The currant is a very valuable garden crop. Its advantage is the high content of vitamin C, as well as the trace elements of potassium and magnesium. Eating berries is very beneficial for the body, especially for the cardiovascular system and the strengthening of immunity.
Growing and caring for seedlings is a very painstaking and complex process. Culture is sensitive to various pests and diseases. However, agricultural scientists are proposing new, effective methods for growing currant. One such method of reproduction is the development of the trunk.
To obtain a species choose varieties that give shoots at the bottom of the bush. Species like Goliath or Pigeon are best suited for this. This way you can get a beautiful plant, easy to process and most importantly - gives a perfect crop.
Advantages of cultivation:
- getting enough light to promote good aging;
- long brushes and large berries;
- good soil care;
- decreasing the percentage of morbidity, and the impact of harmful insects;
- attractive and well-groomed appearance;
- very necessary for harvesting;
Disadvantages of the species:
- in winter, due to high growth, it is completely covered with snow, which can promote freezing;
- unstable to strong wind;
- constantly requires care;
How to plant a tree properly - currants in a stamped way
For the cultivation of such a currant is best suited year-old stalk. For the process of grafting it is necessary to prepare the seedling in advance. It should be stored in a cool moist and dark place, constantly checking its condition. The end of March is best for grafting. The optimum height of the handle is one and a half meters.
It is necessary to take care of the plant, watering in time, appeared shoots below the grafted part must be removed, this helps to increase yields. This currant will bear fruit for the second year.
How to plant seedlings
The planting of shoots for future trunks is a little deeper than for a simple currant. During the landing process, much of the escape must be cut off at ground level. It is enough to leave a couple of normally developed shoots. Next year it is necessary to tie young shoots on both sides. Grown seedlings can be shortened.
There is another rather interesting way of landing. To do this, put a dark opaque tube on the future trunk. Its length will be equal to the height of the planned seedling. Such a stem should be planted in the ground together with the tube while immersing part of it in the ground. It is necessary to make a support for the plant, which would eliminate breakage in strong wind or rapid growth. It is possible to put additional support, which will be useful in a good harvest.
With all the recommendations and proper care, the largest berries will be at the top of the bush. Do not forget that damaged and not fruitful shoots should be trimmed. It should be remembered that constant care for the crop will always bring a great harvest.
With this method, it is possible not only to grow currants but also gooseberries, wild rose, even ornamental flowers, and fruit trees. You do not need to occupy a large area. Your garden will look very compact, cozy and attractive, and most importantly it will bring a good harvest. Fruiting crops (in this case black currant) will provide and delight with their yield for more than one year. The average life expectancy of a culture is five to six years.