Gooseberry Spring

They began to grow the Rodnik gooseberry variety in the central and European part of our country only after they were able to achieve good resistance of the variety to frost and various diseases. Gooseberry Rodnik was created in 2001 by combining such gooseberry varieties as Lada and Purmen. After the declared characteristics of the variety were confirmed by experimental methods, in 2004 it was officially included in the state register.

Gooseberry Rodnik: variety description and characteristics

Gooseberry Rodnik: photo of the variety

Gooseberry Rodnik is an early maturing variety. It can tolerate spring frosts well. If the air temperature dropped to -4 degrees for a while, then there is no need to worry that the flowers will be damaged. It is for this reason that this variety has become so popular in the Urals, in the Moscow region and the Siberian regions. Main characteristics Rodnik gooseberry varieties are:

• The bush is compact. It has a height of about 1.2 m. The crown is dense.
• Shoots grow straight, strong, have drooping tops. The bark is dark gray in color. At first, the stems have a green tint, and by autumn they become light brown.
• Thorns are located rarely, mainly in the lower part of the shoot, at a distance of about 20 cm from the root.
• The leaves have wavy edges, light cuttings, dark green color. A glossy surface with pronounced veins, the surface is pubescent in the lower part.
• The flowers are cone-shaped, yellow in color, they have burgundy blotches. The bush blooms profusely. Each leaf node can have 2-3 flowers, the sex of the flowers is different.
• The berries are oval, no pubescence. The surface of the berries is smooth with a slight waxy bloom. Those berries that are not yet ripe are green in color. And those that are already ripe are yellow, with pink fragments on the sides.

Despite the fact that the skin of the Rodnik gooseberry is dense, it is at the same time thin. The pulp is green in color, with small brown seeds. The weight of the berry can be 4-7 g. It is important to note that fruiting does not depend on the climatic conditions in a particular region.

Frost and drought resistant

The gooseberry variety Rodnik is able to tolerate winter frosts and summer droughts well. Without any loss, the variety can tolerate temperatures as low as -35 degrees. This is a pretty good indicator, given that gooseberries are a thermophilic culture.

Gooseberry Spring is characterized by rapid growth and formation of new young shoots. In this regard, even if during the winter period the stems of the plant are frozen and damaged, the plant will quickly be able to recover to its previous state.

The degree of drought resistance of the plant is medium. This is typical for all crops with a shallow root system. If the plant is deficient in water, then the berries can lose their weight, acquire a sour taste.

What is the harvest of gooseberries Spring

Gooseberry Rodnik: photo of the variety

Gooseberry variety Rodnik begins to bloom in mid-May, flowering is not uniform. The first harvest of ripe berries can be harvested in June. Fruiting lasts about 15 days. As soon as the berries are ripe, they must be harvested, since gooseberries tend to drop berries.

If you provide the Spring gooseberry with sufficient watering, then there is no need to be afraid that being in the sun, the plant may be harmed.Rainy weather can cause the berries to crack. Flowering begins 2 years after planting the bush. The first harvest is negligible.

After 4 years, it will already be possible to get a full harvest of gooseberries. One bush can bring up to 12 kg of harvest. Even though the variety has a short ripening period, the berries have a sweet taste, the acid content is negligible.

The collected berries can be eaten fresh. And you can harvest it for the winter in the form of jam, jams, compotes, or you can just freeze it.

The skin of Rodnik gooseberry berries is strong enough, cannot be damaged by mechanical means, and has good transportability. Differs in a high degree of productivity, therefore it is well suited for industrial cultivation. After harvesting, the berries can be stored for up to 1 week.

Reproduction methods

For propagation of gooseberries, the Spring is suitable for the vegetative method or dividing the bush. The latter method is especially productive. The variety can tolerate transfer to a new place well, quickly takes root on it. You can only divide those bushes that have reached the age of 4 years.

It is best to carry out the separation in the spring, mid-May is suitable. You can also propagate the plant using cuttings. You can start harvesting them in the second half of June. After a year, you can transplant the finished bush to a permanent place.

You can reproduce with the help of layering. In order to obtain planting material, it is necessary to take a strong lateral shoot and bend it to the ground itself and sprinkle it with earth. For the next spring, you can plan to transplant the finished plant to a permanent place.

How to properly plant a gooseberry variety Rodnik and take care of the plant

It is advisable to plant the Rodnik gooseberry variety in the spring, when the soil has already warmed up to +6 degrees. The specific pick-up time will vary depending on the weather conditions of the particular region. If you plan to plant gooseberries in the fall, then it is better to do this about 1 month before the onset of winter frosts.

Best of all in September-October (also orientated by the weather). This period will be enough for the bush to take root in a new place. You need to choose an open place, you can slightly shade. The soil should be neutral or slightly acidic.

You should not choose areas in the lowlands or with swampiness. For planting gooseberries, the Spring is suitable for a seedling with a ready-made root system, so that it has at least 3-4 shoots on it. Here action planto be produced for a correct fit plants:

• The roots need to be soaked for a while in a growth stimulant. The solution is selected individually, guided by the instructions.
• It is necessary to prepare a mixture of organic fertilizers by adding peat, sand, wood ash.
• Dig a hole with dimensions 50 * 45 cm.
• Place a drainage pad on the bottom.
• On top you need to add half of the nutrient mixture.
• Place the seedling in the hole in an upright position.
• Add the remaining half of the nutrient mixture, condense.
• Water and mulch the soil.

Rodnik gooseberries can bear fruit for about 10-15 years. In order for it to be able to delight you with its harvest as long as possible, it must be properly looked after. Namely:

• From 2 years after planting, fertilizers rich in nitrogen must be applied. Such feeding is carried out in the spring. When the berries begin to ripen, organic feeding is necessary.
• It is better to choose morning or evening for watering. A small amount of water is required. Prevent the trunk from drying out. How often you will need to water depends on the weather conditions in the region, on the amount of precipitation.
• After you harvest the crop, it will be necessary to thin out the bush. Remove those shoots that have been damaged or have already grown old.With the onset of spring, old and damaged branches will also need to be removed.
• In order to protect the bush from various uninvited rodents, with the end of the summer season, it will be necessary to decompose special chemicals around the bush.
• For the winter period, all branches will need to be collected and tied with a rope. This will help keep the branches from breaking from the severity of the snow cover. Carry out hilling and mulching of the soil.

Diseases and insect pests

Gooseberry variety Rodnik: photo

As we said earlier, the Rodnik gooseberry variety has good resistance to many diseases. Gooseberry Spring can be ill very rarely. If a large amount of rain falls in the region where the gooseberry grows, then there is a risk of a fungal infection.

A sign of such a disease will be a slimy plaque on the fruits. In order to get rid of this misfortune, it is necessary to process the bush with the help of drugs such as Oxyhom or Topaz.

For prevention purposes, treatment can be carried out using a solution of potassium hydroxide or copper sulfate. The only insect that can harm the bush may be aphids, in the fight against which you can use soapy water and treat the bush with it.

If aphids have already struck a large area of ​​shrub, then they resort to the help of special means.

As we were able to see, the Rodnik gooseberry variety is distinguished by its early ripening periods and brings a rich harvest. It has an average height, is compact, well resistant to winter frosts. Berries are excellent for industrial cultivation due to the fact that the berries have a good shelf life.

By planting this Rodnik gooseberry variety in your area, you can harvest a good harvest of healthy and tasty berries for a long time.

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