Even if you yourself do not resort to such a procedure as pouring hot water over currants in the spring, you have probably heard about it from other gardeners.
It is believed that boiling water destroys possible pests and pathogenic microorganisms that are present on the plant.
An important rule: you can only pour boiling water over the bushes when the currants are still “sleeping”, that is, their buds have not swollen and the sap flow has not yet begun – otherwise, the crop can be seriously injured.
Before the procedure, the bush is usually tied up so that the moisture reaches all the shoots evenly.
Why do many summer residents question the benefits of this procedure?
The thing is that water cools down quickly, so it is unlikely to make a significant contribution to the fight against parasites.
In addition, due to the large amount of water, mud will squelch under the bushes.
Of course, no one can forbid you from carrying out these manipulations, but you should not forget about other, much more effective, but less labor-intensive methods.
