Currant Selechenskaya

Introduction

On any garden plot, you can find a variety of currant varieties. This fruit and berry shrub is popular because it is relatively unpretentious to care for, and also gives a high yield. Currants can be used to prepare a large number of sweet dishes, preserves, jams, as well as drinks - compotes, fruit drinks and wine. Currant varieties Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya 2 are among the varieties of early ripening. The culture is not capricious at all, if we are talking about leaving, it tolerates temperature extremes and frost very well. In addition, it should be noted that the Selechenskaya currant grows in most of Russia, as well as in Belarus and Ukraine, even in regions with a fairly strict and difficult climate, and this is its huge advantage over many other varieties.

Selechenskaya currant: description of the variety and its features

Black currant Selechenskaya: photo of the variety

Of course, starting to consider any variety, a little mention should be made of the history of its creation, as well as the most striking characteristics that distinguish this variety from all the others.

The Selechenskaya currant variety was entered in the State Register more than 25 years ago, the author of the variety is a breeder from Bryansk A.I. Astakhov, who for a long time looked for opportunities to develop a variety that would combine undemandingness to the soil, to the surrounding conditions, but at the same time the most productive and tasty. Currant variety Selechenskaya 2 was bred much later - in 2004, and it was bred in co-authorship with another well-known breeder at that time - L.I. Zueva. Both varieties are early maturing, have an excellent dessert taste, but at the same time they differ from other varieties in a huge number of other characteristics. One way or another, the variety is quite in demand in many regions of our country, as well as abroad.

As a rule, gardeners and farmers prefer to plant those varieties that are more adapted and adapted to the climatic conditions of the environment. Both varieties, which we talk about in this article, are fully consistent with this requirement. Harvesting is usually done from mid-July to the second decade of August. The variety is quite aromatic and tasty, and black berries contain a fairly large amount of nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Of course, there are many more characteristics and advantages that make this variety stand out from all the rest.

These varieties of currants Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya 2 are very winter-hardy - they can withstand a drop in temperature to almost -32 degrees. They are also very drought-resistant bushes that ripen early and give a very bountiful harvest. The bush is medium-sized, the shoots are straight, they do not spread at all in different directions. Berries weighing from 1.7 to 3.3 grams, covered with black skin, inside is a pleasant fragrant pulp. It contains a fairly high percentage of sugar (over 7.5%), as well as a huge amount of vitamin C.

From about mid-June, more than 2.5 kilograms of tasty and high-quality berries can be removed from one Selechenskaya currant bush. On an industrial scale, the yield sometimes reaches 100 centners per hectare. The berries are not tart, it is best to eat them fresh, and also cook for the winter or freeze.In the refrigerator, keeping quality can be about two weeks, during which time the fruits do not deteriorate and do not lose their taste, and this is a huge plus for this variety.

It is impossible not to pay attention to the resistance of varieties to diseases. There is no susceptibility to powdery mildew, anthracnose also does not particularly affect these plants, but you still need to be very careful. In general, with regard to other fungal diseases, it is best to take all sorts of preventive measures from them, and then the bushes will be healthy and immune to such attacks from the outside. There is also a high probability that the so-called kidney mite will strike the currants, so that the external state of the bush, its green leaf and stem parts should be monitored very carefully.

The Selechenskaya currant bush is very demanding in care if the gardener wants to get a high-quality bountiful harvest. To do this, consider the following factors:

• currants of the Selechenskaya variety are very fond of fertile soil
• it is best to choose shaded areas for planting
• Regular watering is one of the factors that will help the plant to be in top shape and show growth and yield.
• top dressing should be chosen very carefully, as shrubs are too sensitive to them
• if the gardener initially does not follow any agrotechnical rules, then the berries become very small and tasteless.

Currant Selechenskaya 2: description of the species

Currant Selechenskaya 2 is an improved type of Selechenskaya currant, which is distinguished by its compactness. Together with the shoots, the height of the bush rarely rises by more than 190 centimeters, the leaves are medium in size, have a dark green color. The berries have a characteristic currant aroma, the taste is very rich and pleasant, does not have bitterness or astringency, as is the case with many other varieties. The berries contain 7.3% sugar and a large amount of vitamin C, so they are very useful, and their taste is sweeter than sour.

Fruiting of Selechenskaya 2 currants is quite long, and the berries practically do not fall off, the variety is quite resistant to low temperatures, the bushes can grow in the shade. They are resistant to fungal powdery mildew and are also rarely attacked by anthracnose, mites, or aphids. It is better to prevent shrubs in the spring, this will be enough, the test of the protective effect lasted for the entire season in advance.

From the description of both varieties, even if they are so similar to each other, it is clear that there is some difference between them. It mainly consists of the following:

• the yield of the variety has increased due to the fact that the berries have acquired larger sizes
• the variety has ceased to be selective for the soil or for care techniques, so it has lost its resistance to spring temperature changes, when the weather is just starting to wake up, and the risk of recurrent frosts increases
• the plant is less susceptible to pathogens of fungal diseases and to attacks from most pests.

Thus, both varieties of currants Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya 2 can be excellent for gardeners for reproduction in various regions that do not differ in a stable climate, and at the same time, they can also be marked by sharp temperature changes. In the next part, we will dwell in more detail on the form in which the varieties of currants are propagated, as well as which of the methods is most suitable in certain temperature and regional conditions, taking into account their specifics.

Selechenskaya currant: methods of reproduction

Black currant Selechenskaya: video about the variety

The Selechenskaya black currant can be propagated using cuttings and cuttings, and in general these are quite versatile methods that are used in order to propagate currant bushes. The first method, which we will look at in more detail, is layering.So, near the bush with currants, it is necessary to dig small holes. Large shoots are tilted into the formed recesses and covered with soil. Next, the gardener takes special spacers and strengthens the branch so that it does not straighten under any circumstances. The cuttings should be regularly moistened as this will promote rapid and effective rooting. Shoots that have already taken root should be carefully piled up with soil. The seedlings can be moved in the future, it is recommended to do this in two seasons - either in the spring, or already next fall.

Cutting is the second popular way of propagation of any kind of currant, in particular Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya 2 currants. Two cuttings are prepared from currants since autumn, their thickness should vary from 0.5 to one centimeter. The rooting process of the cuttings lasts for one and a half months. At least three eyes should be located on each branch of the branch, the cuttings are carefully processed with growth stimulants, this is very important, and it is also important to follow the instructions for using these drugs, otherwise they can give the exact opposite effect.

Cuttings are planted in separately prepared containers, in which fertile soil is poured. The lower kidney should be deepened a little deeper. Then it is best for the gardener to create a small greenhouse, for this containers with cuttings are covered with foil to create a greenhouse effect. Every day, the film must be removed to ventilate the plants, otherwise, due to an excess of moisture, they can rot.

In order for the currants to grow successfully and give a decent harvest, you should be very careful about the choice of planting material. This requires healthy and resilient seedlings from one or two years old, which do not show any visible damage. Shoots in height should be from 40 centimeters, the diameter at the base is great up to 10 millimeters. The bark should be smooth, and the leaves should not be withered, alive, looking healthy. The root system must be lively and dense, not dry. If the seedlings are spring, then large swollen buds should be located on them, which are about to bloom and give inflorescences, and then the harvest.

The Selechenskaya currant can perfectly take root in partial shade, and it also takes root and develops well in places that are protected from air currents. It is better to plant the culture along fences or near buildings so that drafts and strong winds do not violate their integrity. Selechenskaya currant prefers to grow in neutral soils, as well as in soils where there is a low acidity level. Before planting, it is best to fertilize the area with humus and potassium sulfate, as well as ash or superphosphate. This will make the soil even more fertile, and the conditions for the growth of the plant - favorable. If suddenly the reaction of the soil is acidic, then it is worth lowering the acidity level. For this, components such as lime or dolomite flour are perfect.

Growing Selechenskaya Currant and caring for it

Black currant Selechenskaya: photo of the variety

Planting currant bushes Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya 2 should be located at a distance of one and a half or two meters from each other. If the gardener is planting a stalk in open ground, or there is heavy soil, then the seedlings are best planted at an angle of 45 degrees to the ground. The well is carefully sprinkled and slightly compacted. Small sides can be made around the perimeter - when watering, this will allow moisture not to seep into unnecessary areas, which means the roots will be protected from excessive moisture, which can lead to soil decay. You should also not forget about soil mulching, as this is very important, and for many modern crops.

Caring for a plant is all those manipulations, thanks to which the plant will successfully root, grow and, accordingly, give a bountiful and worthy harvest.Bushes require regular watering, especially in about the third year after planting in open ground, since it is at this time that fruiting begins in full. Then the soil should be loosened to a depth of no more than seven centimeters, and all the weeds that have already grown from there should be removed. Typically, plants need watering about twice a week. Here, the gardener is best guided by the weather conditions in the region, as well as how much precipitation has fallen over a specific period of time. Watering begins to increase when the very first ovaries appear on the shrub, as well as after the harvest has been harvested and before frost sets in (around the beginning of October, no later). For the winter, it is imperative to cover the bushes, even despite their resistance, and this process should be treated with extreme caution.

Top dressing is another significant part of plant care. Selechenskaya currant needs timely feeding. In the spring and fall, you can make a mullein-based solution, as well as use bird droppings. In the third year after planting in open ground, urea can be added to the feed, and elements such as humus or compost are added to the mulch, here the gardener can choose for himself. Around October, before the arrival of the first frost, you can provide the bushes with superphosphate, potassium sulfate, mulching is done only with the help of humus.

The Selechenskaya currant bush is best formed in spring or autumn. Thanks to the pruning and design of the bush, you can significantly increase the yield, which is just laid on two- or three-year-old shoots. The bushes are pruned in accordance with their age, as well as in accordance with how many shoots were obtained, how strong they are, how old the branches have already dried up, and, of course, you also need to get rid of them.

Thus, thanks to the care of the currant varieties Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya 2, as well as providing it with the most minimal conditions, excellent fruitful shrubs can be obtained from the variety (both one and the second). They are sufficiently hardened, they are not attacked by pests, you can also plant them, cuttings. The fruits are stored for a week, can be transported, but not over very long distances, otherwise they may lose their presentation. In general, the Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya 2 currant varieties are very modern, adapted to any temperature and climatic conditions, which undoubtedly makes them favorites.