Good red currant variety

Many gardeners grow red currants on their site. This berry has a pleasant taste and many beneficial properties.... Most often, bright fruits are processed, but there are also large-fruited varieties that are perfect for fresh consumption, for example, Ilyinka or Alpha. The best varieties for the central region are considered to be Roseta, Rondom, Natalie and Gollandskaya krasnaya, but the most winter-hardy variety is the Uralskaya krasavitsa.

Red currant varieties for central and central Russia

The main indicator that the red currant variety is suitable for the middle lane is its resistance to frost and drought. The changeable climate of the central region allows only strong plants to be grown. As for the taste, size and other characteristics of the berries, each gardener chooses for himself individually. The best representatives of the varieties in this category are:

Darling

Red currant variety Beloved

The variety is the result of the work of Belarusian breeders. A medium-sized shrub with a rounded, not dense crown. Berries are light red, small in size, weighing up to 0.5 grams... Also, the variety is distinguished by high yields and self-fertility, tolerates frosts well, fruits tolerate transportation well. The downside is susceptibility to fungal diseases.

Roland

Red currant grade Roland

Dutch variety, medium-sized shrub with thick shoots, tolerates frost well and brings 6-7 kilograms of harvest... The berries are scarlet, weighing from 0.7 to 1.5 grams. Suitable for processing, and when overripe, it is used for fresh consumption. The taste is sour. Roland is not susceptible to fungal diseases, but there is a threat of attack by currant kidney mites.

Red Cross

Currant grade Red cross

This type of currant was bred in the United States. Shrub of medium height with a wide, spreading crown. The berries are small, their weight is 0.5 grams... The color of the flesh is red, but the skin is transparent. The variety is distinguished by self-fertility and winter hardiness, and is immune to many diseases.

Varieties of early ripening of berries

The harvest from shrubs belonging to the early ripening period can be harvested already at the end of June... This indicator attracts the attention of many gardeners who want to eat fresh berries as early as possible. The following varieties are considered the most popular:

Jonker van Tets

Red currant grade Jonker van Tets

One of the oldest varieties, it was bred in Holland in 1941 and to this day attracts the attention of many gardeners. The bush is tall with many branches. The berries of such a plant are medium in size, up to 0.7 grams, with a delicate, sweet and sour taste... The fruits ripen early. Also, the variety has a good and stable yield and relative self-fertility. Best of all, the shrub adapts to the conditions of the central region. Such currants are not afraid of winter cold and have a good immunity to powdery mildew and anthracnose.

Early sweet

Red currant variety Early sweet

Early ripening variety. A medium-sized shrub with a thin, neat crown. Berries are large enough, in terms of their weight, they can reach 0.9 grams... The color of the skin is dark red, the pulp has a pleasant taste, and is sour. It is appreciated for its high resistance to frost and drought.

Cherry Viksne

Currant Cherry Viksne

This variety is very often used commercially. Latvia is considered the birthplace of breeding, therefore in Russia it is customary to grow it in the European part. Small shrubs annually bring a bountiful harvest of medium-weight berries (0.8 grams)... The color of the currant is bright red, it also has good transportability and a long shelf life. Resistant to frost, drought and anthracnose.

Chulkovskaya

Red currant grade Chulkovskaya

In Russia, this variety has been cultivated since 1947. The shrub is tall, the crown is compact and neat, it has good self-fertility and does not need pollinators. On average, one berry weighs 0.7 grams, the taste is pleasant, but best suited for various types of processing... Resistance to frost, diseases and insects is average. But at the same time, the variety tolerates the absence of precipitation and dry weather well.

The largest varieties

Usually, red currants are used to make stewed fruit, juices, preserves and other processed products. But large-fruited varieties are suitable for fresh consumption, because they have excellent taste:

Ilyinka

Red currant grade Ilyinka

It is a medium-sized shrub with a bountiful and annual harvest. The fruits ripen in the middle of summer and have a very large weight, which can reach 1.6 grams.... The peel of the berries is dark red, almost burgundy in color, the taste is at the highest level. In addition, the variety perfectly tolerates winter frosts, is not exposed to most diseases and pests.

Asora

Red currant Asora grade

Shrub of medium height with powerful, spreading branches. A variety of late ripening, fruits of a rich maroon color weighing up to 1 gram... Asora is not afraid of moderate cold weather, is not susceptible to various diseases and attacks of pests.

Alpha

Red currant grade Alpha

This variety appeared on the garden market relatively recently, but has already managed to win the attention of many summer residents. A medium-sized bush produces a stable and high yield. Berries of a light red hue and with a sweet taste can reach up to 1.5 grams in weight... Also, the variety is self-fertile, is not afraid of severe cold weather and is not susceptible to the appearance of powdery mildew.

Baraba

Red currant variety Baraba

The medium-ripening variety is a short, compact shrub that produces a good harvest every year. Deep red berries, on average, weigh 1.5 grams... The variety has high frost resistance and is not affected by drought. The only drawback is susceptibility to anthracnose.

Winter hardy varieties

Gardeners living in areas with a harsh climate also grow red currants on their plots. AND to get a good harvest and maintain the viability of the shrub, it is necessary to choose the right variety, which will be characterized by high winter hardiness:

Ural beauty

Red currant grade Ural beauty

One of the most frost-resistant varieties, a low shrub with a powerful, branched crown gives annual and bountiful harvests. Large berries (1.7 grams) have a pleasant sweet taste and aroma... The Ural beauty does not need additional pollination, is not susceptible to the appearance of diseases and pests.

Ural fires

Red currant grade Fires of the Urals

This variety was bred relatively recently, in 2000. A tall shrub with powerful, dense branches, it tolerates frost well and is partially self-fertile. Medium-sized berries (0.5 - 0.7 grams), the skin is bright red, the flesh is sweet, with a slight sourness... In addition to all the other advantages, such a shrub is immune to many fungal diseases.

Scarlet dawn

Red currant grade Scarlet Dawn

A medium-sized shrub with a rectangular, even crown. Fruits ripen in medium terms, and are red berries weighing up to 1 gram... The taste of the pulp is sweet and sour; such currants are well suited for both processing and fresh consumption. The variety is fruitful, self-fertile, not affected by many diseases and has a high winter hardiness.

The best varieties of red currants for the Moscow region

For the Moscow region, the same varieties may be suitable as for the central region... The most popular are the red currants Rondom and Natali, these varieties have the largest and most delicious berries.

Rondome

Red currant grade Rondom

The variety was developed by Dutch breeders. High shrub, branched with powerful shoots, fruit ripening occurs at a later date... The yield is not very high, but stable. Berries differ from other varieties in their high content of vitamin C, they also do not crumble after full ripening. Dark red currant weighing up to 0.9 grams suitable for fresh consumption and for processing. Rondome is perfect for growing in the central region of the country.

Natalie

Red currant grade Natali

The variety is suitable for cultivation in the southern and central regions of Russia. Represents low, neat shrub, bearing large (up to 1 gram) burgundy fruits and medium ripening... The taste of the pulp is sweet and sour. The variety has a relatively high winter hardiness and good resistance to diseases and pests.

Dutch red

Currant variety Dutch red

One of the oldest varieties grown in Europe. The shrub is high, with a rectangular crown. The fruits ripen in early August, are medium in size and have a pleasant sour taste.... Such berries are most often used for various types of processing. Holland red, like pink, tolerates drought well, but yields increase with abundant watering. It is resistant to disease.

Rosetta

Red currant variety Rosetta

A tall shrub with powerful, straight-growing branches, fast and vigorous growth. The berries ripen at the end of July, have a large size and a pleasant sour taste.... Fruits for universal use, ripen on long clusters, up to 12 centimeters long. The variety is distinguished by strong growth, photophilousness and poor tolerance of excessive moisture.

Red currants can be found in almost any garden area, and it is not for nothing that this berry is so popular. There are a huge number of varieties, so everyone will be able to choose the most suitable specimen for themselves.

Red currant is a beloved by many, a promising crop with a stable annual yield, rare unpretentiousness, and high taste. The average yield of the best varieties of red currants is almost two times higher than that of raspberries and black currants, and an order of magnitude higher than that of gooseberries and strawberries. Its berries contain vitamin C, amino acids, P-active compounds and coumarins. This type of currant entered the culture much earlier than black currant and worthy to this day occupies a worthy place in it.

Red currant is popular in many countries around the world. It is grown in the USA, England, Iceland, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, the Netherlands and not only in private gardens, but also as an industrial culture.

In Russia, red currants occupy an insignificant part of the area. The planting areas of this shrub in the Urals and Siberia are also small. Nevertheless, its high technological and taste indicators put red currants in one of the first places with first-class horticultural crops.

Red currant occupies the vastness from the European part of Russia to the Kola Peninsula and Siberia. Calmly reacts to heat, moisture, frost. High frost and drought resistance combined with shatter resistance. Resists strong winds. It is undemanding to the characteristics of the soil, but prefers chernozems, loamy and heavy loamy soils.

The best varieties of red currant

A large number of varieties of this type of currant have a remarkable ability to set berries with their own pollen. This is also one of the reasons for its unique popularity. She does not need the presence of insects that produce pollination, this culture is self-fertile, which allows her to hold the lead in the eastern regions of the country.

• The largest red currant berries can be observed in varieties such as:
  Ural beauty, Rondom, Ilyinka, Ob sunset, Viksne, Asora.
• Red currant varieties have the best taste:
  Ural souvenir, Meat red, Early sweet.
• The highest content of vitamin C can be found in berries of the currant variety:
  Chulkovskaya, Vika, Gazelle, Zarya Zapolyarya, Niva, Osipovskaya, Rote Shpetlese, Ustina.
• The sugar content is mostly in red currant varieties:
  Houghton Castle, Red Cross, Svetlana, Red Meat.
• Of no small importance for the technological characteristics, transportability is the sign of fruit breaking during collection. Such abilities are observed in currant varieties:
  Star of the North, Long-leaved small, Laturnais, Dutch red.
• The following varieties have a high degree of winter hardiness:
  Ural Dawns Glory Sablon,, Reibi Castle, Ural Beauty, Chulkovskaya, Dawn, Melody, Ural Lights, Scarlet Dawn, Night.

Considering all the varieties of red currants considered above, the best of them, undoubtedly, can be called:

Viksne is the best red currant variety in terms of its taste and rich deep cherry color. Winter-hardy and heat-resistant variety, disease resistant.

"Gollandskaya krasnaya" is a winter-hardy variety, distinguished by its unpretentiousness. Has compact and powerful bushes. Possesses good resistance to fungal diseases.

"Cascade" is a large-fruited variety of currants, has a brush 10 cm long. It is a frost-resistant variety, resistant to fungal infections. Very productive.

Uralskaya krasavitsa is an excellent variety. It has a dessert taste and large fruits. Early ripening currant, hardy. High productivity and self-fertility.

"Serpentine" is a large-fruited fruitful variety. Medium-sized, compact bush. Highly winter-resistant. The fruit has a wonderful taste with a pleasant aroma.

The best varieties of red currant for the Moscow region

Red currants in the Moscow region usually bloom in May. The early varieties ripen in June, the late ones in August.

For planting red currants in the specified region, such varieties are recommended as:

• Early sweet;
• Jonker van Tete;
• Rachnovskaya;
• Natalie.

"Early Sweet" is a fruitful bush that yields up to 4 kg of fruit. On a long brush, the berries are small, but tasty, do not crumble.

"Jonker van Tete" is the best of the red currant varieties, a compact tall bush that yields up to 6 kg of berries. The berries are tasty and large. Well known for its winter hardiness.

"Rachnovskaya" is a slightly spreading, medium-sized bush that yields up to 5 kg of calibrated juicy and tasty berries.

Natalie is a compact, dense bush. Productivity up to 12 kg.The berries are deep red in color, aromatic and tasty. Medium resistant to fungal diseases.

The best varieties of red currants for Siberia and the Urals

The harsh climatic conditions of Western and Eastern Siberia and the Urals have a huge impact on horticultural crops. In winter, in these regions, the temperature drops to 45 ° C, and return frosts can ruin the harvest even during flowering.

Red currant adequately overcomes these cataclysms of nature and emerges victorious from them. There are many varieties that have good yields in Siberia and the Urals.

The best varieties of red currants for the Urals and Siberia are the following:

• Chulkovskaya;
• Dutch pink;
• Darling;
• Ural souvenir;
• Lights of the Urals.

Chulkovskaya - early red currant. Slightly spreading, vigorous, with bright red fruits from an exquisite dessert taste. High urozhnost up to 10 kg per bush. very winter hardy.

Beloved is a very popular variety. Semi-spreading, medium-sized shrub. Berries with a sweet and sour taste. Differs in excellent productivity and winter hardiness.

Dutch rose is a favorite variety of gardeners. Tall shrub, but compact enough. Fruits are large in size, pink in color with an excellent dessert taste. Excellent yield, cold-resistant.

The Ural souvenir is a wonderful winter-hardy variety. The berries of this variety are juicy, bright red, the taste has a sweet and sour tint. The bush is medium-sized and medium-spreading.

Ural Fire is a very winter-hardy variety with medium-sized berries. The flowers and ovary are resistant to spring frost, and the plant has good resistance to pests and diseases.

Red currant varieties - video

Red currant is highly valued in our country, because from year to year it has a stable yield, the plant is relatively unpretentious to growing conditions, and the berries have excellent taste and contain a huge amount of various vitamins and substances.

Diamond (Fairy)

Mid-season fruitful variety. The bush is short, slightly spreading, has dense foliage. Fruit clusters usually do not exceed 10 cm in length. The berries are rounded, their weight ranges from 0.5-0.9 grams, the taste is delicate, sour-sweet. The variety tolerates wintering well, it is immune to most currant diseases. About 5-7 kg of berries are usually harvested from one plant.

back to contents ↑ Alpha

A high-yielding variety with medium ripening times. The bush is compact, low, wintering well. The berries are rounded, covered with light red skin, their size is rather large, the weight of one berry ranges from 0.9-1.5 grams. The fruits have a sweet-sour dessert taste. This variety of red currant is considered the best for growing in the Urals. Immune to diseases such as powdery mildew. The maximum yield per bush is 4.5 kg.

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Viksne

A variety of currants with an early period of reaching the biological ripeness of the fruit. The bush is rather tall, medium spreading. The length of the fruit clusters can reach 10-15 cm, the rounded berries weigh 0.7-1 grams, each covered with a dark cherry-colored skin. The variety is valued for its medium resistance to anthracnose and dry weather, winter hardy, the average yield per bush is 5 kg.

back to contents ↑ Dutch red

High-yielding late-ripening large-fruited variety of red currant of Western European selection. The plant is medium-sized, the foliage is dense, the bush is spreading. Clusters have an average size of up to 8 cm in length, about 10-15 large berries are formed on each, the diameter of which can reach 1 cm. Fruits have an elongated slightly conical shape, covered with bright red skin.This variety of red currant is adapted to the climatic conditions of the Leningrad region, winter-hardy, resistant to many fungal diseases, and the maximum yield of one bush can reach 14-16 kg.

Back to contents ↑ Jonker van Tets

Medium early high-yielding variety bred by Dutch breeders. The bush is compact, tall, with dense foliage. Fruit clusters are about 10 cm long, up to 10 large (0.7-1 gram) berries are formed on them, of a rounded, less often weakly pear-shaped shape with a dense bright red skin. The variety is not affected by powdery mildew and anthracnose, practically does not lend itself to infection with a kidney mite. The yield of one bush is 6-6.5 kg.

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Ilyinka

A high-yielding variety with an average ripening period. The bush is medium-sized, medium-spreading, with dense foliage. Fruit clusters are up to 8 cm long, the berries are large, can weigh from 0.9 to 1.5 grams, their shape is round, covered with dark red skin, the taste is sweet-sour dessert. The variety tolerates wintering well, has resistance to such a common disease as powdery mildew, practically does not become infected with anthracnose, up to 5 kg of harvest is usually harvested from one plant.

back to contents ↑ Red Cross

Mid-season currant variety bred by US breeders. The bush is low, spreading, the foliage density is average. The length of the fruit clusters does not exceed 7 cm, the berries have a rounded, slightly depressed shape, rather large (0.8-1.2 grams), covered with a red skin. The variety is winter-hardy, but the resistance to diseases of currants and pests is average. About 3 kg of berries can be harvested from each plant.

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Representative of late-ripening large-fruited varieties of red currant. The bush is quite tall, spreading with sparse foliage. Fruit clusters of medium size (9-11 cm) form about 11 large berries, which can weigh 0.6-0.9 grams each. The shape of the fruit is oval-rounded, the skin is dense, orange-red, the berries can be on the branches of the bush for a long time without losing their taste. The variety belongs to the winter-hardy, is immune to disease, the harvest is collected about 6-8 kg from the bush.

back to contents ↑ Natalie

One of the best and most popular red currant varieties with an average ripening period, bred by Moscow breeders. The bush is low, slightly spreading, with dense foliage. Fruit clusters stretch up to 9 cm in length, berries are large (0.7-1 grams), their shape is elongated, and the dense skin has a rich red color. The berries can be transported over long distances, the variety is frost-resistant and immune to diseases, the amount of harvest from each bush is about 4 kg.

back to contents ↑ Beloved

Yielding mid-season variety of the Belarusian selection. The bush is medium-sized, semi-spreading, the foliage density is medium. Fruit clusters are 7-8 cm long, the berries are round in shape, their weight usually does not exceed 0.8 grams, covered with bright red skin with dark stripes. The variety tolerates wintering well, is not affected by powdery mildew, the average yield per plant is 3-3.5 kg.

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A high-yielding variety bred by German breeders. Vigorous bush (1.4 m), slightly spreading with dense foliage. The length of the fruit cluster is 8-12 cm, about 12-16 rather large berries (0.8-1.1 grams) of rounded shape, which are covered with bright red skin, can form on it. The variety is immune to anthracnose and powdery mildew, the average bush yield is 4-7 kg, and the maximum does not exceed 12 kg.

back to contents ↑ Early sweet

A variety of red currants with early ripening of fruits. The bush is short, semi-spreading, with medium-dense foliage. Fruit clusters can reach 8-9 cm in length, berries are rounded, their weight usually does not exceed 1 gram, the skin is red in color.The variety is highly valued for its relatively high resistance to the most common currant diseases and pests, winter-hardy, usually 3-3.5 kg of berries are obtained from the plant.

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A late-ripening fruitful variety of red currant of the Dutch selection. The bush is tall, spreading. Fruit clusters reach a length of 10-12 cm, the berries are rounded, their weight ranges from 0.7-1.5 grams, the taste is sweet-sour dessert. The variety is winter-hardy and immune to pathogens of fungal diseases, practically not attacked by currant mites. The average yield of one bush is 7 kg.

back to contents ↑ Rondom

A variety with a late period of reaching biological ripeness, bred by breeders in the Netherlands. The bush is usually short, but there are strong-growing specimens with powerful shoots. The cysts are compact, long, up to 15-17 large berries of a dark red color are formed on them. They have a sweet and sour taste, they can stay on the bushes for a long time, and retain their shape well during transportation. This variety of red currants is considered one of the best yielding varieties that are grown in the Moscow region, from a bush you can get up to 8-11 kg of harvest.

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A mid-season red currant variety adapted to the climatic conditions of Siberia. The bush is tall and slightly spreading, fruit clusters reach 10-12 cm in length. The berries are round, red in color, weigh in the range of 0.9-1.8 grams, their taste is sour-sweet, have a pleasant aroma. From a single bush, about 3-4 kg of yield are obtained. The variety is not affected by anthracnose and septoria blight, it tolerates dry weather and heat almost painlessly.

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A representative of early ripening varieties of large-fruited red currant. The bush is tall (about 2 meters), slightly spreading. Fruit clusters are long (9-11 cm), up to 15 berries with a weight of 0.8-1 grams are formed on them, they have a flat-round shape, covered with a dense skin of bright red color. The fruits tolerate transportation well, the variety painlessly tolerates sudden changes in temperature, winter-hardy, immune to pests. The yield of one bush is 6-9 kg.

Back to contents ↑ Ural beauty

High-yielding mid-season variety. The bush is short, slightly spreading and has dense foliage. Fruits have a rounded shape, reaching biological ripeness, the skin becomes red. The size of the berries is quite large, their weight ranges from 0.8 to 1.7 grams, sweet in taste. This variety is valued for its winter hardiness and stable high fruiting (8-15 kg per bush), is immune to powdery mildew and is practically not attacked by fireflies and sawflies.

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A variety of Siberian selection with medium early periods of reaching the biological ripeness of berries. The bush is compact, medium-sized. The brushes are about 18 cm long, they can form up to 25 large (0.5-1.2) round-shaped berries, they are covered with red skin, and have a sour-sweet taste. The variety is moderately resistant to septoria and anthracnose and is highly regarded for its good tolerance to dry, hot weather. The yield of the bush is on average 2.5-3 kg.

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A variety of currants with mid-early ripening of berries, bred by breeders of Siberia. The bush is short, medium spreading. The length of fruit brushes reaches 8-10 cm, the shape of the berries is round, the weight does not exceed 1.3 grams, sweet in taste, the skin is red. The variety is practically immune to anthracnose and septoria, winter-hardy, usually up to 3.5 kg of yield is obtained from one bush.

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A mid-season high-yielding variety bred by Western European breeders. Sprawling bush with dense foliage, average plant height. Fruit clusters are about 10 cm long and can contain up to 10-20 round-shaped berries, the diameter of which usually exceeds 1 cm.The fruits can be on the branches of the bush for a long period without losing their taste. From a single bush, you can get no more than 8 kg of harvest.

1. Sweet varieties of red currants
2. Winter-hardy varieties.
3. Red currant varieties with large fruits
4. Early varieties of red currant

Elegant red currant bushes will decorate any suburban area. Undemanding to care for, frost-resistant and high-yielding, this crop will delight you with delicious berries rich in vitamins. A wide variety of red currant varieties allows you to make a choice for every taste. Although most species are self-fertile, experts advise growing several varieties of red currants for cross-pollination and improved yields.

Sweet varieties of red currants

The taste qualities of red currants depend on the ratio of sugars in berries (4-10%) and organic acids (1.5-4%). Fruits of sweet varieties of red currants contain a sufficient amount of sugar and have a pronounced sweetness. Of course, there is a sour taste, but to an insignificant degree. the proportion of acids in these species is small (about 2%).

"Early sweet"

Fruits of the Early Sweet variety have a deep red color. The taste is dominated by sweetness with sour notes. Berry brush 8-9 cm long with small berries. Shrub of medium height, sparse. The variety is self-pollinated, frost-resistant with strong resistance to diseases and pests of this crop. The berries ripen early at the end of June. One bush gives up to 4 kg.
• Early ripening
• Fruit weight 0.6 - 0.9 gr.
• Productivity 4 kg.
The advantages of the variety: sweet fruits that do not crumble for a long time, early ripening, frost resistance.
Flaws: berries of unequal size, forms shoots, demanding on soil fertility.

"Sugar"

The berries of the "Sugar" variety are red, juicy with aromatic sweetness. Bushes of medium height with upright branches. Nine-centimeter fruit branches contain 15 - 20 medium-sized currants. "Sugar" has high winter hardiness (-32). She is not afraid of temperature changes. Self-pollination of the average level. To achieve decent yields, you need to plant pollinator varieties nearby. Harvesting begins at the end of June and continues until the end of August.
• Ripening period - early
• Fruit weight 0.8 gr.
• Productivity is 7 kg.
The advantages of the variety: sweet berries, high winter hardiness, long-term fruiting
Flaws: low self-pollination, protection against anthracnose and powdery mildew is required.

"Vika"

The berries of this variety of red currant with a pronounced sweetness and slight sourness (share of sugars 8.0%), purple-red, one-dimensional. Shrub up to one and a half meters in height with upright branches and dense dark green foliage. Berry tassels 12 cm long. "Vika" begins to yield crops from an early age, perfectly tolerates frosts. Currants ripen in early July. You can get 3-4 kg from a bush. Sufficient resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew is noted.
• Medium early ripening
• Fruit weight 0.5 - 0.8 g.
• Productivity 3 - 4 kg.
The advantages of the variety: sweet fruit, fast-growing, poorly susceptible to disease
Flaws: small size of berries.

"Dutch pink"

This species has compact, slender bushes with a height of 1.3 - 1.5 meters. The currants are transparent, light pink in color with small seeds, fragrant and sweet in taste (the amount of sugars is 8%). A fast growing variety with medium frost resistance. The harvest ripens in mid-July. The fruits are relatively large. 7-9 kg are harvested from one plant. It is immune to many fungal diseases with the exception of anthracnose.
• Medium ripening
• Fruit weight 0.9 - 1.1 gr.
• Productivity 7 - 9 kg.
The advantages of the variety: wonderful dessert taste of fruits, self-pollinated, fruitful.
Flaws: in severe frosts, branches can be damaged, needs protection from gall aphids and anthracnose.

"Viksne"

"Viksne" is considered one of the best varieties of red currants, due to the sweetish taste of berries with a slight sour tint (sugar share 7.6%). The bushes are vigorous and vigorous. Hardy (-32), drought tolerant. Fruit twigs from 10 cm long. Berries of cherry shades have a dense skin. Usually yields are up to 5 kg. Disease resistance is satisfactory.
• Ripening period - medium early
• Berry weight 0.8 - 1.1 gr.
• Productivity is 5 kg.
The advantages of the variety: aromatic berries with a wonderful taste, drought-resistant, frost-resistant.
Flaws: damaged by gall aphid, flower buds may suffer from frost during early flowering.

"Pink Pearl"

This variety of red currant has large pink berries, extremely sweet (sour taste is present to a small extent). Bushes are medium-sized ornamental. High winter hardiness. In the second half of July, it is time to collect currants. Yields up to 7 kg. from the plant. Resistant to fungal diseases.
• Medium ripening
• The mass of berries is 0.9 -1.3 gr.
• Productivity is 7 kg.
The advantages of the variety: sweet dessert taste of fruits, winter-hardy, resistant to the main diseases of this culture.
Flaws: a large planting area is required.

Winter-hardy varieties of red currants

For the most part, red currant varieties are winter-hardy to one degree or another. But among them, there are forms with a high degree of frost resistance and are recommended for planting in regions with severe winters.

"Natalie"

The Natali variety is characterized by excellent winter hardiness and is successfully grown in the Moscow region and other areas of the middle zone. Bushes of short stature, upright branches with dark green foliage. Fruit twigs are small in length, about 8 - 9 cm. Berries of intense purple color have a sweet and sour taste. The harvest ripens in mid-July. Natalie is highly resistant to fungal diseases and pests.
• Ripening period - average
• The mass of berries is 0.7-1.0 g.
• Productivity 4 kg.
The advantages of the variety: strong frost resistance, excellent berry taste, disease resistant
Flaws: over time, the bushes thicken strongly, therefore, require rejuvenation.

Jonker van Tets

The variety is highly frost-resistant and can bear fruit successfully in areas with severe winters. Bushes of this type are vigorous with upright branches, densely leafy. Ten-centimeter fruit tassels contain 10-12 dark red berries with strong skin. The taste of currants is sweet with sour shades, dessert. Jonker van Tets starts bearing fruit early. The fruits ripen by early July. You can take 6-7 kg from one bush. Powdery mildew and anthracnose fall ill to an insignificant extent.
• Early ripening
• Berry weight 0.7 - 0.8 gr.
• Productivity 6 - 7 kg.
Advantages of the view: excellent frost resistance, fast-growing, disease-resistant
Flaws: early flowering does not exclude the possibility of damage by spring frosts, it can be damaged by a bud mite.

"Dear"

Due to its very good winter hardiness, "Nenaglyadnaya" belongs to the group of red currant varieties recommended for planting in Siberia and the Urals. Withstands severe frosts without shelter. The bush is of medium height, slightly branched. Berry clusters 7 cm long with 12 - 15 purple currants. The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour. The harvest ripens by the beginning of July. The variety is self-pollinated and gives decent yields. It is characterized by good resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose.
• Medium ripening
• Berry weight 0.6 - 0.8 gr.
• Productivity 3 - 4 kg.
Advantages of the view: high frost resistance, self-fertility, fruitful
Flaws: low resistance to leaf spot

"Krasnaya Andreichenko"

High winter hardiness and ability to endure spring frosts during flowering time, gives excellent results when growing this variety of currants in the Urals and Siberia. Bushes up to one and a half meters in height, slightly spreading. Fruits are deep red, sourish - sweet. The species is self-pollinated, fast-growing. Already two-year-old young plants bring their first harvests. In mid-July, ripe berries are ready for harvest. Resistant to powdery mildew, kidney mites.
• Ripening period - average
• Berry weight 0.7 - 1.0 g.
• Productivity 6 kg.
Advantages of the view: winter-hardy, fast-growing, good self-pollination, fruitful
Flaws: can be affected by anthracnose and gall aphid.

"Dutch red"

This species is characterized by high winter hardiness. Bushes of strong growth, densely leafy. Berry clusters 8 cm long. Coral-colored currants, irregular 0.6 - 1.0 g, sour-sweet, pleasant to the taste. The time for picking currants begins in August. The fruits retain their taste and do not crumble until autumn. Strong enough resistance to diseases and pests.
• Late ripening
• The mass of berries is 0.6 - 1.0 g.
• Productivity 5 - 6 kg.
View advantages: perfectly tolerates harsh winters, self-pollinated, immune to diseases and pests
Flaws: hard large seeds in fruits

Large-fruited varieties of red currant

"Ural beauty"

“Uralskaya krasavitsa” is remarkable for its very large berries (up to 1.7 grams). The bushes are medium-sized, compact, with abundant foliage. The length of the berry branches is about 7 cm. The currants are densely red, even in size, with a sweet taste. The plant is able to sufficiently pollinate with its pollen. Withstands severe frosts perfectly. The fruits ripen at the end of July. The yields are plentiful, annual. High resistance to fungal diseases. May be damaged to a small extent by pests.
• Average ripening period
• Fruit weight 1.5 - 1.7 g.
• Productivity is 15 kg.
Advantages of the view: large sweet fruits, high frost resistance and productivity, good disease resistance.
Flaws: during drought, the fruit ovary falls off, the berries become smaller.

"Ilyinka"

"Ilyinka" is famous for its large fruit size. Bushes are low, straight-growing branches with dense foliage. The brushes are dense, about 6 cm long. The currants are dark red, large, sweet and sour. A variety with good winter hardiness, self-fertile. The harvest ripens in mid-July. The bush gives up to 5 kg. Strong resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose.
• Ripening period - average
• Fruit weight 0.9 - 1.6 g.
• Productivity is 5 kg.
Advantages of the view: large tasty fruits, frost-resistant, not affected by diseases
Flaws: can be damaged by sawflies to a small extent.

"Cascade"

One of the best varieties of red currant with excellent large, even-sized fruits. Powerful shrub with upright shoots. Fruit twigs 10 cm long contain up to 15 beautiful coral berries with a sweet and sour taste. The form is winter-hardy, gives good yields. The fruits ripen in the first half of July. Disease and pest resistance is not strong enough.
• Medium early ripening
• Berry weight 1.2 - 1.4 gr.
• Productivity 3.5 kg.
Advantages of the view: large fruits with dessert flavor, frost-resistant
Flaws: needs protection from fungal diseases.

Roland

Another variety that is characterized by large-fruited. Bushes of strong growth, compact. Twelve-centimeter berry twigs contain more than 20 berries. The species is fast-growing, begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year. Berries of juicy red color, irregular, sour-sweet taste. Roland successfully endures cold winters and brings abundant harvests. The fruits ripen in mid-July. Disease resistance is satisfactory.
• Ripening period - medium early
• Berry weight 0.7 - 1.5 gr.
• Productivity 6 - 7 kg.
Advantages of the view: large-fruited, fast-growing, frost-hardy, fruitful
Flaws: sour berries, kidney mite damage is possible.

Alpha

Alpha is a large-fruited variety of red currant. The shrub is medium-sized, of moderate density. The currants are large, one-dimensional with a sweet and sour taste. The species is quite frost-resistant with good self-pollination. The harvest ripens in the first half of July. It is slightly damaged by diseases and pests.
• Medium early ripening
• Berry weight 0.9 - 1.5 gr.
• Productivity 3 - 4 kg.
Advantages of the view: large berries of dessert taste, frost resistance, good resistance to powdery mildew.

Early varieties of red currant

In early species of red currant, berries ripen at the end of June - beginning of July. This includes the types of "Early Sweet", "Sugar", "Jonker van Tets" considered above. We offer an overview of several more early varieties.

"Firstborn"

An early ripening variety. Bushes up to 1.4 m high, compact. Berry twigs 8-12 cm long, contain about 20 fruits. The variety is self-fertile, frost-resistant. Juicy red currants, medium in size, pleasant sour - sweet taste. Gives bountiful harvests. It is immune to anthracnose and powdery mildew.

• Early ripening
• Berry weight 0.4 - 0.7 gr.
• Productivity 6 - 7 kg.
Advantages of the view: self-fertile, frost-resistant, good disease resistance
Flaws: tapering of berries in the cluster (from medium to small), suffers from spider mites.

"Serpentine"

"Serpentine" is an early ripening variety of red currant. A shrub of moderate growth with strong, straight shoots. Berry branches are long (up to 12 cm). The currants are red, large. The predominance of sourness is felt in the taste (the share of acids is 2.6%, sugar is 5.5%). Serpentine is not afraid of severe frosts. Perfectly pollinated with its own pollen, brings abundant harvests. It is slightly damaged by diseases and pests.
• Early ripening
• Fruit weight 0.9 - 1.1 gr.
• Productivity 8 - 10 kg.
The advantages of the variety: frost-resistant, self-fertile, high-yielding.
Flaws: sour berry taste, medium drought tolerance.

"Hope"

"Nadezhda" is an early ripening variety of red currant. Compact bush of medium height with dense foliage. The bunch of berries is dense, about 8 cm long. Fruits are dark burgundy, small in size. The taste is sweet and sour with a pronounced sourness. Frost-resistant, self-pollinated. The berries ripen at the end of June. Up to 7 kg can be harvested from a bush. Resistance to diseases and pests is good.
• Early ripening
• Fruit weight 0.7 - 1.0 g.
• Productivity 6.5 - 7 kg.
The advantages of the variety: very early ripening of fruits, good winter hardiness, abundant fruiting
Flaws: sour taste of berries

"Ural souvenir"

A variety of red currants with a short ripening period. The bushes are medium-sized, compact, densely leafy. Fruit brushes are of medium length (9 cm). Currants of medium size, smooth, bright red. The taste is sweet with a sour aftertaste. The variety is quite adapted to frosty conditions, self-pollinated with good yields. Excellent resistance to diseases and pests.
• Ripening period - early
• The mass of berries is 0.5 - 1.2 gr.
• Productivity 2.5 - 5 kg.
The advantages of the variety: sweet dessert taste of fruits, high frost resistance and disease resistance
Flaws: with poor care, the berries become smaller.

Note: Plant on your site a few different varieties of red currant bushes - early ripening, medium, late and you will enjoy delicious "vitamins" all summer long.

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