Currant

Currant is a genus of plants belonging to the multitype gooseberry family. Red and black currants are common in Russia and are actively grown in the gardens of summer residents, since preserves and jams made from them are a favorite delicacy of Russians. But in order for the harvest to ripen on time and be plentiful, it is necessary to pay attention to proper care, and for this you need to know everything about the environmental conditions that are most favorable for this plant. Black and red currants grow well in chernozem loams, but other soils are also available; the main condition is a high level of humidity and coolness, which is abundant in Russian conditions. It is necessary to pay attention to fertilizing the plant and deep tillage of the soil cover up to 55 centimeters, and between the plants it is necessary to loosen the soil annually. All known varieties of currants can be grown in Russia; what is needed for this, read on the pages of the section.