Irga: planting and care of berry bushes

Irga, the planting and care of which is rarely of interest to gardeners, is perceived by many as a common weed. This plant most often appears on the site spontaneously. But the irga (planting and caring for which in Western countries are made purposefully) can be an excellent decorative culture. She has a number of undeniable advantages: tasty and healthy fruits, lush flowering in late spring (which makes her look like a bird cherry bushes), beautiful foliage of all shades of yellow in the autumn months.

Irga. Description

This plant causes a lot of associations. With bird cherry blossoms in the flowering period. In England the berries of irgi are considered similar to small dark grapes. In Russia they call a wine berry, and in Provence - "bringing honey". Irga Canadian, planting and caring for which - one of the usual occupations of North American farmers, is called "Saskatoon". The plant is from the family of Rosaceae. In nature, it feels good in a thin undergrowth, on forest clearings, on low slopes well illuminated by the sun. Irga can grow at an altitude of up to two thousand meters, this makes it well adapted to the conditions of the tundra. In Russia, species that have come from the Caucasus and from the Crimea are common. Irga, whose landing and care is available to any farmer in any country, is very beloved by birds. They have to be driven away from the tart berries during their ripening. Thanks to the birds, the horseradish easily spreads beyond the limits of cultural plantations and grows on the fringes of forests. The plant is unusually winter-hardy and durable, thanks to the peculiarities of the root system. The atmospheric pollution, pests, diseases, excessive shading - all this does not interfere with the growth of irgi. Shrubs live to seventy years, with age begin to resemble trees. Irga is a good honey plant. At the end of May, when it blossoms, a swarm of insects constantly swirl around it.

Irga: landing and leaving, photo

This undemanding culture still has preferences. For example, she responds very gratefully to the high moisture content of the soil, good illumination of the plots. If you comply with these conditions, you can get high berries. The latter have sour and astringent taste, they are very fond of children. Due to the high content of organic acids, vitamins C, P and A, as well as the presence of iodine, they are very useful for enhancing immunity. Irga, planting and caring for which are similar to caring for other berry bushes (gooseberry, currant), should grow on well-moistened soil, so as not to lose its decorative appearance. It must also be mulched with peat or humus. After the bush has taken root, it must be regularly cut with a good sharp pruner. Do not regret weak shoots - in the future they will only worsen the appearance of the bush. You can propagate by grafting the cuttings on seedlings of mountain ash. Irga annually gives a harvest. Delicate fruits with a taste of cinnamon can be used for making home-made beverages, compotes, candied fruits, jams. They have a lot of pectin, so you can also make jelly.