Planting black currants in spring: features, care

It is tasty and juicy, and both children and adults love jam from it. And most importantly, this berry is very healthy and rich in vitamin C. Of course, we are talking about currants! Blackcurrant is also valued for its easy care, high yield, and longevity (the bushes live for more than 25 years, but the most prolific shoots are 2-4 years old).

Planting black currants in spring is usually done early, since this berry is one of the first to begin to bloom. Currants can be propagated by cuttings or dividing the bush. The second method is the simplest: shoots with roots are separated from the main bush. The soil for planting is prepared in advance: they dig up the ground, remove weeds, fertilize with humus (5 - 6 kg per hole). If there are no organic fertilizers, you can give ammonium nitrate.

It is necessary to plant so that the root is deepened no more than 8 - 10 cm. Bush from bush - at a distance of at least 1 - 1.5 meters. Planted plants need to be watered well.

To maintain high currant yields for many years, you need to properly form and prune the bushes. They cut off weak shoots that have grown inside the bush and thicken it.

Planting black currants in the spring can be done by cuttings and plantings. The branch is bent and covered with earth. In the fall, when the shoots take root well, they are separated from the bush.