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6 best varieties of black currant
Review of the best varieties of black currant - according to gardeners
Author: Natalya Baskova
Black currant is a berry shrub that is grown everywhere in Russia. Local semi-wild forms are well adapted, but they disappoint with the yield, size and taste of the berries. Fruitful selection work presented gardeners with 224 varieties (from the State Register in 2018). By the number of varieties of black currant takes 2nd place, second only to apple.
Black currant varieties are divided into 2 large groups: amateur and industrial. The first group is distinguished by the dessert taste of berries and is suitable for eating from the bush during the whole season. The second group is characterized by ripening and suitability for mechanized harvesting (thick skin, dry peel, shatter resistance). Industrial varieties can be grown on the summer cottage, just need to understand the purpose for which a particular variety was bred, and not scold the breeder for sourness.
Black currant is sensitive to growing conditions. One variety in different regions shows itself differently. To get an exact match with the varietal description, you need to purchase varieties bred in your area. Shrubs come into fruition from the second year - such precociousness simplifies the process of selecting varieties for your site.
The ranking of the best varieties of black currant includes only the most popular varieties, which performed well by a set of parameters in different growing regions. In addition to those included in our rating, black currant varieties such as Bagheera, Pygmy, Yadrennaya, Velaya, Raisin, Slashena, Exotica, Green Haze, which have received many positive reviews and recommendations of gardeners, are of interest.
Rating the best varieties of black currant
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| The best early varieties of black currant | 1 | Litvinovskaya | 9.8 / 10 | 230 |
| 2 | Dar Smolyaninova | 9.8 / 10 | 230 | |
| 3 | Selechenskaya 2 | 9.8 / 10 | 490 | |
| 4 | Woman resident | 9.7 / 10 | 350 | |
| The best mid-season varieties of black currant | 1 | Dobrynya | 9.7 / 10 | 250 |
| The best late varieties of black currant | 1 | Lazy person | 9.5 / 10 | 200 |
The best early varieties of black currant
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Litvinovskaya
230 (one-year sapling in a package with wet peat)
Sredneranny grade of universal appointment. The bush is powerful and tall. Shoots are straight, form a compact, neat crown. Brushes of medium length and density, slightly curved. The berries are round, black, shiny, on a thin stalk, with a dry margin. The average mass of berries is 2.9 - 4.5 g, and with proper care it exceeds 5 g. Because of the particular arrangement of the berries, it is inconvenient to pluck the whole brush. Small seeds and thin skin make the variety ideal in all types of processing. At the same time, the skin is strong enough, and the berries tolerate transportation well. Tastes are estimated at 5 points, there is a delicate flavor. The leaves have a pronounced currant aroma and are used in the preparation of tea and as a spice in conservation. The average productivity of one plant is 1.4 - 2.5 kg. It shows excellent winter hardiness and resistance to return frosts, is susceptible to high temperatures and does not tolerate drought. Not affected by fungal diseases, rarely populated by kidney mite. This variety of black currant well manifested itself in the suburbs. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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Dessert berry for eating from the bush, soft flesh with a light aroma, for children as a delicacy. |
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Dar Smolyaninova
230 (one-year sapling in a package with wet peat)
Universal early ripe grade of blackcurrant. Shrubs with medium vigor, with a thick, slightly sprawling crown.Brushes short, loose. Berry large (3 - 5 g), round, black with shine, on a thin stalk. Tastes are estimated at 4.9 points. The yield of one plant 2 - 3 kg. It is characterized by high self-fertility, which reduces dependence on insect pollinators and pollinator varieties. At the same time, with the presence of different varieties on the site, an increase in yield is observed. It is highly resistant to fungal diseases and kidney mites. Recommended for cultivation in the Central region, but well manifests itself throughout the Middle Belt. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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The best variety of black currant for the Moscow region, I think. Berries are sweet, with thin skin. The cluster ripens evenly, but it is necessary to allow the berries to fully ripen and gain sugars. |
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Selechenskaya 2
490 (2-year-old sapling in a container)
Early ripe dessert variety of black currant, which is also suitable for industrial scale. The bush is upright, powerful, reaches 1,5 - 2 m. Brushes are long, loose. The berries are glossy, black, round, weighing from 2.5 - 3 to 5.5 g, with a thin and durable skin. The taste is estimated at 4.9 - 5 points, with weak sourness and delicate aroma. Ripening friendly, ripe berries are resistant to shattering. The productivity of young bushes is 2–3 kg; adult plants with competent agricultural technology produce up to 5–8 kg. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, slightly affected by anthracnose and rarely populated with kidney mite (just one preventive treatment is enough). It adapts well in different climatic zones, high winter hardiness and drought resistance. In hot weather and when interruptions with watering berries do not crack. The best results were obtained when grown in the Leningrad Region, the Moscow Region, Western Siberia, Altai, Transbaikalia and Yakutia. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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I recommend everyone to have this variety of black currant on the site. I estimate all new varieties by comparison. |
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Woman resident
350 (2-year-old sapling in a container)
Early ripe grade of universal appointment. The bush is short, with a round sprawling crown, the lower shoots may lie on the ground. The berries are blue-black, dull, medium-sized (2.2 - 4 g), slightly oval, with a thin skin, a soft-sweet taste, with a strong aroma. The average yield of an adult plant is 1.4 - 1.5 kg. In suburban areas, the productivity of the variety is noted at the level of 4-5 kg. The unevenness of ripening berries can be assessed as a positive feature, as it prolongs the period of consumption of fresh berries. Not affected by powdery mildew and kidney mites. It reacts badly to drought; in the absence of irrigation, the discharge of still unripe berries is observed. Flowering bushes with the threat of frost require protection. The variety has proven itself in the Moscow and Leningrad regions. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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The bush is short, but we need support, as the lower branches bend to the ground. Not sick, well suited for fresh consumption. |
The best mid-season varieties of black currant
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Dobrynya
250 (one-year sapling in a package with wet peat)
The mid-season variety of the intensive type, i.e., requires high agricultural practices. Shrubs of medium growth, with a compact crown, during the fruiting period, props are needed, since the lower branches may lie on the ground under the weight of the berries. Gives a weak gain and is recommended in sealed landings.Brushes are medium sized, loose. At the base of the brush berries less, which facilitates harvesting whole brushes. The berries are slightly oval, black with shine, very large (individual specimens weighing more than 6 g), with a dry separation and dense skin. Berries are sweet and sour, with a pronounced aroma, transportable. The yield during the trial was 1.6 - 2.4 kg / bush. It is characterized by high winter hardiness and slight damage by return frost. Good immunity to powdery mildew, medium to kidney mite. This grade of blackcurrant is recommended for Western Siberia and the Central region. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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The best variety of black currant for Siberia. The fruits are large. To eat such a berry only from a bush, it’s a pity to let it be recycled. |
The best late varieties of black currant
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Lazy person
200 (one-year sapling in a package with wet peat)
Late ripening black currant for amateur garden. Shrubs tall, powerful; with a thick, spreading crown. Brushes up to 8 cm, on the long petiole. The berries are black with a brown tinge, rounded, with an average weight of 2.1 - 2.5 g, with a delicate skin, dry tear, very fragrant, sweet with refreshing sourness. A feature of the variety is the heterogeneity of the berries in size. Productivity 0.9 - 1.2 kg / bush. The variety’s self-fertility is medium, therefore planting pollinating varieties is recommended for high yields. It has high winter hardiness, resistance to anthracnose and terry. Kidney mite affects moderately. Susceptible to powdery mildew, therefore, requires preventive treatments, does not tolerate shading and waterlogging. The variety is suitable for extending the season of eating fresh berries. Well proved in the Moscow region and the Volga region, it is recommended for all Central strip. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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This black currant winter well, the berries are large and sweet, if you let them ripen. Ripens 2 weeks later than my other varieties. |
When buying black currant seedlings, special attention should be paid to the condition of the root system and buds. Well-branched healthy roots without growths and thickenings will be the key to a high survival rate. Even if the kidneys look healthy, it is recommended to carry out decontamination, so as not to infect the garden with a dangerous pest - a bud mite.
Blackcurrant loves the sun, but in arid regions, young saplings simply burn out in one season, and if they live to fall, they weaken when they are weakened. Planting is best done in places with shading at midday, do not neglect mulching and ensure regular watering.
Have a good harvest!
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Updated: 05.05.2018
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