Black currant Natasha

Currant currant Natasha is a late ripening variety. The fruits reach full maturity towards the end of September. Currant variety Natasha was bred at a research institute. The crossing was carried out by I. Kalinina and L. Sankin; Brown and the Bredthorpe variety participated in the work. After the appearance, the variety was checked, after which it was included in the state register of the Siberian region.

Currant Natasha: variety description

The Natasha currant bush reaches medium size, the branches are located at a short distance from each other, forming a rather dense crown. The growing shoot is distinguished by its thickness, it is medium in length, smooth, light green in color. The lignified shoot of Natasha currants is small in thickness, straight, even, brown-gray in color, without shine. The buds are large, shaped like cones, with a strongly elongated and pointed edge. The apical kidney is in a group with few other kidneys.

Natasha currant leaves have three lobes, large in size, emerald in color with a blue tint. The leaves are smooth, wrinkled, with a large number of gray veins, which are located over the entire surface of the plate. Small notches are observed between the blades. All blades are approximately the same in shape and length. The basal lobe is poorly developed. The bases of the leaves are wide, with a small notch. The petioles are long, thick, well attached to the base of the leaves. On the edges of the foliage there are large teeth, which begin to curl with the onset of the autumn period.

During the flowering period on the Natasha currant bush, an average number of white flowers is formed. Petals are smooth, small, close to each other.

Clusters of berries form up to 8 centimeters in length, the average number of berries is about 7 berries per cluster, they are unevenly distributed, mainly in the central part.

Characteristics of currant fruits

The fruits of Natasha currants are large, the average weight is 1.7 grams, the maximum weight is 2.3 grams. Inside the Natasha currant fruit there are seeds of a white-yellow color, the pulp is dense, the skin is smooth, even, thin, protected by a thick layer of wax coating. Sweetness prevails in the taste of currants. Tasters rate the taste of the fruit at 8.4 points.

Since the berries of the Natasha currant variety are universal, they can be used fresh, as well as used in the preparation of blanks. The fruit contains many nutritional components: pectin 3%, titratable acids 2%, vitamin C 4%, natural sugars 9%.

Currant Natasha: photo of the variety

Currant Natasha: reviews of gardeners about the variety

• Margarita Ivanovna, Moscow region: “I chose Natasha currant variety for growing in the garden, because even in summer we often have frosts, and Natasha currant is a very frost-resistant variety. And indeed, during severe frosts, other crops I grew were killed, and only Natasha currant bushes continued to develop. I also liked the yield of the variety. Natasha collected 4 kg of berries from one currant bush. And, of course, resistance to such ailments as powdery mildew and kidney mites certainly makes Natasha currant one of the best currant varieties. "
• Kirill Andreevich, Chelyabinsk region: “I like to grow the Natasha currant variety, and I especially like its resistance to cold weather as well as to dry and hot days.Natasha currant berries are stored for a rather long time, compared to other currant varieties, and also tolerate transportation well. However, my currant Natasha was plunged by such a disease as white spot, but I am sure that this is because he did not provide proper care for the bush. On the whole, we are very pleased with the cultivation of Natasha currant varieties. "