Gooseberry Russian yellow

Gooseberry Russian yellow
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: K. D. Sergeeva (All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after I. V. Michurin)
  • Appeared when crossing: clone selection, bud variation of the Russian variety (Careless x Houghton + Oregon + Curry + Shtambovy)
  • Year of approval: 1974
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Description of the bush: medium spreading, crown of medium density, weak branching
  • Escapes: growing - thick, light green, with a hanging pink top, not pubescent; lignified - medium thickness, light
  • Thorniness: medium
  • Thorns: mostly single, medium length and thickness, straight, light
  • Sheet: medium, bright green, slightly shiny, not pubescent, with a folded surface, leathery, flat or slightly concave, five-lobed
  • Spike location: directed perpendicular to the shoot or obliquely upwards and located in the lower part of it
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Interestingly, gooseberries have been cultivated in Russia since the 11th century. The Russian yellow variety was bred by Russian breeders from the V.I. Michurin in the second half of the twentieth century and is still popular.

Breeding history

Russian yellow appeared by spontaneous somatic mutation of the Russian variety. In fact, he is his clone. At the Institute of Horticulture KD Sergeeva, the material of the varieties Kareless x Houghton, as well as Oregon, Curry and Shtambovy was used. The result is a successful culture, ideally adapted to the harsh climatic conditions. In 1963, an application was filed for admission to cultivation. After successful variety trials, Russian yellow was registered in the State Register in 1974 and allowed to grow in two regions.

Description of the variety

Gooseberry shrub Russian yellow can be called medium-sized, as it reaches a height of 1.2 meters. Its spreading is average. The color of the young shrub growth is green, the fruiting lignified branches have a light brown color. Light and straight thorns, located mainly at the bottom of the branches, are found in small numbers on the bush. The leaf plates are five-lobed, their color is light green. Small flowers of a beautiful pale pink color, formed on clusters of 1-2 pieces.

Characteristics of berries

Gooseberry Russian yellow bears fruit in large fruits, each weighing from 4.2 to 5.8 grams. The berries are oval in shape. The thick yellow skin has a waxy coating.

Taste qualities

The fruits of the culture in question are sweet and sour. The pulp is tender, jelly-like, the number of seeds is small. The composition of the product:

  • the amount of sugars - 9.3%;
  • titratable acidity - 2.1%;
  • ascorbic acid - 12.0-32.0 mg / 100 g.

The tasters rated the taste of the berries on a solid four using a five-point system.

Ripening and fruiting

Russian yellow has an average ripening period, which begins in July, after the 20th.

Yield

The yield indicators of the variety are officially noted as high. So, on an industrial scale, it is 13.8 t / ha or 120-140 c / ha. On private farmsteads, one bush is removed from 4.1 to 6 kilograms of harvest per season.

Growing regions

Russian yellow is zoned for the North-West and Ural regions. However, for a long time it can be found in gardens and orchards of various regions of the country.

Landing

Gooseberries of the Russian yellow variety do not tolerate drafts and strong winds, so it is better not to plant them in an open area.And also destructive for the plant is the high moisture content of the soil, since the roots of the varietal gooseberry are located close to the surface. It is best to choose light fertile soil for planting. It is optimal to plant a crop in late autumn or early spring, before the start of sap flow.

Before planting, the plant should be prepared by removing dry branches and roots, as well as soaking the latter in an aqueous solution of sodium humate for 24 hours. The size of the planting hole in depth is 30-40 cm, diameter is 50-60 cm. When planting several plants, between 1.5 and 2 meters is kept between them, while between the rows there should be 2.5-3 meters.

The bottom is filled with fertile soil mixed with humus (8 kg), with the addition of superphosphate (50 g), wood ash (250-300 g). The seedling should be carefully lowered into the hole. Then he is covered with earth, watered abundantly.

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

Watering is one of the most important agricultural activities when growing gooseberries of the considered variety. Irrigation is especially important at the stage of berry formation. In the dry season, the shrubs are watered 2-3 times a week. It is worth starting watering during the flowering period, when new ovaries are formed. When the fruits are ripe, watering is stopped.

The rate that is necessary for watering will depend on the age of the crop. The older the bush, the larger its root system. The approximate amount of water per plant is 10-30 liters.

Top dressing is also important to the culture. And it is held from the spring months to autumn. At the same time, organic matter, phosphorus, and potassium compounds are involved. If nutrients were added to the hole during planting, then feeding will only be needed for 3-4 years. Organic fertilizers must be diluted with water (at least 1: 8), 10 liters will be enough per bush.

Since the Russian yellow gooseberry usually produces many shoots, attention must be paid to the formation of the bush. To do this, cut off all dry, as well as old branches at the root. Then twisted, damaged shoots are removed up to ground level. And fruiting trunks are shortened by one quarter.

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

Russian yellow is relatively resistant to American powdery mildew, as well as attacks by most pests.

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 culture is winter-hardy, tolerates frosts quite well. However, if a snowless winter is observed in a certain region or the frost drops below –20 ° C, then experts recommend preparing the bush for wintering. To do this, the root system is covered with peat or humus to a thickness of 10 cm, the branches are bent to the ground, fixed with pegs or brackets, covered with burlap, then you can sprinkle it all with earth.

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
K.D.Sergeeva (Michurin All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture)
Appeared when crossing
clone selection, bud variation of the Russian variety (Careless x Houghton + Oregon + Curry + Shtambovy)
Year of approval
1974
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
13.8 t / ha, 4.1 kg / bush, 120-140 kg / ha
Transportability
good
Marketability
high
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
medium spreading, crown of medium density, weak branching
The presence of thorns
with spikes
Thorniness
average
Escapes
growing - thick, light green, with a hanging pink top, not pubescent; lignified - medium thickness, light
Sheet
medium, bright green, slightly shiny, not pubescent, with a folded surface, leathery, flat or slightly concave, five-lobed
Thorns
predominantly single, medium length and thickness, straight, light
Spike location
directed perpendicular to the shoot or obliquely upwards and located in its lower part
Flowers
medium-sized, pale
Inflorescence
one-two-flowered
Berries
Berry size
large
Berry weight, g
4,2-5,8
Berry shape
oval or obovate
Berry color
yellow, with a waxy bloom, veins lighter than the main color of the fruit
Skin
non-pubescent, of medium thickness, with strong veins, weakly branched veins
Pulp
tender
Taste
sweet and sour
Number of seeds
average amount
Berry composition
the amount of sugars - 9.3%, titratable acidity - 2.1%, ascorbic acid - 12.0-32.0 mg / 100 g
Tasting assessment
4
Growing
Self-fertility
good
Pruning
needs annual pruning
Winter hardiness
high
Drought tolerance
high
Sprinkling of berries
No
Soil requirement
light fertile soil
Moisture requirement
regular watering during the period of fruit formation
Top dressing
needed regularly
Location
sunny
Growing regions
North-West, Uralsky
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Resistant to American powdery mildew
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
average ripening
Fruiting period
from 20 July
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