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Red currant Dar Orla is a variety that many gardeners have been able to appreciate. Its feature is stable yields subject to simple rules of agricultural technology. The fruits of this currant are distinguished by a high content of vitamins and minerals, therefore they are used in cooking, as well as for medicinal purposes. But in order for this shrub to fully develop, it is necessary to provide it with favorable conditions, taking into account its characteristics.
Red currant Dar Orla is distinguished by its versatility of use
History of selection
This species was obtained at the All-Russian Research Institute for Selection of Fruit Crops in the Oryol Region. An application for permission to test was submitted in 2000, and only 18 years later it received permission to use.
The authors of the variety are employees of the institute, namely L. D. Bayanova and O. D. Golyaeva. The goal of the creation was to obtain a type of red currant that would be distinguished by high yield, increased resistance to adverse weather conditions, as well as common crop diseases. And the creators completely succeeded.The basis for it was the Rote Spätlese and Jonker van Tete varieties. Gift of the Eagle is recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian region.
Description of the currant variety Dar Orla
This variety of crop is characterized by vigorous, medium-spreading bushes, the height of which reaches 1.5 m, and the growth diameter is 1.2 m. The shoots of red currant of this species are thickened in diameter, about 1 cm, with a weak edge on the surface. The color of the bark changes depending on the age of the branches. Initially it is rich green, and later becomes gray-brown.
The buds of the Dar Orla red currant are medium in size, ovoid in shape, and also slightly pubescent. The leaves are large, five-lobed, dark green. The surface of the plates is matte, slightly concave. The central segment is longer than the side segments; a right angle is formed at the junctions of the sheet parts. The teeth are blunt, short, not bent. There is a small round notch at the base of the leaves. The petioles are thickened, medium-sized, with anthocyanin, without edges.
The flowers of this red currant are medium-sized and light-colored. Sepals twisted, not closed. Fruit clusters are up to 16 cm long, dense, directed downwards. Each of them can produce up to 26 berries. The axis of the fruit racemes is pubescent, straight, thickened.
The berries of this type of red currant are round in shape and become red when ripe. The average weight of each is 0.5-.07 g. Their skin is thin, dense, and when eaten, it is slightly felt. The pulp is fleshy, juicy, and contains a moderate amount of seeds. The taste of ripe berries is sweet and sour. The tasting score of Dar Orla red currant is 4.3 points out of a possible five.
Berries have good gelling properties
The harvest is suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for making jam, jam, compotes, and dessert fillings.
Characteristics
Red currant Dar Orla is superior in its characteristics to many types of crops. And to be sure of this, you need to familiarize yourself with them.
Drought resistance, winter hardiness
The shrub is highly resistant to frost. It does not suffer from temperatures dropping to -50°C. Also, this red currant is immune to spring return frosts, since its flowering period begins when the threat of their occurrence has passed.
Gift of the Eagle easily tolerates short-term dry periods. But a long-term lack of moisture in the soil can cause fruit shredding.
Pollination, flowering period and ripening time
The species belongs to the late category. It blooms at the end of May. This period lasts about ten days. The harvest ripens at the end of July. In this case, the berries are painted simultaneously in the brush. The ripe crop stays on the branches for up to a month.
This variety is self-fertile and does not require pollinators to set fruit. This level is 58-74%. Therefore, red currant Dar Orla shows high and stable yields every year.
Red currant Dar Orla is resistant to shedding
Productivity and fruiting
The bush begins to bear fruit from the second year after planting. He shows maximum performance in his sixth year. And after that, his productivity decreases. Therefore, it is recommended to promptly remove old branches, replacing them with young ones.
The yield of Dar Orla red currant is 10 kg per bush. Fruits at the stage of technical maturity easily tolerate transportation in the first 2-3 days after collection, provided they are packaged in 3 kg containers. The fresh harvest can be stored in a cool room for up to five days.
Resistance to diseases and pests
The Eagle's gift is characterized by strong natural immunity. This shrub is not susceptible to powdery mildew or bud mite. Under unfavorable growing conditions, it can be slightly affected by septoria and moderately affected by anthracnose.
Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend carrying out preventive treatment with preparations containing copper ions to maintain the bush’s immunity at a high level in early spring and after harvesting in the fall. For pests you should use “Neoron”, “Fufanon”, “Bayleton”.
Advantages and disadvantages
Red currant Dar Orla has certain advantages that set it apart from the rest. But the bush also has weaknesses that need to be paid attention to.
Berries of the Dar Orla variety are suitable for freezing
Main advantages:
- high, stable yield;
- frost resistance;
- strong natural immunity;
- immunity to temperature changes;
- marketability;
- versatility of application;
- possibility of transportation;
- dry picking of berries.
Flaws:
- does not tolerate stagnation of moisture in the soil;
- suffers from dry air;
- needs regular crown renewal.
Features of planting and care
This red currant bushes should be planted in open sunny areas.Placing the bush in the shade stimulates the active growth of shoots, to the detriment of fruit formation. The Dar Orla variety prefers to grow in loamy and sandy soil with low acidity and good aeration. In this case, the groundwater level in the area must be at least 0.6 m.
Planting of bushes should be carried out in early spring before the growing season begins or late in autumn after it ends. Seedlings should be placed at a distance of 1.2 m, taking into account their growth diameter. When planting, deepen the root collar by 3-4 cm, which activates the growth of lateral shoots.
In the future, caring for the plant does not require complex actions. Dar Orla red currants need to be watered only during long dry periods. To do this, you should use settled water at the rate of 10 liters for each bush. Throughout the season, you need to loosen the soil at the base of the plants and remove weeds. This will maintain air access to the roots.
Dar Orla needs to be fertilized three times during the season. The first time organic matter should be added in the spring before the growing season begins. The second is to feed with nitroammophoska during the flowering period. And the third time it is necessary to fertilize the shrub during the formation of the ovaries, using phosphorus-potassium mineral mixtures.
The lifespan of a shrub in one place is 30 years
Caring for a fruit bush involves annual cleaning of the crown in the spring from broken and damaged shoots, as well as old branches.
Conclusion
Red currant Dar Orla is a highly productive crop variety that is capable of producing a stable harvest with minimal care. This plant is highly resistant to diseases and pests.These qualities have contributed to the growth of its popularity among beginners and experienced gardeners.
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