Currants are one of the most popular fruit bushes grown in Russian gardens and homesteads. However, before you decide to grow them, it is worth learning about their characteristics and requirements.
In this way, we will provide them with optimal conditions for development and can count on tasty, juicy fruits.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, reminded us what you should not fertilize potatoes with.
How to Grow Currants
First of all, colored currant bushes (both white and red) tolerate even low temperatures well and feel great in sunny places.
The soil should be fertile, permeable, loose and moderately moist.
It is best to choose soil with an acidic pH, although they will also bear fruit in slightly acidic soils without any problems.
Recommendations for growing black currants
Blackcurrant is somewhat more sensitive to low temperatures than cauliflower. Therefore, it should be planted in a sunny, warm, well-protected from the wind place.
For the winter, it is recommended to cover with non-woven material, especially young bushes.
They prefer fertile, well-drained, moderately moist soil, although they will also thrive in gardens with ordinary soil.
Black currant bears fruit best on 1-, 2-, 3-year-old shoots, so pruning should be planned for the 4th year after planting.
Each season, cut out all shoots older than 4 years. This will promote consistent plant development and abundant fruiting.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
