One of the most important stages of spring care for currants is pouring boiling water over them.
We'll tell you why you should pour boiling water over currants and how to do it correctly.
Why, how and when to pour boiling water over currants
This procedure is an effective way to protect currants from bud mites.
Watering should be done before the beginning of the growing season, at the end of February – beginning of March.
If it is impossible to get to the site due to snow, you can wait a little.
The boiling water should be steep, so you shouldn’t take several buckets out into the garden at once.
It is still quite cold at the beginning of March, the water will cool down quickly.
The second point is don't be afraid to scald the bushes. Pour them thoroughly from a metal watering can.
Particular attention should be paid to one- and two-year-old shoots, as they will form the main crop.
If the bush is large, you can tie the branches into panicles for convenience.
For additional disinfection, you can add potassium permanganate to the water. The solution should be an intense pink color.
