Gooseberry Prune
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Many summer residents buying a plot for themselves think about how they will make for themselves a small garden with various fruit trees. Everyone wants to grow their own berries on their site, which can be prepared for the winter. Gooseberry Prune works well for this purpose.
Gooseberry Prune: the history of the variety
Gooseberry Prune: photo of the variety
The Prune gooseberry variety has no thorns, which greatly simplifies harvesting. It was first created in 1992 at the Michurin I.V. The berries are large. And also has amazing taste.
In 1993, the Prune gooseberry was entered in the state register. Well suited for the regions of the Central part, the Urals and the Middle Volga.
Gooseberry Prune: variety description and characteristics
Gooseberry Prune belongs to a medium-sized variety. It has medium spreading, medium density of branching. Shoots have no pubescence. They have a light green tint. The thorns are small, dark in color and directed in different directions from the shoot. Usually found at the bottom of the shoot. The leaves have a slight sheen and some wrinkling. There are blunt teeth along the edges of the leaves. It is difficult to see venation on the leaves.
The flowers of the gooseberry Prune are small in size. The inflorescence consists of several flowers, during the pollination of which the ovary-shaped ovaries are formed.
Characteristics of the Prune gooseberry variety:
- The mass of one berry is about 4.5 g.
- Oval or slightly pear-shaped.
- They have a burgundy color, and at the time of ripening - and black.
- No pubescence.
- It is characterized by a waxy layer. ·
- The rind is thick enough.
- The number of seeds is average.
- They are distinguished by a special aftertaste and sweet and sour taste.
Gooseberry Prune: features of the variety
Gooseberry Prune: photo of the variety
The Prune gooseberry variety is characterized by the following peculiarities.
- This is a mid-season and versatile gooseberry variety.
- Depending on the age and size of the bush, up to 4 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush.
- Thanks to its good storage capacity, it can be transported over long distances.
- Possesses good frost resistance. Able to withstand temperatures as low as -34 degrees.
- Among the tasters he won an assessment of 4.2 points out of 5 possible.
- It distantly resembles the taste of prunes.
- If the weather conditions are favorable, then you can consistently collect a good harvest of berries.
- With improper care, the bush can begin to hurt. But at the same time, he is not afraid of powdery mildew, since the variety has immunity from it.
- Due to the fact that the berries have a thick skin, they are well suited for harvesting for the winter. And also for cultivation for industrial purposes.
The amount of the crop is directly dependent on the care provided. And also on the weather conditions of the region in which the plant is grown. As we said earlier, from 5.4 to 14 tons of this useful berry can be harvested from 1 hectare.
Gooseberry Prune has good winter frost resistance. Even at a temperature of -35 degrees, the bush does not need additional shelter. But at the same time, Prune gooseberries do not belong to those varieties that tolerate dry weather well.
In drought, without sufficient watering, the root system of the gooseberry Prune plant stops growing. And this does not in the best way affect the yield of the bush.
The soil should always be moist. This is especially important at the moment when the berries begin to ripen.
With regard to resistance to various insects and diseases, the variety has immunity against powdery mildew. But at the same time it can be exposed to anthracnose. For the purpose of prevention, it is necessary to conduct a constant inspection of the bush.
At what time it ripens. The variety is characterized by an average ripening period. It is ideal for growing in northern regions. If the summer is warm, then the first fruits can be harvested in mid-July. If the summer is cool, then the end of July.
Gooseberry Prune: planting and caring for the variety
In order to properly grow the Prune gooseberry variety and get a good and rich harvest, you must:
- Provide good lighting.
- The soil should be of medium moisture.
- The temperature regime should be within + 20 ... + 25 degrees.
- The soil must be fertile. If not, then top dressing is required.
- Mulch the soil of the trunk circle in order to retain moisture.
- Loosening the soil to saturate it with oxygen. It is necessary to deeply dig the row spacing once every 3 months. This should be done during the fruiting period. In order to enhance the growth of the root system.
How to land correctly
Planting Prune gooseberries can be done both in spring and autumn. Autumn time is preferred. Because the plant will be able to quickly and better take root in a new place. Planting is done before the first frosts come.
To carry out a correct landing, you need to follow some rules:
- Choose a well-lit and open place that will be about 2 m from young trees and 1.5 m from the fence.
- The landing site must be prepared in advance. Because gooseberries cannot stand moisture stagnation. Prepare a planting pit with dimensions of 50 * 40 cm. Prepare a fertile mixture to which you need to add compost, sand, peat and wood ash.
- Before planting the plant, the roots must be treated with a special antibacterial solution.
- Plant a plant in a hole and add a fertile mixture. No need to tamp, just spill well.
- It is necessary to prune the branches so that each has five buds.
- Before the winter cold sets in, it is necessary to hilling and mulching the soil.
You do not need to plant Prune gooseberries in the place where other crops, as well as raspberry bushes, used to grow. Raspberries and gooseberries are subject to the same disease. Therefore, to avoid contamination from raspberries, it is best to choose an area free of other plants.
How to care
As we said, in essence, the Prune gooseberry belongs to the unpretentious gooseberry varieties. It is enough to carry out a number of standard actions related to plant care.
Installing supports... When the bush begins to grow and grow vigorously, then it just needs to install supports. The support can be made of various materials. The main thing is that they can support the bush. So that the branches do not end up on the ground, to prevent berries from rotting.
We apply fertilizers... For the Prune gooseberry variety, fertilize 3 times. Before flowering, potassium humate or urea must be added. Take 4-5 tbsp. l. and diluted with 20 liters of water.
After flowering is over, potassium humate is added. And also add liquid organic fertilizers. Take 4 tbsp. l. potassium humate, diluted in 20 liters of water. Or you can use a diluted organic formulation.
When the fruits begin to form, you need to add liquid organic matter and wood ash.Wood ash must be added to the trunk circle. And from above, water with a pre-prepared organic solution.
2 years after planting the plant, it is necessary to make a complex feeding, which contains the necessary important nutrients. Throughout the season, you can add slurry or bird droppings (1:20).
We carry out pruning of the bush... The main harvest begins in 2-3 summer prune gooseberry bushes. It is for this reason that with the onset of spring it is necessary to prune old, damaged branches.
This will increase the yield. And also you will cut through the crown, thereby providing the bush with additional light and air. The appearance of the bush will also change. It will become more compact.
Reproduction methods. Gooseberry Prunes can be propagated using layering (horizontal, arcuate and vertical). And also using the cuttings method. Both methods help well to propagate the bush and have long been used by many summer residents.
Preparing the bush for the winter period... It is necessary to cover only young, fragile bushes with a special covering material. An adult bush should also be covered in case there is little snow in the winter. The young bush must be completely covered.
As for an adult, his branches must be bent to the ground and the roots are hilled. But due to the fact that the variety tolerates winter frosts well, many summer residents do not use shelter and leave the bush in its usual form.
The Prune gooseberry bush can become infected immediately with the onset of the spring period. In order to avoid infection, these diseases must adhere to the following rules:
- Remove plant residues.
- Digging the soil in the spring and autumn.
- Before the buds bloom, it is necessary to process the bush with Bordeaux liquid.
- Before the sap flow begins, it is necessary to irrigate with hot water, about 90 degrees.
Prune gooseberries can be attacked by aphids, gooseberry sawflies, and moth moths. If the infestation is still small, the infested parts must be trimmed. And then spray with an ash solution with the addition of laundry soap.
If the area of infection is already large, then you cannot do without the use of special drugs. It is necessary to carefully study the instructions in order to correctly, possibly several times, process the bushes.
If you have decided to purchase the Prune gooseberry variety, then you have made the right choice.
Gooseberry Prune: reviews of gardeners about the variety
- Ekaterina Sergeevna, Perm region: “The gooseberry Prune has caused conflicting feelings in me. On the one hand, the variety is versatile, suitable both for fresh consumption and for jams and preserves. I also liked the taste of the variety and its good presentation. On the other hand, I did not like that the variety is highly dependent on weather conditions, and when the summer is too cold, the amount of harvest is significantly reduced. Despite this, I continue to grow Prune gooseberries, I really like these delicious berries. "
- Stepan Viktorovich, Samara region: “For me it is a pleasure to grow Prune gooseberries. The variety has good frost resistance compared to other varieties, excellent for storage and transportation. The berries are tasty, medium in size, neither large nor small. The yield of the Prune gooseberry is also good.It is enough to follow all the rules of care, and the Prune Gooseberry will show an excellent result. "
