Blackcurrant Lighthouse

The black currant Lighthouse is late, it was bred at the Scientific Research Institute of the South Urals, which is dedicated to the selection of fruit plants. The lighthouse appeared thanks to the crossing of the Dove Seedling and the Pilot. The author is V. Ilyin. This variety has been in the state register for over 15 years.

Blackcurrant Lighthouse: variety description

Black currant Lighthouse: photo of the variety

Currant bushes Lighthouse reach large sizes, since the eyelids are close, a dense, slightly spreading crown is formed. The growing shoot is short, thin, mint-colored, with slight curvatures at the ends. The buds are medium in size, shaped like an egg with a pointed end. The apical bud is solitary, brown-green in color.

The leaf of the Mayak currant variety has five lobes, it is large, dense, with a large number of folds and veins, which are located along the entire surface of the plate. A thick vein runs along the center, along which the sheet is bent. The blades are elongated, sharp, and differ greatly in size and length. The central lobe stands out strongly, since it is the largest and slightly narrowed. The lateral lobe is short and wide, while the basal lobe is poorly developed. The base of the leaves is medium in size, thick and long petioles of light green color are attached to them. The edges are serrated.

The flowers that form on the surface of the bush during the flowering period are large, since the petals are located freely, forming a lush bud. The flowers are pink-yellow. Brushes with berries reach up to 10 centimeters in length. The average number of berries is considered to be about 12 pieces.

Description of Mayak berries

Lighthouse currant berries are large, reaching up to 4 grams by weight. They are rounded in shape with slightly flattened sides and an elongated top. The skin is smooth, shiny, blue-black in color. The taste is sweet and sour. Experts estimate it at 9.3 points.

From the fruits of currants Mayak are often made juices, compotes, jams, and also used in baked goods or frozen for the winter. The berries contain a large amount of useful microelements: pectin 2%, p-active substances 2%, vitamin C 2%, natural sugars 9%.

Blackcurrant Lighthouse: reviews of gardeners

• Ekaterina Vladislavovna, Leningrad region: “I will not exchange the variety of black currant Lighthouse for any other for cultivation. I am completely satisfied with the huge yield of the variety and the fact that the variety is capable of pollinating on its own. "
• Marina Viktorovna, Moscow region: "If you want to grow in your garden a variety that is resistant to severe frosts and spring frosts, I can say for sure - the black currant Lighthouse is perfect for this."
• Anastasia Andreevna, Sverdlovsk region: “The berries of the Mayak black currant are quite large, and the taste is very good. The harvest is stable every year, we got it already in the second year after planting. "