Gooseberry Ural emerald

Gooseberry Ural emerald is an early ripening variety intended to be grown in areas with cold and short summers. The variety perfectly tolerates frost, this is its main feature in comparison with its “colleagues”. Also, the variety has a high yield, it is still not whimsical and has good taste. The Ural emerald develops well in different territories, both in the South and in the Siberian regions.

Gooseberry Ural emerald: variety description

Photo of the Ural Emerald gooseberry

The Ural Emerald variety was created in the Chelyabinsk region, the famous breeder Vasily Ilyin worked on the creation. He created quite a few varieties of gooseberries, and this one was one of the best. Crossing of two varieties "Nuggets" and "Pervenets Minusinsk" was carried out.

The foliage of the Ural Emerald gooseberry variety has a dark, green tint. The leaf is not even, it has wavy edges and five lobes. The sheets are not the same size, they can be small, medium or large, depending on the weather conditions. They are very close together, creating a dense crown.

In height, the variety usually reaches about 150-180 centimeters, the shrub itself is not spreading and takes up little space, but at the same time it has a very dense crown. All shoots of the variety are straight and firm, they are usually green-brown in color, rather thin. There are very few thorns on the branches, they are soft and do not prick at all, therefore this variety belongs to the species without thorns.

Gooseberry flowers have a slight pink or lilac hue, they are small. Since the plant is bisexual, it does not need additional pollination.

The berries are in the shape of a regular circle, sometimes they can be slightly elongated. The mass of berries is different, it comes in the range from 4 grams to 9 grams. The pulp is dense, not watery, the bones are small, black. The skin is thin and colorless, through which the flesh of the berries is visible. The pulp of the berry is very juicy and soft, and the berry also emits a pleasant aroma.
6. The taste of the berry is sweetish with a slight sourness.

The Ural emerald variety is suitable for the Urals and Siberia, since it was for these territories that it was created. Ilyin wanted to create a variety that would perfectly cope with frosts and fairly severe frosts. Due to its peculiarity, it began to spread to other territories.

Note: Participating in the competition, this variety won in the nomination "The most unpretentious plant", as well as "The highest resistance to diseases and pests."

Frost and drought resistant

Its frost resistance can be explained by the fact that its parents also tolerated frost and drought well. The variety can withstand temperatures even below - 34 degrees. If the frost reaches -40, the gooseberry must be covered so that it does not die.

The variety is moderately drought, but it is better not to tempt fate and water the plant well. Watering is directly related to the quantity and quality of the crop.

Note: A week before you are going to pick the berries, you must stop watering. If this is not done, then the berries will be sour.

What is the yield of the Ural emerald gooseberry?

If you read the reviews of gardeners, then you can come to the conclusion that this variety belongs to high-yielding varieties.Although he is bisexual and does not need pollinators, if you plant another variety next to him, they will pollinate each other, and the yield can increase by 35-45%. Sometimes plants fail and cannot pollinate themselves. Harvesting must be done several times. Since the variety belongs to early ripening, when at least half of the berries ripen, it is necessary to start picking. This will allow the remaining berries to ripen faster, as the already ripe berries will not interfere with them. On average, one bush bears about 5-7 kilograms of fruit. The harvest is highly dependent on weather conditions.

Also, the collection of already ripe berries will protect them from shedding. Ripe berries become heavy and cannot stay on the branch; also, in the hot sun, they begin to shrink.

Note: Berries can be stored for about 10 days in a fairly warm room, but if you want to keep the berries longer, they should be stored in a cold room.

Gooseberry fruits are very useful, therefore it is best to eat them fresh, since it is in this form that they are filled with the greatest amount of vitamins. When processing with hot water is carried out, vitamins disappear by 30-60% and the berries cease to be of great energy value. When preparing various jams, preserves, berries are boiled, and they get a strange grayish color.

Disease resistance

The resistance of this variety to pests and diseases is quite high. But it should be borne in mind that if proper care is not carried out, treatment from pests, the choice of the right place and the right soil, then the gooseberry loses its stability and begins to get sick with septoria, anracnosis, powdery mildew. Or it is exposed to the actions of pests: aphids, spider mites or golden beetles.

Gooseberry Ural emerald: pros and cons of the variety

pros:

• High yield level.
• Resistant to frost and frost.
• It adapts well in the regions of the Urals.
• With proper care, the plant can bear fruit for 17-20 years.
• Large and tasty fruits.
• Disease resistance.
• Fruiting does not depend on weather conditions.
• Small thorns that cannot harm humans when harvesting.
• Unpretentiousness.
• Long shelf life, while maintaining all the taste and appearance.
• It tolerates transportation well even over long distances.

Minuses:

• Unstable harvest. That is, in the first year it can be 5 kilograms, next year 7 kilograms, and then again 5 kilograms.
• Needs watering due to its very dense crown.

Planting varieties

When planting gooseberries, some rules must be followed. It is better to plant gooseberries with other crops, as this will allow the plant to better pollinate.

Planting of the variety should be carried out in mid-September. The seedling is either grown by itself, or you can buy the Ural Emerald gooseberry in a specialized store. In order to prepare the seedling yourself, you must already have an adult bush. In the springtime, you need to dig in several layers that are already a year old. During the summer period, they will begin to grow and roots will appear. A seedling already with a good root system is transplanted separately.

Note: When planting gooseberries, you need to build on the weather conditions. The best choice would be 18-20 days before the first frost. During this time, the plant will be able to adapt and take root.

Landing place

The Ural Emerald variety belongs to the light-loving varieties, so the place should be well lit by the sun's rays. Exposure to the sun will allow the plant to protect itself from disease and produce the highest yield possible. If the gooseberry was planted in a lowland, then with such a planting it loses by 20-30% of the amount of the crop; also with this arrangement, fungal diseases attack the plant.

This variety is not afraid of temperature changes, but with a lack of sun it becomes uncomfortable.The composition of the soil is also very important for the gooseberry, for good development it must be transplanted into a soil with low acidity, which is rich in nutrients. In swampy soils, the gooseberry will die and will not be able to get along.

Planting material

The shank must fit according to some criteria:

• The cuttings should have 3-5 shoots.
• The stalk must be trimmed.
• The buds that are on the handle must be intact.
• There should be healthy, clean foliage.
• The roots must not be dry.
• The bark of the trunk should be smooth.

Before planting, seedlings of this variety must be disinfected using a manganese solution.

How to plant a gooseberry Ural emerald

Landing must be correct and follow specific instructions.

• Prepare a planting site by digging up the ground at this place and removing all weeds and debris.
• Dig a hole for the seedling, depth about 65 centimeters, diameter about 50 centimeters.
• At the very bottom you need to lay out a layer of ash, about 250 grams.
• Place the seedling in the hole, and spread the roots throughout the hole.
• The shoots must be divided so that they do not come into contact with each other.
• Cover the seedling with earth and compact a little.
• Water abundantly.
• On the lower branches of the cutting, the buds are cut off.

Culture care

Care must be taken, since without it, the yield will decrease by 30-70%. During the first 2-3 years, nitrogen fertilization should be carried out. The bush should form immediately after planting, the branches of the seedlings should be shortened. The next year, you need to add 5-6 shoots to the main foliage, while cutting off the rest. In the 3rd year, more shoots must be added in the same way. As a result, a plant with 12 branches should form, which will form a crown. At this, the formation becomes optional, but it should be carried out as needed.

The Ural Emerald variety is not subject to tying, as it has good and strong branches. Watering should be done every 6-8 days, depending on weather conditions. Since the variety tolerates frosts well, it does not need any shelter for the winter, hilling will be enough.

Pest control

This variety has good resistance to many diseases and pests. It is very rare to see infected gooseberry bushes of this variety. The onset of the disease can be seen by the spots that appear on the leaves or by a small bloom on the fruits. To get rid of the disease, it is necessary to process the plant using Fitosporin, Topaz. The use of drugs should be carried out only according to the instructions.

As a preventive measure, the plant is treated with hot water, this treatment reduces the risk of infection by 60-80%. After treatment with hot water, it is necessary to spray the entire surface of the bush with Bordeaux liquid (2 - 3%), and treat the basal trunk with ash. If the bush has become infected with a pest, then it is worth using a special herbicide.

Conclusion

In the end, I would like to say that the Ural Emerald variety is an excellent variety that brings a large harvest, does not require special care. Gooseberry fruits have excellent taste and appearance.