Blackcurrant Daughter

Daughter black currant belongs to varieties with an average ripening period. Pollination was carried out with Compact pollen of various species belonging to different species. The result is a new variety with improved qualities. All work was carried out at the scientific station. The author of this pollination is read by V. Litvinova.

After its creation, the Dochka currant variety passed all checks, and was included in the state register of the Central, Siberian regions.

Black currant daughter: variety description

Black currant Daughter: photo of the variety

Black currant bush The daughter reaches a fairly large size, the branches are located at a short distance from each other, forming a dense crown. The growing shoot is long, thick, green-yellow in color with a pink top. The shoot is pubescent. Lignified shoot of medium size, slightly tapering towards the top, brown-gray in color. The kidneys are very small, cone-shaped, smooth, with a sharp end. They deviate from escape.

Currant foliage The daughter is dense, each leaf has five lobes. The leaf has an average size, green-gray in color. The surface is wrinkled, covered with a large number of veins of different sizes. The leaves are dull on both sides, strongly pubescent. The plate is slightly bent along large veins. The leaf has a prominent central lobe, it is strongly elongated and larger in size than the lateral lobes. The base blade is slightly elongated and pointed at the ends. The basal lobe is poorly developed. Small, sharp notches are observed between the blades. The base of the leaf is wide, rounded at the edges. The edges of the blades are serrated.

During the flowering period of the currant Daughter, a huge number of flowers of a yellow-pink hue appear on the bush. They are large, as the petals are located freely, forming a fluffy and voluminous flower.

Distinctive features of the variety

Daughter currant berries reach 2 grams by weight. They are oval in shape, the skin is smooth, even, black and blue. Clusters of berries are of medium length, about 7-9 centimeters. The fruits are located mainly at the bottom of the brush, spreading unevenly. The petiole is short, the peduncle is long, thick, without fibers, green in color. The separation is dry, the berries are sweet to taste, but there is a slight sourness. The cups are half closed.

The Daughter currant fruit contains natural sugars 9%, dry matter 13%, pectin 1%, vitamin C.

The fruits are versatile, so they can be used both fresh and in baked goods or blanks.

Currant Daughter: reviews of gardeners

Kristina Olegovna, Tyumen region: “Black currant variety My daughter advised to buy it from a friend. I have never regretted growing this variety. Currant fruits. Large size daughter, also very tasty. Outwardly, the berries look as if from a picture. I was also pleased with the winter hardiness of the variety. The bush can withstand frosts down to -28 degrees, which is a definite plus for our harsh weather conditions. I recommend everyone to try to grow the black currant variety Daughter. "

Ivan Viktorovich, Sverdlovsk region: “I have been growing currants of the Dochka variety for several years now, and every time I am satisfied with the result. The yield of currant Dochka, in comparison with other varieties, is very high. I noticed that when applying top dressing, the yield increases by about a kilogram. The only thing that upsets is the weak resistance of the Daughter currant to powdery mildew. To disinfect the bush and reduce the risk of infection, I use Bordeaux liquid.Despite this small drawback, the Dochka currant is one of the best varieties of black currant for me! "