White currant: the best varieties for the Moscow region and the Urals

White currants are not as popular as black or red currants. But many gardeners who are connoisseurs of this plant note its unusual taste and interesting appearance. Many varieties of white currant are not susceptible to disease and tolerate heat and frost. This article discusses the best varieties that can be grown both in the Moscow region and in the Urals.

White currant: what you need to consider when growing in the Moscow region

The climate in the Moscow region is moderately continental. The winters are not too cold, and the summers are warm enough with rainy periods. We can say that basically all varieties of white currants are able to grow here, but it is better to choose those that are more resistant to heat and high humidity of the earth. And it is also worth paying attention to the soil in each region of the Moscow region. If we consider the north or northwest, then the soil here is wet and heavy, loamy or sod-podzolic. To grow this berry on this, you will have to periodically add lime and fertilize a lot with organic dressings. But in the east of the Moscow region, the soil is peat bogs, with a large amount of groundwater. On such not too fertile land, careful and constant care will be required when growing varieties of white currants. The south is distinguished by much better soil, here it is sod-podzolic. It is also much warmer here than in other regions of the Moscow region.

White currant: what you need to consider when growing in the Urals

The climate of the Urals and the Moscow region has great differences, in the Urals it is polar. And, therefore, varieties of white currants are suitable only for those that have a high level of winter hardiness (they can survive at freezing temperatures and even icing of the roots) and growth that are rarely susceptible to various diseases. Late varieties or those with a long ripening period are not suitable for the Urals. In general, the yield of all varieties of white currant is very high. Therefore, when choosing this or that variety, you should not dwell on this particular one. Anyway, care and its quality will play an important role in different cases.

What varieties to choose for these regions

The varieties most suitable for the conditions near Moscow:

1. White Fairy (Diamond). The size of the bush is small, highly branched. The variety is distinguished by its early ripeness and good yield, which can reach 5-6 kg of delicious berries. These berries are white and large (up to 3 g weight per one).

2. White Boulogne. Most common in the south of the Moscow region. The fruits of this variety are rather small, but they have an interesting "dessert" taste. An average of 4 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush. The disadvantage of this variety is its susceptibility to anthracnose and instability to severe frosts, so pay close attention to this when growing.

3. Bayan. The bushes of this variety are quite high, the yield can reach 10-11 kg. The berries are small, the taste of which is quite sweet, but with a characteristic sourness. Connoisseurs of this variety love it for its ability to become jelly-like during the processing stage, therefore, various jellies are often prepared from it. And this bush takes root in almost all climatic conditions.

4. Dessert. The bush of such a white currant is not very large, semi-spreading. This variety is early ripe, the berries are round, rather large (about 1.5 g), with a yellow color, have a "dessert" taste with a slight sourness. With sufficient care, the yield from one bush can be up to 5 kg.

For the Urals, it is worth considering other varieties: 1. Smolyaninovskaya.This variety of white currant is mid-season. The size of the bush is quite large, highly branched. If you provide quality care, you can achieve up to 9 kg of berries from a bush. Fruits are different in size with a sweet and sour taste. Such a variety survives perfectly in the Ural climate and is not very susceptible to any diseases.

2. Versailles... This variety was one of the first to be discovered in the 19th century. Its bushes grow small and rather compact. The yield is small, about 3 kg. The fruits are delicious and contain large amounts of vitamin C.

3. Ural White can give a good harvest (about 5 kg of berries from one bush). The fruits of this variety are large and incredibly tasty. Ural White Currant is very resistant to frost and disease. Please note that this variety needs abundant watering, then the berries will not become smaller. Taking into account such features of different varieties of white currants, you can choose the most suitable one for your region of residence. And then, with proper care and a little care, this useful berry will grow on your site, which will not hurt and will certainly please with a good yield.