Gooseberry Neslukhovsky
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Gooseberries can be seen in almost every country, suburban or personal plots; some farmers have made a whole business out of the process of growing this representative of herbaceous crops. This is due to the fact that gooseberry fruits sell well. A very famous variety among experienced summer residents and gardeners, as well as just gooseberry lovers, is the Neslukhovsky gooseberry.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky: photo of the variety
The history of the creation of the gooseberry variety Neslukhovsky
The gooseberry variety Neslukhovsky was obtained quite recently by the standards of time, in one thousand nine hundred and seventieth year. The gooseberry variety Neslukhovsky was obtained at the Institute of Horticulture (UAAN). In order to breed the gooseberry variety known in our time, two popular varieties of those times were crossed, namely Milevsky red and plum.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky is the brainchild of such scientists: A. Shestopal, V. P. Kapan, K. N. Kopan. They can rightfully be called the parents of the non-slukhovsky gooseberry variety, since they spent their time and energy on it, and as a result achieved success.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky: description and characteristics of the variety
The description and characteristics of the Neslukhovsky gooseberry variety carry the following information. This variety of gooseberry is ranked among the group with high taste, appreciated by gourmets. The gooseberry varieties Neslukhovsky are attributed to the European and American groups at the same time.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky belongs to the group of plants with high growth, there are specimens reaching a height of one hundred fifty - two hundred centimeters. A shrub of the non-slukhovsky variety has a slight spreading of branches, a crown of an ordinary level of density, the plant itself does not take up much space. Large masses of fruits can easily withstand powerful branches, on which spines (double or single) are placed.
Single thorns are placed perpendicularly on the branch. The foliage is of an ordinary size, the color is green, there is a small tubercle at the end of the leaves.
Neslukhovsky gooseberry fruits have a shape that resembles a regular oval, the color palette has colors from red to purple. The peel of the fruit is thin, but does not burst; there is a small layer of wax on the berry, resembling a thin, colorless film.
The fruits have a small edge, which serves as protection when transporting berries over long distances and for a long storage period. The skin of the fruit is smooth and firm. Usually the mass of one Neslukhovsky gooseberry reaches five to seven grams.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky: photo of the variety
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky: cultivation of a variety
The only necessary criterion for the selection of the future Neslukhovsky gooseberry growing site is the presence of groundwater nearby.
If there is a high level of acid in the soil, it is necessary to neutralize it, fill it with wood ash or lime, these products have been tested over the years.
To plant a gooseberry variety Neslukhovsky, you should pay attention to a site with sufficient sunlight, which does not have strong and cold winds. When a fruiting bush is planted in partial or complete shade, then the amount of the crop will be noticeably reduced. The fruit will also lose its taste, unfortunately. However, don't overdo it with the amount of sunlight.
Regardless of the criterion that the Neslukhovsky gooseberry has a high level of resistance to heat, a long stay in direct sunlight will negatively affect the appearance of the fruiting shrub. An excellent option in choosing a further place of growth will be territories near walls and fences.
Preparing the site for planting is a process that takes little time, even for beginners in gardening. It is necessary to start preparing the soil in advance, preferably two weeks before the direct planting of the fruiting bush. Instructions to assist in preparation:
- digging the earth over deep distances.
- feeding.
- timely watering.
- timely procedures for loosening and weeding the soil.
As a top dressing for gooseberries, Neslukhovsky advise using humus, wood ash and superphosphate. Approximate proportions for making a mixture: eight or ten buckets of humus, one hundred grams of superphosphate and four hundred and fifty grams of wood ash. This proportion is suitable when using the mixture on an area of one square meter.
It is worth planting gooseberry seedlings in Neslukhovsky at the beginning of the autumn season, namely in the first - second autumn months. Before the onset of severe frosts, the planted seedlings will have time to take root.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky: photo of the variety
How to select the right seedlings for planting?
Do not forget that for planting the Neslukhovsky gooseberry variety, those seedlings that are one to two years old are perfect. Before purchasing, it is worthwhile to carefully study the seedling. It should have a well-developed root system, the seedling should not be damaged, without dark spots and signs of disease. The root system should be moist, not dry.
If the purchased Neslukhovsky gooseberry seedlings will be transported over long distances, the root system should be completely wrapped in wet gauze. Before direct planting in the ground, it is worth putting it in warm water for a day.
Besides a healthy root system, another sign of a good seedling is a healthy above-ground part of the plant. Green shoots that bend easily, have no defects, the bark is green or brown in color, without hairs, the thorns are large and green, located on the shoots perpendicularly.
Planting gooseberries Neslukhovsky
To obtain large and tasty fruits, upon reaching full maturity - a red color, it is worth not only choosing the right seedlings, but also planting them correctly. Instructions for the correct planting of this plant:
- Make landing holes, the space between them should be one to two meters. In depth, they should reach sixty centimeters, and the landing holes themselves are fifty centimeters by fifty.
- Move fertile soil to all planting holes.
- The root system of a fruiting shrub should be placed at a depth of fifteen centimeters, fill it with garden soil and tamp it well.
- Moisten the soil, make a layer of mulch every other day.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky: photo of the variety
Variety pruning rules
It is necessary to carry out the procedure for pruning the gooseberry Neslukhovsky annually, for the first time - after planting the shrub in open ground and rooting it. Prune the branches by one third. Most often, pruning of this plant is the same for all varieties of gooseberries.
For the full development of a fruiting gooseberry bush Neslukhovsky, it is worth taking care of it correctly. Proper maintenance includes regular soil moistening, annual pruning, fertilization and preventive treatments. This will help increase the immunity of the gooseberry.
Gooseberry Neslukhovsky: reviews of gardeners about the variety
- Ekaterina Vasilievna, Sverdlovsk region: “I chose the gooseberry variety Neslukhovsky because it belongs to the early maturing varieties.In general, the cultivation of this gooseberry did not give me a lot of fruit, but the harvest was somewhat complicated by the fact that there are a large number of thorns on the Neslukhovsky gooseberry berries. I liked the taste of Neslukhovsky gooseberry, with a slight sourness. "
- Stepan Viktorovich, Tyumen region: “When growing gooseberries in the garden, Neslukhovsky noted such advantages of the variety as a high level of frost resistance, resistance to septoria (which in the past caused me a lot of inconvenience when growing other varieties). I liked that Neslukhovsky gooseberry fruits are suitable both for making jam and for fresh consumption. Of the shortcomings of the gooseberry Neslukhovsky I can note the low resistance to such parasites as aphids and sawflies. "
