Blackcurrant Galinka: description, size of berries, planting and care

Blackcurrant Galinka is a domestic variety bred several decades ago. It yields large, sweet and sour berries. The culture is unpretentious, survives frost and drought well, is immune to certain diseases and pests.

History of breeding

Blackcurrant Galinka appeared in 1980. Employees of the Research Institute of Horticulture of Siberia named after M. A. Lisavenko – Zotova Z. S., Pershina M. A., Nazaryuk N. I., Shevkunova V. S., Teslya I. L. were engaged in its breeding. Lepaan Musta was crossed to obtain a new variety and Seedling Dove. They also served as the basis for several more varieties of blackcurrant.

Galinka was included in the State Register in 2001. According to the test results, it is approved for cultivation in the East Siberian and West Siberian regions.

Description of the blackcurrant variety Galinka

Currant Galinka forms bushes of medium height, spreading and density. Their shoot recovery ability is weak. The buds of this variety are brown in color, devoid of pubescence. They have a large size, oblong shape with a blunt end.

The thickness of the growing shoots of the Galinka variety is medium, the color is matte, light green. They are slightly curved, pubescence is absent. After lignification, the color becomes light brown.

Blackcurrant Galinka has five-lobed leaves of large and medium size. They have a matte, light green color, leathery wrinkled surface and concave plates. The tops of the blades are pointed. There are narrow, deep and slightly open notches at the bases of the leaves. The teeth are short and sharp, with a distinct hooked tip. The petioles have an average length and thickness, the color is green, weak at the edges. The leaves of this variety have well developed basal lobes. Their veins are directed towards the petiole.

Characteristics of Galinka berries:

• large size;
• weight 2-4 g;
• round shape;
• black color;
• shiny skin;
• dry separation;
• the number of seeds is average.

The content of soluble solids in the fruits of Galinka blackcurrant is about 4,5%, pectin 1-1,5%, sugars 7,5-9,5%. The titratable acidity of berries is 2,2-3%. Up to 100 mg of ascorbic acid per 200 g of fruit.

Currant Galinka is recommended for preparing preparations for the winter, confiture, marshmallows, wine

Features

According to the description of the variety with photos and reviews, blackcurrant Galinka gives a good harvest of large berries. She has practically no shortcomings.

Drought resistance, winter hardiness

Blackcurrant Galinka is drought- and frost-resistant. The variety tolerates Siberian winters well when grown in recommended regions. Heat resistance is high.

Pollination, flowering period and ripening period

Blackcurrant Galinka is self-fertile, therefore it does not need pollinators. It is recommended to plant 1-2 more varieties of bushes nearby. This has a positive effect on yield and fruit size.

Flowering currant Galinka falls in the second half of May. Her loose and hanging brushes are of medium length, green axes. The flowers are goblet-shaped, the color is pale pink. Their size is medium, the sepals are short. The stems are thin and long. Maturity is average.

Productivity and fruiting, keeping quality of berries

Fruiting varieties Galinka begins in the second year after planting. One bush brings an average of 3,2 kg, a maximum of 4 kg of berries. On an industrial scale, 1 hectare of plantings brings 11-13 tons. Such indicators are achieved with the age of the bushes of 3-5 years and the planting pattern of 3×1 m.

Currant berries Galinka have a dry separation. They are well tolerated by transportation over long distances. Fruit keeping quality is low. With average air humidity and 7-10 ° C, the harvested crop is stored for up to two weeks. This period increases by 1,5 times at zero temperature.

Palatability

The berries of blackcurrant Galinka are sweet and sour. Their taste is good, its tasting score is four points. This variety has a pleasant aroma. The purpose of its fruits is universal. Billets from them are rated higher in taste than fresh berries.

Disease and pest resistance

Blackcurrant Galinka has good immunity to powdery mildew, gall aphids. The variety is moderately susceptible to bud mites and anthracnose, susceptible to septoria.

Advantages and disadvantages

Blackcurrant Galinka is good fresh, its taste is highly valued after processing. The maximum tasting score for juice and compote from berries of this variety.

Berries of blackcurrant Galinka ripen together

Pros:

• high yield;
• versatility of fruits;
• self-pollination;
• good presentation;
• large berries;
• self-fertility;
• unpretentiousness to growing conditions;
• the possibility of long-distance transportation;
• immunity to powdery mildew, gall aphids;

Cons:

• susceptibility to septoria.

Features of planting and care

Blackcurrant Galinka can be planted in the spring before the start of sap flow or in the first half of October. If the root system is closed, then work can be planned throughout the growing season.

For the Galinka variety, open and well-lit areas protected from drafts are needed. If the summer is hot and dry, then partial shade is better for the plant. Recommended acidity 5,5-7 pH, clay or loamy soil. It should be loose and fertile, groundwater removed at least 1-1,5 m.

For planting Galinka currants, 1-2-year-old seedlings with a long root system are better. The absence of damage and traces of rot is important, strong and flexible shoots with an even color and smooth bark.

The site must be prepared in advance – dig, remove weeds and stones, add compost or humus. Make a landing pit with a side of 0,5 m. Leave between bushes from 1-2 m. Add organic matter, ash and superphosphate to the removed fertile layer. Fill the hole halfway with this mixture, leave to shrink. Landing algorithm:

1. Place the seedling in the hole.
2. Straighten the roots.
3. Fill the hole with earth.
4. Compact the soil.
5. Form a trunk circle, add 0,5 buckets of water.
6. Mulch the soil.
7. Run to cut into three kidneys.

Blackcurrant care Galinka:

1. Water five times per season. Humidification is important during the formation of ovaries, the formation of fruits, after harvest. In a dry summer, watering every 1,5 weeks, four buckets per bush.
2. Top dressing from 2-3 years. In spring, humus, compost, 25 g of ammonium nitrate per 1 m², during flowering, manure, potassium and superphosphate, after harvesting – potassium-phosphorus fertilizers and humus.
3. Mulching. In the spring, lay out a thick layer of straw, compost or humus.
4. Regular loosening, weeding.
5. Pruning – after two years, leave the strongest and healthiest shoots, shortening by two buds. For the next season, leave six large branches, pinch the tops in the summer. In the fifth year, rejuvenate pruning, leaving four five-year-old, 1-2- and 3-year-old shoots.

Preparation of Galinka currant for winter consists in abundant watering and mulching. Shelter is not required, protection from rodents is needed – mesh, roofing material. If there is not enough snow, then you need to shovel it to the bushes and fill them up.

Currant Galinka can be affected by septoria. It appears as dark brown spots on the leaves, which then turn white except for the edges. The greens dry up and fall off. Fungicides help:

• copper sulfate;
• Oksikhom;
• Abiga Peak.

Due to septoria, yields are reduced

Another fungal infection is rust. It is expressed by orange pads on the back, yellowing of the front sides of the leaves. Fungicides are also needed for the fight.

Without treatment, rust infects berries that are no longer suitable for food.

Conclusion

Blackcurrant Galinka is an unpretentious variety of domestic selection. It is resistant to frost and drought, tolerates heat well, and is not afraid of many diseases and pests. This variety has a good yield, large berries for universal use. The main disadvantage is susceptibility to septoria.

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