Black currant Joy
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Black currant Joy has an average ripening period, and was obtained by crossing two varieties: Tagarskaya variety and Festival variety. The plant was obtained at a horticultural breeding station by experienced scientists - breeders. Since 2001, the culture is still being tested.
Black currant Joy: variety description and characteristics
- Currant Joy has a fairly large growth force and a slightly spreading crown. The branches here are quite thick, have a straight shape. The kidneys are characterized by the average size and color of the anthocyanin. Also, pubescence can be seen on the kidneys.
- For the leaves of the black currant variety Joy, a three-lobed shape is characteristic. The color of the leaves is rich green. A notch is visible at the base of the sheet. The blades form an acute angle between each other. Leaves are fastened with a brown petiole.
- The flowers of the currant Joy here are of medium size and weak in color. The brush size is large. Also, pubescence is characteristic of the brush.
The fruits of the Joy currant are large enough, about 2 grams each. Moreover, they have a rounded shape and black color. The fruits themselves are shiny, they contain a large number of seeds. The berries taste sweet with a slight sourness. Experts assess the taste of currant fruits Joy at 4.3 points. Berries can be eaten both fresh and used for harvesting. The fruits are attached with a long green stalk, which has a small diameter. The berries contain a large amount of nutrients, including dry substances, sugars, acids and vitamin C.
Black currant variety Joy has good resistance to winter, brings a large amount of harvest, and is also highly immune to powdery mildew and a kidney mite. From one bush of black currant Joy, you can collect about 2 kg of berries.
Currant Joy: reviews of the variety
Tatyana Anatolyevna, Sverdlovsk region: “The Blackcurrant variety Joy is a good option for growing as it has many advantages. Among them are the early maturity of the plant, high resistance to frost, high immunity to various common diseases and insect pests. But, what is most important for me - currant Joy has incredibly tasty berries. My children are delighted with sweet large fruits. "
Anastasia Semyonovna, Chelyabinsk region: “I grew many varieties of currants. Black currant variety Joy is one of my favorite varieties. It is necessary to follow the simple rules of care and carry out preventive measures, then the currant Joy will give a large and tasty harvest. I read that currant Joy contains a lot of vitamin C in its composition, which is good news during the period of seasonal colds. "
