Irgi berries are an excellent source of iron, calcium, potassium, and also contain many flavonoids and anthocyanins, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and protect blood vessels.
A handful of fruit (100 g) contains 60% of the daily requirement of beta-carotene, which is necessary for good vision and strong immunity.
Features of cultivation
Irga is one of the long-lived plants (60-70 years).
It can withstand drought and severe frosts. For example, the plant can survive cold temperatures down to -50 °C.
If there is no place for the irgi in the sun, then it can be planted in the shade. The plant feels comfortable almost everywhere.
The tree does not have any special requirements for the soil, but the best options are loam and sandy loam soils.
Which varieties to choose
1. "Thyssen". Plants reach a height of 4.5 m. Fruits are deep black, sweet, collected in neat clusters.
2. "Starry Night". The variety yields an early harvest. It copes with all weather "surprises". The fruits are quite large - up to 2 cm in diameter.
The tree is of medium height – it grows up to 3 m, which greatly simplifies the process of picking berries.
3. "Martin". A very productive variety, which also belongs to the early ripening period. Large fruits, very sweet and aromatic. Reaches 3.5 m in height.
