The November garden seems to be asleep, but right now the currant roots are most actively absorbing nutrients. A simple autumn ritual with bone meal can turn even an old bush into a generous source of berries. This method has been passed down for decades among gardeners who know a lot about real harvests.
Recipe for November Elixir:
- 150 g bone meal;
- 1 cup wood ash;
- 2 handfuls of rotted compost;
- 10 liters of settled water.
Mix the ingredients in a bucket and let sit for 2 hours. Make a circular groove along the projection of the crown of the bush. First, pour with plain water (5 l), then with a nutrient solution (5 l). Cover with soil and mulch with humus.
Rich in phosphorus and calcium, bone meal dissolves slowly to nourish roots throughout the winter. Wood ash provides potassium for future flower buds. By spring, the bush wakes up strong, with fruit buds laid along the entire length of the branches.
In spring, the bush will come to life: the buds bloom together, the foliage delights with lush greenery. In summer, the branches bend under the weight of dense clusters with large berries. And by autumn, the currants stand all in crimson clusters, as if they were specially dressed up for the holiday.
Why bone meal?
Phosphorus from it is absorbed slowly, providing nutrition precisely during the spring awakening.
Is it suitable for red and white currants?
Yes, all types of currants respond equally well to such feeding.
What to do if the bush is very old?
Add 1 tbsp to the solution. superphosphate and perform anti-aging pruning.
When to expect maximum effect?
In the second year after treatment, when the root system is completely restored.
