Among summer residents, such a procedure as spring watering of currant bushes with boiling water is extremely popular.
It is believed that thanks to very hot water the plant gains protection from numerous diseases and pests.
However, the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh still recommends that summer residents refrain from carrying out this procedure.
The fact is that scalding currants is not always effective.
Moreover, an incorrectly performed procedure can only harm the culture.
Why shouldn't currants be watered with boiling water?
Firstly, there is no guarantee that this action will provide a positive effect. It is quite possible that hot water will not stop the spread of fungal diseases and will not destroy dangerous insects.
Secondly, watering with boiling water can only be done in a certain period of time: after the onset of spring and before the buds open. It is quite difficult to "guess". It is easier not to carry out the procedure at all.
Thirdly, it is quite difficult to ensure that the water used maintains the required temperature. It is quite possible that the following scenario will occur: while the gardener is carrying the container with liquid to the plant, the liquid will no longer be boiling water.
How to help currants?
To provide the plant with protection from diseases and ailments, it is necessary to remove affected branches in time, as well as use proven preparations.
First of all, we are talking about a solution of copper sulfate and a solution of iron sulfate.
Earlier, the expert explained why experienced gardeners tear off the lower leaves of cabbage.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
