The best variety of currant

Black currant berries contain a huge amount of vitamins. The bushes of the plant are found on every personal plot, the berry is rightfully popular. There are so many varieties of it that for each climatic region a suitable one is selected according to its characteristics. Let's try to figure out together what is the best variety: black currant - 15 varieties - large-fruited, high-yielding.

Each of the varieties has special characteristics. And only comparing them, it becomes possible to dwell on the right choice, determining one or another berry variety for cultivation in your garden. It takes into account the timing of ripening, differences in taste, the thickness of the berry skins, resistance to the hot season, the ability to endure frosty winters, resistance to diseases and harmful parasites.

Today, more than two hundred varieties are known that are suitable for cultivation in different regions of Russia. Choosing the most suitable variety for growing is always difficult, because there are quite a few of them. In this case, it is recommended to plant three to four species, differing in terms of ripening. This will allow you to increase the period of fruiting and determine which species is more tasty in its qualities and feels better in your garden.

Distinctive features of currant varieties

The first impression suggests that all shrubs of black currant species are similar. But this is only the first impression. In fact, there are a huge number of varieties known, and breeders continue to breed new varieties. The main way to cross is selected large-berry varieties, this helps to grow bountiful yields that are easy to harvest.

But the success of the harvest depends not only on this. The gardener's actions should be distinguished by the absence of errors in them. The choice of varieties must be correct, the placement of the bushes on the site must meet the requirements, the care must be organized as necessary. If the conditions are met, the currant will gratefully respond to the care shown with an excellent harvest.

Early

A large number of varieties of black currant are known, ripening early. The following are considered promising:

• Selechinskaya 2 - the variety differs significantly from the usual currant berries, combining the best differences between wild currants and gooseberries. Its bushes tolerate the dry period without any problems. The berries of this early variety are distinguished by their versatility, their yields are enviably high and amount to four to five kilograms from each bush. The size of the berries is large, rounded in shape. The color is black, shiny. The mass of one is from three to five and a half grams, the taste is amazing. Each hundred grams of the product contains 161 mg of vitamin C. This variety is capable of developing well in any region of Russia. Berry bushes are distinguished by strong straight branches, they do not need tying.

• A summer resident is more suitable for the European regions of Russia than others.This type of currant is distinguished by high yield indicators, large-sized berries (from two to three and a half grams), and short ripening periods. The bushes are so stunted in size that with bountiful harvests, the branches adhere to the surface of the earth. The berries have good taste, without the characteristic sourness. Their ripening is uneven, which makes it possible to harvest for a long period. The cultivar is known for its resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose, as well as rust and kidney mites.

• Exotic - refers to varieties with large berries, fully ripens in the middle lane. The cultivar was developed by crossing Blueberry Seedling and Bradthorpe. The berry weighs up to three grams, its taste is sour-sweet, the skin is shiny. Berries, when separated from the branches, remain dry, collected quickly and easily, and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. The bush gives a high yield, is characterized by medium growth and straight branches, not too thickened. The foliage is large, the axis of the berry brush is straight. Up to ten berries are tied on it. It resists powdery mildew, but is affected by anthracnose. The variety tolerates winter cold well. The yield is not very high - one bush gives up to a kilogram of berries, which differ in manufacturability.

• Maria Kievskaya - gives stable yields of medium volumes. The bushes are resistant to columnar rust and powdery mildew. Their forms are of medium height and slight spreading. Berries weigh up to four grams, sweet and sour, used for processing or freezing.

• Nestor Kozin is another early variety. The berries are quite large (from three to four grams), sweet in taste. Compact bushes reach one and a half meters. This variety produces good yields from the second season of development. The plant perfectly resists anthracnose and powdery mildew, perfectly tolerates frosty winters and dry seasons.

• Perun - this variety has a pleasant aroma, it is considered a dessert. The berries weigh about two grams and contain a large amount of sugar. Medium-sized crops, up to one and a half kilograms per bush. The plant perfectly tolerates return frosts, does not suffer from dry seasons. The main disadvantage of this species is that it is considered overly susceptible to powdery mildew.

Average

Gardeners prefer to grow these varieties because of the large size of the berries and the timing of their ripening:

• Dubrovskaya - perfectly tolerates the winter season, resists kidney mites and anthracnose, does not lend itself to terry. The yield reaches three kilograms from each bush, which is distinguished by its low growth and compact size. The berries are medium in size.

• Dobrynya - perfectly tolerates the dry period and spring frosts. Does not lend itself to powdery mildew, well resists anthracnose and mites. The bush is weak and erect, but differs in large berries, yields yields of up to two and a half kilograms.

• Raisin is a dessert variety with an average ripening period. Berries of different sizes, from medium to large, their average weight is about three grams, their aroma is refreshing, in one hundred grams of the product the content of vitamin C reaches one hundred and seventy grams. The plant has a high yield, resists powdery mildew, spring frost and winter cold. Berries are considered one of the sweetest among the other varieties of currants. They do not wither on the branches, do not crumble when ripe.

• Yadrenaya is another representative of medium-ripening varieties. The berries are one-dimensional, rather large (about five grams), plum-shaped. The taste is somewhat refreshing, sourish. The yield is high, reaching twelve tons per hectare. Bushes perfectly tolerate frost, resist various pests, powdery mildew and rust. The main disadvantage is the very rapid aging of the bushes, which occurs due to a decrease in the growth of young shoots.The variety is more suitable for Western Siberia. Growing it in the middle lane entails a decrease in yield and size of berries.

Late

• Venus - the weight of the berries reaches six grams, the skin is thin. The taste is excellent. The berry is sweet, suitable for fresh consumption and for processing. The productivity of the variety is high, and its resistance to the winter period is good. The variety perfectly tolerates powdery mildew, resists harmful parasites, does not die in the dry season. Bushes of medium height, strong and spreading. Fruiting occurs early.

• Vologda is a vigorous currant bush that winters well, resists powdery mildew and bud mites, but is susceptible to rust. The yield of large-sized berries is about four kilograms per bush, their ripening is uneven.

• Katyusha - hibernates without problems, resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew, susceptible to kidney mites. The bush is tall, the spreading is weak. The berries are large in shape, their skin is dense.

• Mermaid - begins to bear fruit early, perfectly tolerates winter cold. The yield reaches three and a half kilograms. A vigorous bush has medium spreading and large berries. The plant resists powdery mildew and kidney mites, septoria and anthracnose.

• Bagheera - average yields of this variety reach twelve tons of berries per hectare of medium size, sweet and sour taste. The variety perfectly tolerates winter cold, does not lend itself to powdery mildew and kidney mites. The main difference between Bagira berries is their excellent transportability and the ability to use mechanized technologies during cultivation.

Features of different varieties

• Varieties with berries that have a dessert flavor are recommended for eating. If the skin is thin, then the berries are better for rubbing with sugar. Thicker-skinned people tolerate freezing well, retaining their qualities.
• If you have problems with watering, opt for breeding drought-resistant varieties. The types of currants are divided according to the content of vitamin C in berries, the resistance of plants to recurrent spring frosts. It is very important to take into account the unpretentiousness of the plants - resistance to winter cold, diseases and pests.
• The individual conditions of each site, the climate and the organization of care can affect the taste of berries, yield and other parameters.
• The results of long-term observations of the studied varieties proved that almost all of them are able to withstand winter conditions. Occasionally freezing of shoots can be observed in the most severe cold weather.
• As a rule, black currants begin their growing season from mid-April or early May. From its beginning to the onset of flowering, it takes from two weeks to one month.
  The plant blooms from the second half of May. At the same time, the earlier varieties bloom several days faster than the middle and late ones. The flowering period lasts three to four weeks.
  Black currant bears fruit on mixed shoots, the annual growth of which is up to twenty-five centimeters. One of the main indicators of the value of a variety is the weight of the berries, their sweetness and aroma.

Plant care

1. Black currant loves lighted areas, but can grow in shaded areas. It is recommended to place plantings along the southwest walls of buildings.
2. The plant is hygrophilous. For this reason, watering is recommended during the dry season in early June, July and mid-August. Irrigation method - sprinkling.
3. Black currant bushes do not tolerate excessively humid places. Groundwater should be no closer than one and a half meters from currant roots. In the third year of growth, it is recommended to apply organic fertilizers in the form of humus or compost under each bush. Their rate is half a bucket per bush. For the same purpose, superphosphates and potassium sulfate are used. Nitrogen-containing substances are used annually.Eighty grams of saltpeter is applied under the bush.
   The root system of the currant is located close to the surface of the ground, so we recommend loosening it with great care.
4. Currants are planted until the buds bloom, with the beginning of spring. But the autumn period is better suited for this procedure. Landing is carried out according to the scheme of two meters by one and a half. Reproduction of currants is carried out by cuttings and layering. For planting, they are prepared in half a meter in size, it is recommended to bury the seedling ten centimeters, maintaining a slight slope. Planting is completed by cutting off the shoots to the second or third bud.
5. During the growth period, the bush should consist of fifteen to twenty branches, differing in different ages. Cutting currant bushes is recommended in early spring, before the buds begin to bloom. The same procedure is performed in the fall, after the fall of the foliage is completed. In this case, thinning of the bushes is carried out by removing five-year-old branches, which are characterized by weak growth.

Useful qualities of berries

• They are considered beneficial to the body. Berries are used by traditional medicine as therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.
  Black currant prevents cancer, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.
• For elderly people, the use of currant berries is recommended in order to prevent the weakening of mental abilities.
• Currant berries prevent the manifestation of diabetes. For this purpose, they are introduced into the diet in order to strengthen and improve the body during the period of various diseases.
• Currant fruit helps in the treatment of kidney stones, liver and respiratory organs. The content of vitamin C in them is an important factor for the proper functioning of the body.

Black currant is a useful plant. Berry bushes are easy to grow. It remains only to choose varieties that will feel great in the garden. The beneficial properties of this amazing berry are preserved in it under all known processing methods and storage conditions.

Throughout Russia, black currant grows near every house. Undemanding to the composition of the soil, accustomed to harsh winters, it yields even in the subarctic zone... This garden culture bears fruit even in Yakutia and the Khibiny, reached Sakhalin in the east and Krasnodar Territory in the south.

She inherited such a universal adaptation to the whims of the weather from a wild ancestor - the forest currant. There are a lot of varieties and varieties, so it is very difficult for a novice gardener (and not only) to make a choice.

Choosing varieties for central Russia

Early variety of black currant Exotic

What are the differences between the varieties:

1. By appointment,
2. Ripening terms,
3. The size of the berries,
4. Productivity,
5. The taste of berries
6. Resistance to diseases and pests,
7. Winter hardiness ...

It is very easy to understand the purpose of the variety:

• berries are tasty on their own - this is a dessert variety,
• thin-skinned, but too sour - boil jam or grind with sugar;
• berries with a dense, strong skin are frozen,
• universal (understandable).

In order not to be mistaken, it is necessary to choose only zoned varieties.... Only on such bushes can you get a high yield stably and without much effort.

Ripening terms, size of berries, their taste may differ not only from the region of cultivation, but even from watering or soil composition. Already at a distance of more than 200 kilometers, the characteristics of the variety can change significantly.

If you live in the middle lane, you should take a closer look at these varieties:

Curiosity, Selechinskaya, Exotic, Openwork, Summer resident, Orlovia, Exotic

Black pearl, Loyalty, Perun, Green haze, Zusha

Kipiana, Vigorous, Venus, Mermaid

Among the fruit-bearing ones, the Selechinskaya, because he combined the best qualities of his ancestors - wild currant and gooseberry.

Most varieties have an Achilles heel - they cannot grow without abundant watering. But Selechenskaya calmly copes with both summer drought and frosty winters, which makes its choice suitable for any region of Russia.

An early variety of black currant Selechenskaya

To all this, also add five kilograms from a bush of large berries the size of a cherry... There are no special advantages in varieties intermediate between early and late ones. They give fewer berries, and this is not because the varieties are not good enough.

It's just that the period of their fruiting falls on the period of summer heat and dry wind.

The main purpose of these varieties is to fill a niche in front of the later, most productive varieties.

Ripening of late varieties of berries lasts from late July to. the end of autumn. Wherein the Kipiana variety has a yield of up to 5 kg and is resistant to powdery mildew and is not afraid of kidney mites.

Late black currant Kipiana

Vibrant yields late, but these berries can compete even with grapes in size - even 8 grams... There is a known case when an experienced gardener had a berry reached the size of a metal ruble!

Late variety of black currant Yadrenaya

The Viper bush usually yields almost 4 kilograms of berries.... The popularity of the variety is also due to its resistance to pests and fungal diseases.

Currant for Siberia

Siberia is known not only for its harsh winters, but also for its hot dry summers. These stressful weather conditions are easily tolerated by the zoned Siberian varieties:

Lama, Nika, Gift to Kuzior

Altayanka, Agatha, Galinka, Rita, Spherical, Fun, Prestige, Ksyusha

Mila, Harmony

New varieties successfully withstand not only frost, but also arid heat. They are able to withstand major fungal diseases and insect pests.

In terms of early maturity, the specified varieties also set records: the first harvest from the currant bush of the new Nika variety reaches 1.2 kilograms.

Nick's early blackcurrant variety

Berries of Siberian currant Large-fruited Litvinova even reach 6 grams!

Black currant Large-fruited Litvinova

What are the largest-fruited varieties?

Undoubtedly, varieties of unusually large berries will become the leaders of the list.

Vigorous	medium late variety for universal use berries from 3 to 8 grams non-uniform, yield 3-6 kilograms per bush, non-uniform fruits, aging quickly
Dobrynya	universal purpose, bears fruit in the second half of July, berries up to 7 grams are also irregular, almost five kilograms can be removed from the bush
Selechenskaya-2	universal variety, bears fruit in early July. Berry picking - up to 5 kilograms per bush

The best large-fruited varieties: Vigorous, Selechenskaya, Globus, Pygmy.

When choosing a super-large-fruited variety, one should not forget that usually such plants require additional feeding and watering, especially in dry summers and if they are planted on sandy soils.

The most resistant varieties

They practically do not get sick, which means - the harvest is ecologically cleanest among the varieties:

• drought tolerant - Dobrynya, Gulliver, Izumnaya;
• disease resistant - Sibylla, Gross, Gamma, Gulliver, Sevchanka, Globus, Muravushka;
• frost-resistant - Sibylla, Venus, Romance, Globe, Pearl, Rhapsody, Vigorous;
• pest resistant - Orlovia, Kipiana, Grazia, Gamma.

Gourmets also have plenty to choose from

If the score is higher than 4.5 points, the variety is assigned to the dessert category: Centaur, Perun, Selechenskaya, Selechenskaya-2, Nadia, Venus, Oryol waltz, Slastena, Beaumond, Nestor Kozin, Tisel, Uralskaya sweet, Raisin, Black eye.

The Izumnaya variety has an interesting feature: after ripening, the berries do not crumble from the stalk, but gradually "rave", hence the name of the variety.

Black currant Raisin

Best-tasting early varieties - Pearl, Black Boomer, Raisin, Legend.

Currant Black Boomer

Lazy person - late variety with very large berries up to 6 grams.

Blackcurrant Lazy

What's new for residents of the Moscow region?

The weather in the Moscow region is characterized by relatively mild winters and rather warm, humid summers. This is the climate that black currants like. However, the soil composition differs even in the districts of the Moscow region.

It is necessary to select varieties not according to yield or taste, but exclusively, adapted to the specifics of the soil composition of the region.

The most famous varieties among summer residents: Veloy, Memory Lisavenko, Sudarushka, Dobrynya, Yadrenaya.

To feast on berries all season, you must choose from the following varieties:

Sevchanka, Nara, Moscow black, Dar Smolyaninova, Golubichka, Selechenskaya, Selechenskaya-2

Dobrynya, Green haze, Darkie, Oryol serenade, Daughter, Izmailovskaya, Paulinka, Perun

Vologda, Lazy, Veloy

It should be noted that late varieties for the Moscow region are far from the best choice. Summer residents simply may not have time to take advantage of all the best qualities of the same, for example, Lazy - the berries may not ripen.

The Yadrenaya variety, as already noted, was highly appreciated by summer residents for many literally unique qualities:

• high yield,
• very large plum berries,
• compact bush,
• self-fertility,
• winter hardiness,
• early maturity.

Even if you are overwhelmed by the size and flavor of the berries, there are still some characteristics you need to figure out.

What characteristics should you pay attention to first of all:

• self-fertility (no additional pollinator required),
• susceptibility to diseases and pests,
• resistance to spring frosts and other weather factors.

If you plant several varieties nearby (even self-fertile ones), there will be much more berries.

Therefore, stress-resistant Gulliver will not create problems with weather whims, and Smolyaninova's gift will delight you with an early harvest even without chemical treatments for pests and diseases.

Black currant gulliver

Another gift for fans of ecological products - variety Orlovskaya serenada, which is practically not afraid of kidney mites , and from fungal diseases - powdery mildew.

Black currant Oryol serenade

The Selechenskaya-2 variety with its increased ecological plasticity, will not be afraid of a lack of water and unsuitable soils... As a result, the summer resident will receive from the bush his required 5 kilograms of berries the size of a cherry.

Conclusion

It is very difficult to choose the right variety of black currant bush., but there is a correct solution to this problem for an ordinary summer resident. This is to acquire zoned modern varieties of different ripening periods. Their high yield, unpretentiousness, harmonious taste have already found confirmation in personal plots throughout the country.

Review of the best varieties of black currant - according to gardeners' reviews

Black currant is a berry shrub that is grown everywhere in Russia. Local semi-wild forms are well adapted, but disappointing in yield, size and flavor of berries. Fruitful breeding work presented gardeners with 224 varieties (from the State Register of 2018). In terms of the number of varieties, black currant takes 2nd place, second only to the apple tree.

Blackcurrant varieties are divided into 2 large groups: amateur and industrial... The first group is distinguished by the dessert flavor of berries and is suitable for eating from a bush throughout the season. The second group is characterized by amicable ripening and suitability for mechanized harvesting (thick skin, dry separation, resistance to shedding). Industrial varieties can also be grown in a summer cottage, you just need to understand the purpose for which this or that variety was bred, and not scold the breeder for sourness.

Black currants are sensitive to growing conditions. One variety shows itself in different ways in different regions. To get an exact match with the variety description, you need to purchase varieties bred in your region.Bushes begin to bear fruit from the second year - such early maturity simplifies the process of selecting varieties for your site.

The rating of the best black currant varieties includes only the most popular varieties that have shown themselves well in terms of a set of parameters in different growing regions. In addition to those included in our rating, of interest are such varieties of black currants as Bagheera, Pygmy, Yadrenaya, Veloy, Raisin, Slastena, Exotic, Green Haze, which have received many positive reviews and recommendations from gardeners.

Rating of the best varieties of black currant

The best early varieties of black currant	1	Litvinovskaya	9.8 / 10	230
	2	Gift of Smolyaninova	9.8 / 10	230
	3	Selechenskaya 2	9.8 / 10	490
	4	Summer resident	9.7 / 10	350
The best mid-season blackcurrant varieties	1	Dobrynya	9.7 / 10	250
The best late varieties of black currant	1	Lazy person	9.5 / 10	200

The best early varieties of black currant

Litvinovskaya 230 (annual seedling in a bag with wet peat) Medium early variety for universal use. The bush is powerful and tall. Shoots are straight, forming a compact, neat crown. Brushes of medium length and density, slightly curved. The berries are round, black, shiny, on a thin stalk, with a dry separation. The average weight of berries is 2.9 - 4.5 g, and with proper care, it exceeds 5 g. Due to the peculiarity of the location of the berries, it is inconvenient to pluck a whole brush. Small seeds and thin skins make the variety ideal for all types of processing. At the same time, the skin is strong enough, and the berries tolerate transportation well. Taste qualities are estimated at 5 points, there is a delicate aroma. Leaves with a pronounced currant aroma and are used in the preparation of tea and as a spice in conservation. The average productivity of one plant is 1.4 - 2.5 kg. Shows excellent winter hardiness and frost resistance, susceptible to high temperatures and poor drought tolerance. Not affected by fungal diseases, rarely colonized by kidney mites. This variety of black currant has shown itself well in the Moscow region. Main pluses: large berries of dessert taste dry separation kidney mite resistance good winter hardiness Minuses: does not tolerate heat and drought

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews Dessert berry for eating from a bush, tender pulp with a light aroma, for children as a delicacy.

Gift of Smolyaninova 230 (annual seedling in a bag with wet peat) A versatile early ripening variety of black currant. Bushes with medium vigor, with a dense, slightly spreading crown. The brushes are short, loose. The berry is large (3 - 5 g), round, glossy black, on a thin stalk. Taste qualities are estimated at 4.9 points. The yield of one plant is 2 - 3 kg. It is characterized by high self-fertility, which reduces dependence on pollinating insects and pollinating varieties. At the same time, with the presence of different varieties on the site, an increase in yield is noted. Differs in high resistance to fungal diseases and kidney mites. Recommended for cultivation in the Central region, but it manifests itself well throughout the Middle lane. Main pluses: dessert taste and pronounced aroma of berries high self-fertility dry separation good immunity Minuses: average yield average winter hardiness

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews The best variety of black currant for the Moscow region, I think. The berries are sweet, with a thin skin. The bunch ripens evenly, but the berries must be allowed to fully ripen and the sugars must be collected.

Selechenskaya 2 490 (2-year-old seedling in a container) An early ripe dessert variety of black currant, which is also suitable for an industrial scale. The bush is upright, powerful, reaches 1.5 - 2 m. The brushes are long, loose. Berries are glossy, black, round, weighing from 2.5 - 3 to 5.5 g, with a thin and strong skin. The taste is estimated at 4.9 - 5 points, with a slight sourness and delicate aroma. Ripening amicably, ripe berries are resistant to shedding. The productivity of young bushes is 2 - 3 kg, adult plants with competent agricultural technology give up to 5 - 8 kg.The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, is slightly affected by anthracnose and is rarely colonized by a kidney mite (one preventive treatment is enough). It adapts well in different climatic zones, high winter hardiness and drought resistance. In hot weather and with interruptions in watering, the berries do not crack. The best results were obtained when grown in the Leningrad Region, Moscow Region, Western Siberia, Altai, Transbaikalia and Yakutia. Main pluses: large and sweet berries dry-pull berries high yield environmental plasticity Minuses: in dry summer, the bushes are heavily populated with aphids

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews I recommend everyone to have this variety of black currant on the site. I evaluate all new varieties by it, in comparison.

Summer resident 350 (2 year old seedling in a container) An early maturing variety for universal use. The bush is undersized, with a rounded spreading crown, the lower shoots can lie on the ground. The berries are blue-black, matte, medium-sized (2.2 - 4 g), slightly oval, with a thin skin, delicately sweet taste, with a strong aroma. The average yield of an adult plant is 1.4 - 1.5 kg. In summer cottages, the productivity of the variety is noted at the level of 4 - 5 kg. The uneven ripening of berries can be assessed as a positive feature, since it prolongs the period of using fresh berries. It is not affected by powdery mildew and kidney mites. It reacts poorly to drought; in the absence of watering, a discharge of unripe berries is observed. Flowering bushes under the threat of frost require protection. The variety has proven itself well in the Moscow and Leningrad regions. Main pluses: powdery mildew resistance delicate, sweet taste of berries low colonization of kidney mites high winter hardiness self-fertility Minuses: high requirements for agricultural technology sensitivity to return frost tendency to shedding low transportability uncooked ripening

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews The bush is undersized, but props are needed, as the lower branches bend towards the ground. Does not get sick, well suited for fresh consumption.

The best mid-season blackcurrant varieties

Dobrynya 250 (annual seedling in a bag with wet peat) A mid-season variety of an intensive type, that is, it requires high agricultural technology. Bushes of medium vigor, with a compact crown, props are needed during the fruiting period, since the lower branches can lie on the ground under the weight of the berries. It gives low growth and is recommended for tight plantings. The brushes are medium in size, loose. There are fewer berries at the base of the cluster, which makes it easier to harvest with whole clusters. The berries are slightly oval, black with shine, very large (individual specimens weighing more than 6 g), with a dry separation and dense skin. Berries are sweet and sour, with a pronounced aroma, transportable. The yield during variety testing was 1.6 - 2.4 kg / bush. It is characterized by high winter hardiness and low damage from recurrent frosts. Good immunity to powdery mildew, medium - to kidney mites. This variety of black currant is recommended for Western Siberia and the Central region. Main pluses: dessert flavor and berry size high resistance to powdery mildew high winter hardiness drought tolerance Minuses: affected by kidney mites extended ripening period poorly propagated by cuttings high requirements for soil fertility

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews The best black currant variety for Siberia. The fruits are large. Eat such a berry only from a bush, it's a pity to let it go for processing.

The best late varieties of black currant

Lazy person 200 (annual seedling in a bag with wet peat) Late ripening black currant for an amateur garden. Bushes are tall, powerful; with a dense, spreading crown. Clusters up to 8 cm long, on a long petiole. Berries are black with a brown tint, rounded, with an average weight of 2.1 - 2.5 g, with a delicate skin, dry separation, very aromatic, sweet with a refreshing sourness. A feature of the variety is the size heterogeneity of the berries.Productivity 0.9 - 1.2 kg / bush. Self-pollination of the variety is average, therefore, for a high yield, planting of pollinating varieties is recommended. Possesses high winter hardiness, resistance to anthracnose and terry. Kidney mites are moderately affected. Susceptible to powdery mildew, therefore requires preventive treatments, does not tolerate shading and waterlogging. The variety is suitable for extending the fresh berry season. It has shown itself well in the Moscow region and the Volga region, it is recommended for the entire Middle zone. Main pluses: resistance to terry virus dessert and aromatic berries high winter hardiness Minuses: uncooked ripening heterogeneity of berries low transportability susceptibility to powdery mildew unstable yield

9.5 / 10 Rating Reviews This black currant winters well, the berries are large and sweet when allowed to ripen. Ripens 2 weeks later than my other varieties.

When buying black currant seedlings, you need to pay special attention to the condition of the root system and kidneys. Well-branched healthy roots without outgrowths and thickenings will guarantee high survival rate. Even if the kidneys look healthy, decontamination is recommended so as not to infect the garden with a dangerous pest - kidney mites.

Black currants love the sun, but in arid regions, young seedlings simply burn out in one season, and if they survive until autumn, they freeze when weakened. Planting is best done in shaded areas at midday, mulching, and regular watering.

Have a nice harvest!

Attention! The reliability of the information and results of the ratings is subjective and does not constitute advertising.

There are a great many varieties of black currant. But from all this variety, you need to choose exactly those that are suitable for the site where they will grow. Each variety is good in its own way, but not everyone will grow well in certain climatic conditions. Some species mature early.

There are medium and late varieties that begin bearing fruit somewhat later. Caring for different types of culture also differs. Everyone wants to simultaneously have good harvests of berries in combination with large sizes of fruits and their excellent taste.

This article describes the best blackcurrant varieties for central Russia, their features and photos, as well as advantages and disadvantages, which will help gardeners, especially beginners, to make the right choice, on which the quality and quantity of the future harvest will depend.

Varieties

For cultivation in the middle lane, there is a huge number of varieties of black currant, which will not be enough to list and describe in one article. For different sites with their individual characteristics, it is rather difficult to choose a suitable variety from such an abundance of species, however, this must be done.

The best varieties of black currant can be safely attributed to:

• Raisin;
• Summer resident;
• Selechinskaya 2;
• Exotic;
• Dubrovskaya;
• Black Pearl;
• Titania;
• Pygmy;
• Bagiru;
• Vologda;
• Mermaid;
• Dobrynya;
• Kernel;
• Nina;
• Excellent student.

They are divided into:

• early varieties;
• medium;
• late.

And also on:

• large-fruited;
• sweet.

Early

Early blackcurrant species begin to bear fruit from the end of June. Of the early types of berries, the most popular are:

• Raisin;
• Summer resident;
• Selechinskaya 2;
• Exotic.
• Raisin

Variety Raisin

It was withdrawn at the end of the last century. In 2007, it was entered in the State Register for cultivation in the Central regions of Russia.

Raisin bushes are upright, medium-sized. Leaves are three-lobed, large, dark green in color, with a convex leathery matte plate. Flowers - pale yellow, large, collected in a brush.

Berries are round, large (up to 3.2 g), black, matte. The taste of the fruit is sweet, full-bodied.
100 g of berries contains:

• sugars - 9.1%;
• vitamin C - 192 mg;
• acids - 1.8%.

Productivity - up to 3.5 kg per bush.

The berries do not crumble, which is very pleasing to gardeners who come to their plots only on weekends. Fruits ripen early - at the end of June you can feast on fragrant sweet berries.

The variety is frost-hardy, tolerates drought well. Excellent resistance to diseases (kidney mites, powdery mildew, fungal diseases).

The advantages include:

• winter hardiness;
• resistance to weather disasters;
• large-fruited.

Flaws:

• poor rooting by lignified cuttings.

Summer resident

The early variety Dachnitsa is one of the most popular in Russia. It was withdrawn in 2004. Then it was entered in the State Register for cultivation in the Volgo-Vyatka and North-West regions of the country.

The bushes of the variety are compact, low, of medium density, spherical in shape. Young shoots are shiny, not pubescent, green in color. Older shoots are gray-brown with a brown top. Five-lobed, corrugated, medium-sized leaves, have a green, bronze tint, color. The flowers are of medium size - pale, inconspicuous.

The fruits of the variety are large enough. The mass of one berry is 2 or more grams.

There are super-large specimens up to 5 g. The color of the berries is black. The thin skin is almost invisible when eaten. The pulp is juicy, rich, the taste is harmonious, sweet, with a pronounced aroma.

100 g of berries contain:

• sugar - 9.3%;
• vitamin C - 193.6 mg.

On a five-point scale, the taste of the Summer Resident is rated at 4.6 points.

The variety is early. Plants begin to bloom in May, and already at the end of June the first berries ripen.
The self-fertility of this type of currant is very high, however, if you plant other varieties of crops nearby, then the yield of the Summer resident will increase several times.

The yield is high. More than 1.5 kg of fruit can be harvested from one bush.

The advantages of the variety include:

• early onset of fruiting (in the third year, the first crop appears, the peak of which
• falls on the age of the bush 5-8 years);
• high productivity;
• excellent taste;
• self-fertility;
• high frost resistance;
• resistance to diseases and pests (powdery mildew and kidney mites).

The Summer Resident also has disadvantages:

• if the berries are not removed in time, they will become soft and crumble;
• with a large load of fruits, the branches lean down, and sometimes even break.

Selechenskaya 2

Selechenskaya 2 was withdrawn in 2000. Recommended for cultivation in the Central Region, North-West and West Siberian Districts.

Bushes - tall, erect. The leaves are three-lobed, dark green in color, leathery, wrinkled, boat-shaped. Light, red-violet flowers are collected in bunches of 800 pieces.

Large black berries weighing up to 4.5 g, densely located on the branches. The pulp is greenish in color, aromatic and tender, has a sweet taste with some sourness.

Composition of 100 g of pulp:

• sugar - 7.3%;
• acids - 2.2%;
• vitamin C - 160 mg.

Taste qualities on a five-point scale are estimated at 4.9 points. Ripening is early. At the end of June, you can taste the first berries.

The bushes begin to bear fruit already in the second year, and by 3-4 years up to 5 kg of berries are harvested from one plant.

Advantages:

• high productivity;
• excellent taste (the variety is considered almost the most delicious);
• resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew;
• large-fruited;
• good winter hardiness.

Flaws:

• relative resistance to kidney mites;
• instability to damage by aphids.

Exotic

The variety was registered in the State Register in 2001 for cultivation in the Central region of Russia.

Upright and hardy plants - vigorous, sturdy, with strong branches of medium thickening. Leaves are five-lobed, large, dark green in color. White large flowers are collected in clusters. The berries are very easy to pick, as they are located in massive bunches similar to grapes.

The fruits of the variety are large. One berry reaches a mass of 5 or more grams. Their color is black, their shape is rounded. The pulp is fragrant, juicy, has a sweet and sour pronounced taste.The skin is thin, not felt when eating.

100 g of berry pulp contains:

• sugar - 8.9%;
• vitamin C - 198 mg.

The flowering of the bushes begins in May, and the first fruits ripen in June. The variety has high self-fertility, excellent winter hardiness (up to -25 degrees) and resistance to diseases, in particular, to columnar rust and powdery mildew. Productivity is quite high (more than 3 kg of berries per bush).

Advantages:

• high productivity;
• good frost resistance;
• large-fruited;
• excellent taste;
• powdery mildew resistance;
• good self-fertility.

Flaws:

• poor transportability;
• vulnerability to dry weather;
• during harvesting, mechanical damage is possible due to the presence of too thin
• peels on fruits:
• hypersensitivity to lesions of septoria, anthracnose, terry, kidney mites.

Medium varieties

Fruiting of medium varieties begins in mid-July. The average includes:

• Dubrovskaya;
• Black Pearl;
• Titania;
• Pygmy.

A characteristic feature of these varieties is the large berry size and long-term fruiting.

Dubrovskaya

The variety was bred in 1988, and since then it has been successfully grown in the territories of the Volga-Vyatka and Central regions.

Bushes of the species are medium-sized and compact, beautifully shaped and of medium density. Leaves are juicy green in color, leathery and wrinkled, of medium size. The flowers are small in size, light green in color, and resemble cups in shape.

The berries are black in color and regular in size. The mass of one berry is 2.3 g. The taste of the fruit is rich, sweet and sour. Ripen in mid-July.

100 g of fruit contains:

• sugar - 7.2%;
• acids - 2.0%;
• vitamin C - 200.4 mg.

On a five-point system, taste can be estimated at 4.5 points.

Dubrovskaya is a very productive variety. Up to 3.8 kg of juicy berries are harvested from one bush.

This type of black currant is characterized by high frost resistance, good self-fertility, sufficient resistance to kidney mites.

The advantages include:

• high productivity;
• large-fruited;
• self-pollination;
• good taste;
• resistance to kidney mite damage.

Flaws:

• increased incidence of anthracnose, powdery mildew;
• tendency to overgrowth and thickening.

Black Pearl

Bred Black Pearl in 1992. The variety is successfully cultivated in the Middle Volzhsky, Central Black Earth regions, in the North Caucasian District.

The bush of the variety is medium-sized with a small number of branches of weak thickening. Leaves are five-lobed, light green, with curved edges. Flowers, goblet-shaped, medium-sized, collected in a brush.

Fruits are round, black, glossy, of color, rather large (weighing 6 g). The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour, with large seeds. The fruits reach maturity by mid-July.

Composition of 100 g of berries:

• sugars - 8.0%;
• acids - 1.7%;
• vitamin C - 133 mg.

On a five-point scale, taste is rated at 4.2 points.
The variety has good transportability and keeping quality, as well as high yield, up to 3 kg per bush. Black pearls are hardy and moderately resistant to powdery mildew.

Advantages:

• good productivity;
• high taste and presentation;
• decent frost resistance;
• the variety can be transported over long distances without losing its taste and presentation.

Flaws:

• sour taste that not everyone likes;
• medium resistance to powdery mildew.

Titania

The variety was bred by Swedish breeders in 1970. It appeared in Russia in 1995.
Titania is characterized by the fact that the branches of the plants are directed upwards. The bush itself resembles a ball. Leaves are medium in size, wrinkled, bright green in color.

Fruits are black, large (up to 4 g in weight). The pulp is dark green, juicy. Taste - sweet and sour, dessert, with wine notes.

Composition 100 g:

• sugar - 6.6%;
• acids - 3.2%;
• vitamin C - 170 mg.

On a five-point scale, taste is rated at 4.7 points.
Titania has excellent transportability and keeping quality, which allows it to be cultivated on an industrial scale. The yield of the variety is up to 3.5 kg per plant.

Advantages:

• high frost resistance;
• large-fruited;
• consistently high yields;
• lack of shedding;
• good transportability;
• high resistance to morbidity.

Flaws:

• tendency to overgrow;
• chopping berries in the absence of care;
• high requirements for soil moisture and nutrient composition.

Pygmy

Pygmy was created in 1999 and is cultivated in the Volga-Vyatka, West Siberian and Ural regions.

The bush is compact, medium spreading, medium thickening. Leaves are bright green, wrinkled, large in size. Flowers - small, pale, similar to saucers, collected in brushes.

Berries are black, shiny, very large (up to 7.5 g), have a sweet taste and rich aroma. The variety gives amazing yields - up to 5.7 kg per bush.

Composition 100 g:

• sugar - 8.7%;
• vitamin C - 170 mg.

Pygmy has an amazing frost resistance (up to -32 degrees), high self-fertility, resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew. It is characterized by long-term fruiting and unpretentious care.

Advantages:

• drought tolerance;
• self-fertility;
• frost resistance;
• high productivity;
• large-fruited;
• sweet taste;
• resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew.

Flaws:

• vulnerability to kidney mites and septoria.

Late varieties

The late varieties include those that begin to bear fruit from the end of July and continue to ripen until the end of August.

Of these, it can be noted:

• Bagiru;
• Vologda;
• Mermaid.

Bagheera

The variety was included in the State Register in 1990 for cultivation in the North-West, Volgo-Vyatka, Ural, Middle Volga, West Siberian and East Siberian regions.

The bushes are medium-sized, characterized by rather rapid growth. Plants shed their foliage late.

Leaves are five-toed, light green, matte, with wavy edges. Flowers - medium-sized, goblet-shaped.

Berries are black, medium in size (weighing up to 2 g) have a juicy tender pulp, sweet taste, with a pleasant sourness.

100 g of pulp contains:

• sugar - 12%;
• acids - 3.5%;
• vitamin C - 190 mg.

Productivity - up to 4.5 kg per bush. It tolerates both cold and heat well. It has a high, up to -32 degrees, frost resistance, and an average resistance to pests and diseases. It is perfectly transported over long distances without losing its marketability and taste.

Advantages:

• early maturity;
• good self-fertility;
• high productivity;
• decent frost resistance and drought resistance;
• excellent transportability and keeping quality.

Flaws:

• insufficient resistance to kidney mites and powdery mildew;
• vulnerability to direct sunlight.

Vologda

Vologda entered the State Register in 1995 for cultivation in the North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, Middle Volga and Far Eastern districts.

The bush is medium, spreading, rather dense. Dark green, large, asymmetrical leaves are bent down. Medium-sized flowers are collected in clusters.

Fruits are black, round, weighing up to 3 g. The pulp is juicy and tender, covered with an elastic skin, has a sweet and sour taste and a pronounced aroma.

100 g of fruit contains:

• sugar - 7.5%;
• vitamin C - 175 mg.

Taste is rated on a five-point scale at 4.5 points.
The variety is hardy, easily adapts to any weather conditions. Fruit shedding is absent. The yield is high - up to 4 kg per plant. Vologda is highly transportable.

Advantages:

• frost resistance up to -28 degrees;
• high productivity;
• excellent taste and marketability;
• good keeping quality and transportability;
• large-fruited;
• disease resistance.

Flaws:

• bushes require support;
• fruits crack when overripe;
• uncooked ripening of berries.

Mermaid

The variety was included in the Gosrestr in 2004.It is successfully cultivated in the middle zone and the Central region of Russia.

Plants - medium-sized, spreading, medium thickening. Leathery, shiny leaves of large size, have a dark green color. Small light pink goblet flowers are collected in a brush.

The berries are simply huge, up to 7.5 g each. Juicy tender pulp has an excellent sweet dessert taste. Productivity - up to 3 kg per bush.

100 g of pulp contains:

• sugar - about 10%;
• acids - 1.6%;
• vitamin C - 186 mg.

Plants are susceptible to septoria disease and kidney mite attacks. The variety is self-fertile, frost-hardy, resistant to powdery mildew and anthracnose.

Advantages:

• high productivity;
• large-fruited;
• frost resistance;
• drought resistance;
• excellent taste.

Flaws:

• susceptibility to septoria disease and kidney mites.

Large-fruited varieties

In addition to the above, large-fruited include:

• Dobrynya;
• Nuclear.

Dobrynya

The mid-season hybrid Dobrynya was entered in the State Register in 2004 for cultivation in the Central and West Siberian districts.

Bushes of plants are compact, medium-sized. The bright green three-lobed leathery leaves are large in size. The flowers are also large, white-yellow, collected in inflorescences. The variety begins to bloom at the end of April. Flowering lasts 10 days.

The berries are black, with a blue tint, weighing up to 7 g, and are very large in size. The pulp is juicy. The skin is firm and elastic. The taste is sweet and sour, harmonious.

100 g of berries contain:

• sugars - 6.9%;
• acids - 2.5%;
• vitamin C - 200 mg.

On a five-point scale, taste is rated at 4.8 points.

The variety has good, up to -25 degrees, frost resistance and an average yield, up to 1.6 kg per plant.

Advantages:

• large-fruited;
• stable yield;
• frost resistance and drought resistance;
• good transportability and keeping quality of fruits;
• excellent taste;
• high resistance to powdery mildew.

Flaws:

• uncooked ripening of berries;
• susceptibility to fungal diseases and anthracnose, as well as kidney mites.

Vigorous

One name speaks for itself!
The variety was registered in the State Register in 2000 for cultivation in the West Siberian and Volgo-Vyatka regions.

The bush of the plant is medium-sized, with a small amount of foliage. Long branches are simply covered with large berries. Leaves are large, dark green, matte. Flowers are small, white and pink.

Berries are black, plum-like, very large, weighing up to 8 g, have a pleasant, refreshing, slightly sour taste.

Composition of 100 g of fruits:

• sugar - 9%;
  acid - 3.7%;
• vitamin C - 96 mg.

The variety is late. Flowering begins in late May, and the berries begin to ripen in mid-July. The kernel is characterized as a type of black currant that is resistant to weather disasters. He doesn't care about heat or drought. The yield is also amazing - up to 6 kg are harvested from one bush.

Advantages:

• large fruits;
• rich harvests;
• good frost resistance;
• high resistance to kidney mites and powdery mildew;
• resistance to weather extremes.

Flaws:

• whimsical care;
• poor transportability;
• poor resistance to anthracnose.

Sweet varieties

Sweets include:

• Nina;
• Excellent student.

Those types of black currants are considered sweet if they contain 11 percent or more sugars and a minimum of acids.

Variety Nina

Nina is a mid-early high-yielding variety cultivated in the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions.

Bushes of plants are short, compact, rather dense. The leaves are large, leathery, dark green in color. Berries are black, medium in size, weighing up to 1.5 g.

Composition 100 g:

• sugar - 11%;
• vitamin C - up to 270 mg.

The variety is frost-resistant, high-yielding (up to 3.5 kg per bush).

Advantages:

• high sugar and vitamin C content;
• high self-fertility and productivity;
• excellent powdery mildew resistance.

Flaws:

• berries are practically not stored or transported.

An excellent pupil

The variety has the highest sugar content. Cultivated in the Central regions, Volgo-Vyatka and North-West regions of the country.

Plants are vigorous, vigorous, with spreading dense branches. The leaves are three-lobed, light green in color, of medium size. Berries are black, large, weighing up to 2 g. Taste is rich-sweet, with a slight sourness. Ripening - amicable, falls in mid-July.

100 g of pulp contains:
sugar - about 12%;
vitamin C - 230 mg.

Yields are high, up to 4.5 kg per plant. Differs in high frost resistance, and is resistant to spring frosts.

Advantages:

• high productivity;
• high sugar and vitamin C content;
• resistance to weather extremes.

Flaws:

• poor resistance to morbidity.

All the varieties listed above are worthy representatives of the culture called black currant. Any of them will decorate with dignity a garden plot located in central Russia and not only there. Delicious and aromatic berries will perfectly complement the daily diet of any table. The choice is yours!