Black currant Sibylla
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Sibylla black currant is an early variety. It was bred in Russia by a breeder scientist Vladimir Sergeevich Ilyin at the South Ural Research Institute of Control and Problems. On account of his scientific activities, the creation of more than 50 varieties of red, black and white currants. And also more than 20 types of gooseberries. The Sibylla currant variety was obtained by crossing the black currant variety Seyanets Golubki and the Bradtorp variety in the city of Chelyabinsk.
Black currant Sibylla: variety description and external characteristics
Black currant Sibylla variety photo
On the site, the bushes of an adult plant do not take up much space. They grow medium in size, about 130-150 cm in height. Compact and semi-spreading in width. Young shoots are green, like the rest of the branches. Medium foliage with green, soft to the touch, medium-sized concave leaves. Currant bunches are placed singly, each 5-6 cm long. The stem of the Sibylla variety is green, not thick, but usually long.
In appearance, the berries of the Sibilla black currant are large, with an average weight of 3-5 grams. As a rule, one-dimensional, round shape without the presence of ribs. The flesh of the berries is dense, with a thick skin. That favorably affects the safety of berries during transportation or long-term storage. And also thanks to this feature, the berries of this variety can be harvested not only by hand, but also by machine. On average, you can collect up to 3 kg of berries from one bush. Since Sibylla is an early variety, she begins to delight with her fruits already at the beginning of July.
Another great advantage of the Sibilla black currant is its excellent frost resistance and drought resistance. That makes the area of growth of this variety of black currant practically unlimited. The manufacturer stated that this variety will not lose its properties and will not die at temperatures down to -30 ° C.
Diseases and pests of the Sibilla currant variety
As for the level of resistance to various types of diseases and pests, it is worth noting that this variety has high rates here as well. The most terrible diseases for Sibylla are anthracnose, septoria and kidney mites. However, the cultivar is resistant to powdery mildew. And also to most fungal diseases.
Black currant Sibylla: plant reproduction
A sibylla can be propagated in several ways. The most common and popular is propagation by lignified plant cuttings.
The second way is propagation by horizontal layers. But this method, according to gardeners, is not the fastest and most convenient. The reason for this is the small size of the plant. From this he has a small number of layers. Therefore, it slows down the reproduction process.
Recommendations for growing the variety of black currant Sibylla
Sibilla grows favorably on sandy loam and loamy soils. And also in partial shade or in the sun. For this variety, the level of soil fertility and its moisture are important. Therefore, to get a good harvest, you should not plant the plant in a darkened place where there will be little sunlight. And do not forget that the plant should be watered. Because from a lack of water, the berries may be less juicy and elastic. Which will affect storage and portability. For which this variety of black currant is especially appreciated.
Sibylla currant: reviews of gardeners
The Sibylla black currant variety is praised for its high taste. And also for the bright aroma of berries. This variety is referred to as dessert. An undoubted huge plus, which was appreciated by all gardeners who have experience in growing this variety, is the excellent transportability of the berries, which opens up not only individual household use for the Sibylla variety, but also on an industrial scale.
The weak points of this variety include the different size of the berries. And also low resistance to the most common diseases.
