The useful properties of currants have been known sinceThe Middle Ages. Now this delicious and healthy berry is grown on the territory of many countries, including Russia. Breeders breed all new varieties that would be distinguished by high fruit bearing, long life, resistance to any climatic conditions. There are quite a few varieties, today we will consider the characteristics of black currant Black Pearl. Description, photos and reviews of the variety will be found on the continuation of the entire article.
Black currant is first mentioned in the writingsThe Middle Ages. It grew on the territory of Asia only in the wild. People appreciated her unique aroma, but they left unexplored properties of berries and shrubs as a whole. In Europe, particularly France and Germany, black currant was first introduced in the late seventeenth century. The shrub immediately became popular with the healers, they were able to unravel its healing properties. From the leaves and berries, infusions were created, which treated hypertension, respiratory diseases and rheumatism.
In modern times, the berry has not lost itspopularity, on the contrary, has become even more in demand. Black currant is not only delicious, but also useful. Leaves brew it in tea - so it turns out a relaxing, soothing, fragrant, antimicrobial drink. In addition, such tea can normalize the pressure. From berries is produced a delicious jam, compote and jelly. Young shoots with fresh foliage have gained popularity among sauna lovers who add them to the brooms in order to steam, revitalize the body, inhale an incredible aroma during the procedure.
We propose to proceed to the questions that directly concern black currant currants. Description of the variety, photos and reviews will be attached.
Like most of the growing in the territoryRussia cultivars that are popular and have positive feedback and recommendations, Black Pearl was bred by domestic agronomists. In 1992, the described variety was obtained at the VNIIS Michurin. In the same year, blackcurrant Black Pearl was registered in the State Register and recommended for growth in the regions:
Currant Black Pearl, a description of the variety and reviews of which will be presented in further content, is a frost-resistant shrub that tolerates a temperature drop of -30 degrees.
Fruit cultivators do not need pollinators, since it is self-fertilized, which many gardeners like.
It is often noted that Black Pearl currantSimilar in characteristics with gooseberry, and sometimes blueberries. Indeed, the bushes are very similar, but it is only outwardly and at first glance. The bush is medium-sized, the number of branches is small, and they are not endowed with thick foliage. The height of the shrub can vary from one meter to one and a half.
The shoots, as they grow, bend slightly to the ground,and a characteristic bend appears. Young branches of a light green color, and growing older, get gray and yellow in color, rusty. The foliage is light, five-lobed, the edges may bend, the plate itself is smooth, matte. It is here that there is a great similarity to gooseberry, leaves look down, and not to the sun, like other varieties.
A variety of black currant Black Pearl blooms in June. Flowers have a short petiole, collected in a brush from five to eight pieces. Their shape is goblet-like, medium in size, and sepals are reddish.
Currant Black Pearl, description and reviews aboutwhich you can find in this publication, has conquered not only its external data, but also its taste. It is noted that this variety is more popular and popular among gardeners than other varieties belonging to the category of dessert.
The berries of the described blackcurrant canto remind blueberries. They are almost all the same size, large enough. The minimum weight - 1 gram, the maximum - 6, the average - from 1.3 to 1.5 grams. The shape of the currant is round, the skin is black with gloss, beneath it is a juicy pulp with large seeds.
The taste is sweet and sour, rich, the berry itself is very fragrant. According to the five-point scale of the taste of currant Black Pearl - "hard shock", has a score of 4.2.
The composition of berries includes pectin, ascorbic acid, soluble solids (18%), sugar (an average of 8%).
The average yield is about threekilogram from one bush. Leaving and transportability are good, currant Black Pearl well retains its appearance. This variety is universal in use, it is used to prepare wine, juices, preservatives, and eat it fresh.
Blackcurrant Black Pearls reviews are worthy, but yet it, like all varieties, has its positive and negative qualities. What does she like about gardeners?
It is these qualities that Black Pearl has been able to win the love of gardeners.
Some fans of the currant do not likesour taste of berries of a given grade, it is also noted that it does not have such a vivid flavor as in other species. Despite this, blackcurrant Black Pearl, which replaced better varieties, remains a favorite by many and is often found in the gardens of different regions.
Planting a crop can be made in any convenient season for you. Let's note the peculiarities of each agricultural technique.
As for the choice of seedlings in general, they should be healthy, with strong roots and at least four green kidneys.
Black currant variety must be plantedOnly in areas refreshed by the rays of the sun, protected from penetration of a through wind. Culture does not tolerate a shadow, an overmoistened soil. Planting a currant, leave the distance between the bushes at least two meters, so that they do not shade each other, do not interfere with good development.
The beauty of the autumn planting is that two months before the proposed landing, you can safely prepare the site. If planted in the spring, the soil is prepared from autumn.
The first step is to dig a section to the depthhalf a meter, all the roots of weed vegetation are seized. If the soil is acidic, then it is worthwhile to neutralize it for good growth of the bush and the quality of the berries. Humus or compost is added with the calculation of a bucket for each meter, besides this it is necessary to add superphosphate and complex (potash and mineral) fertilizers.
To ensure good water permeability, sand or peat is added to the soil in order to avoid stagnation of water.
Before planting, the roots of the plant must besoaked in water for several hours. After this, the roots are dipped into the liquid clay, so that they do not get burned when they come into contact with fertilizers. The fovea should be about half a meter in depth, the prepared mixture of soil with fertilizers should be placed on the bottom. The seedling is planted in a pit so that a forty-five centimeter angle is created between the trunk and the ground. To dig a plant it is necessary that the root of the root remains on the surface and there is a distance of 5 cm between it and the ground.
After planting, the bushes are watered, under each it is necessary up to two liters of water. Then around the bush the soil is mulched with peat, sawdust or hay.
During the whole life of the bush it is necessarywell look after. Near it should not grow weeds, it takes away useful substances. Loosening is necessary in order to carry more oxygen into the ground. To produce loosening is very carefully, so as not to damage the roots of the plant.
Watering should be done all season - from the ovary to the full ripening of the crop. Before the winter you need to water again, under each bush brought two buckets of water.
It is necessary to make timely pruning of superfluous, old, sick and frozen shoots.
In the year of planting fertilizer is not needed, this applies tothe first year of growth of the bush after the autumn planting. From the following year, once a season, make a mullein, and during the flowering period, phosphorus and potash fertilizers.
Black Pearl Blackcurrant is one of the most popularvarieties of berries gardeners. They write that even after planting newer varieties, this currant has not lost its relevance. Black Pearl pleases everyone with its beautiful appearance, crop quality and resistance to frost, pests, diseases. Also praise the unpretentiousness of the variety, they write that it is absolutely undemanding and fructifies well even in the rainiest and lightest summer.
