What Irga loves. Irga - an ornamental plant with healing properties

This tree has settled in my garden for a long time, but I still thank myself for planting the irga. Its fruits are just a storehouse of the most valuable vitamins, and the list of their beneficial effects on the body can be continued almost endlessly! The bark and leaves can also be used in medicinal purposes.

Irga is undemanding to the composition of the soil, does not require complex care, easily propagates and is an excellent honey plant at the time of flowering. The plant easily tolerates wintering without shelter even with little snowy winters with temperatures below 40 ° C! In addition, even prolonged spring frosts will not be able to leave you without a harvest, the irga will easily and without loss transfer them. And, of course, you should not discount her magnificent appearance, which will decorate the garden at any time of the year. In the spring, the irga caresses the eye abundant flowering, in summer - clusters of bright multi-colored berries, in autumn - exquisite purple colors withering foliage.

Landing irgi

I planted it in the fall, the seedling was about 70 cm high, the root system was well developed, the main root was about 30-35 cm long. I dug a hole 50x50 cm and the same depth. The excavated soil was mixed with sand and ready-made compost (3: 1: 1) and the roots were covered with it, compacted a little and watered well. The crown was cut off by about 15-20 cm. In the spring (in the second year of life!) One flower brush already flaunted on my baby, but I carefully removed it. Where to hurry? Let it get stronger, I will have time to enjoy its fruits.

And the taste of irgi berries is excellent! I won’t say that it’s too sweet, or too fragrant, or too juicy, but it’s impossible to break away from eating a bush! I also like the fact that the berries on the brush ripen gradually. You can repeatedly go to one bush and collect only the most ripe ones, and leave the rest to ripen. In our south, irga ripens in August-September. If we don’t have time to eat everything, I put the rest in the freezer. By the way, if even the most ripe and sweet fruits (strawberries, apricots), after defrosting, give a certain amount of sourness in taste, then this is impossible with irga. I sincerely recommend freezing!

Irgi reproduction

Irga care

Fortunately, irga is resistant to diseases. I never found any signs of disease on my plant. Since all fruit and vegetable crops I fertilize exclusively with organic matter, then in the fall I dig up the ground by 30 cm in a radius of 1-1.5 m around the bush and lay any green manure there, most often it is the tops of peas or beans. A friend, on the other hand, treats this issue in a completely different way and uses mineral fertilizers. In the spring, as soon as the irga blooms and until the moment when the last berry is plucked, it applies nitrogen fertilizers 1 time in 2 weeks. After harvesting, it is time to apply potash and phosphorus. Honestly, her berries are larger and the yield is higher, but I prefer not to treat myself to her irga.

Watering. Irga tolerates dry periods well, in principle, it can not be watered, deep roots will provide the crown and fruits with enough moisture. But I love to water my tree with a diffuser hose. Basically, to wash off the dust from the leaves and berries, because everyone knows that the most delicious berries are straight from the bush!

pruning. But this will be required, otherwise the irga will reach such a height that you will have to climb a ladder to harvest the crop. And if you do not regulate the number of trunks in the bush, then the game will thicken pretty quickly and you will have to forget about high yields. The first years of growth, leave the strongest zero shoots, and ruthlessly remove the rest. Carry out a limiting cut in height. When the right number of trunks for your bush is typed, each year remove 2-3 of the oldest and leave 2-3 new ones instead. So you will constantly rejuvenate the plant and get a decent harvest.

Types and varieties of irgi

Irga Canadian (Irga Lamarck) "Gypsy"

Irga Canadian "Smoky"

How decorative are often used irga spiky and irga round-leaved, although their fruits are also edible and tasty.

Irga spiky

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Irga is a very unpretentious berry bush. Its berries are valued for their healing properties, they are rich in vitamins. It is using these berries that you can defeat a number of diseases, such as vitamin deficiency, colds and viral diseases, and a number of others. This berry is considered a long-liver, regardless of the place and growing conditions.

Basically irga is used as ornamental plant. In the spring, it blooms very beautifully and is fragrant throughout the garden. Its white inflorescences are a bait for bees, which is why in the future it is well pollinated and bears fruit. And to get a healthy plant and a good harvest, you need proper care starting from landing.

When choosing a planting date, gardeners need to take into account climatic, zonal conditions.

The best time for planting seedlings in central Russia is autumn. Before the onset of the first frosts, shadberry seedlings planted from mid-September to early November have time to take root and gain strength for wintering.

In the northern regions of Russia, the planting of irgi should be postponed to spring. This is due to early autumn frosts. And in the spring, when the soil begins to thaw a little, you can plant bushes that are in a dormant period. With the increase sunlight and the onset of warmer days, the irga begins to open its buds, without the risk of freezing.

It is necessary to calculate as much as possible in what time frame you will plant fruit seedlings, take into account all the conditions of the climate and the region for cultivation. If planted late in the fall, the plant will simply freeze. Early spring should also not be planted due to continued frost.

An important condition for obtaining the maximum yield from the plant is the observance of optimal planting dates. If this period autumn planting missed, but the seedlings are ready for planting, they can be stored until spring using one of the methods suggested below:

1. Plant in a container filled with sand or sawdust and store in a cool dark place. It is better if it is a basement or cellar;
2. Bury in the ground, while tilting the seedlings at an angle of 45 degrees from the soil and in winter time fall asleep with snow;
3. And the last way wrap in a bag and put in the place of the garden where a large snowdrift forms in winter.

When is the best time to plant, spring or fall?

According to experts, the best time to plant or transplant all fruit and berry plants is autumn. If the terms and rules of autumn planting are observed, the best planting material, your plant will easily take root.

Benefits of planting trees in the fall:

• autumn planting gives little trouble, since frequent watering, fertilization are not required. Autumn is a time of abundant moisture;
• more expedient and it is more profitable to buy seedlings in the fall, since it is during this period that there is a large selection of planting material. The seedlings still have the last leaves, there is a well-developed root system, according to which you can choose a healthy plant. Also, some sellers may demonstrate the ripened fruits of this plant;
• Planting a plant in autumn save gardener time in spring thanks to which he will be able to do other garden work;
• The plant will suffer less damage., since at this time there is a period of rest.

But there are also disadvantages when planting in the fall. These include:

• Very cold winters, with deep freezing of the earth, which can harm the root system of the seedling;
• In winter, trees often exposed to rodents;
• Big trouble to planted bushes can cause strong winds, the resulting rough snow crust, a small or large amount of snowfall;

Important rules when boarding, choosing a seat

If you have garden plot, then when landing irgi, first of all it is necessary to determine the place. The irgi bush grows strongly over time and will take up a fairly large area in the garden, so you need to plant it so that it does not interfere with the rest of the fruit and berry plants in your garden. Irgi also has abundant growth, which over time will litter your site and cause inconvenience. It is better to plant an irgu somewhere in the corner of the garden. Approximate distance from other trees from 2 to 5 meters.

You also need to consider the types of soil in which your plant will grow. Although the irga is unpretentious to the types of soil, nevertheless it does not like close proximity. ground water, since the root system goes 3-4 meters deep and will be in constant contact with moisture. This can lead to root rot. Therefore, it is better to plant on light fertile soils. Such soils contribute to minimal formation of root shoots.

When planting irgi, the illumination of the site is important, she loves partial shade. With strong shading, the plant will stretch strongly during growth, the berries will be small and not sweet. They may even crumble before they are ripe.

How to plant a shrub

Irga reproduces well both by seeds and basal offspring. First you need to properly prepare the seedling for planting. It is better to choose a one or two year old shoot. You also need to select healthier bushes that are not damaged by insects and not broken off. Important when choosing a seedling are the types and varieties of shadberry. When planting several plants, take into account the distance between them up to two meters.

We have already mentioned that the choice of location and soil depends on the illumination, the availability of fertile soils, and the amount of space around the tree.

How to start landing and further care

It is necessary to dig a hole about two bayonets of a shovel deep, and about 40 to 60 cm wide. Gently pour the earth to the side. Drainage can be placed at the bottom of the hole(broken brick, medium-sized stones, broken slate), so that moisture in the soil does not stagnate. You can add sand, black soil to the hole. Next, it is necessary to pour a little earth in the form of a tubercle at the bottom of the hole to make it easier to place our seedling on it. We put the irgu on this tubercle and straighten the roots along it. Next, we fall asleep with earth, but so as not to bury the place where the trunk goes into the root system. The soil around the planted plant should be trampled down and watered abundantly.

Many gardeners advise cutting shoots up to 15 cm after planting. so that a few buds remain on the branches.

We have already mentioned that irga is an unpretentious shrub. It does not require much maintenance. The main thing is watering as the earthen clod dries up around the tree and fertilizing. Used as fertilizer humus, potash fertilizers, superphosphate and organic mixtures.

If you decide to feed the plant with fertilizers, you should remember that you can not apply fertilizer under the trunk and root itself. It is necessary to dig up the fertilizer half a meter from the bush, because the roots of the plant are large and it is able to receive fertilizer even from such a distance. It is necessary to water with a sprayer, and not pour it with one stream under the root, mainly in the evening.

pruning

The irgi bush very often grows thickened, so it is pruned. It is recommended that pruning be carried out in the spring, when the sap flow of the irgi has not begun.. It is necessary to cut dry or poorly developed tree shoots. A couple of stems are removed annually, leaving young shoots in their place. The tops of the branches are also cut a few centimeters to form a bush of the correct shape, and also so that there is no excessive thickening. They also cut out the lateral root growth so that it does not cause damage to others fruit trees Location on.

Pruning makes the shadberry bush more attractive, and also contributes to better fruiting.

After cutting branches and shoots, it is necessary to close the cuts. This is done using garden pitch or paint on natural ingredients. Trimmed dry branches and fallen leaves should be removed from under the bush, this is necessary in order to protect the plant from pests that can start in old leaves.

Reproduction and transplant

Irgu can be propagated in several ways:

• seeds;
• root shoots;
• Graft;
• cuttings;
• The division of the uterine bush.

seeds

When propagating by seeds, it is necessary to select the most ripe, undamaged berries. Release the seeds. Mix them with sand, because they are very small. Seeds are sown in autumn in prepared beds. It is important that the seeds undergo stratification, that is, they are hardened by cold. You can also sow the seeds in a bowl of sand and carry out stratification in a dark basement, periodically moistening the sand. In the spring, such seedlings are planted in the ground.

root shoots

Since the irga gives a large number of lateral root suckers, this method is most common among amateur gardeners. The side stepson is carefully dug out from the side of the mother tree to cut the root connecting the main bush with the offspring. Next, we transfer the seedling to a new landing site and bury it in a previously prepared hole.

Graft

Vaccination is one of the most difficult ways breeding. It is mainly used by experienced gardeners. Vaccination can be carried out in the spring, after sap flow has begun. Rowan is the most suitable for stock.

cuttings

For cuttings, young shoots are cut, about 20 cm. Young cuttings are cut from the leaves, but the top pair is left. It is necessary to hold such planting material in a growth stimulator solution for some time. Next, we bury them in the sand up to 10 cm. We cover with a film. It is important that the sand does not dry out, occasionally open the film for ventilation. After the cuttings take root, they need to be transplanted to permanent place.

By dividing the bush

When dividing the main bush, you can get several ready-made, well-rooted plants. Such a transplant is carried out in the spring, before bud break, or in the fall, when the foliage falls.. Basically, this method is used when you need to transplant a bush from one place to another.

Conclusion

Irgu can be found in almost every garden. This is due to the fact that this plant is unpretentious in its cultivation, care and reproduction. Subject to all the rules of agricultural technology, all gardeners get the maximum yield of this berry which brings many benefits to human health.

Irga - charming fruit bush, worthy by right to be on one of the main places of our garden. It is incomparable with its flowering in spring, which delights us even at the end of summer, when it gives us berries.

If you don’t know such an unusual bush yet or don’t really imagine it, then it’s time to get to know it better.

Description and features of irgi

To begin with, I want to “outline” it a bit.

This is a very voluminous bush with a life expectancy of 65-70 years. Throughout this time, it is in the process of increasing, both in width and in height. There are individuals growing up to 8 meters.

With the advent of spring, the leaves begin to bloom, it seems that frost lies on them, as they have a silvery-white coating.

After flowering, small berries are born on the branches, collected in tassels, which are white for the first month. In the process of vision, they gradually become purple in color.

The dark purple berry speaks of its ripeness. The taste of the fruit is quite pleasant and sweet. They are loved not only by children and adults, but also by birds. Very often the whole crop is eaten by "feathered friends".

By autumn, the leaves become orange-pink or yellow and gradually begin to fall off.

Landing dates

We plant seedlings in the fall 30-40 days before stable cold weather. In most regions, this period is September.

It is also possible to plant in the spring, but preferably before the buds begin to swell. Why? Because seedlings planted with already opened buds have a poorer survival rate, get sick for a long time and quite often die. The best time is the end of April before the onset of May. But depending on the climate, these dates can be shifted a couple of weeks forward or backward.

Choosing a convenient place

• The main conditions for choosing a place are open sunny space with protection from cold winds.
• Soil composition is an important criterion for crop growth. Grows well in sandy or loamy soil.
• In the presence of heavy, clayey soil, we make it “soft” by adding coarse river sand when digging.
• To increase the fertile properties, we use humus or compost.

We avoid areas with the presence of groundwater passing close to the surface. This is important, as the roots of the shrub go very deep into the soil. Therefore, an abundance of water can lead to rotting of the roots, which adversely affects its growth, up to its termination.

You can plant a culture on a small hill.

Preparation of the selected site

We found a convenient place, we proceed to its careful organization.

Let's take a look at the important steps:

1. - planning to acquire shrubs in the fall, we begin all preparations in the summer. If in the spring, then, respectively, in the fall;
2. - in the selected place we mark a circle with a diameter of one meter. When placing several bushes, a distance of at least 1.5 meters should be left between them;
3. - we clean the "marked circle" from weeds. Without leaving roots from it, we dig up the soil to a depth of at least 30 cm. Then, having covered the place with a black film, we leave it until planting, regularly taking measures to destroy weeds under it

Landing in open ground

This is a pretty easy job.

Since our site is already ready, cleared of unnecessary grass, we only have to organize the landing pit itself. As a rule, we dig a hole 50 cm deep, 60 cm wide. But still, we take the length of the plant roots as the basis for its size.

A third of the soil pulled out of the pit is well mixed with 40 g of phosphate and potash fertilizers. Add compost or humus to the rest. Fresh manure cannot be brought in.

We examine the sapling of irgi from all sides. We cut dry roots with a sharp secateurs to a healthy part. We shorten the aerial part to 15 cm, but when cutting off the branches, we make sure that at least 4 developed buds remain on the stem. If they are located above the place of the planned cut, then pruning is not worth it.

Having tamped the soil, we place the seedling in an upright position. The intertwined roots are carefully unfolded and distributed over the hole. Sprinkle with soil, leaving the root neck 2 cm above the surface.

At the end of planting, we carry out mulching with dried grass (straw) or old sawdust.

How to water irgu

By its nature, the shrub is one of the drought-resistant plants. Its long roots, which go deep into the ground, are able to nourish fruits and leaves with moisture. From here, we water weekly only young plants in their first year after planting. Adult bushes need to be shed only during a hot, dry period.

In the "dry" summer, dust settles on the leaves and fruits. Therefore, watering is carried out in the evening by sprinkling directly on the leaves, using a hose with a diffuser for this. Additionally, you can water at the very root with a volume of 2 buckets per plant. After a good strait, we loosen the soil, simultaneously getting rid of weeds.

Plant nutrition

If the soil was well fertilized when planting the crop, then it will be time to think about top dressing only after 4-5 years.

With mineral fertilizers you need to be careful. When adding them, in no case do we get on the root collar, as they can cause burns to it. It will be quite enough to retreat from it by 20-25 cm and calmly add them.

In the first half of summer, we give the plant organic matter (liquid). We organize this in the evening sometimes after the end of watering. 50 g of chicken manure - we spend 5 liters of liquid per bush.

How to cut

• Sanitary pruning.

With the advent of spring, even before the onset of the process of bud break, it is necessary to have time to prune. Using a sharp pruner, we cut out frostbite, bruised and unhealthy branches. In the summer, we cut off dried, frail branches. In the autumn, after examining the shrub, we cut off the branches that fall under the above description.

• Formative cutting.

We take care of it in the autumn. Every year, we remove two old trunks from an adult culture. Be sure to replace them with 2 young shoots that have crawled out of their roots, that is, we follow the replacement method. We cut off the rest that turned out to be unclaimed.

• Shortening cut.

To increase the width of the crown in an adult plant, we shorten the side branches, covering the place of the cut with a diameter of more than 1 cm with pitch. Also, do not forget to shorten the length of the vertical stems and cut off part of the growth of last year.

In the process of growth, root shoots are formed, which we fight all season, cutting it down to the soil level.

Irga reproduces in several ways.

Propagation with seeds

Sowing is carried out in the autumn immediately in open ground.

First, we prepare the seeds. To collect seeds, we use ripe berries. We give preference to slightly overripe fruits, which release juice with light pressure. We dry them slightly at room temperature, and then we take out the seeds from them, separating them from the pulp. All seeds are ready for sowing.

Having chosen a place, we prepare it for sowing in the same way as when planting a seedling. We dig, destroy weeds, carefully break up lumps of soil, add organic matter.

We make grooves no deeper than 2 cm. Having compacted the soil, we water, and finally, we proceed to sowing the seeds, observing a gap between them of at least 10 cm. We fall asleep, we water again. From above we cover the landing site with straw. Thus, the seeds winter period will undergo stratification, which will allow them to quickly ascend with the onset of spring.

In the spring we remove the straw, water it with water. Keep the soil moist until germination. Summer is events associated with timely watering, feeding nitrogen fertilizers, destruction of weeds.

At the end of August, when the shoots are gaining a height of 10 cm, we carry out thinning. We remove the weakest ones so that between good specimens there is a space of at least 15 cm. In the second year, the shoots already reach half a meter. But in the third year in the spring, sometimes we send them to a permanent place.

We propagate by layering

This method is one of the most popular and not very complicated.

All you need to do is bend a branch to the ground and in the fall you can dig up young plants for transplanting.

For quick rooting, we use annual stems from last year. In the spring, after a good warming up of the soil, we select a healthy branch that has “live” buds (with dry buds, we will not have young seedlings), which is closest to the ground. We dig up the top layer under it, destroying weeds, then add a small amount of compost to enrich the soil.

Having prepared the soil, we make a shallow groove. The lower part of the shoot, which will be in contact with the ground, is slightly cleaned from the bark. Roots will grow from these places. Laying the shoot in the groove, we carry out, leaving its upper part on the surface. Next, we fix it with wire, a hairpin and sprinkle it with moistened soil. The soil should be kept moist throughout the season.

When the young shoots reach 10 cm, add humus with a layer of 5 cm. When growing up to 20 cm, another 5 cm of nutrient soil.

Rooted plants are sent to the place of growth either in the fall or in the spring of the next year. To do this, carefully separating the seedlings from the main shoot, we plant them from each other, keeping a distance of 1.5 meters.

And finally.

Due to its good winter-hardy properties, the shrub is an assistant as a stock for apple and pear trees. By grafting on irgu, the endurance of fruit crops is significantly increased.

Irga is an excellent honey plant. During flowering, placing a beehive near the shrub, you can get a large amount of good quality honey.

Ripe berries are happy to eat fresh. Compotes and jams are delicious, especially in combination with other berries.

Video: Irga - beautiful, tasty and healthy.

That's all for today. I hope that the publication aroused your interest in this shrub and in the future will encourage you to plant it on your site.

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Not every site grows a berry bush - shadberry.

Landing and care open ground behind him is not special work, but due to the inaccessibility of planting material, shrubs can rarely be seen on summer cottages.

Irgi berries are suitable for eating.

They can be eaten fresh, can be frozen, and are also used for processing.

For tasty and useful berries you need to choose the right variety of this amazing plant.

Irga shrub is often grown to attract insects, as it is considered an excellent honey plant.

Also, berries are formed on the plant, which are not averse to feast on, both adults and children. In England it is called "Juneberry".

This is due to the time of harvest, which falls towards the end of June.

In our country, spring and summer are cold, so the ripening of berries can move until July or even August.

To date, there are approximately 25 types of culture.

Gardeners grow only some of them, since not all varieties produce a quality crop.

The plant has flexible, thin shoots. There are very few leaves on the main branches, they are mainly located on young branches.

The second name of the species is Irga Large-leaved.

It was named so because of the impressive size of the leaves. The leaves of the common shadberry are oval and pointed at the edges.

Foliage is whitish when young, turning green over time. With the advent of autumn, the foliage turns orange-red.

Flowers of the common shadberry white color with a delicate pink tint. Their diameter reaches 3 cm. During flowering, the shrub looks magical and snow-white.

Another positive point when growing this particular species is its frost resistance. The berries of the spiked shadberry contain a lot of sugar, but their taste is rather mediocre.

When new leaves grow, it has a copper-purple hue. Over time, the foliage turns dark green.

With the advent of autumn, the foliage becomes reddish. Inflorescences are not particularly attractive in appearance.

They are small and white. Almost black berries are formed on the brushes. This usually happens towards the end of August.

Unlike other species, you can get juice from the berries of the Blood-red shadberry. The fruits are mediocre in taste. The only exception is the Success variety. It has rather large berries weighing about 0.8 g. They taste sweet and sour.

Irga Canadian belongs to frost-resistant plants, however, with prolonged frosts, it can freeze slightly. The fruits of this species are large, tasty. The most popular varieties:

• Traditional;
• Parkhill;
• Gathering;
• Honey-wood.

Note! The Canadian irga plant attracts birds that love to peck berries. That is why you need to take action and drive away uninvited guests.

The most famous varieties of irgi:

• Smokey;
• Mengdan;
• Foresburg.

Landing in open ground

Landing irgi is a simple matter. The shrub takes root well, it also tolerates transplanting to a new place well, if the root system has not been badly damaged.

Selection of planting material

When choosing planting material, you need to focus on the weather conditions of the region.

It is best to choose frost-resistant varieties.

Also, they must be high-yielding, if grown to produce fruits.

If the irga is needed for decorative purposes, you can ignore the yield of species and varieties.

Another important point when choosing seedlings is their age. It is optimal if the plants are 1-2 year old.

Good seedlings have the following qualities, and you need to pay attention to them:

1. The root system is strong, healthy, with no visible signs of damage or disease;
2. The trunk is strong, well developed;
3. The color of the bark corresponds to the type and variety of the shrub;
4. Bark without damage.

It is preferable to choose seedlings for planting that have a closed root system. It is best to purchase them in special nurseries.

If you plant such a seedling, it will quickly adapt to a new place. He does not need additional time to restore the roots, the shrub quickly begins to develop.

Seedlings with a closed root system can be planted throughout the growing season.

Soil preparation and site

Irga bush loves sunny blows and warmth. That is why, when choosing a place for growing it, it is better to opt for a well-lit area.

The quality and size of the fruits of shadberry directly depends on the place of its cultivation. When determining the location, it must be taken into account that the roots of the shrub penetrate deep into the soil up to 3 m.

Thus, an important point is the deep occurrence of groundwater.

Right before landing, you need to prepare a place:

1. Dig up the ground first.
2. Remove weeds and roots.
3. Dig a hole.
4. Apply organic and mineral fertilizers.

Important! Culture is considered a long-liver, as it can grow in one place for several decades. Thus, you need to carefully approach the choice of a place on the site.

Terms and rules of landing

In open ground, shrubs can be planted in autumn or early spring. What matters is the right time for it.

For example, in the spring there should not yet be buds on the seedling, and in the fall the plant should already shed its leaves.

In the latter case, it is important that at least 3 weeks remain before the onset of cold weather. This time is enough for rooting.

Correct fit:

• the pit should be up to 60 cm deep and wide;
• if you plan to grow irgu as a hedge, you need to dig a trench up to 30 m deep, 40 cm wide;
• add humus - 300 g, potassium salt - 200 g to the hole;
• a seedling is placed on the resulting hill, covered with earth to the root collar;
• compact the earth and pour a bucket of water;
• mulch the soil around the shrub with peat, humus.

If trouble happened, and the root system of the seedling was suddenly damaged during planting, you need to cut the stem by about 4-5 buds.

How to propagate irgu

Reproduction of irgi is possible by sowing seeds or vegetatively. Gardeners propagate irgu by cuttings, layering.

cuttings

Irgi seedlings for propagation by cuttings must reach the age of 1 year.

From an adult shrub, you need to cut cuttings about 7-15 cm long.

Leaves are removed from the lower part of the cuttings, and the upper ones are cut in half.

To speed up the rooting process, the cut must be treated with a stimulant, which can be purchased at the store.

From above it is better to cover the container with a film and put it in a shaded place. Roots form in about 3 weeks.

After winter, with the onset of spring, the cuttings are planted in a permanent place.

Important! Particularly valuable varieties are propagated by grafting on Irga Kolosistaya, as it is considered the most persistent and strong species.

plant grafting

The plant can be grafted before the buds begin to swell. At this time, the process of sap flow should begin.

A 2-year-old seedling is chosen for grafting. You can graft irgu on mountain ash, hawthorn or another type of irgu.

And what can be grafted on the irgu?

Most often, large-fruited varieties are grafted onto small-fruited ones.

You can graft on the irgu chaenomeles. A pear is also often grafted.

This allows you to get dwarf species, as well as grow southern species in the northern regions.

The fruits can be harvested within 2-3 years after the procedure.

The only drawback is the fragility of seedlings.

As a rule, such plants develop no more than 10 years. This is due to the fact that the pear trunk grows much faster than the irgi.

Reproduction by layering

For propagation by layering, strong healthy shoots are chosen.

They must be at least 2 years old.

The best time for propagation by layering - early spring.

To do this, a healthy shoot is dug into the ground in a previously prepared groove.

In this case, the tops of the shoot must be pinched. After a while, you will see how new shoots begin to appear.

After they reach 10 cm, they will need to be covered with earth to half. After leaving them for rooting until the onset of autumn.

You can transplant a seedling to a new place in the same fall or next spring.

Growing from seeds

Growing irgi is possible by sowing seeds.

To do this, you need to choose a ripe berry, get the seeds out of it and immediately place them in the holes.

The embedment depth is 2 cm, it is not necessary to place the planting material deeper, as it will be difficult for the sprouts to get out.

Be sure to water and mulch well the place where the shadberry seedlings will grow. Seeds remain in the ground throughout the winter, thereby undergoing stratification in a natural way.

After the snow melts and the weather warms up, the first sprouts will begin to appear. Over the course of 2 years, they will grow.

After that, they can be transplanted to a permanent place of growth.

Outdoor care

Planting and caring for irga is a pleasure. This plant is very unpretentious and tolerates cold very well.

The roots of the shrub are quite powerful, which allows the plant to cope with the lack of moisture and nutrients.

As for the composition of the soil, here the irga is also picky. It grows in the same way in different soils.

However, in order to achieve the best result in growing a crop of tasty and healthy berries, it is recommended to provide the plant with all necessary conditions.

Mandatory measures when growing a crop are: watering, loosening the soil, top dressing, timely pruning to form a crown.

Please note that the irga begins to grow rapidly on the site, so you need to fight the growth regularly.

Condensed plantings can reduce yields.

Do I need to water the irgu

Irga care also includes watering. Mature shrub tolerates drought well.

It needs to be watered only under the condition of a prolonged drought.

You need to water the plant under the root, while spending at least 2 buckets on each bush.

Young seedlings are watered every week, as water is vital for their development.

After the growth is 15 cm, you can start watering as an adult shrub.

Top dressing and fertilizer

In the first year of development, fertilizers for the crop are not required, since they were already applied when planting.

They are quite enough for the active growth and development of the bush throughout the year.

At the beginning of next summer, you need to feed the plant with nitrogen-containing fertilizers.

You can use 50 g of ammonium nitrate per 10 liters of water.

The shrub also responds well to the application of organic fertilizers.

Bird droppings at the rate of 1:10 will be an excellent fertilizer for a plant aged 2-5 years.

As the shrub matures, the dose of fertilizer applied must be increased.

In early September, top dressing is done so that the plant survives wintering better.

300 g of superphosphate and 200 g of potassium sulfate are brought into the near-stem circle, be sure to dig everything up and water it abundantly.

Remember that you can not fertilize with nitrogen-containing fertilizers before the onset of winter.

Nitrogen is necessary for plants to grow green mass. Thus, the shrub will be weakened and may suffer from frost in winter.

Transplant and pruning

Usually a place for culture is chosen deliberately, as it grows in one place for many years.

Transplantation is usually possible if the shrub does not grow for any reason and this is the last untried measure of the impact on the plant.

The formation of fruits in a shrub occurs at the ends of the shoots. That is why it is not worth cutting the irgu at all.

It is best to have time with pruning irgi in the spring, when sap flow has not yet begun.

At this time, pruning does not greatly injure the plant.

Shrubs are formed in different ways. In any case, the root growth is removed from him.

At the same time, you need to leave 2-3 of the strongest and strongest shoots. Vertical branches are cut to a quarter for easy harvesting.

The irga tree also needs anti-aging pruning.

You can start it when the shrub reaches the age of 8-10 years.

Remove all weak, dried, thin shoots.

You need to choose 10-15 of the strongest of them so that they do not interfere with each other. The remaining branches are cut, and the cut points are treated with garden pitch.

Another good tool for this is oil-based paint. Garden pitch is suitable for processing cuts when pruning in warm weather, and paint - in cold weather.

How to care in autumn, winter

In winter, snow preserves a shrub or tree, so it does not need care.

In autumn, potash-phosphorus fertilizers should be applied. When the irga sheds its leaves, you need to carry out water-charging watering.

It is especially necessary during a dry autumn.

Pests and diseases

Plant resistance to many diseases is good. Sometimes a culture can suffer from diseases such as:

Tuberculosis - you can determine the disease by turning brown leaves, which begin to gradually fall off. Red bumps appear on the branches.

When the first signs of the disease appear, the affected parts of the plant should be removed immediately. Also treat a bush or tree with copper sulphate or Bordeaux liquid.

Phyllostic spotting- with it, the leaves wilt, on which brown spots appear. Affected leaves must be collected and burned, the bush should be treated with Bordeaux liquid.

Gray rot - this disease can be identified by yellowing leaves, they become moldy, fall off. Treatment is carried out with the same Bordeaux liquid.

Of the pests, the most common is the irg seed-eater. It penetrates the fruit and eats all the seeds. Treatment of the plant with karbofos will help get rid of pests.

How to prune an adult bush

Irgi pruning is necessary to increase the yield, as well as to get rid of dry and damaged branches.

It is also necessary to trim the crown if it is grown for decorative purposes.

For example, like a hedge, it needs to trim branches not only in height, but also in width.

In an adult plant, all branches older than 6 years should be removed. They will soon be replaced by basal shoots.

You also need to get rid of weak, diseased and damaged shoots. When shortening, the tops of the branches are removed, so the crown is wider and denser.

The use of berry bushes for decorative purposes

Irga is also often used in landscape design. This neatly trimmed plant looks beautiful in spring during flowering.

In summer, dark green leaves form on it, gradually changing color to orange-red.

A branched crown will decorate any site.

In addition, shadberry is suitable for growing as a hedge.

For this, the variety of irgi Kolosistaya is ideal.

Irga shrub perfectly adapts to our harsh climate. Decorates any landscape, has a magical aroma and delicious fruits.

However, for some reason, it is still not very popular among gardeners.

Varieties and types

Canadian shadberry

Reaches 6 meters in height, and can even grow into a small tree. The long foliage is dark green, turning golden in autumn.

Flowering lasts from 7 to 10 days. At this time, the irga is covered with brushes of 5-12 light flowers. The berries are round, purple in color and have a sweet taste.

Irga Lamarck

This species is especially suitable for garden decoration, as it retains its beauty throughout the season. The shrub can be used as a stock for apple and pear trees.

With it, the scion becomes more resistant to cold and is able to grow in very wet soil.

spiked shadberry

Shrub up to 5 meters high. It has many stems that create an oval crown. In summer, the foliage of the shadberry is dark green, and in the autumn season it is red-orange.

Flowers are light or pink tone and have a wonderful aroma. The berries are insanely delicious, up to 1 centimeter in diameter, with a cornflower blue coating. Irga begins to bear fruit at the age of 4.

alder-leaved shadberry

The bush reaches 4 meters. It has stems looking down, foliage and inflorescences. The berries are long, dark in color. Appear after 5 years.

In autumn, the foliage of the irgi is really beautiful. Painted in orange tones. It starts blooming in spring. Berries appear from mid-summer.

Oval irga

The height is about 2.5 meters. The bushes have a branched crown on silver stems. The foliage is dark green in summer and red-brown in autumn.

The fruits are dark blue in color, ripen in July - August, starting from the age of 5. Flowering occurs in early May.

Irga smokey

Not a very well-known variety with large, tasty berries. Bushes are seated at a distance because of their sprawl. Less adapted to dry weather than other species.

Irga pembina

The height of the shrub is up to 3 meters, sometimes it grows into a small tree. The berries are small and very sweet. They ripen in the second half of July.

smooth irga

The length is up to 3.5 meters. Has a small crown oval shape. Shoots during flowering are covered with copper-pink leaves, which, together with racemose inflorescences, look very impressive and beautiful.

Berries with a diameter of up to 1 centimeter of a creamy shade with a pink barrel. They have amazing taste. Irga bears fruit, starting from 4 years. Blooms before the start of summer.

Landing and further care

The seedlings should be 1-2 years old. They are planted according to the principle of 4x2, 5x3. The distance in the rows should be 0.5-1.8 meters. After preparing deep furrows, it is necessary to dig holes for planting 50-80 centimeters wide and 30-40 centimeters deep.

The shrub does not require strong care and takes root well. You just need to remove old trunks, very large branches and large shoots.

After planting, you need to water the pit with 8-10 liters of water. Protect the soil with peat or humus. Reduce the lower part to 10 cm, leaving a few buds (4-5 pieces) on the surface.

To properly plant the irga, you need to mix the top layer of the earth with 1-2 buckets of fertilizer, add 300-500 grams of superphosphate and 150-200 grams of potassium salt. Pour fertilizer into the planting hole.

A middle-aged irga is going through a transplant hard, since its roots are very deep. For an old bush (from 7 years or more), the diameter of the planting coma should be at least 1.25 meters and a depth of 70 centimeters. The soil must be well watered, fertilize the soil.

Initial feeding should be carried out with a solution of ammonium nitrate (50 grams per 10 liters of water), introducing it near the trunk. You can also use a solution of bird droppings or slurry.

After 5-6 years, the irgu is fertilized with organic (a couple of buckets per shrub) and inorganic (500 grams of saltpeter, 500 grams of potassium salt, 1 kilogram of superphosphate per shrub) substances, replacing them after a year.

At first, when pruning, it is better to leave only strong stems. After 2-3 years, you can form a bush, which will consist of branches of different ages. Then remove basal and weak stems, decrepit and broken branches.

Reproduction by cuttings

In order for the irga to multiply by root cuttings, you need to cut them into 10-15 centimeters, plant them vertically, fertilize with humus, and water them abundantly. Then be careful to keep the soil very moist. Annual plants will emerge from the cuttings in autumn.

Green segments of the root are cut in the same way, leaving branches at the top. This must be done at the beginning of summer, removing the leaves below from the cuttings, leaving 1-2 pairs on top.

Then, the lower sections must be left for 6-12 hours in a root-forming stimulator, then rinsed with water and planted at an angle at a distance of 3-4 centimeters in a chilled greenhouse.

Powder the soil with sand by 7-10 centimeters. In the future, moisten the ground with a sieve, keeping the temperature at 25℃. Open the greenhouse in 2-3 weeks. After that, the cuttings can be planted on the site, feeding them (30 grams of saltpeter per 1 bucket of water).

Harmful effect on irgu

The main enemies of the irgi are the seed-eater and the moth:

• After an attack, the seed-eater irga may stop fruiting, because it eats seeds and multiplies in berries.
• The moth causes the leaves to dry out.

The preparations "Actellin", "Fuafon" and "Karbofoson" can help get rid of pests.

Beneficial features

Irgi berries contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals ( vitamin A, c and B, iron, iodine, manganese). They help with diseases of the heart, blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract.

Irgi fruits lower blood pressure and strengthen the walls of blood vessels. Therefore, people with reduced pressure, the use of irgi is not recommended.

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