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  1. Guest

    Here is an extract about the golden currant from the encyclopedia of the summer resident:
    This unusual for our country berry culture originates from the wild currant golden (Ribes aureum), which grows in the western part of North America. There it is a strong shrub with a deep and powerful root system and brown or black edible berries. In the culture from the beginning of the XIX century. In Russia, Michurin drew attention to it, who, from sowing seeds of the American variety 'Crandal', brought out several varieties, including the Seedz of Crandal, which became one of the founders of modern varieties. In 1930-1940 golden currant as undemanding to soil conditions and a drought-resistant plant have been included in the list of crops for forest cover in the steppe regions of Siberia, the Altai Territory and Northern Kazakhstan. But soon it spread, already as a berry plant, in the southern regions of Russia.
    BIOLOGICAL FEATURES.
    Currant is golden - deciduous shrub 2-2,5 m high, with strong roots extending to the soil to a depth of about 1,5 m. The leaves are regular, about 5 cm long, 6 in width. The flowers are golden yellow - hence the name of the species, fragrant, collected in brush length 3-7 see Berries are globose, black or purple-brown, with a diameter of 6-8 mm. The golden currant blossoms in May. during 15-20 days, fructifies in July.
    GROWING. Currant golden is fast-frying and high yield, winter hardiness, drought and heat resistance, resistance to pests and diseases. The leaves can withstand temperatures of up to 40 ° C without burns, and later flowering avoids damage to the flowers
    and ovaries return spring frosts. This currant almost does not require care, except for trimming, as in black currant. Since the plant is cross-pollinated, it is desirable to have several varieties in the garden, which will significantly improve the pollinating capacity, and therefore increase the yield.
    Reproduction. The golden currant can be propagated by green and lignified cuttings, by dividing the bush, by root shoots and even by seeds (in breeding work).
    FORMS AND VARIETIES. There are many forms and varieties of golden currant, of which the most famous are 'Venus' (black berries), 'Laysan' (yellowish berries). 'Shafak' (dark red berries), as well as new varieties created in Barnaul, in the Siberian Research Institute of Horticulture named after M. A. Lisavenko, - 'Ariadne's Gift'. Siberian sun ',' Barnaul ',' Levushka ',' Valentina ', Ida', 'Gift of Altai'. The latter can be grown in all regions of Russia.
    USING. Goldencurrant is highly valued as an ornamental plant and is widely used in urban landscaping. In autumn, its foliage acquires first orange-red, and then purple-carmine color. No less valuable is this currant and as a berry crop. Its fragrant fruits are distinguished by a high content of biologically active substances (vitamins C, E, P, carotene, pectins, organic acids). They also contain iodine and other microelements. In comparison with currants black in berries, there are more sugars and less acids. They are suitable for fresh consumption and for processing on jam, jams, compotes, wine, for drying and freezing.

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  2. a guest

    Most gardeners propagate the currant with cuttings. However, in this seemingly simple matter there is a secret. I tried many options and came to a very interesting conclusion.
    Do not plant cuttings in a shady place, although it is here that they take root faster. In the future, bushes grown from such cuttings will be less fruitful, and the berries will be sour in taste. Another thing is when you plant cuttings in a sunny place. The berries are guaranteed to grow large and sweet, there will be many on the bush.
    Cuttings can be harvested throughout the summer season. In this case, you should choose mature shoots with a thickness of about 1 cm. They are usually taken in the process of pruning shrubs when thickening, growing branches grow. From their middle part cut segments with 5-7 kidneys. They can immediately be planted in a mixture of sand and peat (1: 1), cover with 5-liter plastic bottles without a bottom and regularly watered. In autumn the beds should be protected from frost by the rotten compost and spruce lapnika.
    If cuttings harvested in the fall, then they should be kept in a cool place until February, and then put on rooting in the water.
    In May, the seedlings, which have already formed the root system, can be planted in the ground. The soil must first be loosened and poured. Cuttings are placed in the ground at an angle of 45 degrees, and the top is covered with a plastic wrap or plastic bottles without a bottom.

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