Content
How to care for currants in spring to get a rich harvest: tricks of experienced gardeners
16.02.2023 18:00
Updated: 14.04.2023 03:00
At the beginning of the season, you should pay more attention to currants so that the berry harvest can pleasantly surprise you.
An experienced summer resident has a lot of work in the spring, since there is a lot to do.
How to care for currants at the beginning of the season
Trimming
If you want the berries to grow sweet and large, then you can't count on such a result without pruning. It is best to remove the oldest shoots right away - they will not give a decent harvest anyway, but they will draw nutrients from the bush.
We also remove damaged parts and try to clean up the undergrowth.
Processing
An important matter for any summer resident is the treatment of currants from insects and diseases. In the fight against pests in the spring, you can use any high-quality industrial preparation, says landscape designer and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti".
But to protect against illnesses, it is worth paying attention to Bordeaux mixture - this drug has proven itself from the best side.
Nitrogen
After winter, it is important to add a sufficient amount of nitrogen, which is an important condition for the correct development of currants.
You can do the following: dilute two spoons of urea in a bucket of water and water the bush with the resulting solution. This volume is enough for one plant.
