Ural gooseberry

The Uralsky gooseberry variety has long won its love among many summer residents due to its amazing taste. Judging by the name, this variety has proven itself well in the northern regions of our country due to its frost resistance and unpretentious care. Therefore, let's take a closer look at what the Ural gooseberry is, what are its advantages and disadvantages.

What is the Ural gooseberry

Ural gooseberry

The variety was bred at the Yuzhnouralsk Research Institute by combining two varieties: Ural green and Slaboshipovaty-2. The discoverer of the variety is V.S.Ilyin.

The gooseberry bush has no thorns, is one of the vigorous, slightly spreading and dense. It has proven itself well in many regions of our country, as well as in the regions of Siberia. Most branches grow vertically, but lateral branches can grow at a slight slope.

The bark of the variety is distinguished by a yellow-gray color. One-year-old branches are distinguished by their power, have a green color, do not go down. The kidneys are light brown in color. There are no thorns, if there are, then in very small quantities.

The surface of the leaves is glossy, dark green in color. The plate is concave, has a wrinkled structure, on which there are light streaks. The petiole is about 2 cm in size, the pubescence is weak.

Flowering begins in mid-April or in the first half of May. The buds are bright crimson in color. At first, the flowers are pink, but over time they begin to fade. The Ural gooseberry belongs to a large-fruited variety, since the weight of one berry can reach up to 9 g.

The berries are oval in shape, bright green color, matte surface, no pubescence. The berries can be easily removed from the branch. The skin is quite dense, with a sour taste. The pulp is distinguished by its juiciness and sweet taste. The stalk is green.

Ural gooseberry: variety description

Ural gooseberry

Speaking about the Uralsky variety, it should be noted that it has collected only the most positive characteristics. The most important among them are good resistance to frost, as well as good immunity against various diseases.

And harvesting is a real pleasure. As for frost resistance, the variety can withstand frosts down to -30 degrees. And also the variety tolerates dry weather well.

The gooseberry of this variety has proven itself on the good side also for its yield. Up to 5 years of life, gooseberries can bring about 5 kg of harvest, and then up to 9 kg. The peak yield occurs at the age of 6-7 years.

Due to its taste characteristics, this variety can easily be attributed to dessert. It has an average ripening period. But it is better to pick the berries a little earlier in order to prevent them from shedding. Due to its dessert taste, the berries can be eaten fresh, or they can be prepared for the winter.

Best for making delicious tea jam on winter days. Due to the fact that they are harvested a little ahead of time, they tolerate transportation well and do not lose their taste and appearance.

The Ural gooseberry has good immunity against powdery mildew and septoria. But this does not mean that other insects cannot attack it.

Among the advantages of the variety are:

- Berries contain a large amount of essential vitamins and minerals.

- Has a dessert taste.

- No thorns.

- Large fruit size.

- Has immunity to various diseases.

- It tolerates frost well.

- Possesses high productivity.

- Excellent dry weather tolerance.

The variety has one drawback - the berries begin to fall off very quickly. Therefore, you will need to harvest a little earlier.

How to properly plant gooseberries

Before you start planting gooseberries, you need to familiarize yourself with how to do it correctly. This will help the bush to adapt faster and better to the new location. Which will have the best effect on the quality and quantity of the crop.

If you do not adhere to these rules, then the bush can be seriously damaged.

Landing dates... The preferred time for planting gooseberries is autumn. The plant will have time to adapt to a new place, gain strength during the winter and will be able to bring a good harvest next season. It is best to choose the end of September - the first half of October.

But the exact time depends on the weather conditions in your region. The most important thing is that before the onset of frost, the bush has time to take root in a new place. If you will be planting shrubs in the spring, then you need to be in time before the buds begin to bloom.

Choosing a suitable place... For planting, the ideal option would be an area that has good lighting. Slight shading is possible. It is important that there is no groundwater next to the gooseberry bush so as not to harm the gooseberry roots.

In principle, gooseberries have no specific soil requirements. But do not plant next to the track to avoid various seals. If you are going to grow gooseberries in Siberia, then you need to plant where the snow accumulates most.

We select and prepare the planting material. 1-2 year old seedlings are well suited for planting. They should have 3-4 shoots about 20 cm long. Pay attention to the condition of the root system. It must be sufficiently developed.

Gooseberries should be planted immediately after you purchase them. If for some reason you cannot do this, then you will need to do the following:

1) Wrap the roots with a damp cloth and place in a bag.

2) If you are going to transport the gooseberry, then make it so that it is upright.

3) To prevent the roots from drying out, they must be immersed in a clay mixture or sprinkled with wet sawdust.

4) Before planting, the leaves must be cut off. And also the roots that have been damaged. And cut the shoots to about 20 cm in length.

Algorithm of actions for landing... 2 months before planting gooseberries, you need to prepare the soil. If it is loamy, then you need to add sand. The algorithm of actions should look like this:

1. Make a hole with dimensions 50 * 70 cm. Set aside the excavated soil next to it. Then it will come in handy for you. If the planting will be done on black soil, then the pit may be 40 * 40 in size. If the soil is not nutritious, then it is necessary to add humus, manure and potassium salt.

2. At the very bottom of the prepared pit, it is necessary to place chips, which will replace the drainage, and add 1 bucket of water.

3. If you are planting several bushes, then you need to maintain a distance of about 1 m. This is necessary so that the roots do not interfere with each other and can receive a sufficient amount of nutrients.

4. Form a circle near the gooseberry bush for watering. And then you need to mulch the soil with peat and sawdust.

Ural gooseberry besshorny. Care after landing

No additional fertilizing is required within 1 year after planting the gooseberry. Organic fertilizers can be applied for 2 years. For 3 years, it is desirable to add wood ash and superphosphate. After that, it is recommended to apply fertilizers once every 2-3 years.

What is included in caring for gooseberries:

- Implementation of proper watering.

- Removing unnecessary weeds.

- Loosening the soil.

- Fertilization

- Carrying out treatment for various insects.

- Pruning excess and damaged parts of the bush.

- Mulching the soil.

For watering, it will be enough to pour 1 bucket of water under each bush as the soil under the bush dries up. When the fruiting process begins, watering should be reduced to a minimum. Otherwise, the berries will acquire a sour taste.

1 year after planting the shrub, it will be necessary to prune to improve the quality and quantity of the crop. The first step is to remove zero shoots. You need to leave only 5-6 of the strongest shoots. The bush should have branches of different age, but not older than 7 years.

Very old and damaged branches must be deleted without fail. For rejuvenation, pruning is carried out on those bushes that have already reached the age of 10 years. If the gooseberry is grown in the regions of Siberia, then for the winter time it is necessary to cover the bush with a covering material, while bending the branches to the ground itself.

For other regions, the bush does not need additional cover.

Various diseases and insect pests. Measures to combat them

As we said earlier, the Uralsky variety has good immunity against many diseases. But this does not protect him from the attacks of various pests. Preventive measures need to be carried out 2 times - in spring and autumn.

Of course, today you can find a large number of different means that are aimed at combating all kinds of pests. But experienced summer residents recommend using folk methods.

In early April, the bush can be doused with water, which will have a temperature of +80 degrees. After carrying out such actions, you need to collect all the garbage and unnecessary weeds and be sure to burn them. When the budding period begins, it is necessary to spray with Rovikurt.

This preparation well protects plants from attacks by aphids, gall midges and sawflies. If pests harm the buds, then you can use a solution of colloidal soda. It is better to use various biological products that have proven themselves well in the fight against various pests.

In the autumn, it is necessary to sanitize the gooseberry bush. It is necessary to remove those leaves and shoots that were susceptible to disease or damaged. It is important to treat the gooseberry bush and the soil next to it with nitrophene. Then water and mulch the soil with a thick layer of peat.

As you could understand, the Uralsky gooseberry variety has proven itself well in almost all regions of our country due to its unpretentious care, good frost resistance and immunity to many diseases.

Also, an important point is that, due to its amazing taste, gooseberries are ideal for fresh consumption. And also for the preparation of various preparations for the winter.