It is difficult to say which berry gardeners value most. But in spring it is important to pay attention to each crop – raspberries, strawberries and currants.
Let's talk about what fertilizers need to be applied at this time so that the currants grow, develop and bear fruit well.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", a scientist agronomist and landscape designer, told us how to feed currants in the spring.
Like all perennial fruit crops, currants need to be fed in the spring so that the plant can regain its strength after wintering.
What to feed
It is believed that at this time it would be correct to focus on mineral fertilizers.
The first feeding is carried out after the snow melts. Complex mineral fertilizers (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) are added.
However, organic matter should not be written off either. Its main advantage is to improve the soil composition, structure, and support soil microflora.
Humus or compost is added, as well as humus.
The next feeding is carried out during the flowering and fruiting period.
Mineral additives include fertilizers containing boron, copper, and zinc, which are necessary to increase yields and improve the quality of berries.
Watering
It is important to water the currant bushes regularly in hot and dry weather. Watering should be moderate and regular.
Earlier we told you how to feed violets .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
