Replanting currants may be required for many reasons. The most commonplace reason is moving to new property. But changing the place where the currant bush grows within one area is included in the mandatory list of actions for caring for it. If you do this at the wrong time or incorrectly, then there is a risk of spoiling or losing your favorite fruit bush. In this article we will tell you all the rules for replanting and give advice to novice gardeners.
Why is it necessary to transplant black currants to a new place?
What are the reasons for moving a shrub to a new place, other than moving to another plot:
- for the purpose of propagating the variety you like;
- for some diseases, if the fight against them on the spot has not been successful;
- when overgrown bushes clearly interfere with the full development of each other;
- level change groundwater towards decreasing the depth of their location;
- shading that appears due to an increase in the crown of a nearby tree, overgrown grapes or a built object;
- planned renewal of shrubs after a certain age;
- replanting on fertile soil with depleted and accumulated toxic waste products of this type of plant.
General requirements for a new location
When transplanted correctly, the plant takes root well in most cases.The rules for choosing a place to transplant a bush are the same as for the initial planting. What does the currant bush like:
- Sunny place. Shading is only allowed at lunchtime, when Sun rays very active.
- Rovna earth's surface. At higher elevations, moisture is retained less and there is usually strong wind exposure, which creates unfavourable conditions for the development of shrubs. The lowlands are too scary high level groundwater, which can lead to rotting of the root system.
- Weed-free soil. This is especially true for grass with a superficial intertwined root system. Read also the article: → "".
- Remote proximity to others fruit and berry crops, since it is quite susceptible to many diseases.
- Soils with weak acidity or neutral pH levels. Light loams are preferable. Otherwise, the desired composition and structure will have to be achieved with the help of fertilizers, drainage and mulching. (see → )
What season is best to choose for transplantation?
Transplanting currants in the fall and watering around the soil There is no categorical answer to the question about the most favorable time of year for this time of year. Can win both autumn and spring transplant. The main criterion is the condition of the bush. It should already be in a “dormant” state: in the spring before the buds appear and the beginning of growth, in the fall after the leaves fall.
Tip #1. The choice of season should also depend on geography. In the northern regions, where winters are very frosty, it is better to replant in the spring.
It is even possible to prepare new plant cuttings in the fall for further spring planting. In an area with temperate climate preference is given to autumn. If there is an urgent need, you can move currants to a new place in the summer. In this case, to reduce stress and trauma to the plant, it is dug up with a large lump of earth, which remains on the roots during further planting. In the future, it is necessary to carefully drain the bush with water.
What are the features of autumn transplantation?
In the early days, when the weather could be predicted even by natural phenomena, it was considered best to plant and change the location of the plant in the fall. This is still relevant now, but with a careful study of the forecast. Let's consider a few special points regarding autumn time.
| What is important to remember | Why |
| Recommended transplant time: end of September - beginning of October | Ends active growth plants, sap flow processes slow down, leaves fall, so the impact of stress will be minimal. |
| In winter, the bush needs shelter | The weather is unpredictable now; even plants planted long before the expected frost may not survive the winter. For example, frost can strike unexpectedly without the presence of snow cover, which protects the plant's roots from the cold. Shelter can be created by. You can also use covering material in the form of a film: , . |
| Currants planted in autumn may not produce big harvest already next summer. | A plant planted on time will take root before the first frost and survive the adaptation process. Therefore, with the onset of the first heat, it will begin active growth and development. |
| Watering in winter | In case of a dry autumn, the plant should be well watered before winter; this is done in October. |
Tip #2. Do not use mown grass, branches or tops from vegetable plants as a covering material. There is a risk that rodents may take root here and destroy the roots of the bush.
What is the difference between spring transplanting currants?
Holding this event in the spring is considered rather forced. Although many gardeners believe that after winter, plants experience less stress from any manipulation with them, since there is no further impact on them low temperatures. Let's see what features spring replanting of shrubs has.
| Recommendations | Addition |
| Planting should be done as soon as the soil has warmed up a little. Exemplary temperature regime The surface layer of the earth should be +5. You need to have time before budding and active growth begin. | If you do not meet this period, it is better to wait until the fall or next spring to replant. Or implement it with recommendations for the summer season. |
| It is best in the spring to replant bushes formed by branches from last year or rooted cuttings that were stored all winter in a cellar or greenhouse. | In this case, it will take less time to root and the plant will grow faster. You can reduce stress by transferring a bush-seedling without freeing the root from the clod of earth. |
| Abundant watering | If autumn plant After transplantation, it is saturated with moisture all winter thanks to the snow cover, then it is necessary to create the most acceptable conditions for establishment with the help of watering. It is better to water transplanted shrubs with water at first. room temperature, or warmed up in the sun. |
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Preparing a new place for the shrub and the transplant itself
After selecting a location based on light and humidity parameters, it is necessary preliminary preparation soil. If possible, it is necessary to start carrying out it 2-3 weeks before planting.
Preparing a new place for shrubs and digging up the soil What a complete preparation of a new place should look like:
- Dig up and clear the ground of grass and weed roots. Flatten upper layer soil.
- Dig required amount holes with a diameter of 40*40 cm for young bushes. To transplant an older plant, a hole is dug to accommodate the entire lump of earth with which it will be dug. A certain depth of -30-50 cm is also maintained, depending on the age of the plant. If several shrubs are to be transplanted, you can dig one trench. But the distance between plants should be maintained at least 1-1.5 meters.
According to some new planting methods, a more dense arrangement within 0.7 m is assumed. This is relevant if it is necessary to save space or during the subsequent formation of a trunk.
- If the soil is heavy, it is necessary to organize drainage. This can be done by placing some crushed stone, sand or shards on the bottom of the hole.
- Approximately 2/3 of the hole is filled with earth mixed with compost and humus. Among fertilizers, currants love phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. The rate of added minerals is calculated based on the recommendations indicated on the packages. If we make any shifts from the specified standards, then only to a lesser extent. But it is worth considering that potassium must be free of chlorine. Read also the article: → "". At increased acidity Ash, chalk, slaked lime, and dolomite are added to the soil. It should be remembered that ash is also rich mineral composition, therefore industrial fertilizers are applied in smaller quantities.
- It is important to properly dig up the bush from its old location. To do this, the plant is dug in a circle to a depth of 40-50 cm. The diameter of the excavation is maintained according to the width of the above-ground part of the plant. Carefully, picking up with a shovel, the bush along with the lump of earth is pulled out of the hole. You shouldn’t pull on the top part; if it’s difficult to pull out, it’s better to dig in with a shovel. Otherwise it may be damaged root system.
- Before planting, 1-2 buckets of water are poured into the prepared hole.
- It is recommended to lower the bush into the planting hole along with a lump of earth. But if the plant is sick, you should soak the roots for subsequent cleaning from the soil, or carefully shake them off. Inspect them and remove diseased and damaged parts. For disinfection, it can be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate.
For better rooting, the hole can be additionally watered with rootstock before planting. - The bush is lowered into the very slurry and covered with a dug-out layer of soil several cm (about 5-7) above the root collar.
- The above-ground part of the plant is processed by cutting off dried and damaged shoots and shortening the branches by about half.
- It is advisable to add mulch as the top layer. This could be peat, fallen leaves or pine needles, special material, freshly cut grass.
- 1-2 buckets of water are poured out again.
Since the fertilizers have been applied to the soil itself, there is no need to water the bush with them after planting. Otherwise, you can burn the root system. In the future, it is recommended to carry out the following treatment to improve fertility: cutting weeds with a sharp bayonet device at a depth of 2-3 cm. This will inhibit the root system of the grass, and the upper part, drying out and rotting, will create additional nutrition for the soil and serve as mulch.
Gardeners who do not welcome the application of purchased mineral fertilizers can be advised to fertilize with ash. It is collected from under the fire of dried weeds and trees. Approximately half a liter jar is added to each currant bush in diameter, maintaining a distance of approximately 15-20 cm from the shoots where the feeding roots are located.
The procedure is carried out in the spring, since the introduction of any mineral fertilizers into autumn period later goes deeper with melt water, and become inaccessible to the root system. And in winter time year, the plant is in a dormant state and does not need additional nutrition.
Frequently asked questions about transplanting black currants
Question No. 1. Is it possible to replant 3-5 year old currant bushes or is it better to take cuttings?
Can. You need to dig them up with a large lump of earth and drag them on a substrate to a new planting site. It is good to deepen and trim the top part. Organize abundant watering after transplanting.
Question No. 2. Is it possible to transplant young seedlings in place of uprooted old currant bushes?
It is advisable to leave this place for other crops that are not similar in classification. And for new seedlings it is better to set aside a new place. This will help avoid overworking the soil and becoming infected with diseases that exist in this area and are characteristic of this crop.
Currants requiring replanting Question No. 3. What plants will be favorable in the neighborhood for black currants?
You can plant onions and garlic around the bush or at a short distance. They will protect the bushes from many pests and diseases. But it is better to place gooseberries, raspberries, and red currants further away. It is also not recommended to plant it under fruit trees.
Question No. 4. Do I need to hill up bushes transplanted in autumn?
After planting, you can hill up the transplanted bushes to more insulation. But in early spring it is necessary to level this embankment. Since the plant has begun to grow, it will begin to put out lateral roots into the soil sprinkled on the trunks. Behind summer season The top raised layer of soil will dry out, which will lead to the death of surface roots or their further freezing in winter.
Question No. 5. Is it possible not to trim the ground part of the transplanted bush?
Mistakes that happen when transplanting black currants
Mistake #1. Replanting the bush to the same depth as it was in its previous location.
When planting a plant in a new place, it is necessary to deepen it 5-7 cm more than in the previous place.
Mistake #2. Little attention to watering the plant.
After transplantation, the shrub needs a large amount of water to restore the plant and improve the subsequent harvest. It should not be in a puddle, but the ground should always be damp.
Mistake #3. Contributions large quantity fertilizers to achieve better growth plants and harvest.
Excess fertilizer applied in excess of the norms indicated on the packages will not improve the survival rate of the plant and the yield indicators. They can only harm the plant.
Today it is probably impossible to find summer cottage, where currants would not grow. Black, red and beauty have won the love of gardeners with delicious aromatic and healthy berries. To get a good harvest every year, you need to tend the bushes in the berry garden proper care and timely propagation of favorite varieties.
In some cases, it becomes necessary to transplant currants:
- if neighboring overgrown trees or shrubs begin to interfere with the bushes;
- if the bush is outdated and requires rejuvenation;
- if you need to transplant rooted cuttings or shoots;
- if the soil under an adult bush is depleted and the plant is sick from a lack of nutrients.
In each of the above cases, the rules for transplanting currants and the procedure are the same.
Rules for transplanting currants
Transplanting currants is preceded by choosing a location for the future bush or berry garden. Currants love warm, illuminated areas and cannot tolerate darkness, so the bushes should be located away from trees, fences and outbuildings. The area for the future berry garden is dug up to remove weeds and roots of old plants.
- In the selected area, pits are prepared in 2-3 weeks at a distance of 1-1.5 meters from each other. The pits are filled fertile soil, humus (compost), potash, phosphate fertilizers or wood ash. The prepared soil should be loose and nutritious. For red currants, it is advisable to add sand to the nutrient mixture, and lay a small layer of crushed stone at the bottom of the hole for drainage.
- It is advisable to keep the size of the holes at least 50-60cm wide and 30-40cm deep, but it is more advisable to focus on the size of the roots of the currant bushes.
- The transplanted bush requires careful preparation. Young shoots are cut in half and old branches are cut to the ground. The currants are carefully dug in and taken out of the hole. There is no need to pull the plant by the shoots - you can damage the roots or branches. If it is not possible to remove the currants the first time, they dig them in a circle again to a depth of 1.5-2 spade bayonets.
- If the bush is healthy, then it can be dug up with a clod of earth and replanted. If the bush is sick, you need to carefully examine all the roots, remove damaged or dry ones, and remove the larvae of pests and insects living in the root system of the plants. Treat the plant roots with a solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate).
- Pour enough water into the hole so that the fertile mixture turns into a liquid substance. You need to immerse the bush in the slurry and, holding it suspended, sprinkle it with dry soil 5-8 cm above the root collar of the bush.
- Water the bush again to compact the soil around the roots.
Transplantation in autumn
All gardeners are tormented by the question: when is it better to replant currants in order to get a full harvest as early as possible?
In the northern regions, it is advisable to replant currants in the spring, when the snow melts and the temperature reaches above zero. But if the bushes have already started to grow, then transplanting to a new place should be postponed until the fall.
Autumn replanting requires patience, since the bush must shed its leaves, and the sap flow in the shoots will stop.
For central Russia, the most favorable period is mid-to-late October.
In the northern regions, the deadlines are shifted by 2-3 weeks. If you move the bushes too early, the currants can “confuse” the seasons and begin to grow, throwing out buds that will freeze in winter, weakening the bush. During warm and dry autumn, transplanted bushes require regular watering.
Winter shelter in this case is mandatory. You can pour 2-3 buckets of old humus mixed with leaves into the base of the bush ornamental trees. Then by spring a fertile layer will form around the bush loose soil, in which you can build a watering bowl.
Currant bushes planted in the fall adapt to a new location over the winter and take root in order to produce a harvest in the summer.
Currant bushes transplanted in the spring take a long time to take root, adapt and produce a harvest only after a year. You can plant garlic cloves around the bush in the fall. When it sprouts in the spring, trim the feathers by 0.5-1 cm every 3-4 days, then the smell of garlic will repel pests.
Transplantation in spring
In spring, rooted cuttings are usually transplanted, that is, they are transferred from the nursery trench to permanent place in the berry patch. If the cuttings were planted in the fall, then in the spring they will be twigs with 2-3 leaves from the buds left above the ground.
How to plant currants correctly (video)
Growing berry crops requires certain knowledge and skills. One of the main conditions for care is transplantation. The further health of the plant, the development and fruiting of the bushes depend on how correctly it is carried out. Let's consider how to transplant currants to a new place, and when is it better to carry out the procedure - in spring or autumn?
Reasons for transplantation
The plant should be moved to another place:
- when plantings are dense;
- in case of damage by diseases or pests;
- as a result of rotting of the root system from overwatering;
- if necessary, rejuvenate the old bush;
- due to reduced productivity, growth in poor, acidic and alkaline soil.
Optimal time
Some gardeners believe that it is better to move a crop to a new place in the spring, because it adapts faster, has time to grow roots and is well prepared for the upcoming winter.
When transplanting currant bushes in the fall, the main thing is to do everything in time so that it has time to take root before the onset of the first cold weather.
Advantages of planting at this time of year:
- seedlings do not suffer from lack of moisture, because it is provided by frequent seasonal precipitation;
- with the arrival of spring, the nourished plant begins to grow intensively;
- on next year after transplanting they give a bountiful harvest;
- the risk of disease and pests in the cold season is minimal.
Regional features
The timing of transplantation is influenced by climatic and weather region in which this berry crop is grown:
- in the south and in middle lane where the summer is warm and long, and the autumn is not so cold, it would be preferable to plant bushes in September or October (no later than the 15th);
- in the Urals, the North and Siberia, where winters are harsh and subzero temperature drops to -30°C, it is recommended to carry out the procedure in the spring in the first or second ten days of April;
- in the Moscow region and Leningrad region can be planted not only in spring, but also in autumn - no later than 4 weeks before the expected frost.
Moon calendar
Favorable days:
- in April - 11-17, 21-26;
- in September - 9-11, 15-21, 25-29.
Selecting a location
This crop likes to grow in a site with good access to sunlight, deep groundwater and protection from the wind.
To prevent burning of leaves and berries, black or red currants are planted along the fence, walls of the house or outbuildings. The optimal depth of groundwater passage is 1.5 m (so the roots do not rot from excess moisture).
If you transplant the bushes to a place open to the winds, their branches will constantly break off, which will lead to a decrease in yield or the death of the entire plant.
It is not advisable to transplant to an area where vigorous shrubs and large trees grow. In such a place, the currants will lose their decorative effect and stop bearing fruit. main reason- competition for space, moisture and nutrients.
The soil is light and loose - it can grow on both loamy and sandy soil. The main thing is that the acidity level is neutral, otherwise the bushes will develop and bear fruit poorly.
If the indicator is above 6 units, 400 g should be added dolomite flour, calcite, slaked lime or powdered chalk per 1 m².
Description of technology
The site is prepared 1.5 months before the planned planting of currants in a new location. You can replant in two ways:
- Whole bushes, if they are young and bear fruit annually.
- By dividing the rhizome. In this way, the old bush is rejuvenated - it is divided into several parts, so that each of them has one shoot with buds and 2-3 roots.
When transplanting, follow the scheme - the distance between the bushes is 1.5; the distance in a row is 1 m. This way the plants will fully develop and not create shade for each other. When planted more densely, the fruits remain green, and when ripe they contain a lot of acid.
When planting along the fence, maintain a distance of 1 m.
The holes are dug according to the size of the root system. Approximate parameters are 40x60 cm. You can sprinkle the bottom with drainage made of pebbles, crushed stone or screenings. So excess moisture will not stagnate and the roots will not rot.
To prevent burning of tender roots, sprinkle the nutrient mixture thin layer garden soil.
Before planting, it is advisable to soak the root system in a clay mash - 7 liters of water will be required per bucket of clay. After an hour of soaking, the moisture-saturated lump with roots is lowered into the hole, straightened, all voids are filled, compacted, and watered. Consumption per seedling is 10 liters of water.
Currants should be planted at an angle of 45°C, deepening the root collar by 10 cm.
Scheme
Depending on the number of bushes, gardeners use several methods of transplanting currants:
- Single. Typically, this method is used for varietal or valuable varieties, hybrids that require a lot of space - at least 2 m;
- In rows. This is the most popular method used by gardeners in personal plots. Maintain a distance between bushes of 0.5-1 m. After 3-4 years, the branches of the plants close, and in the fifth year of life they are rejuvenated.
- In tight rows. The distance between seedlings is no more than 0.5 m; you can plant even more densely. Typically, this growing technique is used on an industrial scale.
Features of transplanting different varieties
Red and white can be planted more compactly than black, because its shoots grow in a vertical position and the bushes do not take up much space on the site - 1.5 m between seedlings is enough; For black you will need at least 2 m.
Red and white currants have a great need for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. This feature is due to a longer and more massive root system, which goes far deeper. Therefore, when planting it, 40 g of potassium sulfate and 15 g of nitrophoska or nitroammophoska are added to the above described components in the pit.
Care requirements
All care for bushes after transplantation is simple and does not differ much from the characteristics of maintaining adult shrubs.
In the first 2-3 weeks, at lunchtime the bushes are shaded from the sun so that they do not wither or dry out. Use burlap or agrofibre. Plants growing in a shaded area do not need such protection.
Watering
The success of rooting bushes in a new place depends on it:
- for the first 3 weeks, water every second day at the rate of a bucket per plant;
- then moisten as the soil dries to a depth of 5-6 cm, taking into account seasonal precipitation.
Additionally, you can sprinkle the shoots in evening hours. Water will saturate the stems and leaves with moisture, stimulate the growth of green mass and protect against the invasion of harmful insects.
Loosening and mulching
The soil is loosened after each moistening to maintain its lightness and good penetration moisture, oxygen to the roots. They also weed the rows, remove weeds, and add mulch from peat or last year's manure. This layer protects the soil from rapid drying out and prevents the growth of unnecessary vegetation.
Feeding
To increase winter hardiness, bushes can be fertilized a month before the onset of cold weather. In the south this is done in October, in the northern zone, in the Urals and Siberia - at the end of September.
The procedure is carried out with a sharp, sterile instrument. Thick branches after cutting are irrigated with a solution copper sulfate.
Prevention of diseases and pests
Currants are rarely damaged by diseases, but to be on the safe side, gardeners carry out one preventative treatment - irrigate aboveground part and the trunk circle with a solution of copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture.
Preparing for winter
When growing this crop in the southern zone and middle zone, insulation is not required, especially since mature plants with good winter hardiness were used for replanting. The only thing that needs to be done is to cover them with peat (form a mound 15 cm high in the near-trunk area).
In risky farming areas, as well as in regions with harsh and long winters, the bushes are first covered with humus or garden soil, then covered with spruce branches or wrapped in burlap. They will not be trapped under breathable material and will survive the winter safely.
Avid gardeners and summer residents know best time when to replant currants. They also know the simple secrets of transplantation. When is a more important question than how? After all, the methods are not so tricky, and the landing time is most important factor. It is necessary to take into account the climatic features of the area where the currant bushes will be transplanted.
Replanting currants must be carried out subject to certain rules.
- You need to choose the right place to plant the bush. Currants do not like dark areas; they should not be planted on the north side of a house, fence or building. Currants do not like wind. Therefore, care should be taken that it does not grow on the windward side: its gusts will constantly blow flowers and leaves, good harvest will not be.
- The area must be dug up, carefully selecting the weed roots.
- Holes for bushes are prepared approximately 7-10 days before planting, the distance between them should be 1-2 m.
- The prepared hole should be no wider than 60 cm and no more than 40 cm deep, but it is better to focus on the size of the rhizome. Fill with crushed stone for drainage. Sprinkle sand on top to enhance the drainage properties of crushed stone. Crushed stone and sand can not be poured in layers, but mixed and poured into the bottom of the hole. The drainage should be 5-8 cm thick.
- Add fertilizers to the hole: compost, chernozem, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers (for example, ammophos), crushed wood ash. There is no need to use fresh manure - it contains a lot of inorganic substances that will “burn” the roots, severely damaging them. Wood ash no need to sprinkle in lumps, grinding is necessary for better absorption of microelements from the ash. It is also better to pre-dissolve phosphate fertilizers in water.
- You must first pour water into the hole - this helps to better moisturize the root system and dissolve particles of the fertilizer composition.
- You need to dig in the bush at a distance of 25-30 cm from the shoot - there will be less risk of damage to the root system. After the bush is completely dug in, it is carefully removed. When removing roots, you should avoid damaging them and act as carefully as possible. Do not tear off with your fingers or chop off the “clinging” root shoots with a shovel: it is better not to be lazy and also dig up the ground near the root, sticking the shovel deeper.
- A currant bush with a lump of soil remaining on the root (this way it will take root better) is immersed in the resulting “pond” and sprinkled with prepared soil. The soil should be nutritious and loose. Pre-sifting is advisable: this will saturate the soil with oxygen and loosen it. In the future, currants will require spraying the leaves, regular watering and fertilizing.
These recommendations are suitable for bushes that have not yet blossomed with leaves (in early spring) or that have already lost their leaves (in deep, but not late, autumn). Transplanting currants in this way is suitable for plants in which there is no internal sap flow, and therefore the plant “sleeps”.
But sometimes there is a need to replant currants in spring, autumn or even summer. But how to transplant and is it possible? By observing simple but strict conditions, it is possible.
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How to transplant currants in spring
In the spring, according to the observations of avid gardeners, it is better to replant black currants. It will have time to take root and produce a small harvest in the first season. But it requires sufficient heating of the earth: in cold soil the plant can get sick and die. The old bush should be replanted before the buds appear.
Transplanting a diseased blackcurrant bush requires removing damaged and dried roots. Then the rhizome is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate.
Red currants can be replanted in the spring, but the soil must be of the required fertility and the weather must be warm, dry and settled.
Autumn seating
Only bushes that have completely lost their leaves are replanted. The absence of sap movement favors replanting. Replanting in early autumn is not recommended: in plants that have shed all their leaves before the end of September, the shoots may come to life and the currants will develop leaves. This happens if September is cold and the following October is warm. The regrown leaves will soon freeze; covering the shoots will not help. Therefore, the recommended time for planting is mid-October - early November. Transplanting currants in the fall in more severe regions, such as Yakutia, Amur region, Khabarovsk Territory and Transbaikalia, shifts from late September to mid-October. The established bushes of autumn transplantation have already next summer can give a full harvest.
More capricious early varieties it is necessary to replant only in the fall: when spring planting they will not produce a harvest the first year. These include white and red currants, early harvest berries. Autumn replanting is preferable for them; after taking root over the winter, they will produce their first harvest in the summer. But they must be covered and covered with earth for the winter.
Planting black currants (video)
Summer breeding
It is not harmless to replant a bush in its prime, but sometimes it becomes necessary.
The currant bush must be dug up with a large lump of earth and try to preserve the layer until immersed in the transplant hole.
It should be carefully loaded into a large container or cart and transported to a new hole. The hole must be prepared: dug according to the size of the rhizome with a layer, fertilized and filled with water. Place the bush with its roots in the hole, sprinkle with soil and water.
But the seedlings purchased in plastic container, can be planted in any month of late spring and summer. You just need to comply general recommendations and replant along with the soil from the container.
Knowing when is the best time to replant currants will help you enjoy yourself later a bountiful harvest. After all, the time of year, correctly chosen for replanting a bush, contributes to its adaptation and growth.
Kira Stoletova
Transplanting currants to a new location in the fall can be unexpectedly difficult if you don’t know a few gardening secrets. So that the bushes grow luxuriantly and produce a large harvest delicious berries, it is necessary not only to move the plant correctly, but also to care for it after the procedure.
Autumn transplant conditions
In cold regions, transplantation is planned for the spring so that the plant has time to adapt to the new location. The move is carried out at above-zero temperatures, when the ground has thawed a little and no return frosts are expected. If the currant has already begun to grow, then it is better to replant it next year.
In warm regions, you can replant the bush in the fall. Procedures at this time are more energy-intensive and require patience.
It is important to choose the right moment to move the bush, otherwise it will “confuse” the seasons and weaken. And this, in turn, will have a detrimental effect on the harvest.
Deadlines
To reduce stress for the bush and perform the manipulations as painlessly as possible, replanting should be done:
- 2-3 weeks before the onset of frost;
- after the movement of plant sap has completely stopped;
- after the establishment of stable cool weather without thaws.
For each region there are approximate dates procedures:
According to the lunar calendar
Planning a currant transplant lunar calendar allows you to increase the speed of rooting in a new place.
The celestial satellite affects not only human biorhythms and tides, but also the sap flow of shrubs:
- The new moon and the next 3 days are considered an unfavorable time for garden work. The juice moves upward, which is good for the ripening of the crop, but bad for the survival of the plant.
- The waxing moon has a beneficial effect on the bush. While it is in the sky, you can safely replant the currants.
- During the full moon, it is recommended to refrain from such procedures. But fertilization, weeding and disease prevention will go well.
- When the moon is waning, sap flow is directed to the roots, so you should not dig up the plant from its previous location.
As seen, best period The time of the moon's waxing is considered for transplantation. As a last resort, it is allowed to move currants during the full moon.
Stages of the procedure
Selecting a location
You cannot transplant currants to the first place you like - future life and the amount of harvest that can be obtained from it depend on it. It is worth looking in advance for the ideal site for placing the plant.
Good location parameters:
The soil is dug up and disinfected 2 weeks before replanting, and the remains of old roots, debris and weeds are removed. In 5-7 days organic or mineral fertilizers to speed up the adaptation of the shrub. Gardeners recommend fertilizing that guarantees a long-term effect.
The planting hole is small: depth is from 30 to 40 cm, planting pattern is 40x50 cm.
- humus and compost in equal portions;
- wood ash or 30 g of potassium sulfate;
- 40 g superphosphate.
The substrate is placed in the hole, but not compacted: currants prefer loose soil.
Preparation of the bush
It is necessary to make sure that the sap flow has stopped at the bush: all branches should be approximately the same color and hardness, and there should be no foliage on the plant.
Young shrubs are additionally pruned so that they are no more than 45 cm in height. This pruning helps the root system to nourish the branches even under changed conditions. For mature currants, pruning is carried out after moving.
The bush is examined for diseases and pests. You can only replant healthy plant, otherwise it will not take root and may infect other plantings.
The relocated shrub is watered and after 2-3 hours it is dug in 50-60 cm in diameter from the central shoot. To do this, the ground is pierced with sharp shovels around the circumference to cut the roots, and then carefully dug up. The more earthen coma will be preserved, the easier it will be for the currants to take root in a new place.
Transfer
The root collar is buried 7-10 cm for further root growth and stronger rooting.
Planting for standard and ordinary shrubs is somewhat different:
- Traditional bushes are planted at an angle of 45° to the ground. The side of the slope does not matter. The next season, the currants will give a new shoot and quickly spread out in breadth, taking root.
- It is recommended to plant standard plants vertically, so as not to trim the bush again in the future.
The root system is covered with soil and watered generously. When the neck is exposed and when the soil subsides, it is necessary to cover it with additional portions of earth.
- Before planting, it is recommended to pour 1-2 liters of water into the holes to sufficiently moisten the soil.
- Dividing a bush for its propagation is not recommended, as it injures the plant. As a result, both parts may not take root.
- The red variety survives movement in the fall worse than the black variety.
- If the currant is weakened, it is better to replant it in the spring ( autumn transplant allowed only if the bush is suppressed in its original place of growth).
- For adult and old bushes, replanting is more traumatic than for young ones. They require more care and caution when moving.
- If the plant has dropped its leaves earlier than usual, then it is better not to move it this season. After the procedure, it can produce new buds, which then freeze and fall off. This is a terrible blow for the health of the bush.
White, red, burgundy and black berries behave approximately the same. However, it is recommended to move early varieties in the fall so that they have time to take root and produce a harvest for the next year. They must be covered for the winter even if the weather remains mild.
Aftercare
It’s not enough to plant a bush; it still needs to be helped to take root and take root in another place. For this:
- After transplantation, the shoots of the plant are immediately cut off. Traditionally, 2/3 of their length is left. Even if you cut a little more, then next spring the currant will completely grow back the cut off part.
- Watering is needed frequently; some gardeners advise creating a real “swamp” under the roots of the bush for 1-2 weeks.
- As soon as the time of abundant watering has ended, the plant is insulated for the winter. Methods vary: some use mulching and burlap, others sprinkle the bushes with compost and fallen leaves. At the same time, the survival rate of currants in a new place is good with any method.
Transplanting currants. How to transplant correctly.
BLACKCURRANT - CORRECT PLANTING IN AUTUMN!
Transplanting black currants in summer
A full harvest can be expected next summer, but only if agricultural practices are followed.