Black currant Litvinovskaya

Black currant Litvinovskaya is very popular, and almost always it can be found in any household farm. The fruits of currant bushes contain a whole complex of substances important for human health. In addition, the berries have a pleasant taste and aroma. And the unpretentious disposition gives an additional bonus for any gardener.
In this article, we will talk about the Litvinovskaya black currant, which was bred by Russian breeders. This variety has already managed to perfectly recommend itself both in private gardens and in industrial gardens.

Black currant Litvinovskaya: variety description and characteristics

Black currant Litvinovskaya: photo of the variety

Black currant Litvinovskaya obtained in 2008 by crossing Selechenskaya currants and СН6-28-105, and in the same year the variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation.
The Litvinovskaya currant variety is a variety with an early flowering period starting in the 20th of May. By the end of June - beginning of July, the fruits ripen and are ready to be harvested.

• The bushes of the Litvinovskaya currant variety are tall, their average height is from 1.5 to 2 meters. The branches of the bushes are straight, not spreading.
• The roots are highly branched and can grow to a depth of half a meter.
• Flowers lilac or pale purple, arranged on tassels of 7 - 11 pieces.
  The kidneys have an oval, slightly pointed shape.
• Small leaves of bright green color (the base of the leaves is more intense in color). Leaves with pronounced veins and pointed. The shape of the leaves is three-lobed.
• The berries are round, slightly flattened, dark black in color with a thick glossy rind. The fruit has a rich aroma, sweet taste and large size. The weight of one berry can be up to 4.5 grams.

The black currant variety Litvinovskaya is recommended for cultivation and cultivation in the Central Black Earth Region of Russia. The variety is highly resistant to frost, so it can be grown in more severe climates, for example, in the Urals, Siberia, in the North-West of the country.

Litvinovskaya currant has distinctive features that make it stand out from many other varieties. The main task of breeders - high resistance to weather anomalies and difficult climates, and at the same time - excellent taste of the fruit - was successfully completed.

About frost resistance of the Litvinovskaya currant variety

Litvinovskaya currant is a fairly frost-resistant variety. Frosty winters, early autumn and returnable spring frosts are not dangerous for such currants. These properties make it possible to grow this currant in Siberia, the Urals and in the North-Western part of the country.

• frosts down to -17 ° С are not terrible for the root system;
• flowers in a closed state will withstand frosts down to -5 ° С;
• for open buds, temperatures up to -4 ° C are not dangerous;
• the resulting ovaries will not die at frost temperatures down to -3 ° C.

About the drought resistance of the currant variety Litvinovskaya

Currants of the Litvinovskaya variety are quite susceptible to dry weather. This means only one thing: currants need attention and special care in extreme heat and during a long period of drought.

The yield of the Litvinovskaya currant variety

For Litvinovskaya currant, a rather fast ripening period is characteristic. The bushes bloom in the 15th of May, and the fruits are harvested at the end of June.

She has quite high yielding capacity, since the average yield per bush reaches 2.5 kg. Moreover, Litvinovskaya does not have a tendency to crumble, if, of course, all the necessary conditions for planting and caring for the variety are observed.

If your bushes are crumbling, then the probable reasons may be as follows:

• insufficient care of the bushes (you need to remove the old branches on the bush);
• there is not enough moisture, especially during hot and dry periods (additional watering is required);
• insufficiently careful selection of the seat;
• harmful insects;
• ripe berries can overload the branches (harvest on time!).

What could be the reasons for baking berries in the sun? This could be too hot weather, lack of proper watering, or attack by any pests.

Thanks to its thick and strong skin, the variety tolerates transportation remarkably well, with the exception of very long transportations (in this case, a specially equipped transport is required).

If the berries on your Litvinovskaya currant are too small, then the reasons lie in:

- inadequate care - in improper and insufficient thinning and in untimely cutting of old branches;
- incorrectly selected footprint.

Areas of use

In use, the Litvinovskaya black currant variety can be called universal. Firstly, it is consumed raw - the sweet rich taste of the fruit will not leave anyone indifferent. Secondly, the berry allows you to produce various types of preservation - from compotes and juices to jams and pastilles. Also, this currant freezes perfectly, and the thick skin of the berries allows you to tolerate relatively long transportation.

Pros and cons of Litvinovskaya currant

Let's talk about the main advantages and disadvantages inherent in the Litvinovskaya black currant variety:

On the merits... The berry is large, aromatic and sweet. Thanks to the dense skin, it does not choke and separates well from the branches, it is easy to collect. The variety is of high frost resistance. Again, thanks to the thick skin, the berry is well transported. Litvinovskaya has excellent immunity from fungal diseases. The bushes of this variety are self-pollinating, so they do not need additional pollinators.

About disadvantages... Poorly tolerates too hot weather. There is a danger of a kidney mite attack.

Reproduction

Black currant Litvinovskaya: photo of the variety

Let's talk about the main options for dividing the black currant variety Litvinovskaya:

• Seed division. This method is mainly used by scientists to develop new varieties.
• Division using cuttings (lignified trunk). This method is the most common and effective one.
• Division with green cuttings. Quite a complicated method that requires a lot of work. An initial planting of cuttings in a greenhouse is required.
• Division with a handle from the top. The method is not easy, it requires special equipment to maintain a certain temperature and humidity in the place where the plant grows.
• Division using layering. The method gives a guarantee of one hundred percent survival of the plant within a year.
• Division of the bush. The most common and popular way of dividing currants, it is fast and simple.

Black currant Litvinovskaya: planting varieties

To begin with, the seedlings must be chosen correctly. To do this, it is better to visit proven nurseries and gardening stores. Plants should be healthy without rotting spots and spots on the branches and root system.

Next, you should tackle the seat. This should be a bright area, sheltered from the winds. Such a suitable place may be near the intake space. Blackcurrant bushes develop well under the crown of a tall tree, which always protects from direct sun. As for the soil in the planting place, it is good if it is slightly moistened.

Now let's talk about the timing of planting seedlings.They directly depend on the place where the currants are grown. If these are the southern regions, then the warm climate makes it possible to plant currants in both spring and autumn. For the northern regions, it is recommended to plant only in the spring, so that young bushes can get stronger for their entire first growing season, get used to a new place in order to accumulate strength for a harsh winter.

Approximate planting stages

• First, they dig a hole 60 cm wide and 50 cm deep. If you have several seedlings, then you must maintain a distance between the holes of at least 2 meters;
• A layer of fertilizer consisting of humus, potassium and superphosphate is laid on the bottom of the hole, then covered with soil (a layer of 10 cm);
• For subsequent irrigation, prepare settled water (for one seedling, approximately 5 liters of water will be required);
• The plant is planted, gently spreading the roots, and covered with soil;
• The soil is well crushed and watered again (up to 5 l / 1 seedling);
• Planting is completed by cutting off the bush.

Black currant Litvinovskaya: variety care

Black currant Litvinovskaya: photo of the variety

As a follow-up care for Litvinovskaya currant, standard procedures are used.
Watering. The greatest watering of the shrubs is required during the periods of the appearance of flowers, and then - of the fruits. Particular attention behind the bushes is necessary in extreme heat. During dry periods, the plant needs additional moisture. In this case, one shrub will need up to 10 liters of water. With this volume, approximately 0.2 m of soil will be moistened in depth.

• Loosening the soil.

This procedure is required at least once every 30 days throughout the season.

• Top dressing.

At the beginning of growth, no additional feeding is needed for two years. From the third year, 4 top dressing is done per season:

• nitrogen-containing, they are introduced in early spring, as soon as the snow cover melts;
• potassium-phosphorus, they are brought in when the berries are formed;
• potassium-phosphorus, they are brought in when the berries ripen;
• organic in the form of manure or compost, they are applied in the fall.

• Pruning.

Thinning and removing dry branches is indispensable. This is done in early spring and autumn.

• Winter protection.

In winter, the trunks are insulated with the help of horse manure, bending the branches to the surface of the earth and fixing their ends with a brick.

• Rodent protection.

In case of the existing danger of attack by rodents, use mechanical or chemical means to protect against them.

Pests and diseases

Black currant Litvinovskaya: photo of the variety

Black currant Litvinovskaya can be attacked by a kidney mite. This parasite can cause a lot of problems. A bud mite is manifested by a change in the shape of the buds, drying out of the leaves (as if moisture has left the plant), and a decrease in yield.

To identify parasites, the plant should be examined, followed by the removal of the affected buds. In the case of a large lesion, the entire branch is cut out.

There are simple and effective preventive measures for kidney mites. This is pouring boiling water over the bush or sprinkling with an aqueous garlic solution.

It is better not to use special chemicals, albeit highly effective ones, during fruiting.

Black currant Litvinovskaya: reviews of gardeners

• Margarita Lvovna, 48 years old, Moscow region: “I planted Litvinovskaya black currant about five years ago at my dacha. The berry is great, big and tasty. The harvests are very pleasing! "
• Vladimir Semenovich, 55 years old, Nizhny Novgorod region: “My Litvinovskaya currant usually ripens at the very end of June. My family adores her. My wife freezes currants a lot in order to spoil us with delicious pies in winter. I want to buy a few more bushes of this variety. "
• Valentina Nikolaevna, 39 years old, Ivanovo region: “There is a lot of Litvinovskaya currant in my mother’s garden. The harvests are always excellent, and my family has enough berries. Mom makes a lot of different preparations - preserves, jams, compotes. Everything is very delicious!"

This variety has become a real discovery for many gardeners. Black currant Litvinovskaya has an early ripening period. The variety has a good yield, fragrant tasty berries, which are popular raw, processed and frozen. The currant of the Litvinovskaya variety is unpretentious, will not cause much trouble to its owner, and will delight with abundant harvests for a long time.