How to care for currant bushes in January so that they give a rich harvest

Wood ash is a natural phosphorus-potassium fertilizer that contains many useful trace elements. It is a good fertilizer for many plants, including currants.

However, is it worth feeding currants with ash in winter? The answer to this question is no, according to news.vn.ua. The fact is that in winter, when the air temperature drops below zero, the soil in the garden freezes. The water contained in the soil freezes and expands. This can lead to soil cracking and damage to plant roots.

If you sprinkle currants with ash in winter, the ash can get into the cracks in the soil and thus damage the roots. In addition, when the snow melts, the ash can be washed out of the soil.

Therefore, if you want to feed currants with ash, it is better to do it in the spring, when the air temperature rises and the soil melts.

How to feed currants with ash in spring?

In the spring, when the air temperature rises to 10-15 degrees Celsius, you can start feeding currants with ash.

To do this, scatter ash around the currant bush with a layer of 2-3 cm. There is no need to bury the ash in the soil, as it will gradually dissolve in water.

The optimal rate of fertilizing currants with ash is 1 cup per bush.

Fertilizing currants with ash in the spring will help the plant grow stronger after winter and provide it with the necessary nutrients for active growth and fruiting.

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