How to water currents: the berries will be sweet and large

07.06.2024 14:06

Currant is a berry that is rich in vitamin C and iron.

It only needs a few conditions to grow.

What kind of soil is needed for currants

Choose well-drained, nutritious soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0 to grow berries.

If your garden soil is sandy or clayey, add organic fertilizer.

In addition, choose a sunny place in the garden to grow the shrub.

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How to water currants

Currants need to be watered regularly. It is important that the soil remains slightly moist until harvest time.

If the bush does not receive enough water, diseases may appear.

Annual pruning of the plant is useful as it will help maintain the shape of the bush and increase the amount of berries produced.

Mulching keeps the soil moist and cool.

It also prevents competition with weeds.

Therefore, add additional mulch annually.

Previously, we told you how to protect berries from birds in the garden.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. What kind of soil is needed for currants
  2. How to water currants