This year we will try cassisier pot as in 2007 with the raspberry, it was a success, besides 4 cuttings from This raspberry are in production.
The black currant (Ribes nigrum) is part of the family Rosaceae, c ' is a shrub of 1.00 m. to 1.50 m. high, from the banks of creeks and swamps of Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It is cultivated since the sixteenth century, especially in the Dijon region. Since that time, the medicinal properties of this fruit are known: nature or result in infusion of leaves, black currant is effective against headaches, fever, sore throat (gargle), gout and rheumatism mostly cons. In addition, this fruit is very rich in vitamin C and minerals, nutritional value remains modest, with 50 calories. / 100 g. The preferred planting Cassis exposures north northwest, it requires a very moist soil, rich in humus and nutrients, medium loam to clay. The early flowering from freezing, finally, the shrub needs space, 1.50 m. between plants and 2.00 between the rows. The actual planting will preferably be in the fall, as the currant, only the hole will be slightly deeper than ten cm. Propagation by cuttings, as the currant. Size In autumn remove weak stems or misplaced, leaving only 8 to 10 branches per plant. The fold of 1 / 3 to stimulate new growth. The stems of 4 years are no longer productive, the bark becomes dark, they are deleted. To see a sudden on the age of stems, mark the spot with strands of colored wool, knotted around the wood. The following year, a different color will be used. Manifolds self incompatible (need of another species to pollinate well) - 'Black Burgundy' mid July, one of the best flavors, colorful - 'Boskoop Giant' (early) good quality, strong. - 'Delbard robusta' large berries, good flavor, slightly susceptible to disease. Self fertile varieties - 'Andega' In early July, tasty, resistant to powdery mildew. - 'Black Edward' very productive in late July, juicy fruit farms, suitable for fruit juices, pastries and frozen. Diseases and Pest protection measures are the same as for currant - Ribes Rust (orange pustules under the leaves) Planting of absinthe near the feet or spray 3 times before flowering horsetail decoction or an infusion of wormwood. - Mite of black currant: mite that causes a swelling of the buds - cut and burn the buds. - If the season is rainy, treat systematically against powdery mildew, sulfur, before, during and after flowering. Attention to the birds, do not forget to stretch a safety net
