The black currant variety "Astakova's Gift" is a late or mid-season variety with high yield and durability indicators. Bushes of this variety are tall, powerful, with upright shoots that can be either drooping or weakly spreading. Leaves are three-leaflet, dark green, medium-sized, and flowers are pale with a dish-like shape. Berries are large, weighing from 2-3 to 8 grams, glossy black, dense, with a dense skin and dry detachment. The taste of berries is sweet or sweet-and-sour with a pronounced aroma, making them especially attractive to consumers.
The yield of the variety varies depending on growing conditions and agrotechnics, reaching from 3-4 kg per bush to 9-12 tons per hectare with a high level of care. For maximum fruiting, regular top dressing, proper irrigation, and timely pruning of bushes are recommended. The variety has good winter hardiness and high resistance to fungal diseases, which facilitates care and reduces the risk of crop loss.
"Astakova's Gift" is suitable for both industrial and farm cultivation. It has medium self-fertility, so for improved fruit setting, it is recommended to plant several varieties nearby for cross-pollination. Due to its qualities and characteristics, this variety is an excellent choice for those who value high-quality berries and reliability in cultivation.
