Gooseberry Change

Gooseberry Cmena was obtained through long-term selection searches and researches researcher. As a result, it was bred in a Moscow nursery in 1959, and then it was entered in the State Register of our country. For a long time that the Smena gooseberry variety exists and grows in the plots, its popularity has not decreased at all, but on the contrary only continues to increase.

Today, the Smena gooseberry variety is very much appreciated due to the fact that it is unpretentious in care, it is not capricious at all when it comes to growing regions and climatic conditions in them. Also, the Smena gooseberry is very much loved and respected for the fact that it gives very juicy and extremely useful fruits for the human body, and this is also a huge plus for the piggy bank of this variety.

Gooseberry Change: variety description and characteristics

Gooseberry Smena: photo of the variety

Gooseberry Smena belongs to the mid-late varieties, is a fairly extensive spreading shrub that has branching shoots of a light green hue. Gradually, as they get older, the shoots begin to turn gray, and single thorns can be found all over the surface. No thorns were found on the top of the plant itself. The leaves can be either medium or large enough, typical of any other gooseberry variety.

The brushes of the gooseberry variety Change of light green color, usually collected from three flowers, which turn into burgundy reddish berries. Moreover, the fruits themselves are not very large, the weight of one berry reaches 2.2 grams. They shower the branches of the bush quite abundantly, and therefore, under the weight of the fruits, they can often bend very strongly, so periodically it is worth taking care of the plants and be sure to tie them up so that the bent shoots do not break.

Gooseberry Smena fruits have a rather pleasant taste, sweet with a pronounced, but acceptable acidity. The thorniness of the shrub is rather weak and rare, so the plant is easy and convenient to care for, and harvesting also does not cause any discomfort to gardeners. Gooseberry varieties Smena refers to self-pollinated species, moreover, self-fertile. Therefore, the gardener may not be particularly worried about the additional planting of neighboring shrubs that could pollinate the shrubs of the Smena variety.

Gooseberry Smena can be grown in various regions of Russia, it is perfectly zoned in them. But nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that planting shrubs in Eastern Siberia or the North Caucasus may not give that bountiful harvest, since the climatic conditions there are still far from favorable for gooseberries, their growth and fruiting.

It is worth noting such characteristics as drought resistance and frost resistance of the plant. As a rule, resistance to cold weather is quite high; without shelter, the shrub can tolerate frosts down to minus 25 degrees. It is nevertheless recommended to additionally cover young seedlings at such a temperature, since they have not yet had time to take root and do not have the strength that they need to survive such weather. Gooseberries of the Smena variety are pretty good at droughts, but only if they are of a short, not prolonged nature. In order to get good yields, it is best to water the shrub regularly during flowering and fruit formation.

Gooseberry Smena belongs to the high-yielding category: in one season, up to six kilograms of the crop can be removed from the bush.The berries can stay on the bush for a long time, they do not crumble, even if the gardener cannot remove the fruits in time. They ripen around the beginning or closer to mid-July, it all depends on the region of growth. The fruiting period lasts until the end of August, and then the plant should be given some care procedures and prepared for the winter period.

Features of reproduction, planting and care

Gooseberry Smena: video about the variety

Gooseberries of the Smena variety can be propagated in two perhaps the most common ways. The first is layering and cuttings, and the second is dividing the shrub. For layering, the strongest branches are usually chosen, which in the spring are fixed in shallow trenches, which are dug out specially around the bushes. Sprinkle a little soil on top and moisten it and the plant abundantly. Layers are taken care of throughout the summer, and in the fall they are already placed in a permanent growing place.

If we are talking about cuttings, then it is best for them to choose shoots that are at least two years old. Shoots are cut off from them about 20 centimeters long and planted separately, carefully monitored, looked after and ventilated, since these measures are extremely necessary. If we are talking about dividing on old bushes, then you must first carefully carry out anti-aging pruning of the bushes. After that, the bushes are abundantly moistened and dug up. The roots are divided with a sharp knife and planted in accordance with the planting pattern.

Usually, the planting of gooseberry shrubs is planned for Smena either in the autumn or in the spring. In the southern regions, it will be more advisable to plant the plant in the fall, around the beginning of October. Then it will have time to take root before the first frosts come. If the region has a cold climate, then it is best to plant shrubs in early spring - either at the beginning or in the middle of April, when the frosts stop and return will no longer threaten.

With regards to the ideal planting site, it is best to plant the shrub in a well-lit area, which will be protected from cold winds and, in general, from various drafts. A small elevation will be very suitable, and the occurrence of groundwater will be at a sufficient depth so that the root system does not touch them. It depends not only on the correctly selected place, but also on the correctly selected planting material, how well the plant will take root in the territory, and how soon it will give the first harvest. In order for the bush to take root better, it will be correct to place the root system in a solution before planting itself, which will stimulate root formation and, in general, the general growth of the plant.

The landing algorithm is generally simple, but you should still follow all the steps in stages. These include the following steps:

• planting holes should be started about 14 days before the plant is planted on the site
• pits should be 45x45 centimeters in size, and the distance between them should be at least one meter
• the soil that is in the pits must be thoroughly mixed with compost or humus, mineral fertilizers are also added there. As a rule, mineral mixtures should contain a sufficient amount of potassium sulfate and, of course, superphosphate.
• after all, soil is poured into the pit with a slide, and a seedling is placed in the center. No bends should be done
• the earth is poured in layers, the gardener must carefully ensure that the root collar does not go deeper by more than six centimeters
• the soil should be compacted and watered very abundantly. Then the site is mulched, for this you can use either humus or fallen leaves. You can also take sawdust mixed with peat, this material is also perfect for mulching the soil.

Even despite the fact that the gooseberry bushes Smena are not capricious and unpretentious enough, in order to get a plentiful and high-quality result, it is very important to follow the most elementary and standard techniques in the agrotechnical process. According to these techniques, the shrub needs regular watering, mulching the soil around the trunk, fertilizing, where a sufficient amount of mineral fertilizers is used, as well as pruning. There are two types of pruning - sanitary pruning and formative pruning. Which of them will be required by the plant, the gardener can determine for himself by analyzing the plant, its external indicators and general condition.

For the first two years after planting, it is best not to feed the Smena gooseberry plant, it simply does not need it. Already in the third year, you can start feeding with mineral compounds. Complex mineral fertilizers are applied annually, usually starting from early spring - then a sufficient amount of fertilizers with nitrogen is applied. Then, before the start of sap flow, top dressing should be done immediately after the sanitary pruning of the shrub has been carried out. As soon as the first fruit ovaries appear, the rotted compost is applied directly to the soil. Under no circumstances should fresh compost be added!

Gooseberry Change: pests and diseases

Gooseberry Smena: photo of the variety

An important part of the topic is pests and diseases that can affect a plant. Gooseberry Smena is exactly the plant that shows a sufficient level of resistance to bacteria, diseases, pests. If the gardener observes all the rules of agricultural technology, then the plant will not be susceptible to even one of the most common diseases among gooseberry crops - powdery mildew.

But, nevertheless, resistance to another disease - anthracnose - in this variety is relatively average. The disease can be determined by the fact that dark brown spots appear on the leaves, which are atypical for a healthy plant. To combat anthracnose, it is best to treat the plant with a solution of copper sulfate. Of the pests who are very fond of eating gooseberries, its deciduous, stem part and, of course, fruits, caterpillars and aphids should be distinguished. To get rid of them, you can purchase special preparations - insecticides - in specialized stores for gardeners.

Thus, the Smena gooseberry today is one of the most widespread and popular varieties due to the fact that it is completely not capricious and unpretentious in care, and also due to the fact that the variety actually gives excellent fruits that are located for storage and transportation to distant distance.

Gooseberry Smena: reviews of gardeners about the variety

• Margarita Lvovna, Perm region: “The gooseberry variety Smena began to grow on the advice of my sister. She really liked him in growing, so I bought seedlings without hesitation. So, based on the cultivation results, I can say that I noted the following advantages. Firstly, this variety is very resistant to diseases common among gooseberry crops. In particular, it works very well against powdery mildew, although this fungus can spread very actively in the plant and its root system. Secondly, Smena gooseberry has a high level of frost resistance, and this is a huge plus for growing the variety in areas where the climate is not stable and resistant. Thirdly, it is worth considering that the Smena gooseberry variety really provides an excellent yield ”.

• Svetlana Gennadievna, Sverdlovsk region: “I really liked the Smena gooseberry variety. The variety is self-fertile, the berries do not crumble or crack during harvesting, for me this is an undoubted advantage, since usually harvesting for me turns into a big problem for me. The only thing is that the fruits are not very large, they can even be called small compared to other varieties.However, Smena gooseberry berries are very tasty, and this rehabilitates their size. "