Currants

In early June, intense fruit growth is observed on black and red currant plantations. During this period, monitoring of pests and early signs of diseases becomes particularly important. Current inspections indicate the presence of aphids and leaf rollers, and at... read more

This year's blackcurrant cultivation season is shaping up to be one of the most demanding in recent years. According to Dr. Piotr Baryła, the president of the National Association of Blackcurrant Growers, the final assessment of the production potential of the plantations will be possible. read more

On the currant plantations, after the recent rainfall, there is a noticeable improvement in the condition of the plants. The bushes, which had almost stopped growing just a few days ago, are now actively developing new growth and thickening the crop. According to advisors, the coming days will be even more promising. read more

During our latest visit to the "Currant 2026" project, we visited Dariusz Szymczak's farm near Zwolenie, where the current inspection of the plantation and analysis of the main threats to currant crops are being conducted. Regarding the current situation on the plantation, the effectiveness read more

After the period of spring frosts, blackcurrant plantations in many farms are surprisingly looking good. As part of the "Blackcurrant 2026" project, an inspection of the plantations was carried out after flowering. Regarding the current situation in the plantations, pest pressure, and read more

On the plantation piloted as part of the "Currant 2026" project, conducted in collaboration with PROCAM Polska and Bio-Gen companies, despite difficult weather conditions, the plants maintain a very good condition. During the inspection of the plantation, Tomasz Olszewski from PROCAM Polska, as well as... read more

The next installment of the Gooseberry 2026 project shows how the gooseberry plantations at Mr. Dariusz Szymczak's farm near Zwoleń look after the frost. Despite the frost, the plants of the Tihope variety have managed to keep their fruits. Now, the threat is drought. If there is no rainfall, there is a high read more

In currant plantations, good flower pollination is crucial for the size and quality of the yield. However, currant flowers themselves are not very attractive to pollinators. So, how can we attract and retain them on the plantations? What should be done when aphids start to appear? read more

On one of the plantations where the "Currant 2026" project is being implemented, the plants are currently in the flowering stage - the most critical period in terms of protection against gray mold (Botrytis cinerea). As emphasized by Barbara Witkowska from Bayer and Iwona, [...] read more

Many currant plantations in Poland have reported clear effects of overnight temperature drops from Sunday to Monday. Damage from the first frost episode is already visible, and forecasts for the following days indicate continued low temperatures, which may

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Spring once again showed how important the location of the plantation and the developmental stage of plants are in the production of blackcurrants when temperature drops occur. Using the example of the Palus brothers' farm participating in the "Blackcurrant 2026" project, read more

In the blackcurrant plantations in the Lublin region, a crucial moment of the 2026 season has begun. As Marek Sidor from Procam Polska emphasizes, the plants are entering a phase that will determine the size and quality of the yield. Early varieties are already blossoming. The conditions are challenging.

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