2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
All summer residents know about red and black currants. Many even grow such berry crops on their plots. However, recently… green currants have become more and more popular
Its fruits are yellowish or light green, sometimes emerald. It should be noted that the taste and aroma of green currant is very pleasant and amazing. Also, there is no harshness and specificity in the smell of berries, which is inherent in the blackcurrant culture. It is noteworthy that even this type of plant is a black currant variety.
The appearance of green currants in Russia
For Russia, the green color of currant fruits was not so long ago unusual. It resembled an immature culture. Nevertheless, there are several variants of the history of the appearance of such a berry in our country. One version says that such a variety of currants was brought out by breeders from Siberian regions in the last century in the thirties. But at that time, the emergence of a new plant was not appreciated and safely forgotten about it. This only concerned Russia, since European scientists were seriously interested in this amazing phenomenon. Subsequently, breeders from Germany and Finland developed new varieties of currants, which returned to Russia again, became popular and in demand over time.
But there is another variant of the origin of this amazing berry bush. The most interesting thing is that it does not contradict the first version. According to the information given in the second variation of the formation of green currants, it came to Russia a long time ago (more precisely, in the 19th century). At that time, different varieties of plants and crops were imported here from states and countries such as Sweden, Norway, Finland. Even then, black currant varieties and shrubs with white and green fruits appeared. As a result, such a crop began to be grown in all regions of Russia. The unusual coloring did not become an obstacle for gardeners and summer residents.
Requirements for growing a plant
In order for green currant seedlings to grow and develop normally, they need to create comfortable conditions. Such a plant feels great in open, but not swampy areas of the garden. The preferred soil type is loose and fertile. It is important that there is no shade in this place at all during the day, as otherwise the berries will be sour and very small. The most important care requirements are no different from those for black currants. In the event of dry summers and hot weather, shrubs should be thoroughly watered, fertilized and pruned for a sanitary and rejuvenating nature.
It is also important to remove weeds and loosen the soil under the currant bushes with green fruits. It is necessary to place mulch on the surface of the earth, as it ensures high-quality moisture retention for a long time. When necessary, seedlings should be sprayed with specialized preparations.
Despite the love of gardeners and summer residents, green currants are now not as much in demand as its black-fruited "sister". For this reason, finding her seedlings is much more difficult and troublesome. Even in fruit nurseries, they are not so often present. However, gardeners who purchase seedlings of a similar plant, after growing it, note the excellent taste of the berries from the harvested crop. Homemade preparations from such currants also surprise with a pleasant and interesting taste.
Types and varieties of green currants
There are several varieties of green currant. For example, Vertti is very popular among them. He came to our country from abroad. The aesthetic qualities of these fruits cannot be distinguished, but their taste and aroma are very striking in their sophistication. Already in the first year of its cultivation, the green currant bush begins to bear fruit. In addition, the variety perfectly tolerates the Russian climate, even in the middle lane. True, if during frost the temperature drops below minus thirty degrees, then flower buds may be damaged. Among the advantages of the Vertti variety, one can single out excellent resistance to diseases, especially fungal ones. In addition, the attack of spider and kidney mites on the culture is extremely rare here. By the way, this problem is very common in black currant.
Domestic scientists have recently bred new varieties of green currant. Today in the market you can find Inca Gold, the Snow Queen, the Tear of Isis and several other names of varieties of culture.
The Emerald necklace variety feels comfortable even in winter. The berries of this plant are always large in size and high in vitamins. Such fruits practically do not cause allergies. Even diabetics can eat this variety of currants. When frozen, the berries of this variety can retain their great taste and aroma.
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