How to Properly Feed Red Currants: 3 Important Steps for a Bountiful Harvest
Red currants grow well in temperate climates and do not require special care.
However, to get a good and high-quality harvest, it is necessary to properly feed the red currant bushes throughout the season.
For a good harvest of red currants, you need to feed the bushes three times a season. The first time is at the beginning of spring, when the bushes wake up and form green mass, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
During this period, they need nitrogen, which can be given in the form of organic (slurry, bird droppings, compost) or mineral (urea, ammonium nitrate, nitroammophoska) fertilizers. The dose is 10-15 g per square meter of soil.
Feed before the leaves open.
The second time is during flowering, usually in late May - early June. Then the bushes need phosphorus and potassium, which help form and fill the berries.
They can be given in the form of organic (wood ash in water - 200 g per 10 l per square meter of soil, cow dung or horse manure - 1:10 or 1:5 respectively) or mineral (superphosphate, potassium sulfate, complex fertilizers) fertilizers. Dose - 20-30 g per square meter of soil. Feed after watering or rain.
The third time is after harvesting, usually at the end of July - beginning of August. Then the bushes need to strengthen their immunity and prepare for winter. They can be given organic fertilizers (compost or humus - 3-4 kg per square meter of soil, bird droppings in water - 1:15).
You can also use mineral preparations such as potassium salt, phosphate flour or complex fertilizers. The application rate is 15-20 g per 1 sq. m of soil. Fertilizing is carried out before loosening the soil.
In conclusion of the article, we can add: Red currant fertilization is an important element of crop care, which affects its health and yield.
By following the timing and rules for feeding red currants, you can enjoy beautiful and tasty berries all season long.
Also, do not forget about other measures of care for red currants, such as watering, pruning, protection from diseases and pests. Only a comprehensive approach to growing red currants will ensure its long and successful life.
Earlier we wrote about how to grow a tasty and sweet melon in your garden.
