Black currant Zabaikalochka
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Black currant Zabaikalochka was obtained by crossing two varieties. These are the Primorsky Champion and the Siberian Currant.
Famous professional breeders became the authors of the Zabaikalochka currant variety, and in 1987 the plant was officially registered with a recommendation for cultivation in the East Siberian region.
Black currant Zabaikalochka: variety description and characteristics
Black currant Zabaikalochka: photo of the variety
The currant shrub Zabaikalochka has a high growth force and a medium spreading crown. The branches here are straight and light green. The surface of the bark is shiny, without pubescence. Adult shoots of the plant have a light brown bark and are covered with glands.
The leaf plates are large enough and light green. They are often located horizontally. The leaf plate is concave inward in the middle and has a shiny surface with a bright pattern of veins. At the ends, the teeth of the leaf have an obtuse angle and are slightly bent. Leaves are attached on a brightly colored petiole.
The flowers of the Zabaikalochka currant variety have a small size and a pink tint. Their shape resembles the shape of a bell. The pistil and stamens are located at the same level. The brush, where the fruits are formed, has a length of about 6 cm. Also, the brush is characterized by a small diameter and a straight shape.
Description of fruits
The fruits of the Zabaikalochka currant have a rounded shape and a weight of about one and a half grams. The peel of the fruit is shiny, deep black color. The surface is slightly pubescent. The berries ripen at the same time and have a dry separation, so they can be transported over a long distance. The cup here has a closed shape. Experts estimate the taste of Zabaikalochka currants at 4.4 points. Moreover, the berries have a pronounced pleasant aroma. They are consumed both fresh and used to prepare blanks. The fruits of the Zabaikalochka currant contain a large amount of useful substances, including dry substances, acids, sugars, vitamin C, pectin and polyphenolic compounds.
Features of the currant variety Zabaikalochka
Black currant Zabaikalochka has very good resistance to winter, therefore it is not afraid of even 40 degree frosts. The advantages also include the self-fertility of the plant.
Bushes are usually propagated in a vegetative way: by cuttings and using layering. From one hectare of plantings of currants of this variety, 5 tons of harvest can be harvested.
Conclusion
The currant variety Zabaikalochka is an excellent option for growing, since it has a very high frost resistance, as well as immunity to various fungal diseases and kidney mites. Of the shortcomings of Zabaikalochka currants, only weak drought resistance is distinguished, therefore the plant is optimal for growing in those regions that are characterized by severe winters.
