Currants can safely be considered one of the most popular berry crops, as many people grow them.
The secret is simple: the products contain a huge amount of antioxidants.
Some have "resigned themselves" to the sour taste of currants, believing that this is a feature of the culture. Therefore, jams, preserves are prepared on its basis, and they are used for baking with filling.
However, this is a misconception. Some varieties of the bush are incredibly sweet, said Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, a landscape designer and agronomist.
What varieties of shrubs should lovers of sweet berries pay attention to?
"Bagheera"
This variety is popular with farmers who grow crops for sale. The fact is that the currants of this variety grow incredibly sweet.
But its advantages don't end there.
This variety of currant will surprise you with its large size and relative resistance to various weather conditions. The berry also looks great even after transportation and storage.
"Nina"
These are very tasty and large berries, so the variety has its fans. An interesting fact is that this variety of currant is practically not affected by powdery mildew.
However, there are also disadvantages: currants of this variety are not intended for storage and will not survive long-term transportation.
"Triton"
This is a Swedish plant variety that copes well with the most difficult weather conditions. The plant variety also boasts "immunity" to some diseases and even pests.
The berries also grow sweet and tasty, although they are not very large.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
