Gooseberry Prune

Gooseberry Prune
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: K. D. Sergeeva (All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after I.V. Michurin)
  • Appeared when crossing: Plum x Plum 259-23
  • Name synonyms: Grossularia / Ribes uva-crispa Chernoslivoviy
  • Year of approval: 1992
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Description of the bush: medium spreading, of medium density and branching, the direction of the branches is oblique
  • Escapes: growing - thick, straight or slightly curved, light green, with anthocyanin coloration, not pubescent; lignified - medium, light
  • Thorniness: weak
  • Thorns: rare, single, short or medium length and thickness, straight, matte, dark-colored
  • Sheet: small to medium, green, slightly shiny, not pubescent, slightly wrinkled, rather dense
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An unusual variety of Prune gooseberry (Grossularia / Ribes uva-crispa Chernoslivoviy) - in addition to the original shade, taste and aroma of the fruit, it also has a lot of other advantages. It has impressive commercial prospects and is transportable. Its versatility makes it suitable for processing, curing and drying.

Breeding history

The gooseberry was obtained by the breeder KD Sergeeva from the V.I. Michurin. When crossing, Plum and Plum 259-23 plants were taken. Prune has been on state variety trials since 1980. It was approved for use in 1992.

Description of the variety

The bushes do not have outstanding characteristics. Their ability to grow and the degree of spreading is assessed as average, the branching density is also not excessive, the branches are directed obliquely. The spine is weak, sparse, single thorns, directed straight. Young growing shoots of this shrub are thicker, light green, without pubescence, lignified adults are light, thinner in diameter.

Characteristics of berries

The main advantage of the Prune gooseberry is its fruits. Berries are oval or pear-shaped, with a dense skin, covered with a waxy bloom. The color depends on the stage of ripeness. Young berries are dark red, fully ripe - black. Weak veins can only be seen in unripe fruits.

Taste qualities

Gooseberry Prune has a specific pleasant aroma and sweet and sour taste. It is clearly dominated by sweetness. Berries with a juicy tender pulp with a plum flavor receive a tasting score of 4.2 points.

Ripening and fruiting

The variety is medium early, with an unstable ripening frequency. Highly self-fertile.

Yield

Prune is a medium-yielding variety. 1.6-4.2 kg are harvested from the bush, on an industrial scale the indicators reach 5.4-14 t / ha.

Growing regions

The best conditions for this gooseberry are created in the Ural region, in the Middle Volga region, the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Landing

Fertile soil will provide excellent growing conditions for gooseberries. The shrub will need to be fed frequently if the soil is too poor for planting. You can place a seedling in a permanent place in the spring, before bud break, as well as in the fall, after leaf fall. It is important to give the bushes enough time to root.

When choosing a place for planting the Prune variety, it is very important to find an open space without noticeable shading. It should be separated from adult trees by at least 2 m, from the fence and buildings - about 1.5 m. Prunes take root well on light, moisture-permeable soils. A hole with a diameter of 0.5 m and a depth of 40 cm is prepared for each bush. The removed garden soil is mixed with compost, peat, sand. Soil with high acidity can be saturated with wood ash to reduce this indicator.

The root system of the bush must first be treated with a disinfecting solution. Ready mix "Ideal" or "Barrier" will do.The prepared gooseberry bush is placed in a hole, sprinkled with soil. You do not need to tamp it, but watering will definitely be required. The deepening of the root collar, when properly seated, will be about 50 mm.

After that, the branches are pruned for the winter. The remaining shoots should have 5 buds.

Planting shrubs in different seasons has its own pros and cons. In order for a gooseberry to start, you need to know some aspects of planting it. First of all, you need to choose the right planting material, then decide on the landing site and competently prepare the planting pit.

Growing and caring

Plants need good lighting most of the day. The soil should be moderately moist, not overheated. The optimal temperature regime for the good development of gooseberries is in the range of + 20 ... 25 degrees Celsius. Regular loosening and mulching of the trunk circle are also among the main measures for plant care.

Before the onset of frost, you will have to take special care of young bushes in the first year. Before the first drop in atmospheric temperatures, the gooseberries are huddled, the roots are covered with a layer of mulch. Then it is covered with a layer of lutrasil, spruce branches are added on top. In the spring, when the bush wakes up, begins to grow intensively, it is placed in a ring support. Such measures will provide him with compactness, will keep the berries clean.

Top dressing for this plant is carried out in 3 main stages, starting 2 years after planting. Before flowering, you should add urea or potassium humate. A dosage of 100 ml is enough for 2 buckets of water. As soon as flowering is over, you will have to add a mixture of liquid organic matter or potassium humate to the plant's diet. When the fruits are formed, calcium-rich wood ash will be added to this top dressing recipe.

The most productive shoots of this gooseberry are 2-3 years. This growth is sure to be preserved, but old and dry, diseased, broken shoots will have to go to the trash. Regular thinning of the crown will provide it with the necessary ventilation. The bush looks neater, less likely to be affected by diseases and pests.

In order to rejuvenate the gooseberry bush, give it a neat look, optimize yield and protect it from pests, it must be periodically pruned. There are several types of pruning: anti-aging, sanitary and shaping. Each of them differs in seasonality and frequency.
For feeding gooseberries, both mineral and complex mixtures are well suited. Pure organic, including homemade, can also be recommended.
Although the gooseberry is considered to be an unpretentious crop, it also requires regular maintenance. Compliance with agrotechnical practices in the autumn-winter period guarantees the duration of fruiting and high yields for the next year, therefore, preparing the gooseberry for winter is an important event.

Disease and pest resistance

The variety is affected by fungal and viral infections to varying degrees. Its resistance to anthracnose is low, as well as to glass rust. Among the current preventive measures in this case, one can single out the cleaning of fallen leaves, digging up the soil, and early spraying with a solution of Bordeaux liquid. Resistance to American powdery mildew and common infectious diseases is high.

Sprinkling shoots with boiling water will protect the plants from bud mites before sap flow begins. Among other pests found on the bushes, one can distinguish the moth butterfly, yellow sawfly, and aphids. If they are found, a situational insecticidal treatment is carried out.

In order for the gooseberry to produce a good harvest, it is necessary to devote time to disease prevention.

Resistance to adverse climatic conditions

The gooseberry is winter-hardy, it even tolerates returnable spring frosts well. Not damaged without cover at temperatures up to -34 degrees Celsius. Drought resistance is low; during prolonged periods of heat, a lot of attention will have to be paid to caring for the plant.

One of the positive qualities of a gooseberry is its ease of reproduction. There are a number of methods for creating new bushes from old ones. Planting material is obtained by cuttings, layering and dividing the bush.

Review overview

Gardeners have a high opinion of the Prune variety. This gooseberry is often compared to real plums. For its sweet taste, children simply adore it. The small number of thorns makes it easy to harvest without fear of damaging your skin or clothing. The harvested crop is stored without any problems.

The obvious disadvantages of this gooseberry include perhaps an unstable yield. Bushes do not give an abundance of berries every year.

Main characteristics
Authors
K.D.Sergeeva (Michurin All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture)
Appeared when crossing
Plum x Plum 259-23
Name synonyms
Grossularia / Ribes uva-crispa Chernoslivoviy
Year of approval
1992
Appointment
universal
Yield
average
Average yield
5.4-14.0 t / ha (1.6-4.2 kg / bush)
Transportability
good
Marketability
good
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
medium spreading, medium density and branching, the direction of the branches is oblique
The presence of thorns
with spikes
Thorniness
weak
Escapes
growing - thick, straight or slightly curved, light green, with anthocyanin coloration, not pubescent; lignified - medium, light
Sheet
small to medium, green, slightly shiny, not pubescent, slightly wrinkled, rather dense
Thorns
sparse, single, short or medium length and thickness, straight, matte, dark-colored
Spike location
directed perpendicularly and located at the bottom
Flowers
medium, large, light
Inflorescence
one-, two- and three-flowered
Berries
Berry size
medium and large
Berry weight, g
4
Berry shape
oval and pear-shaped
Berry color
dark red, when fully ripe black, with weak venation, veins are weakly branched, light, invisible when fully ripe
Skin
dense, not pubescent, with a waxy coating
Pulp
juicy, tender
Taste
sweet and sour, with a smack
Berry aroma
specific, plum
Number of seeds
the average
Berry composition
the amount of sugars - 8.6-10.5%, titratable acidity - 1.7-2.2%, ascorbic acid - 31.0-44.1 mg / 100 g
Tasting assessment
4.2 points
Growing
Self-fertility
high
Winter hardiness
high
Growing regions
Central, Ural, Srednevolzhsky
Resistant to American powdery mildew
high
Resistance to fungal diseases
high
Anthracnose resistance
low
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-early
Maturation features
unstable
Reviews
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