Planting currants from cuttings. A few simple rules

Planting currants with cuttings – the process is quite simple, even inexperienced gardeners can do it, but it will require compliance with a few simple rules. Thus, it is better to cut out annual shoots that are of sufficient length and plant them not in spring, but in early autumn, around mid-September (it is also worth considering that red and white currants take root somewhat worse than black ones, so it is better to plant these varieties as early as possible) . Immediately after cutting, the shoots must be cut, preferably not with pruners, but with a sharp knife, into cuttings at least 20 centimeters long with 5-6 buds, in this case, the very top of the shoot, which has not yet matured sufficiently, should not be taken.

Planting currants with cuttings requires adherence to one mandatory condition: cuttings in no case Do not over-dry, before planting, which is best done directly on the day of harvesting, they should be kept in a cool place or in a container with water.

Prepared cuttings are planted in rows at a distance of 10-15 centimeters from each other so that they are inclined to the ground at an angle of 45 degrees. At the same time, at least 60-70 centimeters of free space should remain between the rows. Only two buds should be left above the soil, and one of them should be directly above the ground. The ground around future bushes need to be pressed tightly and then watered well (in the future, especially in the first months after planting, the soil must be constantly kept moist and regularly loosened) and mulched with clean peat.