Black currant Karaidel

There are many useful vitamins and minerals in black currant. They eat not only berries, but also leaves, listening to them and making excellent aromatic tea. Surely, in every household farm there is a place for this amazingly good shrub. Today we will introduce you to another variety of black currant. Black currant Karaidel is a medium late variety, so the berries ripen and not so quickly. This variety was bred at the Research Institute of Agriculture in Bashkiria through crossing other wonderful varieties of black currant. The authors of the currant variety Karaidel are famous Russian scientists. Black currant was included in the state register in 2001. So, this black currant has been grown for almost 20 years in various horticultural farms, as well as in personal plots. It is believed that the Karaidel currant variety is best grown in the Ural region. Carefully read your proposed article in order to correctly determine whether you need this variety in the garden or not, since before planting it is imperative to research the varietal characteristics of the plant, as well as the rules for caring for the crop. Without this knowledge, the choice of a variety will be a real Russian roulette, since it will not be possible to grow black currants without knowing its characteristics and, of course, to get a high yield.

Black currant Karaidel: variety description and characteristics

Black currant Karaidel: photo of the variety

Blackcurrant Karaidel has a slightly spreading crown, so it usually does not need to be tied up. It is medium-sized, the shoots grow intensively, have an average thickness and length. As you may have guessed, they are quite straightforward. Pruning of this shrub is carried out in early spring and late autumn, removing damaged and diseased branches. The gardening tool will need to be disinfected before this event, after the completion of the cutting work, it is also advisable to treat the cut sites, for example, with black coal, so that the wounds heal faster and the infection does not penetrate the living tissues. Shoots usually have light brown bark, medium pubescence, buds are also small. They are pinkish in color, and rather oblong in length, although their tops are pointed, slightly deviated from the shoot.

The foliage of the currant bush Karaidel is three-lobed, has an average size, and is dark green in color. The leaf blades are slightly pubescent, not dense, wrinkled, but dull and slightly convex. Talking about the veins, we note that it is well separated from the central blade. Speaking about the angle formed between the blades, we emphasize that it is almost straight. A small notch, also straight, is noticeable at the base of the leaf. The bases are also not very large, but long petioles, average thickness, they are green in color, red closer to the base. Note also that they are slightly pressed against the branches.

The black currant Karaidel blooms profusely, and there are always many flowers, they are large enough in size, the color is bright pink, and the shape is bell-shaped. Stipules have slight pubescence, which is more visible from the outside. In size, they are rather large, slightly bent upward. Speaking of brushes, we note that they are medium in size, but sometimes long. In each cluster, about 7-8 berries are formed, the density of arrangement in relation to each other in fruits is average. The length of the brush is about 5-6 cm. Therefore, the plant has a high yield.The brushes have medium axes, straight, they are naturally green in color.

It is not difficult to take care of the black currant variety Karaidel, due to the fact that the shape of the bush is compact, it is not necessary to cut off the plants too often. Landings can be formed in relation to each other at a short distance, rest assured, the shrubs will not interfere. It should also be noted that it is also not necessary to tie up this plant, in view of the fact that the shoots of the bush are straight, and the shape of the crown is slightly spreading. Watering the plant is recommended as needed. Groundwater should not lie close to the surface of the earth, it is best to plant this plant on a small hill, and from the sunny side. This will ripen the berries better. The landing pit is prepared in advance.

If the soil on the site is poor, then various fertilizers, top dressing are applied there, both organic matter and complex mineral fertilizers.

Note that the Karaidel currant variety is also drought-resistant, so if you have moderate precipitation in your region, there is practically no need to water the shrub.

Fruiting

The berries of the Karaidel currant variety are large enough. Imagine, the weight of individual specimens is more than 2 g, which is quite a lot for black currants, because usually the weight of its fruits is 12 g. The fruit of the Karaidel currant tastes sweet and sour, the tasting ratings are high, the number of seeds in the berries is average, so they are practically not felt when the berries are eaten, the stalks are also medium in size, green, fleshy, slightly pubescent. Half-open cups. Speaking about the chemical composition, we note that the fruits of this variety contain a lot of sugars, dry substances, acids, pectin substances, as well as other vitamins and elements. Currant berries Karaidel can be processed, eaten fresh. They make wonderful jelly, aromatic jam, amazing jam. Therefore, housewives especially appreciate this variety.

Black currant Karaidel: advantages and disadvantages

Of course, the Karaidel blackcurrant variety has its advantages and disadvantages.

To the plusesundoubtedly, they include high winter hardiness, the shrub tolerates cold well, therefore, it does not need to be intensively insulated for the winter. This plant also tolerates return frosts in spring. The yield of this shrub is high, for example, in farms, gardeners collect more than 12 tons of ripe berries per hectare, which is quite a lot. Self-fertility in the black currant variety Karaidel is also excellent, as we noted earlier, this variety is also drought-resistant. The berries have a wonderful marketable appearance; according to tasting ratings, they occupy one of the leading positions. They contain many useful vitamins and minerals, in addition, the fruits are also very large, fragrant. A plus of the black currant variety Karaidel is also called the fact that the shape of the bush is compact, which allows you to plant many plants on the site while maintaining the place. Fungal infections are also not scary to this plant, so this culture has good resistance to certain diseases.

Of the shortcomings currants Karaidel gardeners indicate that the shrub is prone to self-thickening, otherwise, no minuses were found. Growing this culture, as you understand, is not difficult at all, so at least you need to try to do it and please yourself with an excellent harvest and large fragrant berries.