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Crispy currant is a red-fruited variety that successfully combines high yield, excellent taste and resistance to adverse factors. Therefore, many gardeners prefer it. But in order to achieve stable fruiting of the Crispy currant, it is necessary to provide it with complete care in accordance with the requirements of the culture.
The Khrustushchaya variety is distinguished by the dessert taste of the fruit.
History of selection
This species was bred in the Novosibirsk NPP. The basis for it was the Krasnaya Andreichenko and Smena varieties. The authors of the Crispy currant are considered to be V.N. Sorokopudov and M.G. Konovalova. Work on breeding the variety began in 1989. Over the following years, attempts were made to improve the characteristics of this type of crop.
Since 2001, Khrustushchaya currants have been undergoing variety testing. It has not yet been included in the State Register.
Description of the red currant variety Crispy
This variety is characterized by medium-sized bushes with a moderate spreading crown.The growing shoots are erect and have a gray matte surface. As the shrub matures, the branches deviate slightly to the sides, thicken and become lignified.
The leaves of the Crispy currant initially have a light green tint, but subsequently darken. The plates are medium in size, three-lobed with blunt tips and small notches. The leaf segments are connected at right angles.
The surface of the plates is bare, matte, leathery. It has a slightly wrinkled structure and is slightly concave. The marginal teeth are blunt and short. There is a small notch at the base of the leaves. The petiole is medium long, green with anthocyanin on the underside and in the groove.
Currant flowers are medium-sized, crunchy, saucer-shaped. The sepals are light in color and arranged horizontally. Fruit racemes up to 8 cm long.
The berries are large, the average weight of each is from 0.7-1.3 g. They have a round shape and, when ripe, acquire a uniform red tint. The skin is thin, dense, and when eaten it is practically not felt. The pulp is juicy and contains an average number of seeds.
The taste of Crispy currants is sweetish and pleasant. The tasting rating of the variety is 4.9 points out of five possible. The harvest is suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for preparing winter preparations.
Crispy currant fruits in the cluster are one-dimensional
Characteristics
This variety of red currant has gained wide popularity among gardeners. In terms of its characteristics, it is significantly superior to other types. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with them for comparison.
Drought resistance, winter hardiness
Red currant Crisp does not tolerate lack of moisture in the soil.During drought, the ovary may dry out and crumble. Therefore, when growing this species, it is necessary to ensure regular watering.
The variety has high frost resistance. An adult shrub can easily withstand temperatures down to -30 °C without additional shelter.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening time
The variety belongs to the category of self-fertile, mid-early. The ovary level is 75%. Therefore, Crispy currant does not need additional pollinators. Its flowering period begins in the second half of May and lasts from five to ten days, depending on weather conditions. Fruit ripening occurs at the end of June, at the beginning of July.
Productivity and fruiting, keeping quality of berries
Currant Crisp is a high-yielding variety. The seedling begins to bear fruit from the second year after planting, but shows maximum productivity at the age of four years. From one mature bush you can collect 2.6-3.5 marketable fruits. The berries do not shrink when ripe and are not susceptible to sunburn.
The harvested crop can be stored for no more than three days in a cool room. The berries easily withstand transportation in the first two days after picking and do not lose their marketable quality.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The Khrustushchaya variety is resistant to sawflies and gall midge blotch. Also, the species is not very susceptible to powdery mildew. But in unfavorable seasons it can be affected by anthracnose and septoria within 1-1.5%.
Therefore, if the growing conditions do not comply, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment of the bush 2-3 times per season.
Advantages and disadvantages
Crispy currants have many advantages, which is why they are especially popular among gardeners. But this variety also has certain disadvantages. Therefore, to successfully grow it, you need to pay attention to the strengths and weaknesses of this species.
Ripe berries of the Crispy currant stay on the branches for a long time
Main advantages:
- high, stable yield;
- early maturation;
- immunity to temperature changes;
- self-fertility;
- large berry size;
- dessert taste;
- versatility of application;
- frost resistance.
Flaws:
- requires regular watering;
- susceptible to septoria and anthracnose.
Features of planting and care
It is necessary to plant Crispy red currants in a permanent place in early autumn, namely in September. It is impossible to delay the deadlines, as the seedling may not have time to take root before frost.
For Crispy currants, you need to choose open, sunny areas, protected from drafts. The variety grows well on loamy and sandy soil with good aeration and low acidity. In this case, the groundwater level in the area must be at least 0.6 m. When planting, the root collar of the seedling must be deepened by 2-3 cm, which stimulates the growth of lateral shoots.
Lack of light negatively affects productivity
This type of culture requires good care. Therefore, it is necessary to water the bush regularly during dry periods. This should be done 1-2 times a week, soaking the soil to 10-15 cm.
Crispy red currants need to be fed twice: in the spring during the growing season and after fruiting. It is recommended to carry out the first feeding with organic matter, and the second with phosphorus-potassium mineral fertilizers.
Throughout the entire growing season, it is necessary to promptly remove weeds and loosen the soil at the base of the bush. This will preserve air exchange and nutrients in the soil.
Every spring you need to clean the crown from broken and damaged shoots. And at the age of five years, the bush should be completely cut off at the base for rejuvenation. After this procedure, he recovers within one season.
In the first year, the Crispy currant seedling must be insulated for the winter. To do this, the root circle should be covered with humus mulch or peat, and the crown should be wrapped in two layers of spandbond.
Conclusion
Crispy currant is a reliable variety of crop, which, judging by the reviews of many gardeners, has proven itself well in the conditions of the central and northern regions. It is characterized by excellent taste, pleasant aroma and stable yield. But to maintain its effectiveness at a high level, it is necessary to provide adequate care.
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