Gooseberry Russian red

Gooseberry Russian red
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after I.V. Michurin
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Description of the bush: slightly spreading
  • Escapes: powerful, curved, light green
  • Thorniness: medium
  • Thorns: single
  • Flowers: pale
  • Berry size: medium and large
  • Berry weight, g: 3,0-6,0
  • Berry shape: oval or elliptical
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When choosing gooseberries for planting in the country, many gardeners prefer varieties that have been proven for decades. These include the mid-late type Russian red, which gives stable and good yields.

Breeding history

Russian red gooseberry is a variety with a long history, created by the breeder KD Sergeeva of the V.I. I.V. Michurin in 1949. To create the variety, Kareles and (Oregon x Houghton x Curry) were used. After 10 years, the Russian berry culture was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation, and also allowed for use. The variety has been zoned to all regions of the country, except for the Urals.

Description of the variety

Russian red is a vigorous plant, stretching up to 150-180 cm in height. The bushes have a moderate thickening of the crown with bright green leaves, weak branching, powerful curved shoots and medium studding with single thorns. At a young age, the shrub is quite sprawling, and then becomes compact. Small elongated buds grow, deviating from the shoot. The flower cluster of the bush consists of several flowers of a pale color.

The variety is highly self-fertile, so it can be grown in single plantings.

Characteristics of berries

The Russian red gooseberry represents a class of medium-fruited berries, although in some sources it is noted as a large-fruited species. The average berry weight is 3-6 grams. The gooseberry is characterized by an oval or elliptical shape with a smooth surface without edges, but with a noticeable waxy bloom. The color of the berries is beautiful - dark red with lightened veins on the skin. The gooseberry rind is dense with pronounced venation.

The transportability of the berries is good, and the keeping quality is not bad. Ripe berries can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and harvested at the stage of technical maturity - up to 10 days. The purpose of the variety is universal, so the berries can be eaten fresh, frozen, processed into jams, preserves and marmalades.

Taste qualities

The berries have a balanced taste. The light pink pulp contains fleshiness, tenderness and high juiciness. The taste is dominated by bright sourness, complemented by light sweetness and rich dessert aroma. There is a small amount of seeds in the pulp.

Ripening and fruiting

Taking into account the timing of ripening, the gooseberry belongs to the mid-season. The culture begins to bear fruit in the 2-3rd year after planting. In regions with a temperate climate, you can taste the first berries from July 25, however, in the southern strip, gooseberries ripen a week earlier. The phase of active fruiting of the bush falls on the end of July and the beginning of August. The berries are ripening slowly, but amicably. Regular fruiting in the bush has been observed for 13-15 years.

Yield

The bush has a good yield. With proper care and favorable weather conditions, each bush will give from 2 to 5 kg of ripe berries.

Landing

You can plant bushes in autumn and spring. In the fall, you need to plant it 30-45 days before frost, and in the spring - until the buds swell. It is recommended to plant two-year-old seedlings. When planting, do not forget about observing the distance between plants, which is 1.5 meters between bushes, 3-4 m from trees and 1 m from fences.

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 care

With standard care, gooseberries have some requirements for the site and soil. It is recommended to choose the site sunny (partial shade is allowed) with deep groundwater. The best precursors for gooseberries are beets and legumes. The soil should be fertile, breathable, enriched and moderately moist. The optimal soil is loam with a neutral acidity level.

When growing a shrub, it is necessary to provide it with watering (drip or subsurface regime) and top dressing (2 times per season with organic matter and mineral fertilizers), and you will also need weeding, loosening and mulching of the soil, sanitary pruning and thinning, the formation of bushes, and of course protection from insects and viruses. For the winter, soil mulching is carried out, and, if necessary, the bushes are covered with agrofibre.

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 gooseberries are considered to be an unpretentious crop, they also require 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

Plant immunity is high enough. Gooseberries do not suffer from powdery mildew and are resistant to spheroteca. Among the pests, the most annoying are: aphids, moths and sawflies, which will help to protect against treatment with special preparations.

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

Resistance to adverse climatic conditions

Due to its excellent stress resistance, the plant is able to withstand severe frosts, dry periods and hot summers. The only thing that is undesirable when growing Russian red gooseberries is drafts and excessive dampness.

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.
Main characteristics
Authors
All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after I.V. Michurin
Yield
good
Average yield
2-5 kg ​​per bush
Bush
Growth type
vigorous
Description of the bush
slightly spreading
Bush height, cm
150-180
The presence of thorns
with spikes
Thorniness
average
Escapes
powerful, curved, light green
Thorns
single
Flowers
pale
Berries
Berry size
medium and large
Berry weight, g
3,0-6,0
Berry shape
oval or elliptical
Berry color
dark red, waxy bloom, veins lighter than skin
Skin
non-pubescent, of medium thickness, with strong veins, weakly branched veins, dense
Taste
sweet and sour
Berry aroma
is present
Number of seeds
average amount
Growing
Self-fertility
high
Winter hardiness
high
Drought tolerance
high
Sprinkling of berries
No
Soil requirement
loamy, enriched, fertile
Location
sun, partial shade
Growing regions
Moscow region and most of the Russian Federation
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Resistant to American powdery mildew
steady
Spheroteque resistance
steady
Septoria resistance
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-late
Fruiting period
July 25th
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