Large currant variety. The best blackcurrant varieties for different regions

It is difficult to choose the most suitable one for your site from more than two hundred varieties of black currant. There is the most large-fruited, fruitful, early, sweet - it is worth trying all the best that is bred by domestic and foreign breeders.

How to choose currants for planting on the site

When choosing a variety, consider the following:

• How drought tolerant is it?
• how adapted to frost and temperature extremes;
• the period of flowering and fruit picking;
• Is it demanding to care;
• how strong is the immunity to pests and diseases.

Correlate the characteristics of the variety with the temperature regime of your region, soil fertility and other features of your area and site, and then evaluate it according to personal preferences:

• what kind of currant do you prefer: sweeter or with bright sourness;
• whether your crop will be transported. To do this, it is important to know the thickness of the peel of the fruit and the indicators of dryness of separation.

The largest varieties

With a mass of one blackcurrant berry of more than 1.5 g, the variety is classified as large-fruited. There are among these varieties and frost-resistant, easily adapting to heat and low humidity.

Vigorous

Elite large-fruited variety of currant. The weight of the berries reaches 8 g. The Vigorous crop ripens at the end of July, about 6 kg are harvested from each bush. The advantages of the variety include:

• dense and elastic pulp;
• self-pollination;
• strong immunity to kidney mites.

Gardeners also note significant shortcomings of Vigorous:

• high requirements for care, systematic pruning;
• the need to update the plant every 5-7 years;
• non-one-dimensional berries on the brush;
• the impossibility of transporting fruits;
• sour taste of berries;
• susceptibility to powdery mildew.

The blackcurrant variety Vigorous is popular because of the large size of the berries.

And here are some of mine planted this year - the Vigorous variety, which is also not small. When my husband saw it on a bush, he asked - what is it, grapes :)

Dobrynya

The weight of the largest berries of the variety is 7 g. By mid-May, the currant blooms, harvesting begins after July 15. One bush can produce more than 2 kg of berries. The indisputable advantages of Dobrynya, in addition, include:

• dry detachment of fruits, as well as their dense peel. These features are important for ease of transportation;
• pleasant aroma;
• sweet and sour aftertaste;
• plant immunity to powdery mildew.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• young cuttings take root poorly;
• pretentious to the care and fertility of the soil;
• affected by a kidney mite;
• fruits ripen at different times;
• berries on the brush are heterogeneous in size and size.

I really like the variety Dobrynya. Large berry, delicious. Surprised by the number of berries in the first year of planting. I just want to eat this one, it’s a sin to let jam. She is very satisfied.

allussik

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Selechenskaya-2

This is an early currant with a fruit weight of about 6 g. It gives a good harvest, which is about 4 kg of sweet, with a slightly sour berry. In addition, they easily carry transportation. The bush is practically not sick with powdery mildew.

I have this variety. The bush is always very powerful. The shoot-forming ability is high, i.e. it reacts to pruning with an even greater number of young shoots. Growth is powerful. Pretty self fertile. With good agricultural technology, the harvest is excellent. The berries are tasty, with a thin peel, fragrant. Not all varieties can boast of the aroma of berries.

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Selechenskaya-2 - one of the best currant varieties - video

Black Pearl

The mass of the berry approaches 5 g. The yield is sufficient: one plant brings an average of 4 kg.

Other valuable qualities of the variety:

• fruits are easily transported. This is facilitated by the dryness of separation of berries;
• harvesting can be mechanized;
• undemanding to agricultural technology;
• resistant to diseases such as anthracnose and bud mites.

Cons of Black Pearl:

• phased harvesting due to non-simultaneous ripening of the brush;
• soft currant aroma;
• sour aftertaste.

Currant berries of the Black Pearl variety are round in shape and weigh up to 5 g.

The distinctive quality of the variety is the high content of pectins in the berries. This is true for those who actively use currants for jams and jellies.

The sweetest black currant

Currants are considered the sweetest, in which the largest amount of healthy sugars and the least amount of acids. Such varieties have a pleasant taste with a slight sourness, as well as high winter hardiness.

green haze

Variety characteristics:

• average ripening period;
• the berry weighs about 1.5 g;
• yield about 4 kg;
• carelessness.

The main disadvantage of currants is susceptibility to such a pest as a kidney mite.

The Green Haze variety has one of the highest sugar content in fruits (12.2%).

Bagheera

Variety of medium maturity, high yield. The mass of the berry is about 1.5 g, it contains 10.8% sugar. Bagheera has many advantages:

• resistance to heat and drought;
• self-pollination;
• the same size of fruits;
• friendly ripening of berries;
• suitability for transportation.

The main disadvantage of the variety is the weak resistance to currant diseases.

The variety is especially popular among those who are fond of herbal medicine, because the foliage of the plant remains almost until frost.

The ripening of currant berries of the Bagheera variety occurs simultaneously

pygmy

Characteristic features of the variety:

• large-fruited currant with a berry weight of up to 5 g and an annual high yield;
• the berries have a pronounced currant aroma;
• self-fertility;
• the fruits have a thin peel, so the transportability is low;
• not susceptible to powdery mildew and anthracnose, but affected by bud mites.

The sweetest black currant - video

In the Netherlands, a dwarf variety of black currant Ben Sarek was bred with a bush height of not more than 90 cm (with an average currant height of 1.2–2 m). The plant is adapted to a cool climate, has large berries with a winy, sweetish taste, gives a stable, evenly ripening crop.

The earliest and latest varieties

Varieties are considered early, the harvest from which you will begin to harvest in June.

Summer resident: early currant

This variety is distinguished by:

• stable yield. The bush is self-pollinating, therefore it is less dependent on weather conditions and insects;
• sweet taste. Currant lovers will appreciate the variety, since the characteristic sour aftertaste is practically absent in the berries of Dachnitsa;
• short stature. With a high yield, the lower branches will lie on the ground;
• resistance to winter cold. The plant tolerates temperatures down to -32 ° C well, but if flowering falls on spring frosts, the bush requires protection (smoke or shelter).

Sweet currant berries of an early variety Dachnitsa will be especially appreciated by lovers of sweets, since there is practically no sourness in them

Exotic: early variety

Grade advantages:

• large-fruitedness;
• good winter hardiness;
• sufficient yield (up to 3 kg per bush);
• the comfort of picking berries due to the presence of a straight thick axis of the brush, reminiscent of a grape;
• resistance to powdery mildew.

Exotic Cons:

• the plant does not tolerate drought well, so systematic watering is required in hot weather;
• in conditions of high humidity, the berries are prone to decay;
• the peel of the fruit is thin, so they will not tolerate long-term transportation;
• low immunity to fungal diseases (except powdery mildew).

The brushes of the early variety Exotica currant have a straight thick axis of the brush, which greatly facilitates harvesting.

Currant "Exotica" has berries the size of a cherry, I recommend it.

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Ultra early variety Sorceress - video

Lazy: late currant

The Lazy man got the name due to the fact that it ripens in August, when the currants of other varieties have already been harvested.

Variety characteristics:

• large-fruited, but the yield is low (about 1 kg);
• berries of dessert taste with a sweet aftertaste and a pronounced aroma;
• fruits do not tolerate transportation due to thin skin and medium density pulp.

Fruiting currant variety Lazy comes in late July-early August

I want to recommend another variety of blackcurrant - Lazy .. My bush is three years old, the “variety test” was fully completed this year, in the past the berries were smaller and very few .. Late, with sweet large berries, I harvested today and was pleasantly surprised taste .. I recommend it to all lovers of blackcurrant in central Russia.

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New varieties of blackcurrant

Recently, several new varieties of black currant have been included in the State Register of the Russian Federation:

• Agatha,
• Sadko,
• Iskitim gift,
• In memory of Kuminova.

Their main advantage is high immunity to diseases and pests. New varieties are well adapted to low temperatures and drought.

Varieties recently included in the State Register - photo gallery

The currant of the Memory Kuminova variety is distinguished by high immunity to all diseases and pests. The Sadko variety currant belongs to large-fruited varieties with one-dimensional fruits of sweet and sour, dessert taste.

What currants can be grown in the regions

When choosing a variety, it is important to take into account the advice of experts on currant zoning. After all, each region is characterized by its own climatic conditions, temperature regime, soil, prevalence of diseases and pests.

Blackcurrant for cultivation in the Moscow region

The State Register of Breeding Achievements for this region recommends more than thirty varieties of blackcurrant, among them:

• Dobrynya,
• Lazy person,
• Selechenskaya-2,
• exotic,
• green haze,
• Moscow,
• Litvinovskaya.

Moscow

Early ripening currant with a high yield and a pleasant - with a sweet and sour note - the taste of berries. The variety is distinguished by a rather long (up to 10 cm) brush, convenient for harvesting.

Currants of the Moscowskaya variety have berries for universal use with a sweet-sour taste.

Litvinovskaya

Medium-early, frost-resistant currant. Other positive features of the variety:

• large-fruitedness;
• sweet taste and refreshing aroma of fruits;
• strong immunity to fungal diseases.

Currant berries of the Litvinovskaya variety reach a weight of 4 g

Varieties suitable for the Northwest region

Proven varieties for growing in the North-West region with its high humidity are:

• Bagheera,
• Selechenskaya-2,
• Lazy person,
• green haze,
• Summer resident.

Among the promising varieties can be called Nina. This is an early ripening currant with large fruits and a high sugar content in the berries. The variety is high-yielding and self-fertile.

Black currant for cultivation in the Chernozem region

• Black Pearl,
• Selechenskaya-2,
• Green haze.

Promising for zoning may be Belarusian sweet.

Belarusian sweet

Bred by Belarusian breeders. This is a mid-ripening, high-yielding variety. Its distinctive characteristics:

• high self-fertility;
• high content of pectin substances;
• berries almost do not crumble.

Variety Belarusian sweet is quite resistant to powdery mildew and anthracnose

For my taste, one of the sweetest is the Belarusian sweet. Her disadvantage is the wet separation of berries.

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Currant varieties for Siberia

The climatic features of Siberia require the selection of specially zoned blackcurrant varieties, although they are suitable:

• Vigorous,
• Bagheera,
• pygmy,
• Selechenskaya-2,
• Black Pearl,
• Dobrynya,
• Green haze.

New varieties are specially adapted to the conditions of the region, such as:

• Agatha,
• Iskitim gift,
• In memory of Kuminova.

From black varieties Selechenskaya-2, our Siberian favorite. Resistant to gall aphids, early ripe, powerful sprawling bush, large and sweet berry.

Gost385147

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Blackcurrant for cultivation in Belarus

• Enchantress,
• Belarusian sweet,
• Lazy person.

Varieties promising for cultivation in the republic include:

• Belorusochka,
• Memory of Vavilov
• Ceres.

All of them are frost-resistant and have sufficient yields.

Varieties for cultivation in Ukraine

In recent years, unfavorable conditions for currants have been noted here. High spring temperatures lead to rapid evaporation of moisture from the soil. In summer the weather is hot and dry. Currant varieties for cultivation in Ukraine should be selected according to the degree of adaptation, first of all, to drought and high temperatures.

Suitable for cultivation in all regions of Ukraine varieties:

• pygmy,
• Lazy person,
• Vigorous.

Among the promising ones are Jubilee Kopanya and Krasa Lvova.

Anniversary Digging

A medium-ripening variety of selection of the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine with an annual high yield. Sweet and sour taste, large and one-dimensional berries, as well as resistance to changes in climatic conditions, diseases and pests make the variety especially popular among Ukrainian gardeners.

The fruits of the currant variety Yubileinaya Kopanya are large, one-dimensional, ripen together

I would call Yubileinaya Kopanya an excellent variety on a 5-point scale. Among the late-ripening Ukrainian varieties on my site, only Krasa Lvova is better.

ABBA

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Beauty of Lviv

A variety of local selection, therefore it is well adapted to the climatic features of Ukraine. This large-fruited currant with a dessert taste and a high yield has a strong immunity to major diseases and pests.

Currant berries of the Krasa Lvova variety grow shiny, black, medium in size, with a strong elastic skin

To achieve the maximum effect in the cultivation of blackcurrant, do not stop at one variety, experiment. Plant plants with different fruiting periods. By doing this, you will prolong the presence of fresh berries in your diet, understand your taste priorities and accurately determine the most promising variety for your site.

Blackcurrant is a shrub that is sure to be found in every garden plot. For a long time and until today, gardeners love this plant for its unpretentiousness, cold resistance, easy care, taste and benefits of berries.

Currants do not like to grow in areas blown by all the winds. Therefore, it is usually planted at the boundaries of the site, closer to existing shrubs (lilac, acacia, hazel), walls of houses and utility rooms. Currants take root and bear fruit well, both on flat areas and on small slopes.

What kind of currant to plant

In order for the blackcurrant in your area to bear fruit for as long as possible, purchase 2-4 varieties of super large, sweet and fruitful berries. The description and photos of the crop are unlikely to help you make the right choice, consult with experienced neighbors! It is best to plant a pair of currant bushes with different ripening periods. This will help you figure out what you need to add to your collection of shrubs, or remove from the garden.

Sweet varieties of blackcurrant are good for eating raw, making desserts and open pies. Varieties with a thin shell are excellent for cooking (grinding) with sugar without cooking. Thick-skinned berries are suitable for making jam or freezing.

Important! It is advisable to select unpretentious varieties that are not afraid of pests, various diseases (and, believe me, there are a lot of them!), Frosts or hot periods without watering. And then on your site there will always be a decent crop of currants. About, .

Description of currant varieties

early black currant

exotic	Medium-sized shrub that does not need to be tied up. The fruits are large, sweet and sour taste. When collected, they easily come off the brush. Tolerates frost and frost. It is possible to be affected by anthracnose, but does not suffer from powdery mildew.
	Large and fast ripening berries, bears fruit abundantly. The bush is low, branches with ripe berries can even lie on the ground. Berries are sweet, ripen at the same time. Can become infected with anthracnose, bud mites and rust. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Selechinskaya-2	High-yielding (up to five kilograms per plant), with large black, glossy berries. High in vitamin C and great taste. Easily tolerates hot periods, does not need to tie branches.
curiosity	High-yielding variety with sweet and sour, oval berries. Semi-spreading shrub with small light green leaves. Suitable for planting as a hedge. Frost-resistant, but in drought needs watering
Overture	Productivity 5-6 kg per bush. Berries with a thin skin and a seal near the stem. Easy to assemble without damage. The grade is suitable for any preparations. Heat and frost resistant variety

Middle and mid-late varieties

	A low shrub with straight branches, produces very large berries. Tolerates drought and spring frosts.
	Semi-spreading, bush of medium height with large, fragrant berries. Easily tolerates drought and frost.
Dubrovskaya	A low, compact bush with medium-sized berries, up to three kilograms per bush per season. Easily tolerates frost.
	Frost- and heat-resistant variety with large fruits and good (up to 5 kg) yield. The berries are large, sweet, ripening together, with a dense skin. The leaves fall off with the onset of frost and are used for herbal medicine.
	High variety, resistant in winter with very large sour fruits and dense pulp. Harvest per bush 3-4kg. Srednerosly, slightly sprawling bush, relatively resistant to diseases and pests.
	Vigorous bush with very large berries. Very soon after planting, it begins to bear fruit. It has excellent winter hardiness.
	Tall or medium tall, slightly spreading shrub. The berries are super large and sweet, the skin is thin. Great for eating both fresh and processed. The variety is resistant to heat, frost, pests and diseases.

As you can see, blackcurrant has numerous varieties of super large, sweet and productive berries, and their descriptions and photos will help you determine which ones you want to grow on your site. Important information about .

Black currant is a culture that is found in every garden plot. Perhaps, it is inferior in distribution and occupied areas only to garden strawberries. Currant berries ripen in the summer, they are quite pleasant in taste and very useful, because they contain minerals, vitamins, amino acids, anthocyanins, pectin and other elements necessary for a person to have a full existence.

Black currant. © mint&lime

Full-scale blackcurrant breeding in Russia began in the forties of the last century, and the first variety was obtained in 1947, it was the Primorsky Champion. Despite the fact that he is already over 70 years old, plants of this variety can still be found in gardens. In total, there are 185 varieties of black currant. Let's talk about the varieties of the most interesting, large-fruited, productive and resistant to the vagaries of nature.

1. Blackcurrant "Green Haze"

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central, Volga-Vyatka, North Caucasus, Ural, West Siberian and East Siberian regions. Originator - VNIIS them. Michurin. The variety "Green Haze" is characterized by an average period of maturity, early maturity, resistance to frost and drought, to powdery mildew and anthracnose. This blackcurrant is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.7 kg per bush, which is over 105 centners per hectare.

It is customary to consider the currant "Green haze" as a universal variety. The plant is a small bush, slightly falling apart, with vertical shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each reaches a weight of 2.4 grams, has a round-oval shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is not very dense; when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8-4.9 points, noting the nutmeg aroma. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

2. Blackcurrant "Harmony"

The variety is recommended for the West Siberian region. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia. M.A. Lisavenko. It is a late ripening blackcurrant, early fruiting, resistant to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. Variety "Harmony" is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.1 kg per bush, which is over 85 centners per hectare.

It is customary to consider currant "Harmony" as a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a shrub of small size, slightly falling apart with vertical, but slightly curved shoots and medium, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each reaches a weight of 2.2 grams, has a rounded shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is not very dense; when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. The taste qualities of berries are estimated by tasters at 4.6 points. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

The currant variety is recommended for the Volga-Vyatka region. Originator - Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Research Institute of Selection of Fruit Crops. "Dachnitsa" is characterized by an average period of maturity, early maturity, average resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 3.3 kg per bush, which is more than 89 centners per hectare.

It is generally accepted to consider "Dachnitsa" a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a bush of small size, slightly falling apart with vertical shoots and medium, green leaves. The brush is short in size, contains 7, less often - more berries, each reaches a weight of 2.3 grams, has a round-oval shape and an almost black color. The taste qualities of currant berries are estimated by tasters at 4.6 points.

Blackcurrant "Dachnitsa". © Agronomy

The variety is recommended for the Central region. Originatorship — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Michurin. This currant is characterized by a mid-early period of maturity, early maturity, resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 2.7 kg per bush, which is over 60 centners per hectare.

It is generally accepted to consider "Sensei" a variety of universal use. The plant is a medium sized, slightly spreading shrub with thick upright shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is long, contains 7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.7 grams, has a rounded shape and black color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of blackcurrant berries "Sensei" are assessed by tasters at 4.6 points, noting the presence of acid.

Blackcurrant "Sensei". © semiramisgardens

5. Black currant "Pchelkinskaya"

The variety is recommended for the West Siberian region. Originator - Federal State Unitary Enterprise Bakcharskoe. This currant is characterized by an ultra-early period of maturity, high resistance to frost and medium resistance to drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 2.0 kg per bush, which is more than 40 q/ha.

It is customary to consider currant "Pchelkinskaya" as a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a tall, spreading shrub with medium upright shoots and medium, light greenish leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a weight of 1.6 grams, has a rounded shape and a black, shiny color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of Pchelkinskaya blackcurrant berries are estimated by tasters at 4.7 points, noting the refreshing taste.

6. Blackcurrant "Agatha"

The currant variety is recommended for the West Siberian region. Originator - FSBI NIIS Siberia named after A. Lisavenko. The berries are characterized by a mid-early period of maturity, resistance to frost and drought, to an average degree - to septoria and anthracnose. The yield reaches 3.8 kg per bush, which is more than 106 q/ha.

It is customary to consider "Agatha" a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a vigorous but compact shrub with medium upright shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush contains 6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.8 grams, has a rounded shape and black color. The taste qualities of currant berries are assessed by tasters at 4.6 points, noting the aroma. Berries are transportable.

The currant variety is recommended for the Central region. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. Berries are characterized by an early period of maturity, resistance to frost and medium resistance to drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 2.9 kg per bush, which is more than 50 q/ha.

It is generally accepted to consider "Litvinovskaya" a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart with medium vertical shoots and medium, light greenish leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 3.3 grams, has a rounded shape and black color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8 points, noting the aroma and sweetness.

Black currant "Litvinovskaya". © Zahradnictví Karviná FRUTO

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central, West Siberian and East Siberian regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. This currant is characterized by an early period of maturity, resistance to frost (except flowers) and drought, medium resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.7 kg per bush, which is more than 105 q/ha.

It is customary to consider currant "Selechenskaya 2" as a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a vigorous, not collapsing shrub with upright shoots and medium, dark green leaves. The brush contains 6-7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.9 grams, has a rounded shape and an almost black, shiny color. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.9 points, noting the aroma and sweetness.

Black currant "Selechenskaya 2". © vsesorta

The variety is recommended for the Middle Volga, West Siberian and East Siberian regions. Originator - FSBI NIIS Siberia named after A. Lisavenko. The currant variety is characterized by a medium early period of maturity, resistance to frost and medium resistance to drought, septoria and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.5 kg per bush, which is over 100 centners per hectare.

It is customary to consider "Sofya" a variety of currants for technical purposes. The plant is a bush of small size, slightly falling apart with vertical thick shoots and medium-sized green leaves. The brush is short, contains 5-6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.6 grams, has an oval shape and a dark brown color. Tasters evaluate the palatability by 4.2 points, noting the presence of acid. Berries have good transportability.

Blackcurrant "Sofya". © sad-lopatina

10. Blackcurrant "Sevchanka"

The currant variety is recommended for the Central, Volga-Vyatka and Central Black Earth regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. The variety is characterized by an early period of maturity, resistance to frost (including return frosts), drought, powdery mildew, anthracnose and rust. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.8 kg per bush, which is more than 103 q/ha.

It is customary to consider "Sevchanka" a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart, with medium vertical shoots and medium, dark green leaves. Currant brush is medium in size, contains 6-7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 3.5 grams, has a rounded shape and a black, shiny color. The skin of the berries is elastic. The taste qualities of berries are estimated by tasters at 4.8 points. Berries do not crumble when ripe.

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Middle Volga and Ural regions. Originator - Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Research Institute of Selection of Fruit Crops. This currant is characterized by a late period of maturity, resistance to frost, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 3.9 kg per bush, which is more than 110 q/ha.

It is generally accepted to consider "Lazy" a variety of currants for universal use, the plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart, with thick vertical shoots and large, green leaves. The brush contains 8-9, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 3.2 grams, has a brown-dark color. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8-4.9 points, noting their sweet taste.

Blackcurrant "Lazy". © Berries

The currant variety is recommended for the Volga-Vyatka, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian and Far East regions. Originator - FGBNU South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing. The variety has an average period of maturity, resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and an average resistance to anthracnose. "Pygmy" is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.8 kg per bush, which is more than 108 q/ha.

Blackcurrant "Pygmy" is considered to be a universal variety. The plant is a small bush, slightly falling apart, with medium vertical shoots and large green leaves. The brush contains 7-8, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.1 grams, has a rounded shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is not very dense; when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.9 points, noting the sweetness.

Blackcurrant "Pygmy". © yulya-golova

13. Blackcurrant "Gulliver"

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central and Volga-Vyatka regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. This currant is characterized by an early period of maturity, precocity, resistance to frost, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.0 kg per bush, which is more than 80 q/ha.

It is generally accepted that "Gulliver" is a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a vigorous shrub with upright, slightly curved shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.7 grams, has a rounded shape and a dark, shiny color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of berries are estimated by tasters at 4.5 points. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

The variety is recommended for the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. The variety is characterized by an extremely early period of maturity, resistance to frost and drought, medium resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose. This currant is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.9 kg per bush, which is more than 130 q/ha.

It is generally accepted to consider "Dar Smolyaninova" a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a small bush, slightly falling apart with medium vertical shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 7-8, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.8 grams, has a round-oval shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is very dense, when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. Taste qualities of berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8 points, noting sweetness. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

Blackcurrant "Gift of Smolyaninova". © pro-chitay

15. Blackcurrant "Sadko"

The variety is recommended for the Far East region. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia. M.A. Lisavenko. The variety is characterized by an average period of maturity, early maturity, average resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. This currant is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.7 kg per bush, which is more than 105 q/ha.

It is customary to consider "Sadko" a variety of blackcurrant for universal use. The plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart with medium vertical shoots and medium, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.0 g, has a rounded shape and black color. The taste qualities of berries are assessed by tasters at 4.3 points, noting the presence of acid.

We have described the 15 best blackcurrant varieties for different regions of Russia. Surely, you, our readers, grow blackcurrant and other varieties. What variety do you think is the best? Share your opinion in the comments to the article. We will be very grateful to you!

It is difficult to find such a gardener who would not grow blackcurrants on his plot. Such a product is extremely useful and has excellent taste. However, not every summer resident can boast of large and sweet berries. Of course, blackcurrant varieties are of great importance, but there are also nuances associated with the processes of growing a bush.

Blackcurrant - historical healer

Since the time of Kievan Rus, blackcurrant varieties have been revered not only for their taste, but also for their beneficial effect on the human body. The uniqueness of the bush lies in the fact that not only the fruits of the plant, but also branches, and even leaves are used as a medicine.

Today, a lot of blackcurrant varieties are irretrievably lost. modern black currant classified into three general groups, each of which has exclusively individual properties and characteristics:

• dessert;
• early;
• late.

Of course, each group includes a huge number of varieties, both small and large black currants. As a rule, large berries are considered when their weight is at least 1.5 g. Modern scientists have bred many varieties of blackcurrant, the berries of which amaze not only with their volume and “presentation”, but also with their chic taste.

Differences and features of planting black, red and golden currants:

The best varieties of blackcurrant

It should be noted right away that very large blackcurrants, basically, are the result of crossing different varieties, although there are some species that naturally bear large berries.

The following types of plants are very popular among gardeners:

1. Beauty of Lvov and Dobrynya.
2. Comfort and Sanyuta.
3. Cherry and Jubilee.

It is important to understand that even among the large blackcurrant varieties, there are some varieties that differ in the volume and weight of berries. The most large-fruited currant, which, in addition to this dignity, is also very tasty, is:

• Vigorous, Pygmy and Sibylla;
• Globe and Romance;
• Selechenskaya and Dobrynya.

The above species are extremely popular among summer residents and gardeners. The thing is that these varieties of blackcurrant absolutely do not require special attention and any special processing. The most elementary supervision will give the gardener excellent, large and sweet berries.

Characteristics of large and sweet currants

The use of blackcurrant is very useful, and this fact has long been recognized not only by connoisseurs, but also by medical luminaries. However, there are some nuances. For example, people suffering from stomach ailments, cannot consume all varieties of black currant indiscriminately. A good effect is achieved only when there is a normal tolerance of the body to acids, which are very rich in blackcurrant varieties. High acidity can lead to problems.

Solving the above problems, scientists have bred a simply magnificent variety of large-fruited blackcurrant, which contains a minimum amount of acids and is extremely saturated with useful trace elements. The variety "Belarusian Sweet" is quite rare and unfamiliar even to experienced summer residents, but it is definitely worth buying.

Blackcurrant Northern Pygmy - where does such an interesting variety name and its brief characteristics come from:

The following varieties of black currant can boast of an excellent vitamin composition:

• Ant and Exotic;
• Sybil and Venus;
• Raisin and Wizard.

Each of these types was bred by talented breeders and fully corresponds to the natural conditions from which this or that plant is taken.

Properties of the best varieties of large currants

The dream of every summer resident or gardener is a plant that perfectly took root in specific natural conditions and would not require much attention. It is these species that breeders are trying to create, facilitating the work of gardeners and presenting them with the best that can be taken from currants - a large-fruited product and its excellent taste.

For example, the Muravushka variety will bear fruit very abundantly, even in the absence of any supervision. In addition, the leaves of the plant stay green until frost. This variety of currant is very popular among those people who are lovers of "live" design. varieties Muravushka already by spring creates the impression of a natural fence, which is very beautiful and elegant.

Such a large-fruited variety of sweet black currant, like Exotica, bears fruit with berries weighing at least 3.5 g. The undoubted advantage of the plant is its resistance to various diseases and pests. Exotic berries are very good for compotes and jams.

A kind of victory in the field of breeding can be called the Sybil variety. The bush of this variety is simply amazing in its fertility, bringing large and sweet berries, where each weight is at least 5 g. Such fruits are amazingly tasty and wonderful. amenable to all kinds of processing. In addition, the breeders of the Urals, who gave life to this plant, took into account the natural features of the region. Sibylla is not easy unpretentious, but it also tolerates even slight frosts.

Large and sweet currant for children and adults

Despite the excellent taste characteristics, not every variety can be used without problems in its pure form, due to the thick or dense skin of the product. There are special varieties of blackcurrant, which are not only large and sweet, but also very tender. Such berries are happily absorbed by children, the elderly, as well as those who have problems with their teeth.

Among the huge number of such varieties, it should be especially noted Venus and Raisins. The skin of the berries here is extremely thin and perfectly chewable. At the same time, the products have fantastic taste and a minimum amount of acids. Given the richest vitamin composition of these berries, these varieties are invaluable for the human body, especially for children.

Particular attention should be paid to such a variety as Incomparable. Listing the advantages of the plant, it is important to dwell on the following:

• the berries are large and can reach up to 7 g in weight;
• currants are not only large, but also sweet. It is very juicy, so it has a high degree of demand in large enterprises;
• this product has a very beneficial effect on, in fact, all the internal organs of a person, and also increases brain activity.

Such impressive characteristics make blackcurrant berries indispensable. during the development of a young organism, preventive measures or treatment of various colds.

Processing nuances: what is important to know?

The professionalism of domestic breeders is very high. Scientists develop varieties that require a minimum of attention. However, any plant still needs care. Black and large currants need systematic watering, this fact must be remembered.

Excellent, of course, if periodic weeding or watering with manure diluted with water is carried out. For example, in the Moscow region, the climate is such that for a plant manure will be very favorable, which not only “warms” the roots of the plant, but also enriches the soil with useful trace elements and minerals. The best varieties of blackcurrant for the Moscow region are considered:

1. Nara, Perun or Dobrynya.
2. Raisins or Gulliver.

These varieties thrive in places where there is average humidity and require additional care in arid regions. The Moscow region cannot be considered the place where drought rages, therefore it is these varieties that will delight the gardener with large, sweet and juicy berries.

How to deal with currant diseases and pests and how to carry out prevention:

It is very important to systematically look closely at the leaves of currant bushes. They are a kind of litmus test of the plant. If the leaves are green and large, the plant is healthy and a good harvest can be expected. There are many pests and diseases that can gradually destroy the bush. It is necessary to fight this disease by spraying the bush with all kinds of solutions.

The ideal option would be natural-based solutions that are sold in any store. Of course, there are chemical compounds that are very effective, but we should not forget that a child can pick berries and this will lead to poisoning.

When choosing a large blackcurrant bush for your site, it is important to meticulously consult not only about what the crop will be, but also about the “character” of the plant itself. It is important to realize whether this variety will take root in those climatic conditions where currants are destined to grow, how it will be tolerated excessive moisture or drought.

After weighing all the pros and cons, you can acquire a suitable variety of large blackcurrant, effectively carry out the actions necessary for planting, and enjoy watching how the large, sweet and juicy berries of the plant gradually ripen in order to give incomparable joy and benefit to your owner .

Increasingly, gardeners and summer residents are turning their attention to blackcurrant. They are attracted by the high cost of the product produced, as well as the excellent taste and good medicinal properties of blackcurrant. However, to get a good harvest, first of all, you should choose the right plant variety that will be relevant for the climatic conditions of the growing area.

openwork

Mid-season variety of blackcurrant, self-fertile. Resistant to frost and drought, has good resistance to diseases. The yield of an adult bush reaches up to 7 kg of berries. The bush is medium spreading, the branches of the plant are tall and thick, do not need to be tied up. The leaves are powerful and wide, dark green. The berries have a slightly flattened, rounded shape, when ripe they become black with a brilliant sheen. The taste is sweet, with a pleasant sourness.

aleander

A super early blackcurrant variety that yields even in short northern summers. Self-pollinating. It survives well in the harsh Siberian climate, for which it received great popularity. Abundant fruiting begins only in the third year. Bushes spreading, tall. Branches very often spread along the ground, need to be tied up. The berries are large, the skin is a little rough. Separation is dry. The taste is sweet.

Bagheera

Mid-season blackcurrant variety with a good yield, self-pollinating. Moderately resistant to frost and adverse weather conditions. The bush is medium spreading, all covered with dense dark green foliage. The brushes are long and thin. All berries are of the same size, covered with a thin peel, which becomes bright black when ripe. The taste is sweet, slightly sour. Great for canning.

Old man minai

Early variety of blackcurrant, self-fertile. Resistant to frost and frequent weather changes, needs abundant watering. It is immune to almost all diseases. Low-yielding. The bushes are compact, dense and tall. The leaves are large and green. Berries are round, matte black when ripe. Separation is dry. The taste is sweet and sour. The variety is suitable for long-term storage in the freezer.

Belarusian sweet

Mid-early variety of sweet blackcurrant, self-fertile. With its high resistance to frost, it has earned popularity in the Moscow region. The bush is medium spreading, branches up to 1.2 m high. The leaves are wide, yellow-green. The berries are slightly flattened, large, with a brown-dark color. Very tasty and sweet. They have a high content of ascorbic acid.

Bolero

Mid-early variety of large-fruited black currant, self-fertile. Frost resistance is very high, it tolerates a harsh climate well. May be affected by kidney mites. The bush is small, very dense and sprawling. The leaves are broad and slightly wrinkled. The brushes are long and thin. The berries are round, rather large, black. The break is wet. It has a sweet-sour taste and a very persistent pleasant aroma.

Venus

Mid-late blackcurrant variety, domestic selection. Meets all the requirements of the difficult Russian climate. It is frost-resistant, easily tolerates heat and drought, and is not affected by diseases. Bushes are medium spreading, tall. With proper care, it gives truly giant berries, up to 6 grams. The taste is sweet. Suitable for eating raw, used for grinding with sugar into jam.

Vologda

Late variety of blackcurrant, self-pollinating. It does not tolerate harsh winters and early frosts, it is very resistant to diseases. The bush of the plant is low-spread, medium. The leaves are very large, deeply dissected, green, with a slight blue. The brushes are bent into an arc, of different lengths. With good care, the berries reach a mass of 3.5 grams, when ripe, the fruits become dark black. Separation is dry. The taste is very delicate, sweet.

Memory

Mid-season blackcurrant variety. It has good resistance to frost, among diseases it is weakly resistant only to powdery mildew. Gives a good harvest in the second year after planting. The bush is low, medium sprawling, with a good harvest, it may need to be tied up. The berries are round, large, matte black. They have a persistent aroma and a pleasant sweet taste.

Delicacy

Mid-season variety of blackcurrant, self-fertility is very low. This variety is excellent for the difficult weather conditions of the Urals, as it has excellent resistance to frost, and is practically immune to diseases. Needs abundant watering. Plants are tall, medium sprawling, very dense. The leaves are small but dense. The brushes are thin and long. The berries are medium-sized, flattened, black when ripe. The taste is sweet, dessert. Widely used in cooking and canning.

curiosity

An early blackcurrant variety with high self-fertility. Frost resistance is above average, but this variety has almost no immunity to tick-borne diseases. Does not tolerate dry weather. It can produce a crop already in the year of planting. Bushes of medium height, semi-spreading. The leaves are smallish, light green. The berries are slightly oval, black, break without breaking. It has high taste qualities.

Daughter

Late variety of black currant, self-fertile. It tolerates frosts and harsh winters well, has good resistance. In bad weather conditions, it needs additional care. The bushes are small, slightly sprawling. The leaves are small, light green. The berries are oval, large, with a dense skin, the separation is dry. It has a very pronounced sweet taste.

Dubrovskaya

Late variety of black currant, self-fertile. The variety is especially popular in central Russia. Resistance to any adverse conditions is very high, only powdery mildew is a rare exception. The plant is compact and low growing. The leaves are wrinkled, dull green. The brushes are slightly bent into an arc. With timely care, the berries grow large, pear-shaped, with a brilliant black color. The taste is sweet, with a slight acidity.

green haze

Mid-late blackcurrant variety, self-fertile. It does not tolerate very cold winters, heat and drought. Has good disease resistance. In favorable years, it has a high yield. The bush is slightly sprawling, medium-sized. The leaves are small and flat, light green in color. Fruits are rounded, different sizes, black. The break is wet. The taste is delicate, sweet.

Raisin

Blackcurrant variety of medium ripening, low self-fertility. It has high frost resistance, tolerates sudden changes in weather well. Resistant to fungal diseases. The bush is low, medium sprawling. The berries are large, of the same size, shiny black with a purple tint. It tastes very sweet, little sugar is spent on grinding into jam.

castichai

Early variety of blackcurrant, very high self-fertility. It tolerates adverse weather conditions, but is severely affected by frost. Immunity to diseases is average. The bushes are compact, tall, with powerful thick shoots. The leaves are large, dense, slightly wrinkled. The berries are medium-sized, different sizes. When ripe, a waxy coating with a bluish tint appears on the black peel. The break is wet. The taste is sweet-sour, in production it is used for canning.

Katyusha

Mid-late blackcurrant variety, bred by Belarusian breeders, self-fertile. It tolerates the hardships of a harsh climate, is resistant to sudden changes in weather and diseases. Abundant fruiting begins only 3 years after planting. Plants are compact and tall. The fruits are shaped like olives, large, black with a dark blue tint. The separation is dry, the berries do not deteriorate during transportation. The taste is sweet-sour, dessert.

Lazy person

Late variety of black currant, self-pollination is very low. It has good winter hardiness. Young plants are often affected by diseases, and therefore require additional care. The bushes are low, medium sprawling. The leaves are large, smooth, dark green. The brushes are long and thin. The berries are round, very large, black-brown. Separation is dry. The taste is sweet-sour, almost without aroma.

Little Prince

Early variety of blackcurrant, medium self-fertility. Suitable for growing in regions with frequent frosts and prolonged droughts. It has a high resistance to diseases. Gives a good harvest in the second year after rooting. The bush is low, medium sprawling. The leaves are large and dense, rich dark green in color. The brushes are long, often paired. The berries are medium-large and large, slightly brownish, very juicy, but the separation is dry. The taste is sweet and sour.

Heiress

Very early variety of blackcurrant, domestic selection. Self fertile. Popular due to excellent winter hardiness, abundant fruiting, even in unfavorable seasons and low disease susceptibility. The bush of the plant is medium tall, semi-spreading. The brushes are long, with a lot of berries. ripening at the same time. The berries are quite large, round, with a bright purple tint. Taste qualities are rated as very high. Suitable for all types of preparations and raw consumption.

Odezhbin

Mid-season variety of blackcurrant, medium self-fertility. Resistance to harsh weather conditions is very high. Among the diseases, it can be affected by a kidney mite. The bush is semi-spreading, with thick and high shoots. The berries are large, round, black, slightly shiny. The taste is sweet and sour, very reminiscent of wild currants.

Ores

Blackcurrant variety of medium ripening, self-fertile. Winter hardiness is good, as is resistance to adverse weather conditions. Resistance to tick-borne diseases is low. The bushes are sprawling, medium-sized, sometimes need to be tied up. Brushes of medium length, often paired. The berries are medium-sized, with a soft skin, very juicy. Ideal for juicing. They have a high content of anthocyanins and ascorbic acid.

Ruben

Mid-season variety of blackcurrant, self-fertile. Suitable for cultivation in areas with a temperate and mild climate. Disease resistance is average. The bush is medium tall, with spreading thin branches, requires tying up. The leaves are medium in size, green or dark green in color. The brushes are long, often paired. The berries are round, large, very fleshy. Great for recycling.

Selechenskaya

An early variety of blackcurrant, low self-fertility. The variety was bred for industrial cultivation in Russia and the CIS countries. Resistant to frost and drought, has a strong immunity to most diseases. The bush is compact, with high and strong branches. The brushes are thick and curved. The largest berries can compete in size with gooseberries. The shape of the fruit is round, the skin is thick, bright black and purple. Separation is dry. The taste is sweet, peculiar.

Tatyana's Day

Late variety of blackcurrant, medium self-fertility. It tolerates long cold winters and drought, and is resistant to slight frosts. Has moderate immunity to diseases. The bushes of the plant are medium spreading, tall. Leaves are medium sized, light green. Brushes of different lengths, curved. The berries are round, large, when fully ripe they acquire a rich bright black color. The taste is sweet, with a fine pleasant sourness.

Tiben

Mid-late blackcurrant variety, self-pollination is weak. It tolerates wintering and spring frosts well, in drought it needs additional watering. Not resistant to tick-borne diseases. The bush is medium-sized, sprawling. The leaves are medium, green in color, with a thick central vein. The brushes are short or medium in length. The berries are large, slightly flattened, dark black. Widely used in the industrial preparation of juices and concentrates.

Overture

Super early variety of blackcurrant, gives a harvest in the first month of summer. Self fertile. Easily tolerates winter frosts and spring frosts, in drought needs additional watering. Bushes are compact, undersized. The leaves are leathery, blue-green in color, by the time of harvest the leaves curl up and turn yellow. The brushes are very long and thin. All berries are the same size, round, dark blue. Separation is dry. The taste is sweet.

Black Pearl

Mid-season variety of blackcurrant, self-pollination is high. This variety cannot boast of high survival in adverse weather conditions and good disease resistance. The bush of the plant is compact, medium-sized. The leaves are small, thin, rarely placed. The fruits are large, when ripe they acquire a matte black color. Separation is dry. Due to the high content of pectins, it is widely used in folk medicine, especially in the treatment of metabolic disorders.

exotic

Blackcurrant variety of early ripening, self-fertile. According to its data, it is ideal for growing in the weather conditions of central Russia. It cannot boast of special resistance to diseases. The bush is a little sprawling, medium height. Fruit ripening is friendly. The berries are very large, 5 grams each, with a dry separation, they are perfectly preserved in freezing.

Vigorous

Mid-season variety of blackcurrant, medium self-fertility. Winter hardiness is good, resistance to frost is average, tolerates heat and drought well. With proper care, it is practically not affected by diseases. The bush is medium-sized, compact, with a good harvest it spreads a little. At the moment, it is the largest-fruited blackcurrant variety. The berries reach a mass of up to 8 grams, have a slightly oval shape and a bright black color, the flesh is fleshy. The taste is sweet-sour, the aroma is very rich.

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