Black currant Biryulevskaya

There are a lot of nutrients and vitamins in currants. These berries also contain a lot of dry substances, sugars, acids, and most importantly, ascorbic acid. Black currant Biryulevskaya was bred at the end of the last century. It was included in the state register in 1995. Zoned in the North Caucasian region. According to the ripening period, black currant belongs to the mid-early varieties. The currant variety Biryulevskaya was bred by domestic scientists. In the article offered to you, we will share the main characteristics of the variety, a description of the shrub, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the culture.

Black currant Biryulevskaya: variety description and characteristics

Black currant Biryulevskaya: photo of the variety

Bushes of the black currant variety Biryulevskaya are not tall, but quite thick. Due to this, the shrub will need to be cut off in a timely manner, otherwise it will not bear fruit so actively. A dense crown will negatively affect not only fruiting, but also the development of culture. This bush is quite tall, speaking of the shape of the crown, we note that it is slightly spreading. Shoots are of medium thickness, grow quite intensively, vertically. At first they are greenish, with a bluish tinge, later the shoots become more rigid and elastic, covered with a strong bark. The tops of the branches have a reddish tint, they are also quite thick. In adulthood, they become gray-brown.

Speaking about the buds of the Biryulevskaya currant bush, we note that they are quite small, ovoid in shape, with pointed tops. Pinkish in color, no omissions. The buds are rejected from the shoots at a slight angle. But the shape of the leaf plates at the bush is rounded wedge-shaped, free at the top. Speaking of foliage, special attention should be paid to the main characteristics. In structure, this black currant has five-lobed leaves, rather large. In color, the leaf plates are green, wrinkled, slightly shiny. Naturally, the central blade is much longer than the others. Plus, it's also wide. The apex is sharp, additional irregularities are observed, notches protrude. The lateral lobes are not so long, but rather sharp, and usually the veins are at right angles to each other. Irregularities are noticeable along the edges of the leaf plates, they are characterized by serration, although the tip of the leaves is not pronounced. The petioles of plants are long, rather thick, glaucous. It is necessary to take care of this black currant regularly.

When planting currants of the Biryulevskaya variety, be sure to moisten the soil abundantly, if necessary, lay out a drainage layer, add fertilizer to the planting pit. Don't forget about the distance between the plants. It should be at least 2 m. Due to the fact that the shrub of this variety is quite tall, it is necessary not to forget about pruning. It can be formative, rejuvenating and sanitary. So, gardeners in early spring and late autumn regularly remove all damaged shoots so that they do not interfere with the growth and development of the shrub in the future.

We also note that the black currant of the Biryulevskaya variety must be watered, if necessary, and all weeds must be removed from the site, since they not only interfere with the development of the shrub, darkening the near-trunk circle, but also take nutrients from the soil, the moisture necessary for the black currant. The rules for caring for this crop are familiar, in no way different from agrotechnical methods for caring for other fruit crops.

Fruiting varieties

The flowers of the Biryulevskaya black currant variety are medium in size, and saucer-shaped in shape. The petals have a beautiful color, they are slightly bent, freely located in the brush. Note that these same brushes are quite short, so, in length, the size of one inflorescence is no more than 6 cm. The petioles are short, the axes are thin, medium in length, bright green. The culture usually bears fruit abundantly. Moreover, we note that this black currant is large-fruited, the weight of one berry can be almost 2 g. The fruits are round in shape, and deep black in color. The berries are easily detached from the shoots, and the separation is dry, so the berries are stored for a long time, they can be transported over long distances. In order to transfer the fruits from the dacha to the city, it is better to put the berries in one layer so that the currants do not crumple. The cups of plants are medium, closed. To taste, the berries of the Biryulevskaya currant are sweet and sour, and have a universal purpose. They can be consumed fresh, processed. Speaking about the chemical composition, let us note that fruits contain a lot of acids and sugars.

Advantages and disadvantages

Black currant Biryulevskaya is considered winter-hardy, self-fertile, resistant to some pests and diseases. In addition, this variety is also fruitful. So, gardeners collect more than 3 kg of berries from one bush, and farmers from one hectare more than 13 tons of fruits. As we noted earlier, black currant berries are quite large. The weight of 1 currant is 2 g. Of the shortcomings, gardeners indicate that it is necessary to take care of the plant regularly, in addition, the black currant Biryulevskaya does not have resistance to powdery mildew, anthracnose, therefore it is necessary to carry out preventive examinations and treatments in a timely manner, and, if necessary, heal plants.