Sweet and large-fruited blackcurrant varieties: description of varieties by ripening period. Sweet and large blackcurrants: the secrets of a unique variety Large blackcurrant varieties for the middle lane

Vitamin-rich blackcurrant berries can be found in summer cottages and household plots from Moscow to Siberia, as its popularity is growing every year. Today, many varieties of blackcurrant have been bred, which allow you to choose the most suitable for any region of our country.

Each variety of currant has unique characteristics, when compared, you can make the right choice in favor of one or another blackcurrant:

• fruiting time;
• taste qualities (sweet, sweet and sour);
• skin thickness of berries;
• drought resistance;
• frost resistance;
• resistance to damage by diseases and pests.

Early varieties of blackcurrant

Early currant ripens in early July and is not afraid of return frosts in May. Since the main harvest occurs before the onset of hot days, she is not afraid of bud mites and powdery mildew:

• Curiosity - a bush of medium height with oval sweet and sour berries weighing 2g and dense skin;
• Selechenskaya-2 - a popular variety in the middle lane and the Moscow region, has an upright bush with round berries of a dessert taste weighing 4-5g;
• Exotica - a versatile variety with round berries 4-5g and thin skin, suitable for canning and grinding with sugar;
• Seedling Golubka is an ultra-early variety that has passed many years of testing in many regions of our country, has small berries 1.2 - 1.7g, which crack when overripe, suitable for manual harvesting;
• Otradnaya - early-growing bushes with short racemes of 6-9 berries, yields 4-5 kg ​​per bush.

The best early varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia are:

• summer resident;
• Nara;
• Nester Kozin;
• Belarusian.

They are characterized by friendly ripening and high yields.

Medium varieties of black currant

Mid-season blackcurrant varieties have sweet berries and medium sprawling drought-resistant bushes:

• Perun is a variety resistant to diseases and pests with large fragrant berries;
• Dubovskaya - characterized by compact, undersized bushes with medium-sized sweet berries;
• Dobrynya - is resistant to diseases and pests;
• Raisin - has sweet berries with an original aroma of high yield, which do not crumble during the final ripening period, but wither on the bushes.

Medium varieties are the widest group of blackcurrants, which also include new high-yielding varieties:

• Loyalty;
• Green haze;
• Black Pearl;
• Necklace;
• Mystery;
• Orlovia.

Late varieties of black currant

Late blackcurrant is most suitable for preservation, making jam, compotes and other preparations.

It is the late varieties of blackcurrant with a dense skin of berries that are frozen to replenish the winter diet with vitamins:

• Venus - has a strong-growing bush with sweet large berries (5-6g) unpretentious to growing conditions and soil composition;
• Vologda - strong-growing frost-resistant bushes with large berries are suitable for mechanized harvesting;
• Natasha is a variety of universal purpose with dense rounded black berries, which gives a consistently high yield of good taste.

To obtain high yields of late currant varieties, it is necessary to provide the bushes with optimal growing conditions throughout the growing season.

Large-fruited black currant

When choosing large varieties of blackcurrant, it is necessary to consider for which region they are bred. After all, even the best varieties of currants for Siberia or the Urals will not give the desired rich harvest in the Moscow region, since the growing conditions will differ from those declared by the breeders.

To get high yields and large berries, you need to follow some recommendations:

• For a summer cottage, choose proven varieties that have proven themselves for several years: Vigorous, Gross, Gulliver, Zhemchuzhina, Bagira, Lazy;
• Choose zoned varieties that are adapted to the specific growing conditions of the Urals, Siberia or the Moscow region;
• Strong healthy planting material offered by nurseries is the key to a future harvest;
• Compliance with the correct agricultural technology on the site ensures maximum yield.

Competent care for the berry bush (timely watering, fertilizing,) is a guarantee of the successful cultivation of large varieties of black currant.

Zoned blackcurrant varieties

Depending on weather conditions, the same variety of blackcurrant can manifest itself differently in different regions of Russia. Breeders breed varieties that are resistant to diseases and pests, as well as adapting to changing growing conditions. For each climatic zone of our country, the best varieties of blackcurrant are zoned, from which the most promising ones are distinguished.

• The best varieties of blackcurrant for the Moscow region (Belorusskaya sweet, Detskoselskaya, Moscowskaya, Izmailovskaya, Karelskaya, Paulinka) - European blackcurrant varieties for the middle zone are ideal, which are bred taking into account the climatic features and weather conditions in this region, drought-resistant, self-fertile, good tolerate sharp changes in spring temperatures.
• The best blackcurrant varieties for Siberia (Buraya, Zagadka, Minusinka, Hercules, Luchia) are distinguished by high frost resistance and unpretentiousness to growing conditions.
• The best varieties of blackcurrant for the Urals (Nina, Kent, Michurin's Memory, Sibylla, Dashkovskaya, Rhapsody) are winter-hardy, resistant to diseases and pest damage, they perfectly tolerate return frosts and sudden temperature changes.

When choosing currants for your site, it is important to pay attention to the composition of the soil of the site, the climatic conditions in the region, the size of the berries, the taste and yield of the variety.

For summer residents who have the opportunity to come to the site once a week, drought-resistant varieties are most preferable, in which the berries do not crumble when ripe:

• raisin;
• Gulliver;
• Nara;

Usually, catalogs contain descriptions of each blackcurrant variety with a photo, which briefly gives its characteristics and advantages.

Blackcurrant varieties - video

Black currant is a culture that is found in every garden plot. Perhaps, it is inferior in distribution and occupied areas only to garden strawberries. Currant berries ripen in the summer, they are quite pleasant in taste and very useful, because they contain minerals, vitamins, amino acids, anthocyanins, pectin and other elements necessary for a person to have a full existence.

Black currant. © mint&lime

Full-scale blackcurrant breeding in Russia began in the forties of the last century, and the first variety was obtained in 1947, it was the Primorsky Champion. Despite the fact that he is already over 70 years old, plants of this variety can still be found in gardens. In total, there are 185 varieties of black currant. Let's talk about the varieties of the most interesting, large-fruited, productive and resistant to the whims of nature.

1. Blackcurrant "Green Haze"

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central, Volga-Vyatka, North Caucasus, Ural, West Siberian and East Siberian regions. Originator - VNIIS them. Michurin. The variety "Green Haze" is characterized by an average period of maturity, early maturity, resistance to frost and drought, to powdery mildew and anthracnose. This blackcurrant is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.7 kg per bush, which is over 105 centners per hectare.

It is customary to consider the currant "Green haze" as a universal variety. The plant is a small bush, slightly falling apart, with vertical shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each reaches a weight of 2.4 grams, has a round-oval shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is not very dense; when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8-4.9 points, noting the nutmeg aroma. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

2. Blackcurrant "Harmony"

The variety is recommended for the West Siberian region. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia. M.A. Lisavenko. It is a late ripening blackcurrant, early fruiting, resistant to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. Variety "Harmony" is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.1 kg per bush, which is over 85 centners per hectare.

It is customary to consider currant "Harmony" as a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a shrub of small size, slightly falling apart with vertical, but slightly curved shoots and medium, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each reaches a weight of 2.2 grams, has a rounded shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is not very dense; when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. The taste qualities of berries are estimated by tasters at 4.6 points. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

The currant variety is recommended for the Volga-Vyatka region. Originator - Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Research Institute of Selection of Fruit Crops. "Dachnitsa" is characterized by an average period of maturity, early maturity, average resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 3.3 kg per bush, which is more than 89 centners per hectare.

It is generally accepted to consider "Dachnitsa" a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a bush of small size, slightly falling apart with vertical shoots and medium, green leaves. The brush is short in size, contains 7, less often - more berries, each reaches a weight of 2.3 grams, has a round-oval shape and an almost black color. The taste qualities of currant berries are estimated by tasters at 4.6 points.

The variety is recommended for the Central region. Originatorship — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Michurin. This currant is characterized by a mid-early period of maturity, early maturity, resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 2.7 kg per bush, which is over 60 centners per hectare.

It is generally accepted to consider "Sensei" a variety of universal use. The plant is a medium sized, slightly spreading shrub with thick upright shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is long, contains 7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.7 grams, has a rounded shape and black color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of blackcurrant berries "Sensei" are assessed by tasters at 4.6 points, noting the presence of acid.

Blackcurrant "Sensei". © semiramisgardens

5. Black currant "Pchelkinskaya"

The variety is recommended for the West Siberian region. Originator - Federal State Unitary Enterprise Bakcharskoe. This currant is characterized by an ultra-early period of maturity, high resistance to frost and medium resistance to drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 2.0 kg per bush, which is more than 40 q/ha.

It is customary to consider currant "Pchelkinskaya" as a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a tall, spreading shrub with medium upright shoots and medium, light greenish leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a weight of 1.6 grams, has a rounded shape and a black, shiny color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of Pchelkinskaya blackcurrant berries are estimated by tasters at 4.7 points, noting the refreshing taste.

6. Blackcurrant "Agatha"

The currant variety is recommended for the West Siberian region. Originator - FSBI NIIS Siberia named after A. Lisavenko. The berries are characterized by a mid-early period of maturity, resistance to frost and drought, to an average degree - to septoria and anthracnose. The yield reaches 3.8 kg per bush, which is more than 106 q/ha.

It is customary to consider "Agatha" a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a vigorous but compact shrub with medium upright shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush contains 6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.8 grams, has a rounded shape and black color. The taste qualities of currant berries are assessed by tasters at 4.6 points, noting the aroma. Berries are transportable.

The currant variety is recommended for the Central region. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. Berries are characterized by an early period of maturity, resistance to frost and medium resistance to drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 2.9 kg per bush, which is more than 50 q/ha.

It is generally accepted to consider "Litvinovskaya" a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart with medium vertical shoots and medium, light greenish leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 3.3 grams, has a rounded shape and black color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8 points, noting the aroma and sweetness.

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central, West Siberian and East Siberian regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. This currant is characterized by an early period of maturity, resistance to frost (except flowers) and drought, medium resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.7 kg per bush, which is more than 105 q/ha.

It is customary to consider currant "Selechenskaya 2" as a variety of universal purpose. The plant is a vigorous, not collapsing shrub with upright shoots and medium, dark green leaves. The brush contains 6-7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.9 grams, has a rounded shape and an almost black, shiny color. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.9 points, noting the aroma and sweetness.

The variety is recommended for the Middle Volga, West Siberian and East Siberian regions. Originator - FSBI NIIS Siberia named after A. Lisavenko. The currant variety is characterized by a medium early period of maturity, resistance to frost and medium resistance to drought, septoria and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.5 kg per bush, which is over 100 centners per hectare.

It is customary to consider "Sofya" a variety of currants for technical purposes. The plant is a bush of small size, slightly falling apart with vertical thick shoots and medium-sized green leaves. The brush is short, contains 5-6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.6 grams, has an oval shape and a dark brown color. Tasters evaluate the palatability by 4.2 points, noting the presence of acid. Berries have good transportability.

10. Blackcurrant "Sevchanka"

The currant variety is recommended for the Central, Volga-Vyatka and Central Black Earth regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. The variety is characterized by an early period of maturity, resistance to frost (including return frosts), drought, powdery mildew, anthracnose and rust. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.8 kg per bush, which is more than 103 q/ha.

It is customary to consider "Sevchanka" a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart, with medium vertical shoots and medium, dark green leaves. Currant brush is medium in size, contains 6-7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 3.5 grams, has a rounded shape and a black, shiny color. The skin of the berries is elastic. The taste qualities of berries are estimated by tasters at 4.8 points. Berries do not crumble when ripe.

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central, Volga-Vyatka, Middle Volga and Ural regions. Originator - Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Research Institute of Selection of Fruit Crops. This currant is characterized by a late period of maturity, resistance to frost, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The yield reaches 3.9 kg per bush, which is more than 110 q/ha.

It is generally accepted to consider "Lazy" a variety of currants for universal use, the plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart, with thick vertical shoots and large, green leaves. The brush contains 8-9, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 3.2 grams, has a brown-dark color. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8-4.9 points, noting their sweet taste.

Blackcurrant "Lazy". © Berries

The currant variety is recommended for the Volga-Vyatka, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian and Far East regions. Originator - FGBNU South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing. The variety has an average period of maturity, resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and an average resistance to anthracnose. "Pygmy" is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.8 kg per bush, which is more than 108 q/ha.

Blackcurrant "Pygmy" is considered to be a universal variety. The plant is a small bush, slightly falling apart, with medium vertical shoots and large green leaves. The brush contains 7-8, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.1 grams, has a rounded shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is not very dense; when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. The taste qualities of the berries are assessed by tasters at 4.9 points, noting the sweetness.

13. Blackcurrant "Gulliver"

The variety is recommended for the North-Western, Central and Volga-Vyatka regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. This currant is characterized by an early period of maturity, precocity, resistance to frost, powdery mildew and anthracnose. The variety is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.0 kg per bush, which is more than 80 q/ha.

It is generally accepted that "Gulliver" is a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a vigorous shrub with upright, slightly curved shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 6, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 1.7 grams, has a rounded shape and a dark, shiny color. The skin of the berries is not very dense. The taste qualities of berries are estimated by tasters at 4.5 points. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

The variety is recommended for the Central and Volga-Vyatka regions. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Lupine. The variety is characterized by an extremely early period of maturity, resistance to frost and drought, medium resistance to powdery mildew and anthracnose. This currant is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.9 kg per bush, which is more than 130 q/ha.

It is generally accepted to consider "Dar Smolyaninova" a variety of currants for universal use. The plant is a small bush, slightly falling apart with medium vertical shoots and large, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 7-8, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.8 grams, has a round-oval shape and a dark, shiny color. The peel of the berries is very dense, when harvested, a dry detachment is observed. Taste qualities of berries are assessed by tasters at 4.8 points, noting sweetness. The berries in the brush ripen almost simultaneously, with an excess of moisture they crack.

15. Blackcurrant "Sadko"

The variety is recommended for the Far East region. Originator — Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia. M.A. Lisavenko. The variety is characterized by an average period of maturity, early maturity, average resistance to frost and drought, powdery mildew and anthracnose. This currant is self-fertile. The yield reaches 3.7 kg per bush, which is more than 105 q/ha.

It is customary to consider "Sadko" a variety of blackcurrant for universal use. The plant is a vigorous bush, slightly falling apart with medium vertical shoots and medium, light green leaves. The brush is medium in size, contains 7, less often - more berries, each berry reaches a mass of 2.0 g, has a rounded shape and black color. The taste qualities of berries are assessed by tasters at 4.3 points, noting the presence of acid.

We have described the 15 best blackcurrant varieties for different regions of Russia. Surely, you, our readers, grow blackcurrant and other varieties. What variety do you think is the best? Share your opinion in the comments to the article. We will be very grateful to you!

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Early varieties

The following varieties can be attributed to the early ones: Dikovinka, Selechenskaya, Aleander, Vigorous, Karachinskaya, Exotica. Consider just a few.​

• The largest blackcurrant variety in our latitudes is Exotica. According to the authors, the berries of this variety reach 3.5 g, but are often larger than cherries. They are similar to Isabella grapes not only in size but also in taste. In addition to being large-fruited, the variety has another advantage: it is resistant to powdery mildew and bud mites. Unfortunately, while "Exotica" fully justifies its name: in the garden, this blackcurrant variety is a rarity, but apparently, this novelty has a great future.​
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Medium varieties

Medium late variety. Differs in high stable productivity, winter hardiness. The fruits are large, weighing 3-5 g. The berries have a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

• memory of shukshin (Omsk)

Late varieties

Exotic 2.5 (8.9 - 2.8) ,

• My favorite variety is Vologda, the berry is large, the taste is wonderful excellent. There are about 20 varieties on my site, and you know, I’ll tell you from experience, you can turn the largest-fruited variety into an ordinary currant, over the years many varieties become smaller, so agricultural technology is very important when planting and caring for currants. Also large - Selechenskaya, Leningrad giant, Veloy, Ravkin's Memory, a lot of numbered varieties, you can’t list everything))
• thanks. you need to plant such a variety!

If the site is poorly watered, choose a drought-resistant variety. We pay attention to productivity, winter hardiness, dependence on diseases. In different areas, the same variety may well have different yields, color, taste, size of berries, depending on the care, weather conditions, and watering on the site.

There are also varieties that are quite late, but they are perfect for canning and fresh consumption. These include: "Vigorous", "Kipiana", "Venus", "Mermaid" and others.

"Dikovinka" ripens early, in early July. The bush is medium, not very sprawling, sparse. The variety is not afraid of frost. Does not tolerate drought, requires abundant watering. High self-fertility and productivity. The berries are oval, medium in size, with a strong skin. They have a sweet and sour taste. The mass of the berry is 2 grams. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, bud mites.

Blackcurrant is one of the most common berries in our gardens. It can be seen in any suburban area. This berry not only has an original unique taste, but also a valuable chemical composition. Its fruits are a source of vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin K, organic acids, pectins, sugars, tannins, trace elements and fiber. This wonderful berry has always helped the gardener, even in an unfavorable year it gives a harvest of berries from which you can make winter preparations.

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Dobrynya 2.8-6.0 (6.9-2.5)

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Here are the large-fruited ones I tried. Arranged in order, which one you like best. The numbers before brackets are the estimated size of the berries, in brackets % sugar-% acidity. The smallest of the large ones were Vologda, Exotica, Veloy, Nara, Nika. The last two are very similar. But these varieties also have other + and -.

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Leningrad giant.

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Therefore, we recommend a simple method: choose the most interesting varieties in your opinion, several at once, plant them on the site and observe which one is best suited for your particular conditions. Having tried the berries of grown varieties, you can easily choose your currant variety. Bon appetit.​

Dina

"Kipiana" is a variety of medium-late maturation. The bush is slightly sprawling, medium tall, yields up to 5 kg of berries. The berries are round, with a skin of medium thickness, almost black, sweet and sour, dessert taste, medium size. The variety is resistant to bud mites and powdery mildew.

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"Selechenskaya" ripens in the first half of July. An unusual variety, it combines the best qualities of gooseberries and wild currants. The variety is universal, drought-resistant, winter-hardy, high-yielding (from a bush - 4-5 kg ​​of berries). Suitable for any region of Russia. The bush is erect, vigorous, does not require a garter. Sweet berries are large, have a mass of up to 5 g, rounded, black, shiny. The variety is resistant to bud mites.
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It is believed that Vigorous --- the size of berries is up to 8 g, I wrote it out from two places --- they inflated, although they sent a large one, but definitely not Vigorous, it does not match the description, size, ripening time. But from the third address they sent a blackcurrant called NORA, and although the characteristics also do not coincide with either Nora or Vigorous, the berry turned out to be super --- sweet and huge in size, I have many large-fruited varieties, but this is something !​

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The Vigorous variety ripens late, but its round or oval berries can reach 8 g in weight, they are larger than cherries! However, in the middle zone of the country, the berries are not so large. The berries have a dense, refreshingly sour pulp. Not for sweet lovers! The bush is semi-spreading, medium-sized. Up to 3.5 kg of berries are harvested from one bush. It is the most popular variety, resistant to diseases and pests. Requires regular anti-aging pruning.​

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Variety "Exotica" is also universal, large-fruited. The bush is fruitful, early-growing, upright, medium tall. The berry is round, tasty, dessert, sweet and sour, up to 5 g, with thin skin, perfectly stored in the refrigerator for several days. The variety is frost-resistant, it is slightly affected by diseases and pests.

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Of course, we all want to grow only the best blackcurrant varieties: high-yielding, winter-hardy, resistant to powdery mildew, bud mites and other pests. I would like the berries to be large and the yields to be high.​

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But the owner of the most vitamin berries is the Muravushka variety. It is from Muravushka that the most useful compotes, juices and five-minute jams are obtained. Its name speaks of another feature of the variety: almost until the very frosts, its leaves do not turn yellow and do not dry out. Therefore, "Ant" can rightfully be considered not only a berry, but also an ornamental variety of blackcurrant... From it you can form a beautiful green hedge, which will be not only beautiful, but also useful.
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Dove - a variety bred at the Research Institute of Horticulture in Siberia. It has high winter hardiness, early ripening, self-fertile, fruitful. The bush is low, dense, semi-spreading. The brushes are compact, 4-7 cm long, with up to 8 berries in the brush.

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The one that is tall and blooms yellow. She is curly.

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As you can see, each variety has its own advantages. To choose the best, the one and only, is almost impossible.​

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Currant varieties with medium maturity include: "Fidelity", "Black Pearl", "Perun", "Green Haze".

Of course, only zoned varieties give consistently high yields, so let's consider the best blackcurrant varieties for central Russia.

When choosing a variety of blackcurrant for planting, it is necessary to take into account a number of properties. This is due to the fact that the spectrum is very wide - from heat-loving southern shrubs to frost-resistant northern ones. In addition to that, varieties differ in terms of ripening, size of berries, yield and many other factors. Therefore, in order not to make a mistake with the choice, you need to know the characteristics of suitable varieties.

Most types of blackcurrant that can now be found on the market are resistant to disease, cold and high humidity. But, all this is only on the condition that the variety is intended for cultivation in central Russia. Southern varieties are more vulnerable and do not have time to ripen in our conditions of lack of sun and heat.

Let's take a closer look blackcurrant varieties intended for cultivation in temperate climates.

Early varieties of blackcurrant

curiosity

The bush is medium in size, sparse, semi-spreading. The leaves are small, light green. The variety is resistant to frost, although sometimes young shoots can freeze through. But it does not tolerate drought well, in hot dry weather it requires watering. There is resistance to powdery mildew, with a complete absence of resistance to tick-borne diseases (bud mite,).

The self-fertility of Dikovinka is high. Plants of this variety quickly enter the fruiting phase. The yield is high. Berries of medium size, oval shape. The peel is strong and the berries are removed without tearing, dry. The taste is sweet and sour.

Old Man Minai

The bush is dense, semi-spreading, tall. Shoots are thick, curved. Leaves are dark green and very large. Resistant to frost, weakly resistant to drought and lack of moisture. This variety compares favorably with high resistance to most diseases inherent in blackcurrant - powdery mildew, terry and tick-borne diseases. Old Man Minai is also distinguished by high self-fertility. The yield is low.

The berries are small, rounded, matte, black. The skin is very thin, but strong. Separation is dry. The berries of this variety have a sweet and sour taste, and the aroma is strongly pronounced. It lends itself well to freezing, retaining not only the taste and aroma, but also useful properties.

The little Prince

The bush is medium sprawling, low, convenient for harvesting form. The leaves are large, dark green, dense and flat. It has a high resistance to all diseases that affect blackcurrant. It tolerates both long frosts and drought. Self-fertility is very high, over 52%. It bears fruit in the second year after rooting, the yield is high.

Brushes single and paired, of medium size, with a dense arrangement of berries. Harvesting is quick and easy thanks to simultaneous maturation and dry separation. The berries are dark, almost black, juicy. The skin is thin and tender, near the stalk there is a line of compaction, which ensures that the berry is torn off without damage. The taste is sweet and sour, the variety is suitable for all types of preparations.

Overture

The bush is small, compact, with large, leathery, bluish-green leaves. The variety is very early, fully ripens in the second half of June - early July. Highly resistant to powdery mildew and anthracnose, slightly affected by bud and spider mites. Winter-hardy, drought-tolerant. It bears fruit the next year after planting, the yield and self-fertility are very high.

By the time the fruit ripens, the leaves are aging, turning yellow and curling up. The brushes are long, with a rare arrangement of berries covered with a wax coating. Fruits of medium size, bluish color, the same size along the entire length of the brush. Dry collection. The berries are sweet and sour with a delicate pleasant aroma.

aleander

The bush is quite tall, sprawling, often lets out branches lying on the ground. The leaves are powerful, dark green, leathery, slightly wrinkled. Resistant to diseases such as anthracnose and. Sometimes affected by kidney mites. It tolerates even the most severe winters, it is weakly resistant to drought. Suitable for growing not only in the middle lane, but also in the conditions of a short northern summer. Fruits in the second or third year.

The brushes are thick and long, have an arched shape. The berries are large, with a falling calyx and rough skin. Removed easily and without breaking. They have a pleasant taste and aroma.

Selechenskaya 2

Suitable for cultivation in all latitudes of Russia and CIS countries. The bushes are tall, compact, with strong thick branches, do not require a garter. The variety is resistant to fungal and tick-borne diseases, occasionally affected by bud mites. Resistant to both frost and heat, easily tolerates prolonged heat. Self-fertility is low.

The brushes are strong, curved, the berries are very large, reminiscent of a cross between blackcurrant and gooseberry. The peel is thick and strong, the separation is dry. The aroma of berries is very subtle, the taste is sweet, peculiar.

castichai

The bushes are tall, powerful, do not require a garter. The leaves are medium in size, thick and wrinkled. Fruits in the third year after planting. It tolerates heat and drought well, but frost resistance leaves much to be desired - the tops of the shoots or even entire branches can freeze. Practically not affected by powdery mildew, the variety is susceptible to bud mites. Self-fertility is very high.

The berries are medium-sized, black, rounded, covered with a bluish wax coating. The brushes are of medium length, the fruits on them are of the same size, distributed evenly over the brush. The taste is sour, due to which Kistichay is used mainly for preparations.

Varieties of medium ripening

Openwork

The bush is tall, slightly sprawling, with powerful, thick branches. The leaves are dark green, bluish, dense and wrinkled. The variety is highly self-fertile. The bushes are resistant to frost and sudden changes in the weather, in the heat they do not need additional watering. The variety is resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew, moderate damage by bud mites is possible. The first fruits appear the next year after planting. Fruiting is regular.

The brushes are thick and curved, medium and short. The berries are large, oval-round, black, shiny. The size of the berries on one brush varies, from the largest at the base to the smallest at the top. The skin is dense, the separation is dry. The taste is sweet with sourness.

Bolero

The bush is medium in size, very dense, sprawling. The leaves are dense, large, wrinkled, dark green with blue. It is characterized by high frost resistance. Resistant to diseases such as anthracnose and powdery mildew, may be affected to a weak degree by bud mites. Self-fertility is high, as is productivity. You can taste the first fruits the next year after planting.

The brushes are long and thin. The berries are round and oval, large, black, with a slight sheen. The skin is thin, strong, merges with the pulp. It is not possible to harvest without breaking part of the berries. The taste is sweet-sour, the aroma is strong, stable, pleasant.

Delicacy

The bushes of this blackcurrant variety are very tall and dense, medium spreading. The leaves are small, dark green, dense. Frost resistance is high, but it does not tolerate heat very well. In drought requires additional moisture. It does not require treatment with chemical means of protection against diseases, as it is completely immune to terry, spotting and powdery mildew. Ticks are rarely affected, to a weak degree. It does not have high self-fertility, therefore it requires planting next to blackcurrant bushes of other varieties.

Berries are placed on thin brushes of medium length. This variety has a very delicate dessert taste. It is used for the manufacture of compotes, jelly and jam, and is also consumed raw.

Odezhbin

The bush is tall, powerful, semi-spreading. Withstands all kinds of weather. It is resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew, can be affected by bud mites, terry and spotting. Self-fertility is average. As a result, the yield depends on the presence of another variety of blackcurrant bushes nearby. Fruiting should be expected 2-3 years after planting.

Berries of medium size, black, slightly shiny, with a clearly visible seam. One of the advantages of the variety is dry separation. The berries are sweet and sour, fragrant, reminiscent of wild-growing black currants.

Black Pearl

Srednerosly, rarely leafy bush. The leaves are small, light green, tender, flat. Resistance to adverse weather conditions is average, shoots can freeze in winter, and entire branches sometimes die in drought. Self-fertility and high productivity. Resistance to anthracnose is observed, there are single lesions by a kidney mite. There is no resistance to powdery mildew and terry. The fruits appear in the second year.

The brushes are long, the berries are rarely and evenly placed on them. The fruits are medium and large, black, matte. Harvest dry. The berries have a sweet and sour taste, the aroma is almost not expressed. A feature of Black Pearl is the high content of pectins, which allows it to be used not only for making jelly, but also for medicinal purposes in case of metabolic disorders.

Late varieties of black currant

Bagheera

The bush is medium tall, with dense, dark green foliage. Frost resistance is quite high, but with alternating severe frosts and thaws, some shoots and tops of branches may freeze. Buds are frost tolerant. May be affected by powdery mildew. The variety is immune to terry and anthracnose. Self-fertility and productivity are very high. It bears fruit from the second year of planting constantly.

Brushes are thin, medium length with a uniform arrangement of fruits. Berries of the same size, black, shiny. The skin is thin but strong. The aroma is very delicate, the taste is sweet, almost without acid.

Daughter

Low bush, slightly sprawling. The leaves are small, narrow, light green, matte. It tolerates drought and frost quite well. Resistant to infection damage. However, in unfavorable years, the resistance of the plant decreases and there is a risk of infection with powdery mildew and anthracnose. The bush begins to bear fruit in the second year of its life in a new place. Self-fertility and productivity is very high.

Brushes of medium size with a uniform distribution of berries on them. Arranged singly and in pairs. The berries are oval shaped, lined with a very tight skin that provides a dry tear. The taste and aroma are rich, pronounced.

Lazy person

Bush of medium size, medium sprawling. The leaves are dark green, large, flat. It has high winter hardiness. The variety has an average resistance to fungal and tick-borne diseases. Young plants can be affected by powdery mildew. In unfavorable years, a single bud mite lesion is possible. Self-fertility is low, so planting next to bushes of other species is recommended.

The brushes are long with a uniform distribution of large berries. Harvest is easy, the separation is dry. The berries are brown-black, sweet and sour rich taste. The aroma is almost non-existent.

Dubrovskaya

This variety is characterized by a low and compact bush. The leaves are green, matte, leathery, wrinkled. Possesses resistance to adverse conditions of winter and summer. It is not susceptible to most diseases, but as an exception it can be affected by powdery mildew. It has a high self-fertility.

The brushes are small, arched. Berries on them are located quite densely. The Dubrovskaya variety is distinguished by its peculiar fruit shape - flat-round or pear-shaped. Black, shiny, with dense skin and tender flesh. The taste is sweet with sourness, the aroma is delicate, delicate.

Vologda

Bush of medium size, medium sprawling. The leaves are large, dark green, often bluish, widely dissected, asymmetric. Frost tolerance is average. When alternating low temperatures in winter with thaws, shoots, buds and entire branches freeze through. Poor resistance to spring frosts. The variety is resistant to most diseases, but can be slightly damaged by powdery mildew. Self-fertility is high.

The brushes are arched, of various lengths. The berries are located, the closer to the base, the larger. The color of the fruit is dark, the taste is delicate, sweet-sour, rich. The skin is dense, the separation is dry.

Choosing the best blackcurrant variety for a summer cottage is not an easy task. Because, there are over 200 varieties of berry bushes. In order not to be mistaken, experienced gardeners advise planting three or four plants with different fruit ripening dates. And in this way, the harvest time will last all summer, and it will also become clear: which variety is most suitable for your garden.

Blackcurrants are classified according to the following principles:

• by maturity;
• resistance to diseases and pests;
• appointment;
• productivity;
• winter hardiness;
• taste indicators;
• fruit size.

However, all these characteristics directly depend on climatic conditions, planting site, seedling quality, compliance with the rules for caring for berry crops.

An equally important quality is the self-fertility of blackcurrant. But it should be noted that the yield will increase fundamentally if several bushes are planted nearby on the site. Mutual pollination has a positive effect on the quality and size of berries.

large-fruited

When choosing a new, promising blackcurrant variety, the owners of summer cottages compare yield indicators and fruit size. However, the characteristics of the same species may differ even within a radius of 200 km.

Vigorous

The leader among mid-season varieties. The bush is branched, sprawling, medium thickened. Berry oval, plum-shaped. The pulp is dense, there are few seeds inside. The taste is sweet and sour. The fruits are large, 3 cm in diameter, and weigh about 6 g. The brushes are long, the berries are placed tightly on them. On one brush you can see up to 8 pieces. The plant has good frost resistance, as it was bred for the territory of Western Siberia. In other areas, it is not always possible to achieve large amounts of fertility. requires annual rejuvenation.

The yield of currant variety Vigorous is about 8 kg.

Dobrynya

The plant is compact, medium-sized. The shoots are upright, have a height of up to one and a half meters. During the ripening of the fruit, a garter is necessary. The annual growth of young shoots is small. The berry is slightly compressed from the poles. The color is deep black with a bright sheen. Weight is 5.5-6.5 g. The pulp is tasty, there is a bright aroma of currants. The peel is dense, elastic, due to which high transportability rates are achieved. Productivity is 1.5-2.5 kg.

Selechenskaya-2

Currant, which combines the best qualities of wild berries and gooseberries. The variety easily takes root in any region of Russia.

The shrub tolerates drought well. The branches are long, straight, strong and do not need support. The berries are round, dense. Weight 3-5.5 g. Color black. Shine in the sun.

Fruits have a universal purpose. The yield per bush is 4-5 kg. The content of vitamin C in the variety is 161 mg/100 g of berries.

Sweet

An equally important characteristic for blackcurrant fruits is the presence of healthy sugars in the composition, and the more of them, the tastier the berry, respectively. Sweet varieties are best consumed fresh.

Berries with a thin skin and excess acid are advised to use for making jams, compotes. And dense currant fruits are optimally suited for storage and freezing.

green haze

Spreading bush, medium height with large, light green leaves. Fruits in the second year after planting. The brushes reach 6 cm. The berry is rounded, weighing 2.5 g. The skin is dense. The separation is dry, but with an excess of liquid, the fruits may burst. Yield 3.7 kg.

The berry has a pleasant aroma of nutmeg. Tasting score 4.9 points.

Nina

Early ripe currant, ripening period - early July. The bush is low, branched, with a large number of root shoots. The berries are approximately the same size 1-1.3 cm in diameter, ripen evenly. The mass of a berry is on average 3 g. Useful sugars contain 9-11%. The yield is stable, 4 kg per bush, and with proper care up to 8 kg. "Nina" winter-hardy, self-fertile plant.

The disadvantages include: low resistance to terry and bud mites, poor transportability of berries.

Bagheera

Mid-early variety of blackcurrant. Spreading shrub, branches long, height 1-1.5 meters in height. It tolerates heat and drought well, but has poor immunity to fungal diseases and pests.

Productivity from 3 to 4.5 kg per bush. The fruits ripen in the second decade of July, all at the same time.

The weight of the berry is 1-2 g. They are transported well.

Early

Another criterion for a plant that is paid attention to when choosing a berry bush is an early ripening period. After all, everyone wants to try a tasty and healthy berry as soon as possible. However, this figure is directly dependent on weather conditions.

exotic

Shrub medium-sized, one and a half meters in height, upright. Thickness is average. Young shoots are even, strong, thick, light olive in color, no pubescence. The shape of the fruit is spherical, the color is black, shiny. The pulp has a sweet and sour taste and a delicate aroma. The mass of the berry is 3-6.5 g. The skin is dense, thin, matte. The stem is long, green. Taste score is 4.4 points. The purpose of the variety is universal.

Maria Kyiv

The bush is slightly sprawling, medium in size. Berries tend to have a small amount of acid. Weight 4 g. Suitable for freezing and other technological processes. Among the positive qualities it is worth noting: good immunity to columnar rust and powdery mildew, high yield.

Nestor Kozin

The variety begins to bear fruit in the second year after planting. Sufficiently resistant to fungal diseases and pests. Not afraid of hot periods in the absence of precipitation and low air temperatures.

The berries are large, weight 3-4 g. The taste is sour-sweet.

Shrub not sprawling, compact. Shoots are straight, strong, up to 1.5 meters high. The foliage is large, dark green.

Izyumskaya

The bush is low, medium sprawling. The branches are strong, upright. The berries reach a weight of 3 g. The pulp is sweet, there are few seeds. The content of vitamin C is 191 mg per 100 g, and useful sugars are 9%. Blooms in the first half of May. Flowers white, large. Fruiting occurs in early July. Productivity from a bush - 2 kg. "Izyumskaya" is a frost-resistant, disease-resistant variety. However, it does not propagate well from cuttings. Izyumnaya will tell about the currant variety.

summer resident

This variety of blackcurrant is more suitable than others for cultivation in the Central regions of the country. Shrub undersized. With significant yields, the lower shoots lie on the surface of the earth, so a backup is needed. The skin is thin. The berry is large, 2-4 g. The fruits are sweet, there is no typical sour taste. Ripening occurs in a short time, but unevenly, which allows you to harvest for a long time. If the berry is overripe, it falls off.

The variety is characterized by high rates of cold resistance, resistance to fungal diseases, harmful insects. Productivity - 1.5-2 kg.

Titania

The berry bush is not large. Shoots are strong, vertically growing. Flesh is green. Separation is dry. Seeds are small. The weight of the fetus is 1-2.5 g. The size is different. The skin is dense, transparent. The amount of sugar in 8.7%. The variety is self-fertile. Does not suffer from fungal diseases. Fruits well in cold winter conditions. Harvest ripens in early June. The number of berries from a bush is 1.5-2.5 kg.

pygmy

It belongs to the early varieties of blackcurrant. The bush blooms in May, and the berry ripens in June. The bush is medium in size, compact. The shoots are long, but do not need a garter. The foliage has 5 lobes, the surface is dryish and wrinkled. The berries on the bunch are loose, which makes picking easier. has a rather sweet taste. Sugar content 9.4%."Pygmy" is resistant to early frosts, drought, fungal diseases characteristic of currants.

The minimum fruit weight is 2 g, the maximum is 8 g. Fruiting up to 5 kg.

Black Pearl

The bush is spreading, medium leafy. Young shoots are slightly curved, pale green in color. Height up to 1.5 meters. The berries are large, the average weight ranges from 1.2-1.5 g. The largest fruits reach 3 g. The shape is round, the size is approximately the same. The skin is dense. The pulp has a sweet and sour taste and a delicate aroma. Inside the seeds are large, but there are not many of them. Separation is dry. Berry color is black. rated 4.2 points out of 5 in terms of taste.

Perun

This plant is not afraid of spring frosts, tolerates cold winters and dry summers well.

Does not suffer from the misfortunes of pests, but is quite susceptible to powdery mildew.

Productivity is about 1.5-3 kg. The berry reaches 2 g. The sugar content is high, so the fruit has a dessert taste and, in addition, a pleasant aroma.

Medium

Crops related to this species bear fruit closer to the middle of summer. They are preferred for large fruits and excellent taste.

Dubrovskaya

The main feature of this variety is high frost resistance characteristics. Bushes are squat, compact. The branches are strong. The leaves are large, bright green. The berries are medium in size. Productivity of a fruit bush is 3 kg. "Dubrovskaya" is not afraid of terry, bud mites, anthracnose.

late, large

Meanwhile, berries that ripen closer to the autumn season are no less popular. After all, the longer the fruiting time of blackcurrant, the more vitamins the body can get, and also prepare for the winter.

Daughter

The shrub grows up to a meter in height. In this case, the branches are arranged vertically, do not scatter in different directions. The garter of the lower shoots does not need. The fruits are of considerable size up to 2.5 g. The taste of the berries is sweet with a small amount of acid. Separation is dry. The culture is self-fertile. It tolerates frosty winters well. It does not lend itself to bud mite attacks, but it does not have immunity from powdery mildew.

Harvest ripens with the advent of August. Fruiting - 3-4 kg per bush.

Lazy person

The berries are large, weight - 1.5-2 g. The separation is dry. The taste is sweet and sour. Productivity is 3-4 kg. Self-fertility is high.

The disadvantages include: uneven maturation, the need to put props under the branches.

Venus

Best for

Breeders continuously offer new, more advanced blackcurrant varieties that have different berry ripening periods, are resistant to infectious diseases, and have one or another territorial affiliation.

Ural

Weather conditions in the Ural region correspond to the geographical location. The territory is located in the depths of the continent and is quite remote from the warm seas and oceans.

The average daily temperature in winter ranges from -16 to -24°C, but frosts of -45°C are also not uncommon. Therefore, in order to obtain stable yields in the Urals, one should give preference to varieties with different periods of flowering and ripening of berries in order to avoid the death of ovaries from spring frosts.

Suitable varieties of berry crops for growing in this area:

• "Atlant";
• "Spherical";
• "Slav";
• "Nuclear".

Siberia

The Siberian region is characterized not only by severe winters, but also by hot, dry summers.

In such stressful situations, not every bush will have fruits at all, not to mention high yields and large fruits. Gulliver will tell about the blackcurrant variety.

However, new subspecies not only endure all weather disasters, but are also able to withstand fungal infections and insect pests.

• "Nika";
• "Ksyusha";
• "Agatha";
• "Fun";
• "Harmony".

Middle Band

The classification of blackcurrant is great, but the primary condition is the zoning of varieties. I would like to add that the timing of fruit ripening, taste characteristics, size may depend not only on the climate, but also on the soil, watering.

For gardeners living in Central Russia, it is advisable to consider:

• "Curity";
• "Loyalty";
• "Zusha";
• "Mermaid".

Moscow region

In this area, winters are mild, and summers are warm and humid. It is this climate that is most suitable for blackcurrants. But there are some nuances here. It is important to select varieties of crops according to their adaptability to the specifics of the soil on the site, because its composition is different throughout the region. Read about the best varieties for the Moscow region.

You should also not buy late-ripening plants, as they will not have time to mature. The most successful varieties:

• "Darkie";
• "Nara";
• "Spider web";
• "Moscow black";

Video

Video about the best varieties of blackcurrant.

findings

1. When buying currant seedlings, you should focus on indicators corresponding to the planting region.
2. Pay attention to other characteristics of this variety, preferences for soil composition, watering, fertilizers.
3. Plant healthy and hardened plants.
4. It is advisable to plant several blackcurrant bushes for mutual pollination.
5. Subspecies of berries with a high concentration of vitamin C are more useful and resistant to spring frosts.
6. In regions with severe winters, shrubs with early ripening should be covered, otherwise all flower buds will freeze. Read about the best currant varieties for Siberia.