It turns out that in order to get a bountiful harvest of currants it is not at all necessary to use a large amount of “chemicals”.
There is no need to use expensive preparations and mineral fertilizers.
There is one effective, universal and at the same time very cheap remedy. We are talking about baking soda.
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This question was answered by an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Soil condition improver
It is advisable to grow currants in an area where the soil pH is 6-6.5.
And if the soil is too “acidic”, then soda will help (5 tbsp. per 1 m2).
Fertilizer
Soda can also become an integral part of the ideal fertilizer for currants.
Preparing the fertilizer is very simple: you need to fill a bucket with water about 50%, pour 100 grams of dry yeast and a similar amount of soda into the container.
Exactly 24 hours later, you need to pour another 5 liters of water into the container.
Then you need to pour drops of the prepared liquid over the currant bushes.
Weed control agent
A soda solution is also an excellent remedy against weeds.
The liquid should contain a little liquid soap.
A remedy for the prevention of diseases
Don't want your plant to get sick? Then water it with a soda-oil solution!
The liquid should consist of the following components: plain water (1 liter), sodium bicarbonate (4 tablespoons), sunflower oil (1 tablespoon).
Pest control agent
Soda easily copes with the main enemies of currants. We are talking about aphids, gastropods and caterpillars.
To prepare a super remedy against pests, you need to almost completely fill a bucket with water, add a couple of tablespoons of soda, a little grated laundry soap and a tablespoon of iodine.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
