It is believed that autumn is a great time to plant fruit trees. No one argues that apple and pear seedlings can be planted at this time.
But what about currant bushes? Let's find out what time is best to plant currants.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to prepare beds for planting winter garlic.
When to plant currants
In fact, you can do this in autumn and spring. But gardeners are advised to choose autumn.
Firstly, in the fall the bush has time to take root, and the coming winter hardens it, due to which in the spring the bush spends all its energy on growth and development.
Secondly, in autumn, nurseries offer a wide selection of seedlings.
Thirdly, in the fall, summer residents have much more free time than in the spring, when it is necessary to strictly monitor the timing of planting, transplanting and fertilizing.
The only nuance of autumn planting is careful preparation and attention when choosing a seedling.
Perfect timing
It all depends on the climate and weather conditions of a particular region.
Early planting is not suitable for the reasons that the bush can quickly take root and begin to grow, which is undesirable before the onset of autumn and winter cold.
It is also important to do this before the frost sets in. Otherwise, the root system may suffer from the cold.
It is believed that the ideal time for planting a bush is 2-3 weeks before the ground begins to freeze.
During this time, the bush will take root, but active growth can be avoided.
How to choose a place
1. Regardless of the variety, it is important to protect currants from drafts and cold winds.
2. The place should be well lit - without sunlight the berries grow sour. In extreme cases, partial shade is suitable.
3. You cannot plant currants in places where melt water collects, or in lowlands.
4. The bush likes light and loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. White and red currants prefer a neutral level of acidity.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
