Currant Selechenskaya: variety description and characteristics, planting, cultivation and care

Selechenskaya currant has advantages and stands out for its yield and taste characteristics. Growing a plant is easy, as the bush tolerates soil changes well and does not require long-term care. With the right cuttings, gardeners can get a harvest in the first year, with subsequent increase.

Crop selection

Currant refers to a variety-linear hybrid. The currant is the predecessor of the Selechenskaya 2 variety. The variety belongs to frost-resistant shrubs. A variety of berries was bred at the All-Russian Research Institute of Lupine Astakhov. To create the species, the Seyanets Golubki and Brandorp varieties were taken as a basis.

The characteristic of the variety has distinctive features among other types of currants, as well as a high degree of productivity. The crop can be grown in various regions, tolerates diseases well and is undemanding to the soil.

Pros and cons

Currant has advantages and disadvantages:

Berries of large size that separate well from the stalkIncorrect care reduces yield and leads to a decrease in berry size Berries tend to be stored for a long time after ripening Crystal tolerant and disease resistant Good palatability High yield

Advantages	Disadvantages

Requires constant moisture in the soil
Must be fertilized regularly

Selechenskaya blackcurrant will complement any garden and, with proper care, will delight the harvest every year.

Currant Selechenskaya: variety description

Currant variety may differ not only in taste, but also in the shape of the bush. Currant has the following description:

leaves are slightly convex, have five lobes matte color;
brush-shaped inflorescences;
pollinator - insects;
berries weighing up to 5 grams, black in color and easily separated from the stem;
bright taste.

The variety looks different from the usual garden currant and requires compliance with the specifics of care.

Shrub and root system

Shrub grows up to 1.5 meters high. The shape of the bush is slightly sprawling, the branches are underdeveloped, so the garter is used very rarely. After lignification, the bark becomes beige.The variety has five-lobed convex leaves. The shrub has a lot of foliage of small sizes.

The root consists of two large ones up to 0.2 meters long. It is located on the surface of the soil, so the plant requires regular watering and fertilizing.

All about flowering and fruiting variety

Inflorescences form a curved brush, large flowers with a pleasant aroma. On one inflorescence is located up to 12-14 flowers. The fruits are large and black in color. The average weight of one berry is up to 5 grams, the fruits have a round color and rich taste.

Good for transportation and storage. The ripening period of berries falls on July and early August. Berries can be stored for up to 2 weeks after harvest.

What is the difference between blackcurrant varieties Selechenskaya and Selechenskaya two

Currant varieties have some distinctive features.

Bush height1.5 meters1.9 meters Leaf (shape) Inflorescences Hardiness

Differences	Selechenskaya	Selechenskaya 2
Berry size	Up to 5 grams	Up to 5.5 grams
Yield	Up to 5 kg	Up to 3.5 kg

Five-lobed	Three-lobed
Large size flowers	Medium size flowers
Medium heat and cold hardiness	High hardiness

The varieties are similar, especially when it comes to cultivation and care.

Culture characteristics

The currant variety has features that make it popular among gardeners regardless of climatic conditions.

Resistant to frost and drought

Culture blooms in mid-May, has resistance to morning frosts. A variety of shrubs is resistant to heat, however, at high temperatures and lack of timely watering, the berries may crumble before ripening.

What diseases and insects is the variety susceptible to

Berries, like other types of plants, are damaged by pests and diseases that reduce yields.

The following types of pests often appear:

Two-year-old leaflet. The insect infects the buds of the plant. It multiplies rapidly and in a short time can lead to the death of inflorescences. To eliminate the pest, drugs such as Actellik are used. Treatment with the substance must be done in May.
Currant glass - insects infect the plant under the bark and lead to the death of the shrub. For treatment, the drug "Revikut" is used, which is sprayed immediately after the thaw before the buds begin to open.
Aphid - appears on young shoots and leads to the drying of branches. To eliminate the pest, a solution of laundry soap is used.
Fruit sawfly - the pest is manifested by larvae that start directly in the inflorescence and, after the berries ripen, damage the currants, contribute to the appearance of rot. To prevent, "Etaphos" is used, the substance is sprayed when inflorescences appear.

Among the diseases it is necessary to highlight:

Terryness of flowers - manifests itself in the form of a change in inflorescences and asexuality of flowers. Plants are not amenable to treatment and require complete removal.
Rust - characterized by brown and brown spots on the leaves. When damaged, the bush dries out. Removed with a solution of boric acid.
Rot - can appear both in the root area and in the brushes with berries. To eliminate it is recommended to use copper sulfate.

Currant variety, with proper care, develops immunity that copes with a large number of diseases.

How to plant a crop on the plot

To get a harvest, gardeners must follow the planting rules, which determine the degree of plant development and further yield.

Optimal timing for planting operations

You can plant berries both in autumn and in spring. However, for early ripening, the autumn planting method is used. The deadline is from September 20 to October 15. Pick-up times may vary by region and weather conditions.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing a seedling, attention is drawn to the root of the culture. The root should consist of 3-4 small processes covered with a mesh of small auxiliary ones. There should be no damage and rot on the root, and the system must also be inspected for the presence of seals that indicate a disease. The height of the seedling should be no more than 35 cm. The age of the seedling is 2 years.

Site preparation

Before planting a shrub, you need to carefully inspect the site and apply all the necessary fertilizers. It is recommended not to use the site during the year so that the soil is saturated with the necessary useful components. All vegetation from the site must be removed, pits should be dug up to a depth of 30-35 cm. Mix manure with soil and cover the bottom of the pit. The soil should be of moderate acidity and not previously used for such shrubs.

Step by step disembarkation process

The cuttings are planted in the ground according to the following algorithm:

make a hole in the prepared hole;
the seedling, together with the soil, descends into the prepared hole under a slight slope, and the roots straighten out;
the root is sprinkled with earth and compacted;
the hole must be poured with warm water with the calculation of at least 2 buckets per bush;
sprinkle the watering place with dry earth.

The difference in the methods of planting currant varieties is that this type must be placed in such a way that the stalk is covered with a soil layer of at least 10 cm from the root neck.

Plant care

The shrub is undemanding to care for, to obtain a crop, you must follow some rules.

Irrigation

The berry bush requires moisture, so watering is done every 3-4 days. In extremely hot weather, the plant is watered every 2 days. One adult shrub takes up to 2 buckets of liquid.

Important. In the absence of proper watering, the berries become small and may lose their taste.

Feeding

Top dressing should be used only after two years have passed after planting the seedlings.Feeding is carried out twice a year. In the spring, urea is introduced and watered abundantly. In autumn, after the end of fruit ripening, it is necessary to add potassium sulfate and chicken droppings to the root area.

Tillage

The roots of the plant are in the top layer of the soil, so you need to regularly loosen the soil for air circulation. It is also important to monitor the presence of weeds, it is recommended to remove them with your hands, while trying not to damage the root processes.

Cutting

The plant needs to be cut as follows:

spring shoots are shortened by half in one year old seedlings;
in the second and third year, a bush is formed, only strong shoots are left, weak and minor ones are cut off;
in the fourth year of growth, it is necessary to remove weak shoots and shorten secondary ones, forming a shrub;
in the fifth year, damaged and dead shoots are removed, the formation of the bush is completed.

In autumn, it is recommended to eliminate shoots with visible damage.

Preventive treatments

Plants are rarely covered during the winter, but the following preventive measures should be taken to reduce the risk of pests:

leaves under the bushes are being eliminated;
the soil is carefully dug up;
bush shoots are tied with a strip of cloth;
Nitrogen fertilizers must be applied to the root area and covered with a layer of peat.

After the snow falls, it is necessary to make a snow cover for the bush.

Currant is considered a berry containing a large number of useful components. A properly grown shrub variety will delight not only with the harvest, but also with the taste of the berries.