Black currant is an unpretentious plant in the home garden

Many people know the value of black currant fruits, because they are not just a rich source of vitamin C, but also vitamins B, P and A, as well as microelements such as potassium, phosphorus and iron. Black currant refers to those berries that can prevent cancer, and are also considered an effective remedy for cardiovascular diseases.

Almost every amateur gardener grows blackcurrant bushes, because with proper care the bushes give a bountiful harvest, and the perennial plant will delight its owners with berries for many years. The best way to plant currants is between the rows in the gardens, because it is a shade-tolerant plant, but not shade-loving, and this is very important.

Blackcurrant grows best on sloping terrain - no more than 5-10 degrees, but in the lower part or in the middle. At altitude, the berries do not have time to grow and are most often small and do not even have time to ripen. But these should not be saucer-shaped depressions, because cold air is most often retained in them.

Currants are enough unpretentious plant and even survives frosts without problems, but still, if there are very severe frosts in the region, then for the winter it is better to insulate currant cuttings by hilling them with earth. Blackcurrant loves loose soil, so from spring to summer you should loosen the soil at least 5-7 times.

Planted out cuttings in the fall, and in the spring they can already bear their first fruits.Nutrients are especially important for currants, which increases the yield of bushes, so it is very necessary to fertilize currants. Pruning is also very important for the growth of large berries. It can be carried out both in autumn and spring.