buckets of water. If the weather is hot, spray the plant with a sprayer. Water treatments are especially important during flowering and fruiting.
Procedures such as loosening the soil, removing weeds and the introduction of mulch is necessary for the berry currant bushes Green haze. The soil around them should be light and breathable.
Yearly with the arrival of spring in the ground, it is desirable apply fertilizers. To do this, you can use a solution of urea or carbamide, while spending 50 g of the substance per root. This should be done before bud break.
Thus, a currant bush is formed for the first 5 years. Then sanitary pruning is done every year.
By following all the recommendations, you can grow a healthy plant that will regularly bring a rich harvest.
Fruiting problems
The Green Haze variety is undemanding to care for, but violation of the cultivation technology can weaken the plant, change the taste and quality of berries, and reduce productivity.
Common mistakes:
- The berry bush grows in the shade. For the growth and development of flower buds, the plant needs a lot of light (when the sun is burning, you can shade slightly).
- Drying out of the soil. In the summer, especially in the heat, currants are sensitive to overheating of the roots and lack of water.
- Excess fertilizer. The leaves will grow actively, and the number of berries will decrease.
- Incorrect formation of the currant bush. Older branches produce less fruit, so you should stimulate the growth of young shoots by pruning the plant.
A plant weakened by improper care is more easily affected by various pests and diseases, therefore it is important to carry out timely prevention. A competent approach to the process of growing currants can increase its productive life.
Gardeners reviews
Conclusion
The hybrid is grown by both beginners and experienced gardeners, who generally characterize it positively. It is a fruitful and highly resistant to fungal diseases variety. According to the reviews of summer residents, the Green Haze is similar in description and characteristics to the Black Pearl currant.
