Gooseberries "Spring": description and care

What qualities of berry crops are most appreciated by gardeners? First of all, it is their fertility and taste of fruits, and if the bush is not particularly fond of grooming - then the price is not there.

Gooseberries of the sort of Spring experienced connoisseurs of fruit and berry crops can not bypass the side. This species of garden shrub was recently withdrawn, in 2001, at the All-Russian Selection and Technology Institute of Horticulture and Nursery. From the set of positive responses about the variety of gooseberries Spring it can be concluded that it pleases both with its taste qualities and high yields.

Advantages and disadvantages of the spring

The description of gooseberries of the sort Rodnik in a good sense is diverse: its positive qualities far exceed the number of deficiencies.

The spring belongs to the category of frost-resistant shrubs: it transfers not only winter cold, but also periodic spring frosts during flowering, while the percentage of yield does not decrease. Gooseberries of this variety calmly withstand the cold to -35 ° C. Spring - early gooseberry, it ripens by the end of June, so to enjoy your favorite berries all summer, experienced gardeners plant several varieties of shrubs in their area with different maturation periods.

Fruit-bearing Rodnik begins already in the second year after planting, shoots quickly take root, so it should take already one-year seedlings. The yield of the bush can not but delight: only one bush per season is possible to harvest from 6 to 11 kg of berries! It should be noted that the main advantage of the gooseberry variety Rodnik are large fruits with a tender sweet and sour taste and juicy pulp.

The only significant deficiencies of gooseberry Spring can be considered the precipitation of mature fruit after rain and a somewhat difficult collection of fruits due to the presence of thorns. Their length is about 11 mm, while the amount per 50 cm of shrub shoots is about 2-3 pieces.

Characteristics of gooseberries of the sort Rodnik

The gooseberry bush itself is formed from spreading branches of medium length, not falling to the ground, but standing straight, vertically. The berries of this variety are large, reaching a weight of 6 g. The color of the fruit is yellowish-green with characteristic veins, in the process of maturation they acquire a reddish-brown color, their shape varies from round to oval.

The chemical analysis of the berries of gooseberries showed that the fruits contain about 7.7% of sugar, their acidity is 2.7%, and that of ascorbic acid per 100 grams - about 23 mg.

According to the existing system of tasting, the fruits of Gooseberries Rodnik received almost the maximum score - 4.7 out of 5.0 possible.

Correct planting of gooseberry

Proper selection of the soil before planting the bush will allow it to quickly and adequately form its root system, because the faster the rooting takes place, the faster the gooseberry will start to please the grower with delicious berries.

For the correct selection of the territory for planting, several simple rules must be observed:

1. The ideal soil for Rodnik are loamy and slightly acidic species.
2. Plant shrubs are needed on the sunny side - the fruits of it will ripen and on the shady, but that's its unique taste qualities it will not be able to please;
3. Do not land gooseberry on too wet soil - if the groundwater flows close to the surface, you should find another place to plant, this will avoid decaying the root system.

As for the very process of planting seedlings in the soil, it is necessary to remember the following points:

1. You can not plant seedlings close to each other - the distance between them should be at least 1-1.5 meters.
2. The seedling must be buried 8-10 cm in the earth.
3. It is mandatory to fertilize each plant with superphosphate.

How to take care of gooseberry

As the reviews on the gooseberry say, this shrub is very unpretentious and viable. He persistently tolerates severe frost and pest attacks.

However, as already stated, you can not zealous with watering the plant: only with prolonged drought it is permitted to water it yourself.

It is obligatory periodically to feed the plant with both organic and various mineral fertilizers. At the same time, top dressing is needed much less often: only during the appearance of the ovary and the first leaves, as well as during the ripening of the fruit.

Another important factor in growing this shrub is pruning.

What is pruning gooseberries, and why is it needed?

Excess shrub shoots do not do any good to the plant, because of their proliferation, the fruits of gooseberry and its basic skeleton do not receive proper nutrition. In this case, berries lose valuable taste due to reduced intake of nutrients. In the course of time, its yield also decreases.

To avoid such problems, gooseberry must be cut regularly. This process is one of the main in the care, pruning relieves it of the sick shoots, dilutes the bush itself. In addition to the above, the bush can be shaped: multi-barrel or on the stem.

How is it right and most useful to cut gooseberries Spring?

1. It is important to determine the best time for pruning. Carry it up before the movement of juices in the plant. In the central strip of Russia, it is necessary to prune gooseberries in early spring or late autumn.
2. First, remove all damaged and diseased shoots, so that the plant does not waste energy in vain, and only then give the shrub form or leave it on the stem.

The formation of a shrub is suitable for stunted plants, with branches ideally at about 25.

Pruning on the stem is more suitable for tall plants. This method slightly reduces the level of yield, but at the same time facilitates the collection of berries due to the smaller number of spikes.

Treatment of gooseberry

After pruning it is recommended to treat the plant from pests and diseases, first of all - from powdery mildew. This is the most common disease that affects gooseberry. It is easiest to get rid of it, using a solution of copper sulfate with laundry soap (10 g of vitriol and 100 g of soap on a bucket of water). You can also defeat this disease by treating the bush with ash and Mullein infusion.

Increase the resistance of plants to diseases, and also help him get rid of the fungus or various bacteria possible by treating gooseberries with ordinary boiling water, while not exceeding 5 seconds of treatment for each branch in order to avoid burns of the plant. Treatment of gooseberries, as well as pruning, must be done in early spring.

It is enough to observe these simple rules in the care of gooseberries of the Rodnik variety in order that it will please gardeners for more than one year both with their well-groomed appearance and with berries of delicate dessert taste.