Gooseberry Kuibyshevsky

Kuibyshev gooseberry is a medium-ripening variety. And also with a high level of productivity and resistance to the vagaries of nature.

Gooseberry variety Kuibyshevsky: variety description

Kuibyshevsky gooseberry: photo

Black gooseberry of the Kuibyshevsky variety is not too large. As it develops, it takes on the shape of a ball. Shoots grow straight and upward. Slight overgrowth on the sides is allowed. Young shoots of this species have a small fluff. And also a number of thorns. There are no thorns on internodes. This species is prone to thickening of the shoots. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out pruning in a timely manner. It begins to bloom in the 10th of the last month of the spring period. In height, it can, as a rule, reach 170 centimeters. And the diameter of the crown of a plant can reach 150 centimeters.

It is important to know that this variety is a self-fertile crop. Therefore, he does not need pollinating insects.

Frost and drought resistance of Kuibyshevsky black-fruited gooseberry

Kuibyshev gooseberry is resistant to various whims of nature. It can withstand frost down to -32 degrees. This is very good for those who are going to grow this variety in the northern regions of the country.

He also tolerates drought quite adequately. But if there is little moisture, then the yield will also decrease.

How Kuibyshevsky gooseberries bear fruit

With just one bush, you can harvest 7 kilograms of the crop. The yield is quite high and stable. The berries begin to ripen from the 20th of the second summer month. Or at the beginning of the third month of summer. The size of gooseberries depends on the care and comfort conditions. The weight of one berry can usually be from 3.5 to 8 grams.

The berries themselves are oval-shaped. And also there is no pubescence on them. The rind is quite firm, but thin. Ripe berries of a dark burgundy color. Even almost black. The fruits themselves are quite aromatic and sweet. Berries are not suitable for long-term transportation. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 days, as a rule. Due to the fact that the berries are very sweet, they are often used to make preserves, jams, compotes and a variety of desserts. They can also be consumed fresh.

Advantages and disadvantages of the black gooseberry variety

There are a number of advantages:

• The berries contain a high percentage of vitamin C.
• This variety can grow in semi-shade conditions.
• The shrub has an unusual appearance, you can use it to decorate your site.
• This variety is fairly resistant to frost.
• Its berries are very sweet and have a delicious smell.
• It is a self-pollinated variety that does not require pollinating insects. He also has a stable harvest.
• This variety is resistant to diseases such as septoria.

Kuibyshev gooseberry has a number of disadvantages:

• Gooseberries grow very actively, thereby thickening their shoots. Because of this, it is necessary to make timely sanitary and anti-aging pruning.
• Its shoots have a number of thorns.
• For this variety, two methods of propagation are considered the most suitable: 1) using cuttings; 2) using layering.

Propagation using cuttings

You need to pay special attention to this method when pruning in the autumn. To do this, you need to select the strongest and healthiest branches with one or two dormant buds. They need to be very carefully separated from the parent plant. Then the selected branches should be placed in nutrient-rich soil, and also regularly given a moist feed. This is necessary in order for the cutting to form its own root system. Those cuttings that were able to adapt can be transplanted into open ground before winter, or left in their old place until mid-spring. After the snow melts, you need to process the planting material with heteroauxin, and then plant it in a garden bed while maintaining an angle of forty-five degrees. Then you need to cover the planting with plastic wrap, this will help create a greenhouse effect. You also need to water and air in a timely manner. Regular circulation of fresh air is very important for the bush. If the first foliage appears on the cuttings, then everything went well.

Reproduction using layering

To do this, at the end of the spring period, or at the beginning of the summer period, strong young shoots should be bent closer to the ground and secured with the help of some strong arc so that they do not straighten up again and return to the bush. Then, you need to sprinkle with earth, and then slightly moisten. After about a month, they will take root. After rooting, you need to separate the layers from the parent plant and plant them in their permanent habitat.

Kuibyshevsky gooseberries: how to plant and care

This variety can be planted in open ground, both in the spring and in the autumn. If you plant in the spring, then you need to wait until the moment when the snow has melted, but the buds have not swelled yet. Since it is impossible to find out what the weather will be with 100% probability, based on this, experienced gardeners recommend planting in the autumn. The most suitable time is the first or second month of the autumn period, or thirty to forty-five days before the start of frost. It is very important to take into account that the planting must have time to take root and adapt, as well as form lateral roots. If this does not happen, then the bush will not be able to survive the winter period.

The chosen place for planting a bush should be well-lit, and also not swampy. Subject to such measures, the bush will bear fruit stably and abundantly.

When buying seedlings, it is very important to examine its appearance. The branches and shoots should be strong and healthy at about thirty-five to forty centimeters long. The root system must be well developed and not rotten.

It is very important to prepare the seedlings for planting. This requires processing. What is needed for processing: 1) five hundred grams - clay soil; 2) five hundred grams - chernozem soil; 3) one package - root; 4) one and a half liters - pure water, room temperature. All this must be thoroughly mixed until smooth. In such a mixture, you need to place the root system of the seedling for about three hours.

When planting seedlings and preparing holes for them, it is very important to maintain a distance of at least one hundred centimeters. To choose the depth of the planting pit, you need to start from the size of the root system of the seedling.

If you have just planted young seedlings, but suddenly there is a threat of frost, then they need to be covered with polyethylene or breathable fabric.

How to plant Kuibyshev gooseberries

It is necessary to add to the planting hole: 1) one hundred grams of wood ash, the ash must be of pure wood, that is, not painted, not varnished, not glued; 2) ten kilograms - rotted manure, or fallen leaves; 3) fifty grams - superphosphate; 4) forty grams - potassium sulfide. All this must be mixed very thoroughly.

Those branches and foliage that have dried up must be removed from the plant. You also need to prune the tops of the young shoots. Each shoot must have at least five buds.

You can place the seedling in the hole at a slight slope. Then you need to sprinkle it with earth and lightly tamp the soil. You need to water the plant. The plant must be given the right amount of time and effort. In no case should agrotechnical rules be neglected.

It is necessary to regularly loosen, as well as dig up the soil. But it is important to consider the type of soil. If the soil is loose, then it does not require as deep digging as dense earth. Digging the soil itself implies loosening to a depth of no more than seven centimeters. Behind the perimeter of the crown of the plant, you can make a deeper digging.

It is necessary to timely destroy weeds near the bush. Because of them, a high percentage of moisture is created in the lower part of the bush.

It is very important to apply suitable fertilizing and fertilizing. Each year for one bush it is necessary to allocate: 1) ten kilograms of organic compost; 2) forty grams - saltpeter; 3) twenty grams - potassium chloride; 4) eighty grams - superphosphate. In the first twelve months, after planting, fertilizer does not need to be applied, but from the next spring period, the first feeding should be done after the culture has faded, and then after harvesting. This will help the plant to maintain its immune system, active growth and development. Also, the fertility of the plant and its resistance to frost depend on the dressing.

How to grow properly

The plant of this variety needs shaping. Already from the fourth year of life, it is necessary to carry out spring pruning, the purpose of which is to destroy unnecessary branches, as well as eliminate the neglect of the bush. It is also necessary to remove damaged, weakened, painful, non-developing shoots and branches. You also need to remove branches that are too old, which are already three to six years old.

To increase yields, plants can be pruned in the summer as well. Green branches need to be shortened, leave five to seven leaves on them, and also remove the top. This will help the plant to form larger fruits.

Watering should be done when the topsoil dries slightly. But the soil should not be allowed to be waterlogged. This will reduce the immunity of the culture, and will also contribute to the development of various diseases.

Potential insect pests

The gooseberry has several major insect enemies. Basically, they are mixed on leaf plates and young shoots of the plant.

Aphids are small sucking insects. It is dangerous in that it bites through a leaf plate, and then sucks out the nutritious juice from it. This reduces the percentage of chlorophyll production, thereby disrupting the process of photosynthesis. In the presence of aphids on the plant, the shoots begin to deform, and the leaves become small.

The moth larvae entwine almost the entire plant with cobwebs. They feed on fruits, eating away the whole core from them.

The sawfly caterpillar goes through several growth phases. During their development, they can destroy almost all leaf plates within seven to fourteen days. All this affects the quality of the crop. The berries begin to deform and fall off. The branches do not receive enough nutrients, because of this they grow poorly. Also, the bush will be less resistant to frost. If insects feel unfavorable conditions for their life, then they simply go into the depths of the soil. With the arrival of spring, they again come out of there and continue their attack on closely growing bushes.

Insect pest control measures

You can use a solution with karbofos, or an infusion of wood ash. To prepare an ash infusion, you need to: dilute ten hundred grams of ash in three liters of clean water. Then spray the plant.

Kuibyshev gooseberry: possible diseases

This variety is highly resistant to septoria disease. Powdery mildew - manifests itself as the appearance of grayish spots on the leaf plates of the plant. This variety is resistant to it at an average level.

As a preventive measure, you can use a baking soda solution. It can be made from: five grams of food water and one liter of clean water. You can also use a solution with iron sulfate. In this case, you will need: three grams of the drug, diluted in one liter of pure water. If you notice an affected plant, then it needs to be urgently treated.

Conclusion

Kuibyshevsky black gooseberry, as a rule, is widespread in our country. It is distinguished by its resistance to disease and frost. Its harvest does not tolerate transportation, but it is perfect for homemade preparations. You can make jam, jam, compote from them. It is also interesting to know that one hundred grams of its fruit contains about thirty milligrams of vitamin C. Gooseberries are a tasty and healthy crop. Surround your bushes with warmth and care. And they will give you a big and fragrant harvest.