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Currant is very fond of many summer residents, as it is healthy, tasty and unpretentious. A variety of varieties makes it possible to satisfy any desires and requirements. Lovers of sweet fruits are advised to purchase seedlings of the modern and dessert varieties of currant Green Haze. Let’s get acquainted with its description, features, photos and reviews.
Origin
The authors of the Green Haze variety are Sergeev K.D. and T.S. Zvyagin. A new hybrid was created at VNIIS them. Michurin through crossing two well-known currant varieties – Karelian and Minai Shmyrev.
Since 2004, Zvyagin and Sergeev’s currant has become widespread. The Green Haze hybrid was entered into the State Register, and it became possible to plant it in many regions of Our Country. It grows well in the Urals, Eastern and Western Siberia, in the Black Earth, Central and North-West regions.
Hybrid description
A blackcurrant variety called Green Haze of the middle ripening period, which has a high yield. In the photo you can see a small bush strewn with large berries during the fruiting period.
Bushes
Shrubs of this variety medium height, slightly spreading. Young stems are straight, bright green in color. Over time, they begin to stiffen and acquire a gray color with a yellowish tinge.
The kidneys are elongated ovoid, brown in color and have a short stalk. The leaves are characterized by a rich green color, large size, matte surface and five-lobed shape. Also along the edges they have serrated teeth with a white end.
The hybrid blooms with small flowers that are shaped like a glass. Sepals stand out with a reddish tint. On the kidney there are 1-2 brushes 7 to 9 cm long.
Berries
Currant Green haze gives large and medium black berries. They have a small number of seeds, a thin skin and a rounded shape. Their weight varies from 1,2 g to 1,5 g. The fruits come off easily without being damaged.
Currant berries Green haze are sweet with a slight sour aftertaste. They are rich in trace elements necessary for health, such as calcium, iron, phosphorus. They contain a large amount of vitamin C and serve as the prevention of many diseases.
Chemical composition of berries:
- water;
- sugar (fructose, glucose);
- organic acids;
- pectin;
- ascorbic acid;
- dyes and tannins.
Many gardeners also note nutmeg taste of fruits. Fragrant currant bush Green haze will decorate the garden and bestow delicious berries.
Features
Green Haze berry bushes have proven themselves well among beginners and experienced gardeners. As a result of hybridization, a competitive variety was obtained, which absorbed the best qualities.
Productivity
Currant Green haze has high yields. Under favorable conditions one plant can bring from 3 to 5 kg of berries. The average yield is 12 tons per 1 ha.
The plant does not bear fruit immediately after planting the seedling. They can be obtained only after the currant bush overwinter, get stronger and take root. In May, it begins to bloom, and at the end of June or in early July, you can collect the first fruits. In summer, the bush is completely strewn with berries.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the modern Green Haze hybrid are:
- large berries (1,2-1,5 g);
- fast ripening, harvest can be obtained in the first half of summer;
- adaptability to low temperatures;
- abundant fruiting;
- resistance to many fungal diseases and powdery mildew;
- suitable for mechanized cultivation technology;
- ease of care.
The only drawback of the currant called Green Haze is vulnerability to bud mite, so he often hits her.
Application
Muscat flavor of currant Green haze makes this variety attractive for culinary specialists. Its pronounced aroma is preserved in various dishes and confectionery.
Due to the high content of pectin in berries, the Green Haze variety is excellent suitable for making marmalade, jelly, jelly, marshmallow and jams. Also, vitamin compote and wine are prepared from it. It can be stored frozen or ground with sugar without additional heat treatment.
To improve the taste and aroma, the leaves of the shrub are added to tea, fish and meat.
Planting of currant
In order for the currant bush to bear fruit well and grow quickly, you need to choose a suitable place for it, plant it correctly and provide rational care in the future.
Terms of planting
You can plant Green Haze currants during the entire period of growth and development. But experienced gardeners recommend planting seedlings in the fall. This is best done in the second half of September or early October. Before the onset of frost, they will be able to get stronger and take root, and with the advent of spring they will grow. You can plant a hybrid in the spring, but it is advisable to do this before the buds swell.
Site selection and preparation
When growing currants, she needs to allocate a plot suitable for her:
- Place for berry bushes should be well lit. If in the region during the summer period the temperature is extremely high and the air is dry, the currant should be slightly shaded by pulling a net over it. Otherwise, it may burn out. But in the shade, it will develop longer.
- The site must be windless. It is advisable to plant currant seedlings near a fence or wall on the south or south-west side in order to protect the plant from strong winds.
- The plant likes fertile, slightly acidic or neutral soil. The most preferred are loams.
To prepare the site, it is recommended to dig the soil to a depth of 25-30 cm and apply fertilizer. You can add humus, superphosphate and wood ash to the soil.
The planting process
After choosing a suitable place, proceed to landing. Saplings of a currant of a grade Green haze planted at intervals of at least 150-200 cm from each other.
Landing step by step instructions:
- Prepare a hole 40 cm deep and 50 cm in diameter.
- If the earth has not been fertilized, put humus, superphosphate, ash and potassium sulfate at the bottom of the pit. Pour 5 liters of water into it.
- Spread the roots of the seedling and place it in the prepared recess at an angle of 45 degrees.
- Sprinkle it with soil, deepening the root neck 5-7 cm deeper than in the mother liquor. This promotes the emergence of new roots and shoots.
- Compact the soil around the currant and pour plenty of water with a bucket.
- Cut the bush with secateurs, leaving 5-6 buds on each shoot.
- In order for moisture to remain in the soil longer, it is covered with a protective layer (leaf humus, hay, sawdust peat).
Subsequently, the Green Haze berry bush needs to be properly cared for.
Features of care
Currant needs regular watering, top dressing, loosening and proper pruning of branches.
young plant does not tolerate dry soil because of the superficial root system. Fruits without sufficient watering become sour and small. When the top layer of the earth dries up, the bush needs to be watered with 1-2 buckets of water. If the weather is hot, treat the plant with a sprayer. Water procedures are especially important during flowering and fruiting.
Procedures such as loosening the soil, removing weeds, and applying mulch are necessary for Green Haze currant berry bushes. The soil around them should be light and breathable.
Every year with the advent of spring in the ground, preferably apply fertilizer. To do this, you can use a solution of urea or carbamide, while spending 50 g of the substance per root. This must be done before bud break.
Thus, a currant bush is formed for the first 5 years. Then every year do sanitary pruning.
By following all the recommendations, you can grow a healthy plant that will regularly bring a rich harvest.
Fruiting problems
The Green Haze variety is undemanding in care, but a violation of growing technology can weaken the plant, change the taste and quality of berries, and reduce yields.
Common Mistakes:
- The berry bush grows in the shade. For the growth and development of flower buds, the plant needs a lot of light (with a burning sun, you can slightly shade).
- Drying out of the soil. In the summer, especially in the heat, currants are sensitive to overheating of the roots and lack of water.
- Excess fertilizer. The leaves will grow actively, and the number of berries will decrease.
- Incorrect formation of a currant bush. Old branches produce less fruit, so the growth of young shoots should be stimulated by pruning the plant.
A plant weakened by improper care is more easily affected by various pests and diseases, so it is important to carry out timely prevention. A competent approach to the process of growing currants can increase its productive life.
Reviews of gardeners
Conclusion
The hybrid is grown by both beginners and experienced gardeners, who generally characterize it positively. This is a productive and highly resistant variety to fungal diseases. According to the reviews of summer residents, the Green Haze is similar in description and characteristics to the Black Pearl currant.
