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The Canadian shadberry plant is one of the shadberry varieties, which perfectly tolerates severe frost and winter. This is a fairly large bush, which is characterized by high productivity and beautiful, tasty and healthy fruits.
Description
On the basis of this species, a large number of various varieties have been created; Canadian scientists have worked on their breeding. So, the variety of smokey is very common in the industrial sector of Canada. It is characterized by excellent taste and high yield of large fruits.
Irga has been successfully cultivated in various parts of the world with suitable climatic conditions for its growth. So this species is found in the European part of Our Country, in Siberia in the Urals and so on.
The shrub itself is multi-stemmed, distinguished by longevity, about 50 years. In the case of the death of the trunk, young ones come to replace it. And in 3-4 years it grows by 2 meters. Some specimens reach a height of 11 meters.
This variety of irgi very quickly and perfectly tolerates cold winters and drought. Does not need shelter and abundant constant watering.
As an ornamental plant, it can be planted both singly and participate in group compositions. Favorably complements landscape design. It takes root in almost any soil, except for waterlogged ones.
Video “Description”
From the video you will learn a lot of interesting things about the irga plant.
Landing
Irga Canadian requires landing in spring or autumn. This is done by first digging a deep hole with drainage. The seedling itself is set 5 cm deeper than it grew in the container. After that, the process of mulching is carried out and watered abundantly, and then cut off without fail. Only 4 or 5 buds should be left.
It is good to plant pollinating plants nearby. These include: sea buckthorn. Actinidia Adam, wild rose Vorontsovsky, etc. Pollination by other varieties may also occur, although this is not necessary for this species, because its self-fertility approaches its maximum.
Irgu is propagated very simply. In the case of cuttings, 95% of the shoots take root perfectly. But you can also use propagation by seeds or root offspring.
Care
In care, the look is not very demanding. It does not need regular watering, however, as well as fertilizer. “Feeding” the irga begins three years after disembarkation. This procedure is done twice a year. Fertilizers are selected so that they have a long-term effect. In spring, nitrogen fertilizers are preferred, and in autumn – phosphate-potassium fertilizers.
If the irgu is grown as an ornamental shrub, then the pruning process is not carried out. But in order to increase its productivity, pruning is carried out every spring. This is a separate stage in the care of the irga, requiring certain rules to be observed.
Root shoots should be removed annually, not only this species is prone to this. At the same time, several new shoots are left.
Trimming
In the first year after planting, only a few zero shoots are left, which are the strongest. All others are removed. When the bush has grown enough and it has many trunks, the old ones are removed. Moreover, when cutting old trunks, they leave no less number of new ones, this is done so that the yield indicator does not fall and the tree rejuvenates without any loss.
Young bushes are shortened by a quarter of last year’s growth, and this is done with vertical shoots. Lateral branches are also cut off, which stimulates the growth of the crown in width. If the bush “tramples” up, it will be extremely difficult to harvest.
On annual shoots, cuts do not require processing, but on older branches this procedure is carried out. This is done using oil paint with a natural plant-based film-forming substance.
They also carry out sanitary measures in order to protect the irgu from pests, diseases and other troubles. Broken branches and those that grow inside the bush are removed. Dry shoots are also cut off.
To rejuvenate a fairly old bush, it is cut off at the root. To transform the shape of the crown, it is also cut and this procedure is carried out not only in the spring, but also as needed.
Harvesting
The main inconvenience when harvesting is that the fruits ripen unevenly and not simultaneously, not only on individual branches, but also on the brush itself. As they ripen, the fruits go from red to purple, bright and dark. From an aesthetic point of view, it is very beautiful.
When harvesting, there are several approaches. The first ripe berries are plucked, the rest are given time to ripen. If the bush is high enough, use a ladder.
After picking the fruits, they can be stored for 2-3 days at room temperature. If the storage temperature is lowered to zero degrees, then the shelf life increases.
The main damage to the crop is brought by birds. They “destroy” the berries long before they are ripe.
Useful Properties
Useful qualities of Canadian shadberry, as well as the entire varietal “palette” of shrubs, have a positive effect on the body when eating berries. They contain sugar, usually glucose and fructose. But organic acids are also present in small amounts.
At the time of ripening, the fruits accumulate a large amount of vitamin C. In addition, the composition contains vitamins A, B, B2, carotene, tannins, mineral salts. Among the trace elements there are iron, copper, cobalt, iodine, manganese.
It is thanks to tannins that the fruits acquire a certain viscosity and astringency. Of the acids, malic acid predominates, which has a positive effect on the body. It stimulates metabolic processes and improves blood circulation, strengthens the immune system, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
From berries you can cook jam, jam, jam, compote, candied fruit, jelly. Thus, we can conclude that the irga is perfectly used in cooking. It is also used to spice up wines and liqueurs.
You can squeeze the juice, do it a week after harvest. It stands out badly from freshly picked fruits, and after a while the spin gives an excellent result.
The berry is stored in any form – frozen and dry. Moreover, after heat treatment, its properties do not disappear.
Due to the fact that the composition contains useful vitamins, trace elements, the berry is used for medicinal purposes. If you drink juice regularly, you can prevent the formation of blood clots.
The fruits of Canadian irgi are also suitable for the prevention of peptic ulcer. Widely used as an anti-inflammatory agent in the oral cavity, rinsing is regularly carried out with a special infusion. In case of eye diseases, berries have a healing effect. It is used as an anti-inflammatory agent for disorders and problems associated with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Like the common irgu, gardeners love the Canadian species. It is unpretentious, does not cause any trouble and gives an excellent harvest.
Video “Landing and care”
From the video you will learn how to plant and care for the irga plant.
