Red currant Giganta is a variety that attracts with large, bright red berries, which are distinguished by a rich sweet-sour taste. It is ideal for fresh consumption and processing. The bush is high-yielding and undemanding in care, which makes it convenient for growing both in private farms and on farmland.
Advantages of the Giant red currant variety:
Large fruits with a bright color;
High yield;
Sweet taste with a slight acidity;
High resistance to diseases and pests;
Unpretentiousness in care;
Well stored and transported;
High content of vitamin C;
Ease of processing and collection due to the large size of the berries;
Aesthetically attractive appearance of the bush;
Good adaptation to different climatic conditions.
Selection of Giant red currants
The variety was created in Germany with the aim of obtaining a high-yielding variety with large berries that tolerate drought well and have a high resistance to diseases.
Basic information about the Giant red currant variety
The main feature of red Giant currant: exceptionally large berries with rich taste and high yield.
The height of an adult red currant bush Giant: 1.5 m.
Planting location
red currant seedlings Red Giant: grows best in sunny areas protected from cold winds, with well-drained, fertile soil.
Scheme for planting Giant red currant seedlings: 1x1.5 m, 1.5x2 m, 1x2.5 m.
The size of the planting pit for Giant red currant seedlings: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of the plants — 50x50x50 cm.
Fruiting of Giant red currant: begins to bear fruit 2 years after planting.
Pollination of red currant Giant: the variety is self-pollinating, but the neighborhood with other currant varieties can improve yield.
Ripening of giant red currants: the fruits ripen in the 2nd-3rd decade of July.
Yield of Giant red currant: up to 6 kg per bush.
Giant red currant fruits: round berries, bright red color, berry weight up to 2 g.
Frost resistance of Giant red currant: the variety is resistant to low temperatures, which makes it ideal for growing in cold regions.
Drought resistance of giant red currant: high level of drought resistance due to a powerful root system.
Immunity to diseases of red currant Giant: the variety has a high immunity to the main diseases of currants, which ensures the health of the plant.
Recommendations for planting giant red currant seedlings
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Choose well-drained, fertile soil;
Choose a sunny location protected from strong winds so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
Dig a 50x50x50 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Install the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".
How to
buy saplings Red Giant currants in the online store "Garden Paradise"
You can buy high-quality seedlings of the Giant red currant variety at a low price by placing an order on the website https://sadovyy-ray.uno/sadzhantsi-yahidnykh-kultur/1071/ or by calling on the phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.
Packaging process: The roots of seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.
Characteristics
Seedling characteristics
Recommended planting time March-June; September-December
Seedling height 90 cm
Seedling type Currant
Country of manufactureUkraine
Features of the plant
SortGiganta
The color of the fruit is red.
Leaf color is green.
Packaging and Shipping
ActualityPre-order
Warranty 14 days
DeliveryNova Poshta; Ukrposhta
Parcel pickup period: February-May; September-December
Packaging Stretch film; Box