Black currant Ksyusha

Black currant Ksyusha was obtained at the Institute of Horticulture named after M.A. Lisavenko. The hybrid was obtained by combining two varieties: this is Dikovinka and the variety Jet of free pollination.

Famous breeders - scientists worked on the plant. In 1998, the Ksyusha currant was officially registered and recommended for cultivation in the Siberian region.

Black currant Ksyusha: variety description and characteristics

Black currant Ksyusha: photo of the variety

Ksyusha currant has medium height and slight thickening, as well as spreading branches of medium length. The shoots here are straight and light green in color. Adult shoots are lignified and have a brown tint of the bark, as well as slight pubescence. The buds are located singly, have a fairly large size and egg shape. The apex of the kidney is pointed.

The leaves are three or five lobed. Moreover, they are quite large. The color of the leaf plate is light green. The surface is matte, leathery with a pronounced pattern of veins. The blades have a sharp end and a middle cut. The central blade is located above the lateral ones and is slightly bent. At the base, the sheet has a pronounced deep groove. At the edges, the leaves have sharp teeth. They are located on a petiole that has a long or short size, as well as an average diameter. The petiole is crimson.

The flowers are medium in size and in the shape of a glass. Sepals are characterized by a light pink tint and slightly curved. The length of the brush is about 8 cm. Up to 10 - 11 berries are formed on each brush. The berries are attached with a thin, long stalk.

Description of fruits

Ksyusha's black currant fruits grow quite large: from 2 to 4 grams. They have a rounded shape and a shiny black skin.

The fruits contain a large number of seeds, and they are also characterized by a closed cup. Experts estimate the palatability of the fruit at 4.5 points. In this case, the berries are consumed both fresh and used for various preparations. The fruits are composed of dry substances, sugars, acids, vitamin C and pectin.

General characteristics of the plant

Black currant Ksyusha is a plant resistant to winter and drought. The undoubted advantage is the self-fertility and early maturity of the culture, as well as high immunity to various fungal diseases and some insect pests. Occasionally, a plant can be affected by anthracnose and septoria, and a kidney mite sometimes attacks the currant. The yield of the plant is high, since one bush is capable of producing up to 10 kg of fruit.

Black currant Ksyusha: reviews of the variety

Many gardeners claim that the Ksyusha black currant variety is an excellent option for growing, since it has good frost resistance and drought resistance, and also has a high immunity to powdery mildew. At the same time, the Ksyusha currant bush is able to bear a large number of fruits that are suitable for transportation and have high external and taste qualities. However, one should remember about possible diseases and take preventive measures, protecting the black currant of the Ksyusha variety from anthracnose, septoria and kidney mites.