The most popular and productive gooseberry varieties

Gooseberry is an amazing berry - it does not require much attention and annually gives gardeners a healthy and tasty harvest. Gooseberries are a source of vitamins and minerals: they are eaten fresh or added to various dishes. Most berries have a sweet or sour sweet taste and a pleasant juicy pulp. When planting a seedling, it is important to pay attention to the variety - each gooseberry is intended for growing under certain conditions.

The best gooseberry varieties for the regions of Russia

Gooseberry, unlike many summer berries, is unpretentious in care and will yield a harvest even under adverse climatic conditions... However, when choosing a variety, it is important to pay attention to its characteristics and features. For the north of the country, varieties are chosen that are distinguished by frost resistance and strong immunity to diseases and pests. For the south - gooseberry, resistant to heat and high humidity.

Middle lane and Moscow region

Middle lane and Moscow region characterized by moderately warm summers and fertile loose soils... These regions are ideal for planting fruit and berry crops. Gardeners plant here mid-ripening and late-ripening gooseberries. Consider the description of the best gooseberry varieties for central Russia further.

Plum

Medium early variety with resistance to powdery mildew... The bushes are vigorous, the branches are dense. The berries are large, the weight of one is about 6 g. The shape is oval, in the process of ripening the gooseberry is dark red, in the period of ripeness it becomes black. There is a waxy coating, the skin is thin. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour, with a slight plum aroma, few seeds. Productivity per bush up to 12 kg. Gooseberry Plum is versatile in use.

Russian yellow

A beautiful and bright gooseberry will decorate any garden area. Bushes are medium-sized with straight shoots. Berry weight up to 7 g, round-oval shape, thin skin with waxy bloom. The color is yellow, the pulp is juicy and tender, sweet. Russian yellow stays on bushes for a long time, does not crack, is suitable for long-distance transportation... Productivity is about 13 kg from 1 sq.m. Gooseberries make delicious preserves and jams.

Gingerbread man

A medium-sized bush with numerous thin shoots, it needs regular pruning. The variety is resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew. Gardeners appreciate Gingerbread man for the lack of thorns. The berry weighs up to 8 g, the shape is round, the color is dark cherry, the peel is dense and smooth. The taste is delicate and sweet, rich berry aroma. Productivity is stable - gardeners harvest up to 6 kg from one bush per season.

Leningrad region

Leningrad region - it is a temperate climate, mild winters and warm summers... The weather is unstable, precipitation, fog and wind are frequent. In conditions of high humidity, there is a high risk of developing fungal and viral diseases, so it is important to choose a variety with strong immunity.

White Nights

Plants are compact, medium-sized... The berries are oval-rounded, the weight of one is about 4 g. The color is yellowish, there is a faint fluff on the peel. The pulp is firm and sweet, not sour. The variety is resistant to diseases, rarely attacked by insect pests.Gardeners harvest about 6 kg of crops from one bush. The purpose is universal - gooseberries are suitable for fresh consumption and for cooking.

Lighthouse

Tall bush with strong root system and powerful shoots... The weight of the spherical berry is about 3 g, cherry color, sweet and sour taste. The peel is dense, translucent, with small stripes. The lighthouse is resistant to fungal diseases, suitable for long-term storage. Productivity is about 6 kg from 1 sq.m.

Leningrader

Medium late gooseberries with large berries - the weight of one reaches 10 g. Fruits are dark red with a violet tinge, pubescence is rare. Dessert taste, sweet and sour. One plant produces up to 11 kg of gooseberries per season. The variety has winter hardiness.

Interesting! To get more tasty harvest, gardeners regularly feed gooseberries with organic and mineral ingredients. In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers are applied - urea or ammonium nitrate. The second and third dressing is applied at the beginning and middle of summer. Ash, chicken droppings, mullein infusion, potassium sulfate are used.

For the south of Russia

The southern regions are the most fertile and productive... Growing gooseberries does not require special techniques and techniques from gardeners, the main thing is to follow the planting rules and cut the plant as needed. Early ripening and late ripening varieties are suitable for the south.

Anniversary

An early ripe variety is immune to anthracnose, unpretentious in care... Berries are rich yellow color, with a thin skin and waxy bloom. The shape is round or oval, the weight of one berry is about 4 g. The skin is thick, the flesh is fleshy and dense, sweet and sour, the aroma is weak. Gardeners use Jubilee jam to make a beautiful dessert with a golden amber color.

Sirius

Mid-season gooseberries have tall and spreading bushes, long shoots. The berries are small, weight 2-3 g. The shape is ovoid, the color is dark red. The pulp is pleasant and tender, sweet and sour. Gardeners collect 4 to 7 kg of crops from one bush. The berry's resistance to cracking is average, the purpose is universal.

Eaglet

The plant reaches a height of 1 m, the shoots are developed and powerful, there are no thorns on them. The color of the gooseberry is black, the weight of the berry is 4 g, the taste is sweet. Resistant to powdery mildew, from one plant harvested up to 6 kg. All kinds of preparations for the winter are made from Orlyonok - compote, juice, jam, jam.

Interesting! Most varieties have sharp thorns that scratch the hands of gardeners during harvest. Experienced agricultural technicians recommend pouring cool water on the plant before harvesting - the thorns will soften and will not prick.

For the Nizhny Novgorod region

The Nizhny Novgorod region is located in Central Russia, in a zone of moderate continental climate... Summers are warm, rainfall is uneven. Suitable for growing early, mid-season and late varieties of gooseberries.

Seedling Lefora

Mid-early gooseberry with strong and tall bushes... There are few thorns, located on the lower part of the shoots. The berries are small, weight from 2 to 3 g, red color, thin skin. There is a slight waxy coating, the pulp is juicy, with a pleasant sourness. Gardeners collect 6 to 8 kg of crops from one bush. Lefort seedling bears fruit for a long time, gooseberries are harvested in 2 stages. Ideal for fresh consumption due to its refreshing taste.

Krasnoslavyansky

The plant is medium-sized, slightly spreading. Berry weight varies from 5 to 9 g, spherical shape, dark red color, burgundy at ripeness. The pulp is dessert and tender, sweet. The skin is of medium density. In growing, Krasnoslavyansky is unpretentious, which attracts many gardeners. The yield is stable - up to 7 kg per bush.

Vladil

Small bushes with small berries, one weight about 3 g... The color is red, the taste is sweet and sour, juicy and aromatic. Productivity is about 3 kg per plant. Vladil is winter-hardy, rarely gets sick, has resistance to insect pests. It has attractive commercial qualities, so it is grown not only for personal use, but also for trade.

What is the best gooseberry variety

Every gardener has his own best variety. Some appreciate large and heavy berries, others - tasty and sweet pulp. Next, consider an overview of the sweetest and largest-fruited varieties.

Large-fruited

Large-fruited gooseberries are good fresh - ripe berries refresh in hot weather... Also, fruits are added to baked goods - beautiful pies, cakes, berry muffins are obtained.

Defender

The variety has spreading and tall bushes, pear-shaped fruits... The color is dark, almost black, with a bloom. The pulp is sweet and sour with a bright berry aroma. The defender is frost-resistant, tolerates high humidity, drought. The berry weighs about 5 g, the skin is dense.

Cooperator

The bushes are medium-sized, do not take up much space in the garden... The berry weighs 7.5 g, pear-shaped, maroon color. The pulp is tender, juicy and sweet. The skin is thin, with a slight waxy coating. The co-operator is resistant to septoria and powdery mildew. The yield is 5 kg per bush, the fruiting period is extended.

Spring

Berries are oval-rounded, yellowish-green color... The taste is sweet-sour, illuminating and tart. The pulp is medium density, the skin is thin. Gooseberry weight is about 5 g, yield is about 4-6 kg per plant. The spring is distinguished by resistance to fungal diseases and good transportability.

The sweetest

Gooseberries are used not only for preparing dessert dishes, but also for pickling with zucchini, garlic, cucumbers. The food will be even tastier if the gooseberries are juicy and sweet.

Beryl

Sugar and sweet berries, fruits weighing up to 9 g... Round shape, light green color. The variety is winter-hardy, unpretentious in planting and growing. Productivity is 3 kg per plant. Beryl is suitable for cultivation in the south and central regions of the country.

Candy

Mid-season variety resistant to frost and high humidity... The berry weight varies from 3 to 6 g, the taste is sweet and pleasant, full-bodied. The color is pink, the harvest is great for sale and long distance transportation. It is universal in application.

Charm

Mid-late gooseberry is drought-resistant, tolerates long-term lack of watering... Average berry weight 5 g, oval shape, dark red color. The taste is juicy and aromatic, the flesh is fleshy. Variety Charm is resistant to insect pests and powdery mildew. Productivity is about 5 kg per plant per season.

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The best varieties for industrial cultivation

Such a gooseberry must be transportable and resistant to cracking.... After harvesting, the berries are selected and processed, then they are delivered to industrial and retail outlets. Some varieties:

1. Harlequin (photo below). A variety with large and sweet berries. The taste is sweet, the pulp is juicy and tender. Fruit weight about 4 g, red color, round shape. Productivity is about 4 kg from 1 sq.m.
2. Bitsevsky... Berry weight 4 g, elliptical shape, medium density skin. The color of the gooseberry is dark red or burgundy, there is a waxy coating. The taste is classic, juicy and aromatic. Bitsevsky is suitable for growing in regions with a changeable climate.
3. Reliable... Gooseberries are grown in central Russia and Siberia. Differs in strong immunity against fungal and viral diseases. The pulp is aromatic, sugar.The weight of gooseberries varies from 1.5 to 3 g, the color is pale pink, the skin is thin.
4. Rainbow... The oval berry weighs 3 g. The shape is oval, the color is red, there are faint light stripes. The skin is of medium thickness, the pulp is sweet and sour. Rainbow is suitable for long distance transportation. Productivity is stable, about 4 k per plant.
5. Northern captain... Gooseberry with an illuminating sweet and sour taste. Berry weight 3-4 g, thin peel, black color with a waxy bloom. Differs in resistance to cracking, retains its taste and marketability for a long time. Productivity up to 5 kg from 1 sq.m.

Attention! In order for the gooseberry to show excellent yield, attention is paid to agrotechnical rules. Every year, gardeners carry out pruning - they leave 3-5 of the strongest basal shoots. Frozen and weak branches are removed. It is also important to remember that gooseberries do not tolerate excess moisture. It is watered only 2-3 times per season.

Conclusion

Gardeners of central Russia choose unpretentious and sweet varieties - Plum, Kolobok, Russian yellow. In the south of the country, Jubilee, Sirius, Eaglet are popular. When choosing, they pay attention to the ripening period, requirements for soil and climate, resistance to diseases and pests, and yield indicators. The average weight of a gooseberry is about 3 g, the taste is sweet. The number of berries harvested and the fruiting period depend on the correct choice of the variety.