Red currant varieties

Red currant is one of the most common berries on the plots of Russian gardeners. This berry is appreciated for its high quality taste. And also for a large number of nutrients and unpretentious care. Red currant varieties are varied. And you can always find one that suits your taste and is suitable for your site.

Red currant is a very popular garden shrub. Its fruits are consumed in various forms. In order to enjoy fresh fruits directly from the garden, gardeners prefer varieties with large berries, for example, "Alpha", "Ilyinka". And in industrial production, where the size of the berries is not the main selection criterion, more attention is paid to the taste characteristics.

The red currant has a large number of subspecies and varieties. They can be divided into several groups:

• ripening period - early, middle or late;
• resistance to climatic changes - frost resistance, drought resistance;
• fruit weight - large, medium, small.

In addition to the usual criteria for dividing plants, some varieties are bred according to the zonal-territorial principle. That is, based on the climatic conditions of the growing area. For example, breeders have created several varieties especially for the Moscow Region. Namely: "Rondom", "Natalie", "Rosetta", "Dutch Red". Especially for the middle Russian latitudes were created - "Roland", "Beloved", "Red Cross". For gardeners of the Ural region, winter-hardy and frost-resistant plant species have been created under the names "Lights of the Urals", "Ural Beauty", "Scarlet Dawn".

Let's take a closer look at the features of the above varieties.

Red currant varieties for central and central Russia

A feature of the climate of this strip of Russia is its variability. Therefore, the plants of this region must have such properties as frost resistance and drought resistance. The rest of the characteristics of each variety are individual and are chosen by the gardeners. Let's talk about some.

Variety "Red Cross". The shrub of this variety is medium in size. But it is distinguished by a profusely spreading green crown. A feature of the variety is the transparent skin of the fruit. With red pulp inside. The variety was obtained by American scientists. They created a type of plant with a strong immune system, frost resistance, and self-fertility. The berries are usually small.

The variety "Nenaglyadnaya" was created in Belarus. The bush is medium, with a not dense crown. As well as small fruits weighing less than 1 g, light red hue. It is worth noting the good yield of the plant, self-pollination. As well as high rates of frost resistance, good transportable qualities. Of the obvious disadvantages - instability to fungal plant diseases.

The Roland variety was created by European scientists. The peculiarity of the variety is its sour berry taste. Therefore, fresh berries are harvested. And they use it already overripe. Roland is usually used in industrial production because of its taste. The bush of an adult plant grows medium in size. The branches of the bush are quite thick. Thanks to them, the shrub survives the cold Russian winters well. One bush can produce fruits over five kilograms. The berries are small, about 1 gr, scarlet. Unlike the "Nenaglyadnaya" red currant variety, the "Rolan" variety is not susceptible to fungal diseases. But it is subject to the negative activity of the currant mite.

Early maturing species

The ripening time of early red currant species falls on the end of June. It is for this reason that they are very popular with gardeners. Common early varieties include the varieties "Jonker van Tets", "Early Sweet", "Cherry Viksne"," Chulkovskaya "and others.

Vishnevaya Viksne is also frost and drought resistant. Ideal for the European part of Russia. Because the homeland of this variety is considered to be Latvia. Despite the modest size of the shrub, the species is high-yielding and large-fruited. Fruits up to one gram in weight, red color. The variety is famous for its good preservation during transportation and long-term storage of berries.
"Early sweet" drought-resistant and frost-resistant species. It grows as a medium-sized shrub, with not dense deciduous cover. Large, dark red fruits, up to one gram in weight. But it tastes sour.

Jonker van Tets was created by Dutch scientists in the 1940s. However, it has not lost its appeal for gardeners to this day, despite many new species. The bush of an adult plant grows tall. It has a large number of branches and shoots. The fruits are medium in size, weighing up to one gram. Sweet but slightly sour. The variety "Jonker van Tets" is frost-resistant. Not afraid of anthracnose and powdery mildew. This variety has adapted well to the climate of the central part of Russia. Has high yield rates. And also does not need help during the pollination period.

The Chulkovskaya variety has been known since the middle of the 20th century. The main feature of the variety is the plant's good tolerance for the absence of water for a long time. The variety is self-fertile, with medium resistance to pests. And also to disease and climate change. Most often, this variety is grown for industrial processing. Because the berries grow medium in size, weighing up to 1 g and have a sweet taste.

Large-fruited varieties of red currant

For lovers of solid-weight currant fruits, breeders have bred a number of large-fruited currant species. Asora is a late ripening species. With burgundy fruits weighing about 1 g. At the same time, the shrub is not tall, with strong, spreading branches. That is why the plant is not afraid of temperature changes. As well as the most common currant pests and diseases.

"Ilyinka" bears fruit in large fruits with dark red pulp, each weighing up to two grams. The taste is high. It is for them that the variety is praised and evaluated according to the highest score. The berries are fully ripe in the middle of summer. As for the appearance of the plant, the adult shrub grows medium in size. Frost-resistant, not afraid of the most common pests and diseases.

"Baraba" is a type of medium ripening period. Of the significant disadvantages of the variety is a high probability of anthracnose disease. The shrub is small. It is rather compactly located on the ground. Pleases with a large-fruited harvest. The berry weight is usually more than one gram. The pulp of a rich red palette. The species is frost and drought resistant.

Variety "Alpha" in comparison with all others is a young variety. But thanks to its regular and high yields, it has already become popular among gardeners. The bush grows medium in size. Fruits are sweet, light red, weighing more than one gram. Variety "Alpha" self-pollinated, resistant to powdery mildew. Bears fruit, even if summer does not please with hot weather.

Winter hardy species

For gardeners, whose plots are located mainly in areas with frequently changing temperature conditions, there are winter-hardy types of red currants. "Uralskaya krasavitsa" is an almost ideal type of red currant. Because it is self-pollinated. And also not susceptible to the activity of most insect pests and many types of diseases. The shrub grows not tall, highly branched. Fruits are large, fragrant, with red, sweet pulp, weighing more than one gram.

"Scarlet Dawn" - mid-season, self-fertile, disease-resistant, frost-resistant. The bush itself is of medium size. Due to the peculiarity of the growth of branches, it looks like a rectangle with an even crown. Fruits with red pulp, sweet and sour taste, usually weighing one gram.

The Ural Lights variety appeared only at the beginning of the 19th century. This species has a tall bush with strong branches. Winters well in middle Russian latitudes. Fruits weighing up to one gram, with bright red, sweet pulp and barely noticeable sourness. It has strong immunity against most fungal diseases.

Red currant varieties popular in the Moscow region

The Moscow region is located in the central part of Russia. Therefore, the same types of currants are grown there that grow well in the central part of Russia. Consider the varieties most popular among gardeners near Moscow.

"Gollandskaya krasnaya" is one of the oldest late-ripening varieties growing in Europe. The bush of an adult plant is tall. The fruits ripen in August, the berries are round in shape with a rather sour taste. The Dutch rose red currant variety has similar characteristics. These varieties have the ability to easily tolerate long periods of absence or shortage of water. But with abundant watering, yield indicators increase. Also, these varieties are weakly susceptible to various kinds of diseases.

Variety "Rondom" - late ripening, obtained by breeders in Holland. The bush of this species is tall with strong branched branches. The berries will not crumble even after ripening. Therefore, if you do not harvest, the berries will remain bright red spots on the bush even in winter. Yield indicators are low, but quite stable. Berries with dark red pulp, weighing up to one gram. They contain a lot of vitamin C.

The Rosetta variety has one distinctive feature - it is a fast and very active plant growth. The shrub of this species is tall, with strong branches. And also quite long, more than 10 cm, brushes. The fruits are large, with a sour taste. Ripen by mid-summer. The Rosetta variety is photophilous, but does not like a lot of moisture and is famous for its ability to grow rapidly.

Variety "Natali" - medium ripening, with sweet and sour fruits. This species tolerates low temperatures favorably. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases. The bush outwardly looks very compact, low, large-fruited. With dark red or burgundy pulp, weighing about one gram. This variety can also be found quite often in the southern regions of Russia.

Of course, these are not all varieties that exist in the world. Red currants are popular with gardeners. This shrub can be found in almost every household plot. And on some and several pieces. Red currant fruits are versatile. They can be used fresh, for conservation, and they are also actively used for industrial processing.