Black currant Alga
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Alga black currant was obtained by crossing two varieties: this Dove and Compact. The plant was obtained at the Far Eastern Institute and is still being tested since 2001.
Black currant Alga: variety description and characteristics
The shrub of the Alga currant variety has great vigor. Adult shoots here are lignified and have a fairly large diameter, as well as a light brown tint.
The leaves of the Alga black currant have a classic five-lobed shape and medium size. The shade of the leaves is light green. The top is wrinkled, and the surface looks leathery. The blades are pointed at the ends. In this case, the middle blade is higher than the side blades. The vein pattern forms an angle. At the base, the sheet has a pronounced recess, and along the edge the sheet plate is serrated. Each leaf is attached with a long petiole of small diameter.
The buds here are of medium size and the shape of a pointed oval. The flowers have an average diameter and a cup shape. The glands have a light green hue and are bent upward in shape.
The berries form on a cluster that is medium in length.
Description of fruits
The fruits of the Alga currant variety are large enough - more than 1 g each. Their peel is shiny, black. Each fruit contains an average number of seeds. Fruits are attached with a medium-length peduncle and have a round calyx.
Experts rate the taste of Alga black currant at four points. Berries are consumed both fresh and used for the preparation of various preparations. The fruits of Alga currants contain a large amount of dry substances, sugars, vitamin C, pectin and other useful substances.
Conclusion
The Alga blackcurrant shrub has a very large number of advantages. Among them are high yield, large berry size, sufficient frost resistance, as well as a high appreciation of the palatability of the fruit. Of the shortcomings of Alga currants, insufficient immunity of the culture to certain fungal diseases is distinguished.
