Gooseberry Serenade

Gooseberry Serenade
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: K. D. Sergeeva, T. S. Zvyagina (All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after I. V. Michurin)
  • Appeared when crossing: Captivator 0-271 x Besshipless 3
  • Name synonyms: Ribes uva-crispa Serenada
  • Year of approval: 2004
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Description of the bush: slightly spreading, crown of medium density
  • Escapes: growing - medium, straight, light green, hairless; lignified - medium thickness, light
  • Thorniness: very weak
  • Thorns: single, short and medium, straight, light, matte
  • Sheet: large, green, matte, not pubescent, slightly wrinkled, of medium density, straight or slightly concave, three to five lobed
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Growing every variety of plants is a serious challenge even for experienced gardeners and gardeners. However, complete information can significantly simplify the task. And, having mastered it, you can successfully grow the Serenade gooseberry.

Breeding history

The gooseberry Serenade was created at the Michurin Research Institute of Horticulture. This project was supervised by the breeders Sergeeva and Zvyagin. To obtain a hybrid, biological material Beshipnoy 3 and Kaptivator 0-271 were used. The official synonym for this culture is Ribes uva-crispa Serenada. The shrub has been allowed to grow in private gardens and dachas since 2004.

Description of the variety

Serenade bushes can grow up to 1-1.5 m. They are not very sprawling. There are thorns, but there are very few of them. The growing shoots develop straight and are colored in a light green tone. Pubescence is uncharacteristic for them. Large green leaves have a matte sheen.

No fluff appears on the leaves. They have little wrinkling. The leaf can have 3 or 5 blades. Single spines are short. Other features:

  • perpendicular orientation of thorns in relation to the shoot;
  • placement of thorns strictly in the lower part;
  • moderately large pale flowers;
  • inflorescences contain 1 or 2 flowers.

Characteristics of berries

Serenade produces medium to large fruits. Their mass can be from 4 to 6.1 g. In shape, the berries are similar to a pear or resemble an elongated cone. They are colored dark red. Other nuances:

  • slight waxy coating;
  • pink veins;
  • a small amount of seeds.

Taste qualities

The flesh of Serenade is dense. It is characterized by excellent juiciness. This variety has a sweet and sour taste. Since seeds are few in number, they do not have a significant effect on the palate. The share of sugars in total is 10.1%, the level of titratable acidity is 2.3%, and the tasting committee gave the fruits 4 points.

Ripening and fruiting

This gooseberry has a late ripening period. Harvesting usually occurs in August. It should be borne in mind that meteorological conditions and agrotechnical measures can greatly affect the achieved result.

Yield

The collection of berries per 1 bush is 3.6 kg. With plantation cultivation, Serenades can be obtained up to 12,000 kg per 1 hectare. Much depends on the actual weather conditions and the ability to grow. Remarkably, the harvested crop is transportable.

Growing regions

The variety is zoned in the Central Black Earth District. You can try to grow it in more southern areas. Resistance to drought and cold weather makes it possible to use the culture in relatively northern areas. But in this case, gardeners should understand that the risk is quite high.

Landing

For the variety, it is necessary to choose the looser soil as possible. Permeability to air and water should be maximized.There is a choice between neutral or weak acidity. The culture develops well both in the sun and in partial shade.

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

The Serenade variety is winter-hardy. This plant is also very drought tolerant. Water the gooseberries in moderation. The need for pest control is minimal. At the same time, the highest sensitivity to American powdery mildew.

As winter approaches, it is necessary to water the bushes abundantly and lay out fresh mulch. Serenade must be protected from the viral mosaic. The bush is rejuvenated at the age of 9 or 10 years. Sanitary thinning of the crown is carried out starting from 3-4 years of age. Regular loosening of the soil is strictly necessary.

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.

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

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 note that it is not difficult to care for such a crop. Its appeal is largely due to the small number of thorns. The berries are distinguished by good commercial characteristics and are sold excellently. Pruning bushes is easy. It is worth considering that such a gooseberry takes root perfectly in various territories.

Main characteristics
Authors
K. D. Sergeeva, T. S. Zvyagina (All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after I. V. Michurin)
Appeared when crossing
Captivator 0-271 x Besshipny 3
Name synonyms
Ribes uva-crispa serenada
Year of approval
2004
Appointment
universal
Yield
high
Average yield
12.0 t / ha, 3.6 kg / bush
Transportability
good
Bush
Growth type
vigorous
Description of the bush
slightly spreading, crown of medium density
Bush height, cm
100-150
The presence of thorns
with spikes
Thorniness
very weak
Escapes
growing - medium, straight, light green, hairless; lignified - medium thickness, light
Sheet
large, green, matte, not pubescent, slightly wrinkled, of medium density, straight or slightly concave, three to five lobed
Thorns
single, short and medium, straight, light, matte
Spike location
directed perpendicular to the shoot and located only in its lower part
Flowers
medium-sized, pale
Inflorescence
one-two-flowered
Berries
Berry size
medium and large
Berry weight, g
4,0-6,1
Berry shape
pear-shaped or elongated-conical
Berry color
dark red, with a slight waxy bloom, pink veins, lighter than the main color of the fruit
Skin
non-pubescent, dense, of medium thickness, with weak venation, weakly branched veins
Pulp
dense, juicy enough
Taste
sweet and sour, tender
Number of seeds
small amount
Berry composition
the amount of sugars - 10.1%, titratable acidity - 2.3%, ascorbic acid - 28.0 mg / 100 g
Tasting assessment
4
Growing
Winter hardiness
high
Drought tolerance
high
Soil requirement
preferably loose with good water and air permeability, the acidity reaction is neutral or slightly acidic
Moisture requirement
moderate watering
Location
sun, partial shade
Growing regions
CChO
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Resistant to American powdery mildew
relatively stable
Maturation
Ripening terms
late ripening
Fruiting period
August
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