Currants are one of the most popular berries that gardeners grow in their gardens.
But, unfortunately, some mistakes in growing currants can lead to a decrease in yield. What you should not do with a currant bush, said the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Treatment against diseases and pests
One of the common mistakes gardeners make when caring for currant bushes is using so-called natural methods of combating diseases and pests.
These include garlic, pepper, soap and others, which, unfortunately, will not work if the bush is heavily damaged.
Due to this approach, in some cases the harvest can be completely lost, and sometimes even the bush itself dies. It is important to remember that in case of severe damage to the plant, only specialized fungicides and insecticides should be used.
Using boiling water
The next mistake in line is treating currant bushes with boiling water in early spring. Some people think that this helps to get rid of diseases and pests, but in fact, this approach can lead to the death of the plant's buds.
It is important to remember that boiling water treatment should be carried out only before the sap starts to flow, when there is still snow. If this procedure is carried out too late, the buds may not withstand the high temperature and fall off.
Lack of watering
It is a mistake to think that currants do not need watering - if you ignore this care procedure, the bush may "die".
If you notice that there has been no rain for 2-3 weeks, take the trouble to pour 2 buckets of water under each bush.
Previously, we listed new tomato varieties that are worth planting as seedlings in 2024.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
