Everyone's favorite black currant is not only a delicious treat, but also a kind of medicine. Therefore, many gardeners and gardeners grow only the best varieties of black currant in order to get the maximum benefit from using these berries. At the same time, one or another variety may not be suitable for taste, or it can be great, but it is difficult to grow. Thus, it is very important to choose a universal look.
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Ariadne. This grade is notable for frost resistance. It does not become infected with fungi and rot on exposure to dew. To other diseases of plants has a relatively low resistance. Cobs of currant grow in bundles, do not scatter. The bush grows to medium size. The plant pollinates itself, so that the yield does not depend on the wind and bees and is almost always high. Ripen berries of this variety are quite early. Their taste is sweet, with a slight taste of sourness. The size of the fruit is one of the largest, which makes it possible to call the variety the best currant.
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Belarusian sweet
Belarusian sweet. The plant is frost-hardy, however it does not apply to flowers. Late spring frosts can completely destroy flowers and crops. But in 60% of cases gives a high yield. To many diseases, in addition to the kidney mite, the resistance is high. Fruiting this variety of currant begins already from the second year after the seedling. The bushes grow tall, but do not sprawl around very much, keeping their compactness. The plant is self-pollinating and ripens early enough. The taste of berries can be estimated as good. Not very sweet fruits have a pleasant sour taste.
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Gross
Gross. This species does not tolerate winter well.2 out of 10 bush disappear every winter. So it's best to go to the middle lane of Russia or the southern regions. But the plant is practically not susceptible to plant diseases and fungi, due to which, under sufficiently warm weather conditions, does not require special care. The bushes of this variety of currant grow to medium height and also do not sprout branches very much. The yield is good. Taste is nothing remarkable. However, the variety is one of the earliest maturing, which makes it attractive for gardeners and summer residents.
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Leningrad sweet
Leningrad sweet. This variety can be called the best currant in many ways. The bush is compact and not sprawling. The plant perfectly withstands low temperatures and is also very resistant to almost all diseases. In addition, this shrub perfectly survives and with a severe drought and even gives a not bad harvest. The plant gives fruits already from the first year of planting, however, not much. Later, under normal conditions, fertility becomes very high. However, the ripening period of berries is medium. They have an excessively sweet taste, so it is only for connoisseurs.
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Venus
Venus. This bush has good frost resistance and at the same time yields the highest yields among other species. That's why this currant is considered one of the best. However, there are some drawbacks. The plant bush is quite strongly scattered because of the large growth. This requires the gardeners to regularly cut the bush. The layout is mandatory for obtaining good harvests, because if the bush grows large, it ceases to bear fruit. Berries have a sweet taste without a touch of acid. They ripen quite early, so it is better to cut off excess branches after harvesting.
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Gulliver
Gulliver. As the name suggests, this variety grows very high, but does not sprout branches very much. At the same time the bush is contented with fungi and other plant diseases. In addition, the plant equally well tolerates both winter cold and sudden spring frosts. He is not afraid of the summer drought. The yield of the plant is one of the highest among other currant varieties. Berries ripen quite late. So, to get a good harvest you will have to suffer. But it's worth it, because the berries are an ideal sweet and sour taste.
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Dobrynia
Dobrynya. This sort of medium ripening period does not tolerate winter well. However, this is its only drawback. In all other respects, the parameters are quite high. The yield is good, the bushes are compact. In addition, the plant is very resistant to disease and to drought. But this sort of currant requires special care. The soil must be sufficiently fertile and regular loosening and fertilization is necessary. But a great harvest and an extremely pleasant sweet taste are worth the effort.
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Pearl of the
Pearl. This variety of currants can be called the best by several parameters. High resistance to cold and drought, not susceptibility to disease and not whimsicality make it an ideal choice for slightly lazy gardeners. The bush does not grow on its own and does not spoil the view of the garden, even if it is not long to take care of it. However, this ends the pros. The yields and taste qualities of berries have average parameters. In addition, ripen berries quite late. For seasoned gardeners, it can be a leisure activity, as many experienced summer residents say that with due care of quality, the plants vary greatly.
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Mila
Mila. Unlike other species, this plant is nothing special remarkable. However, this is what deserves the attention of gardeners. Despite the average quality characteristics, the currant bushes of this variety are rather unpretentious. Permanent care, special soil or regular fertilizer is not required. The average yield of a plant does not depend on such factors. To diseases the bush is relatively stable. It can be affected only if the soil moisture content is high. The taste of berries is classic, sweet and sour. Ripen berries on average by the end of the first month of summer.
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Exotica
Exotic. Perhaps, the best variety of currant, which grows in the climatic conditions of Russia. Frost resistance is high, late frosts to the plant are not terrible. Also perfectly tolerates drought. Absolutely not susceptible to all fungus and diseases. The berries of this currant are very sweet and pleasant to the taste. Gives a sufficiently large harvest, which can be collected already in early June. A good harvest with early maturation can not attract attention of gardeners and dacha farmers of Russia, so the variety is quite popular.
In general, the variety of currants can not be counted in a huge book. And the best one of them is very difficult to name, because they do not differ much between themselves. But it is the above listed varieties have the most useful properties and are rich in vitamins. When choosing the best way to navigate the resistance of the bush to frost and disease.