Blackcurrant Heiress: description, planting and care

Blackcurrant Naslednitsa is a variety of Soviet selection that appeared in the late 70s of the XX century. Differs in winter hardiness and stable productivity. The berries are sweet and sour, with a good taste. It is permissible to grow a variety in Western Siberia, the middle lane, the Volga region and other regions.

History of breeding

Blackcurrant The successor was bred in the 70s of the last century on the basis of the All- Selection and Technological Institute of Horticulture and Nursery. The variety was obtained by V. M. Litvinova on the basis of the Golubka and Moskovskaya varieties.

Tests that began in 1978 were successful. Since 1994, the Naslednitsa currant has been included in the register of breeding achievements in the Federation. The variety has received a permit for cultivation in the climatic conditions of Western Siberia and the Volga-Vyatka region.

Description of the blackcurrant variety Naslednitsa

The bush is medium tall (120–150 cm). It has a compact, unthickened crown. Shoots of medium diameter, straight, may be slightly bent during the fruiting period. Young branches have a bright color, after lignification they become brown, glisten in the sun. The leaves of the blackcurrant Heiress are moderately large, of a typical green color, with a slightly wrinkled surface. Leaf plates are slightly convex. They have a noticeable slight pubescence. In the sun they shine moderately.

Medium-sized brushes, contain up to 10 fruits. The main characteristics of currant berries Heiress:

• medium size: from 1,2 to 1,5 g;
• the skin is thin, but at the same time strong;
• round shape;
• black color;
• matte surface;
• there is a small cup;
• the taste is sweet and sour, pleasant: according to the tasting score from 3,9 to 4,3 points;
• vitamin C content: 150–200 mg per 100 g;
• purpose: universal.

Blackcurrant bush Heiress is medium tall, compact crown

Features

Since the variety was bred for the climatic conditions of Siberia, it tolerates adverse weather and frosty winters well. Culture can be grown in almost all regions.

Drought resistance, winter hardiness

Blackcurrant Heiress withstands Siberian frosts, but it is advisable to cover young seedlings for the winter. In the heat, additional watering should be adjusted at least once a week (2 buckets per bush).

Pollination, flowering period and ripening period

Variety Naslednitsa is self-fertile. The culture does not need to plant other types of currants and pollinators; the fruits are tied on their own. The ripening period is early. Flowering begins in the second half of June, berries can be picked during July. Fruiting is friendly.

Productivity and fruiting, keeping quality of berries

The yield of blackcurrant Heiress, depending on age, climatic conditions and care features, ranges from 2,1 to 3,5 kg. Fruiting early (mid-July), the harvest must be harvested quickly, because the berries crumble when overripe. Due to the thin but dense peel, the keeping quality and transportability are good. The purpose of the fruit is universal. Berries are used fresh and in various preparations: jam, jam, fruit drink, compote. The fruits are rubbed with sugar.

Disease and pest resistance

Blackcurrant Heiress has an average resistance to common diseases: anthracnose, powdery mildew, terry.

Immunity against bud mite in black currant Heiress is absent. Preventive treatment with fungicides is carried out in the spring. To do this, use: Bordeaux liquid, “Fundazol”, “Ordan”, “Khom”, “Maxim”, “Skor”, “Fitosporin”.

Folk remedies are used against insects:

• decoction of potato tops, marigold flowers;
• infusion of wood ash with laundry soap, chopped garlic cloves;
• baking soda solution.

If the pest invasion is too strong, it is necessary to carry out 1-2 treatments with drugs: Vertimek, Fufanon, Match, Inta-Vir, Green Soap.

Advantages and disadvantages

The blackcurrant of the Naslednitsa variety is valued for its stable yield, unpretentiousness and pleasant taste. The berries are medium, tolerate transportation well.

The fruits of the currant Naslednitsa are distinguished by a balanced taste and attractive appearance.

Pros:

• high winter hardiness;
• early ripening;
• can be grown in most regions;
• stable yield;
• good keeping quality and transportability;
• resistance to certain diseases;
• undemanding to growing conditions.

Cons:

• no immunity to the kidney mite;
• tendency to crumble.

Features of planting and care

When buying blackcurrant seedlings, the Heiress needs to be examined: the roots and leaves must be healthy, without spots. Landing is scheduled for early October (in Siberia a week earlier), in extreme cases – in April. The place should be without stagnant moisture, protected from the wind. The soil is loose and fertile.

If the soil is depleted, then in the summer they dig it up, close up compost or humus (5 kg per 1 m2) or complex mineral fertilizer (2 tablespoons per 1 m2). Sawdust or sand is added to clay soil – 500 g each for the same area.

A month before planting, they dig several holes with a depth and diameter of 50–60 cm at intervals of 1,5 m. A layer of small stones is laid out at the bottom, sprinkled with fertile soil on top. On the day of planting, blackcurrant seedlings Naslednitsa are placed in a growth stimulator solution. For these purposes, aloe juice with water is used in a ratio of 1: 1, “Kornevin”, “Heteroauxin”, “Zircon”. Then they are planted at an angle of 45 degrees, deepening the root collar by 7–8 cm. Water well and mulch with peat and sawdust.

Caring for blackcurrant Heiress is quite simple:

1. Young seedlings are watered 2 times a week, adult bushes – 2-3 times a month (2 buckets of settled water each). In the heat, moisturize weekly, periodically irrigate the crown in the evening.

   

2. Top dressing 2-3 times per season: urea (20 g per bush) in April, complex fertilizer (30-40 g) during the formation of berries and after harvest.
3. After rains and watering, the soil is loosened.
4. To prevent weeds from growing, lay mulch, periodically weed.
5. To protect the bushes from mice, moles and other rodents, a chain-link mesh is fixed around the trunk.
6. For the winter they mulch, cover with spruce branches or burlap.
7. Blackcurrant pruning The successor is not very difficult, because the crown does not thicken. In the spring, you need to have time to remove all damaged shoots before the buds begin to swell (the first decade of April). It is better to postpone the shaping haircut for the fall.

Conclusion

Blackcurrant Heiress is a rather interesting, although not very common variety. Does not need special conditions, tolerates winter well, rarely suffers from diseases. All gardeners, including beginners, will cope with the cultivation of this culture.

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