Big gooseberry. History and interesting facts about gooseberries. The highest yielding gooseberry varieties
Gooseberry is a berry that is familiar to everyone since childhood. You can eat it straight from the bush, or you can process it: jams and desserts made from it turn out very tasty. This article will focus on gooseberry varieties: old, long-known ones, and new products of Russian selection.
The main reason why some gardeners refuse to grow gooseberries is their excessive thorniness: picking berries and pruning them turns into a real nightmare. But in our time, there are varieties of low-thorn and thornless gooseberries that no longer have this drawback.
However, there are also conservative people, adherents of old varieties tested by gardeners.
This article will discuss and classify both types of gooseberries. But first, a classification according to the color of the berries is given with descriptions of the varieties, and below are the thornless varieties. Let's get started:
Gooseberry varieties with descriptions and photos
Yellow varieties
Yellow gooseberries are not only very sweet, but also look unusual in the garden. That's where we'll start. Yellow-fruited gooseberry varieties include:
Honey
Variety HoneyIt is distinguished by the taste characteristics of its fruits: sweetness mixed with a subtle taste of floral honey. The berries are medium-sized, weighing 3-4 g, unusually soft with thin golden skin, and therefore their transportability is poor.
The disadvantages of the variety also include the weak resistance of the bushes to various diseases and thorniness.
Russian yellow
Variety Russian yellow It has oval berries weighing up to 6 g with a waxy coating and thin skin, a medium spreading bush, drought-resistant and has good self-fertility. This indicator is important if you want to plant only one variety on the site.
Usually, for good yield, at least two different varieties of gooseberries are planted at a distance of 1.5-2 m from each other. The bush has quite frequent thorns.
Amber
Variety Amber Very beautiful variety from an aesthetic point of view. Elongated orange-yellow fruits with an average weight of 5 g will appear almost the very first in the garden among other gooseberry varieties.
The bush, 1.5 m high, is quite spreading. But this disadvantage is easily compensated for by the high yield of the variety and good winter hardiness. However, the thorns of this variety are very prickly and frequent.
Altaic
Refers to yellow-fruited varieties with large berries– up to 8 g. In fact, the variety has a lot of advantages: resistance to powdery mildew, slightly spreading bush, good yield. And the taste of the fruit is very sweet, dessert.
The variety belongs to the mid-early ripening period, while the flowers are resistant to return frosts and practically do not freeze. The bush is characterized by low thorny shoots.
Spring
It is an extremely early variety with a compact crown. The yellow berries are medium (up to 4 g) with a dessert sweet and sour taste.
I would immediately like to note that the terms “sweet and sour” and “sweet and sour” differ in meaning: in the first case, sourness prevails, and in the second, sweetness.
Their transportability is quite good, and the yield will also not let you down, according to reviews from those who planted this variety on their site. The berries do not fall off, however, if they are not picked in time, the fruits will become tasteless.
Green varieties
Usually, beginning gardeners are sure: green gooseberries are sour, and red gooseberries are sweet. This statement is not always true. Green berries have a wide range of flavors, it all depends on the specific variety. Just below are descriptions of green-fruited gooseberries.
Malachite
An old variety with round green berries weighing up to 6 g with a slight waxy coating and big amount seeds inside. The taste is sour, but if the berries are not removed in time, they become sweetish.
The bush itself is vigorous, with thorns, thickened, but it has a long fruiting period, and the fruits are easily transported, which is surprising, because they have a thin skin.
Emerald
Reaches a height of 1.5 m. At the same time, it has a fairly good yield. According to the ripening period, it belongs to the early varieties. Despite the name, the fruits are not dark, but light green in color, have a sweet and sour taste and weigh about 5 g. The spikiness of the shoots is average.
Belorussian
Gooseberries have a compact bush with white-green berries, also of interesting color. The mid-ripening fruits have thin skin and a very good sweet-sour taste. The weight of one berry usually does not exceed 8 g.
However, the fruits must be collected carefully - this variety is also quite old and has thorns.
Invicta
Invicta varieties A controversial variety, although quite popular. Despite its vigorous growth and spreading nature, as well as the shoots dotted with large thorns, it is valued by gardeners for its high yield and sweetness of fruits, weighing about 8 g each.
The advantages of the variety include the non-cracking of fruits, their good transportability and early fruiting - the bush begins to actively bear fruit already at the age of two years.
Ural emerald
Variety Ural emerald It has hairless berries, the weight of which reaches 8 g, their taste is dessert, and the aroma is pleasant. The bush is very winter-hardy, able to withstand frosts down to -37 degrees. Refers to mid-early varieties Therefore, spring pruning is recommended, which is quite easy to do due to the small and sparse thorniness of the shoots. The first harvest will be produced at the age of three years.
Beryl
It is a very popular variety due to its oval, large (up to 9 g), pleasant light green fruits. And the taste is very good, sweet and sour. The parameters of the bush itself also do not disappoint: average spreading and height, as well as weak thorniness. The thorns are located only at the base of the shoots.
The fruits ripen in the middle period. However, this variety is prone to frequent diseases, so it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments of the bushes throughout the season.
Red varieties
Red-fruited gooseberry varieties are the most popular among gardeners. Here are the most interesting of them:
Date fruit
The main feature is the unprecedented size of the fruit - the weight of one berry reaches 15 g! Perhaps this is facilitated by late maturation. The berry has a dense skin and is well protected by thorns. But not everything is so perfect; the variety has its drawbacks, namely susceptibility to disease and inability to survive in arid zones.
In general, if you want giant fruits, you will have to provide the bush with constant and complete care. In addition, the taste of the “Date” fruit is not dessert, but sweet and sour.
Kolobok
A variety with short single thorns, which are located only in the lower part of the shoot. The bush has a medium ripening period, is very productive, and is also resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew, which is important. The fruits are bright red, large, grow up to 7 g, sweet and sour with a pleasant aroma.
Krasnoslavyansky
Already from the name it becomes clear that the berries are red. They have an excellent dessert taste and weigh up to 5 g. The variety can “boast” of its high yield, and gardeners who planted it on their plots can boast of its unpretentiousness. It begins to bear fruit at the age of two years, the highest fruiting occurs in the eighth year, then gradually declines.
Consul or Senator
Gooseberry with large red berries weighing more than 6 g with an average ripening period. When fully ripe they become almost black. The fruits are round, with thin skin, and have low transportability. The number of seeds inside is very small, so the berries make excellent jams. The crown of the bush is dense, but practically without thorns.
The main advantages of the variety are high performance winter hardiness and productivity. For the first few years, the bush will not bear fruit at full capacity, but then the yield increases by 2.5 times.
Leningrad giant
The name is very popular: there are varieties of gooseberries, honeysuckle and black currant. The color of the berries is very beautiful and unusual - they have a deep dark pink hue. Their weight reaches 6 g, they are lightly pubescent and round in shape. The taste of the fruit is sweet with subtle sourness. The bush itself is compact and low. The thorniness of the shoots is weak.
Chernomor
The variety is highly winter-hardy and almost without thorns. Perhaps these are the only qualities that he can boast of. The berries are very small - up to 3 g, oval, almost black, with a sweet and sour taste. The bush is vigorous, has average yield. A variety for the “lazy”, as it is absolutely unpretentious.
Thornless varieties
And now - the most interesting part. Almost all new varieties of gooseberries are thornless, which greatly simplifies picking berries and caring for bushes. Recently, they have become increasingly popular among gardeners. These are the varieties that are presented below:
Commander (or Vladil)
Its distinctive feature is the dark red, almost black berries when harvested late. And during the season they change color from green to brown. The taste is sweet and sour, but the purpose is universal. The bush itself is medium-sized, spreading is weak. Very responsive to frequent watering, especially in hot summer conditions. With proper care, the berries do not fall off the bush and do not crack.
Grushenka
In addition to being thornless, this variety also has whole line advantages: drought resistance, high yield, resistance to a complex of diseases. However, the fruits are not very large, weighing 5 g, and have a dessert-sweet taste. An interesting feature of the berries is their color - it changes as they ripen from red to purple.
Ripening period is medium late. Feature varieties are drooping branches (usually in gooseberries they are erect).
Captivator
Late ripening variety. The berries are very sweet, quite large: depending on the care, their size ranges from 4 to 6 g. The yield is very high. The bush is vigorous, slightly spreading - this means that it gains mass very quickly, without losing its compactness.
Ural thornless
Just the perfect mid-late variety. It combines all the most important characteristics for gardeners: the size of the berries (up to 8 g), their hairlessness, a sweet dessert taste, the sour note of which is brought by the thick skin, and high frost resistance.
But the main disadvantage of this variety is its bad habit of dropping berries - severe fruit shedding. The main thing here is not to miss the moment of their ripening and harvest.
One more important factor When choosing a specific gooseberry variety, winter hardiness is a factor. Basically, all varieties listed above are suitable for planting in the Moscow region(have sufficient frost resistance for this region).
But not all of them are suitable for the Urals and Siberia zone. The following varieties are recommended for these cold climate zones:
- Beryl (withstands frosts down to -36 0 C),
- Ural emerald (also up to -36 0 C),
- Consul (up to -37 0 C),
- Belarusian (up to -39 0 C),
- Kolobok (up to -37 0 C),
- Krasnoslavyansky (up to -36 0 C),
- Commander (also up to -36 0 C),
- Ural thornless (up to -36 0 C),
- Grushenka.
The remaining varieties given in this article have lower frost resistance, so planting them in the Ural and Siberian regions will be quite risky and not always justified. In general, in these areas, all hope is for snow - it protects all garden plantings from the cold.
So, to choose a variety for a specific area, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics of the variety: winter hardiness, productivity, disease resistance, drought resistance. This will help the selected variety survive in a particular area.
And such characteristics as the taste and color of the fruit itself, its weight and number of seeds, ripening time - this is the choice of each individual gardener. When the type of gooseberry itself is chosen, all that remains is to purchase and plant it, and this is not as difficult as deciding on the variety.
I wish you successful and tasty varieties on the site!
In the central regions of Russia, gooseberries are grown in almost every area. Detailed description the varieties and photos presented in the article will help you choose best view gooseberries, both for novice gardeners and amateur gardeners.
Varieties and their types
Fruit different varieties gooseberries differ:
- Size and shape;
- Color (green, red, pink, yellow berries);
- The presence of thorns (thornless, strongly thorny and medium thorny varieties);
- Maturation period;
- Productivity.
Based on reviews from summer residents, the best gooseberry varieties include plants with a small number of straight shoots and a weak tendency to shoot shoots. It is the bushes of such varieties that receive more sunlight and are well ventilated. These factors have a beneficial effect on the volume of the harvest and the taste of the fruit.
The best varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia
"Grushenka"
Medium sized plant with drooping branches. The bushes have practically no thorns. The fruits are pear-shaped, small in size, weighing about 4.9 grams per unit, the color of the skin varies depending on the degree of ripeness. Initially, the berries are pale reddish in color, when ripe - purple. The variety is recommended to be planted in regions middle zone Russia, since “Grushenka” tolerates frost and hot, dry summers well. The variety does not suffer from diseases and viruses.
"Russian Yellow"
The plant represents yellow varieties and has moderate spreading branches. The bushes are covered with a large number of thorns.
The berries are pear-shaped, yellowish in color, weight per unit is 6 grams. The fruits are covered with a layer of waxy coating.
“Russian Yellow” is resistant to frost and does not suffer from drought, and is immune to viruses and diseases.
"Amber"
The height of the plant bushes is about 1.55 m. The branches are spreading, densely located and covered with thorns.
The berries are oblong, yellowish-orange in color, pleasant to the taste, the weight of one unit is from 5 to 6 grams.
“Amber” has an early ripening period and produces consistently good harvest. The variety is resistant to frost and drought.
"Kolobok"
The lower part of the branches of the bush is covered with thorns. The plant is compact and medium in size. The berries are large, one weighs approximately 6.9 grams. The shape of the fruit is elongated, the skin color is light red. The pulp tastes sweet and sour. "Kolobok" tolerates frosts and low temperature. Has immunity against the following diseases: anthracnose and powdery mildew.
The best varieties of gooseberries with large fruits
"Defender"
A plant with tall, powerful branches and an even crown. Represents large varieties. The weight of one berry is up to 10 g, the shape is oblong-pear-shaped, the skin color is dark burgundy.
The taste of the fruit pulp is sourish-sweet. "Defender" refers to varieties with early maturation. The variety is resistant to low temperatures and has immunity against powdery mildew.
"Candy"
The bushes of the plant are covered with thorns. The fruits are large, the weight of one varies from 3 to 5.9 grams. The color of the berries is pink, the pulp is sweet and sour in taste, and has a wonderful aroma.
“Candy” is frost-resistant and does not require pollination. Each season brings from 1.9 to 6.3 kg per bush. Has immunity against powdery mildew and anthracnose.
This variety has a minus: “Candy” often becomes a victim of septoria. It is recommended to grow in the regions of Western and Eastern Siberia.
"Cooperator"
It has a medium late ripening period. A medium-sized plant with a slightly spreading crown. The branches have practically no thorns. The weight of one berry is about 7 grams, the shape is pear-shaped, the color of the skin is deep red.
The pulp is tasty and sweet. You can collect up to 5 kg of berries from one bush. "Cooperator" is a dessert variety. The species is not susceptible to fruit rot and is frost-resistant.
"Leningrader"
A medium-sized plant with a semi-spreading crown, with a small number of thorns on the branches. It has a medium late ripening period. The fruits are large, egg-shaped, each weighs about 10 grams. The color of the berries is red, the pulp tastes sweet and sour. During the season, you can collect up to 7.6 kg of mature gooseberries from one bush. "Leningradets" tolerates low temperatures well and is not susceptible to the spread of powdery mildew.
"Spring"
The plant is of medium height and forms a neat crown. The weight of one berry is from 5 to 6 grams; with proper care, the weight can increase to 8 grams. The fruits have a round, oblong shape. The skin is dense, yellowish-green in color. The fruit pulp is sweet and tasty. Can be consumed both fresh and processed. “Rodnik” tolerates frost well and is resistant to the appearance and spread of fungal diseases.
Interesting! Unfavorable weather conditions will not prevent you from harvesting a rich harvest from the bush.
The best winter-hardy gooseberry varieties
"Beryl"
The shrub grows to medium size, the branches form a neat crown. There are often thorns at the bottom of the shoots. The weight of one berry is from 7.9 to 9 g, gooseberries are about round shape greenish tint. It has excellent taste and belongs to the dessert variety. From one bush per season you can harvest up to 9 kg of mature harvest. “Beryl” is resistant to low temperatures down to – 35 degrees. Has immunity against fruit rot.
"Commander"
The variety was obtained by crossing “African” and “Chelyabinsk green”. Has many advantages.
The crown of the plant is compact and dense, the shoots have thorns. The branches of the bush are strewn with many almost black berries, the pulp of which has a pleasant taste.
"Ural emerald"
The plant has a medium-sized crown, not very tall, and there are few thorns on the shoots. The fruits are smooth, without pubescence, the weight of one unit is about 8g. “Ural emerald” is so called because the berries growing on its branches are bright. The pulp is tasty and aromatic. Ripe fruits can be collected only 3-4 years after planting the bush. The variety tolerates frost well and will not suffer at temperatures down to -37 degrees.
"Consul"
The variety has another name - “Senator”. The plant is compact, medium in size with a dense crown and branches covered with thorns. The fruits are large, the weight of one unit is about 6 grams. The color of the berries is dark burgundy, rich. The skin is delicate and susceptible to damage, so it is not recommended to transport this type of gooseberry. The pulp makes excellent jam because there are practically no seeds inside. The plant is frost-resistant down to -38 degrees. Productivity increases several times 2-3 years after planting.
"Belorussian"
The plant is compact and small. The branches are strewn with many thorns. The fruits are round, the weight of one unit is about 8 grams. The skin is thin, rich green in color, and has a shade that repeats the color tone of malachite. The pulp is pleasant to the taste, juicy and sweet. The variety is a representative of the old selection. “Belorussky” is resistant to low temperatures down to – 38.5 degrees. It has average term harvest ripening.
"Krasnoslavyansky"
The plant is of medium size, the crown is not dense, and is formed by slightly spreading branches with thorns. Gooseberries are large, round in shape, weighing about 9 grams per unit. The skin is smooth, without fluff or plaque, and has a rich red color. The berries belong to the dessert variety and have a pleasant taste.
It is important to know! "Krasnoslavyansky" bears fruit on next year after landing. After a couple of years, you can collect from 6 to 7 kg of mature gooseberries from a bush. The species tolerates frost well and is not susceptible to powdery mildew.
The best thornless gooseberry varieties
"Eaglet"
Medium height bushes form compact crown. The branches are smooth and have no thorns. The variety is very popular in Russia among summer residents and gardeners. The weight of one berry is from 4 to 6 grams. The skin color is deep black. The top of the gooseberry is covered with a layer of plaque, under which thin skin and sweet and sour pulp are hidden. "Eaglet" ripens early and brings a good harvest every season. The species is not susceptible to fruit rot and tolerates frost well.
"African"
The plant is compact, small, the branches are smooth without thorns. The fruits are large, round, deep purple in color. Represents sweet varieties. The pulp is sweet with sourness and has a blackcurrant flavor. Berries appear on the shoots after 2-3 years. “African” is not afraid of frost and has immunity against many diseases. There is a risk of infection with anthracnose.
"Northern Captain"
The most famous of all varieties of this garden crop. The branches of the plant are arranged vertically, they form a neat and compact crown. The color of the berries is rich, almost black. The weight of one unit is about 4 grams. The pulp is sweet, with a slight sourness, pleasant to the taste. “Northern Captain” matures in the middle period. If you constantly feed and fertilize the soil, you can achieve high yields, approximately 12 kg of berries per bush. The variety is resistant to frost, drought and disease.
"Ural thornless"
Compact size plant with large fruits Green colour. The weight of one unit is about 8 grams. The skin of the berries is dense, smooth, without fluff, hiding the sweet pulp. “Ural thornless” has an average ripening period and is resistant to low temperatures.
Healthy! The disadvantage of this type is that it drops berries ahead of time. Therefore, it is better to harvest the fruits earlier than the stated ripening period. The branches of the bush do not have thorns.
"Thornless gooseberry"
The branches of the bush grow upward, they form a compact crown. The weight of one fruit is about 5 grams. The berries are ring-shaped, the skin is light red.
The pulp tastes sweet, pleasant with a slight sourness. “Thornless gooseberry” tolerates the cold season well and is not susceptible to the spread of powdery mildew.
Conclusion
When choosing a variety to grow in your garden, you need to pay special attention to the ripening period of the fruits, their size, shape and taste. AND experienced gardener, and the lover will find a species that will be ideal in all respects, since there are a huge number of varieties of gooseberries.
Watch the video! Review of gooseberry varieties
The history of the many names of gooseberries and the benefits of eating them
The existence of gooseberries, grown in abundance in Old Russian monastic and princely gardens, is known from the first manuscripts. He undoubtedly appeared before the 11th century - to make berry crop so popular, it takes more than one decade.
Each people endowed with an inhospitable thorny bush with sweet and sour berries with its own special name. “Bersen-berry” was collected by ancient Russian maidens, cursing the gooseberry thorns. “Ber” is an Indo-European root with the meaning “bear”, and the berries ripening in the shadow of the thorny claws were securely hidden for the time being. The second name for gooseberries is “kryzh” (cross), the Russian equivalent of the German “crown of thorns”.
Gooseberry jam in Russia is still called “royal” or “emerald”, fueling the legend about the cook of Catherine the Great, who invented the recipe for an incomparable delicacy. A passion for culinary experiments, kryzh and an ordinary pot allowed the cook to create a new Russian masterpiece - jam, which has been admired by poets for centuries. The fastidious queen was so captivated by the taste of the new invention that she graciously presented the talented cook with an emerald ring from the royal hand. Smaragd turned out to be so similar in color to the translucent fruits that if it had fallen into the notorious green-glazed pot, it would have been difficult to find it.
The turn of the 20th and 11th centuries turned out to be fatal for gooseberry bushes: most of them died from powdery mildew imported from America. Rare preserved specimens became the progenitors of almost all modern varieties. Since then, another name for gooseberries has stuck in metaphor-loving Russia: “northern grapes.” There are two reasons for this name - the high calorie content of gooseberries, second only to real grapes in this indicator, and the fact that high-quality wines are still made from the sour berry.
The British contrast the proud old Russian names for gooseberries with the simple “goose berry”. Not too concerned about its royal past, they do not make “royal preserves”, but a good sweet and sour sauce for fried poultry. The Germans, showing more interest in Lorelei and other fairy-tale evil spirits, used the simple name “prickly berry.” Their sun-worn neighbors, the Italians, complicated the definition of the berry to “stubbly”, and the French shortened it to the affectionate “fatty”. In Europe, gooseberries have never been as popular as in Russia.
No matter what the tight malachite berries of the thorny bush are called, their health benefits are undeniable. The pectins included in its composition remove oxalates and toxins, normalize stomach functions and increase immunity. It contains more iron than cherries, raspberries, plums and even apples. Carotene, vitamin P and ascorbic acid make it a powerful antioxidant that promotes the removal of radioactive substances. succinic acid, which is part of the stellar vitamin composition of berries, maintains the elasticity of blood vessels. In terms of the abundance of vitamins, gooseberries are second only to their closest relative, black currants, and in terms of sugar content, they are second only to grapes. But this does not prevent gooseberries from remaining a great dessert. Original in taste, indispensable for health.
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Gooseberry is a fruit shrub that reaches 1 meter in height. People began to study this plant in ancient times. In Kievan Rus, gooseberries were first mentioned in the 11th century. Nowadays, this crop is considered very popular and its cultivation is widespread throughout the world. The berries of the bush can have different shapes, sizes and colors depending on the characteristics of the variety. They are oval, round or egg-shaped; white, yellow, green, black. Their skin is smooth or hairy, with veins. Gooseberry fruits taste sweet or sour-sour with different flavors. There are about 200 species and more than 1.5 varieties of gooseberries in the world.
History of gooseberries
Gooseberries were first mentioned in the world in the 11th century, in writings on the territory of Kievan Rus. But scientists suggest that this plant appeared long before that. The history of gooseberries is intertwined with France, because... They began to actively engage in it from the middle of the 15th century. The locals literally fell in love with the bush, its appearance, thorns, beautiful and pleasant leaves, and of course, the fragrant and tasty berries.
Over time, they began to grow gooseberries in Germany, using them as a fence, but later they began to eat them as food. In England, gooseberries began to be widely cultivated, creating many new varieties to increase and improve yields. It was in England that most of the gooseberry varieties known to us were created. In this country, the plant was called “goose berry” due to the size of the berries and the sauce that was served with the goose. In Germany, the plant was nicknamed “prickly berry” due to the presence of prickly thorns, in France – “fat boy”.
In Russia, gooseberry cultivation began in the 19th century, growing it and creating new varieties. Paying attention to the British and their shortcomings during the development of new varieties, they also decided to create a variety that would produce large harvests of fruit. They managed to create a variety, one berry of which reached 80 grams.
The gooseberries began to die en masse when they were first attacked by powdery mildew. All the varieties that were brought from Europe to America died, and breeders again began to actively develop new varieties. Scientists claim that previously gooseberries were much larger and tastier, but such varieties have not survived to our time. Today, berries are used both fresh and processed.
By the way, gooseberries are popular not only among people due to their taste, but also among bees, which actively pollinate them. Scientists claim that a hectare of land planted with a plant can produce more than 50 kg of delicious honey.
- Gooseberries contain more iron than apples
- Only black currants contain more ascorbic acid than gooseberries.
- Ripe berries contain more vitamins C than still green berries. Ripe gooseberries are used to treat vitamin deficiency and weak immunity
- Thanks to the crossing of gooseberries and currants, “yoshta” exists. This is a hybrid whose berries are large and very tasty, and the plant itself has no thorns
- In England, gooseberries sound like “goose berries”, in Germany - “Christ’s thorns”, in Belarus gooseberries sound like “agrest”, which means “unripe bunch”, in Italy the plant is called “northern grapes”
- Scientists suggest that the name “gooseberry” has an etymological history, according to which it came from the word “cross” or “kryzh”
- By cultivating the Chinese gooseberry, breeders got kiwi. Therefore, everyone’s favorite kiwi is, in fact, a gooseberry.
- Gooseberry is a relative of currant
- There is not a single legend or myth about the appearance of gooseberries, because... V Ancient Greece and Rome hasn’t even heard of him
- In France, unripe gooseberries are used to improve the taste of dishes, such as soups and sauces; and fresh berries are almost always eaten fresh
- Green gooseberries are the most useful because... it helps get rid of radiation
- Gooseberries contain pectin, which helps remove toxins, waste, heavy salts from the human body
- At the beginning of the 20th century, powdery mildew destroyed almost all areas with gooseberries, but breeders were able to develop many other, new varieties. Only they failed to restore the taste, large-fruitedness and popularity of the plant
- Gooseberries were very fond of women in France, especially those who carried a child under their breasts. They began to engage in this crop even more actively, growing it in gardens
- Gooseberries grown in England began to grow larger and heavier because... Their climate is humid and warm. Literally a hundred years later, the mass of berries increased fourfold
- Russian aristocrats (18th century) and monastery servants (11th century) fell in love with the culture of growing gooseberries.
- Strawberries are considered more popular berries than gooseberries.
Gooseberry, this prickly shrub, is present in at least one copy, but is sure to be present on everyone garden plot. This culture has a rich history and has been known to man for a very long time. Gooseberries were once grown on a large scale in our country, but most of its plantings were destroyed by powdery mildew brought from another continent. It took years for breeders to develop varieties resistant to this disease, and now the demand for planting material gooseberries and the area occupied by this crop is increasing every year.
On this moment In the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation, there are 46 varieties of this wonderful crop, the very first varieties of gooseberries were obtained back in 1959, these varieties are: Malachite, Russky, Seyanets Lefora, Smena and Chelyabinsk Green. New items introduced in the 21st century: White Nights, Defender, Cossack, Candy, Favorite, Narodny, Spring, Northern Captain, Serenade, Snezhana, Ural Emerald, Ural Pink, Flamingo, Shershnevsky and Eridan.
Each of these gooseberry varieties is recommended for one or several regions of the Russian Federation, selected in accordance with a number of climatic features. There are 12 such regions in total; one or another gooseberry variety is recommended for each of them. Let's take a closer look at the varieties and find out for which region this or that cultivar is recommended.
Let's start with the variety Harlequin, it was received in 1995 and recommended for regions 9 and 10 – Ural and West Siberian. This gooseberry variety is characterized as a late gooseberry, it is a shrub, has medium vigor of growth, medium spreading crown and has fairly large green leaf blades. The inflorescence of this variety usually contains three flowers. After flowering, the berries are set; they are red in color, round in shape, with a taste rated by tasters at 4.4 points out of 5 possible. The fruits contain up to 6.0% sugars, more than 3% acids, over 24 mg% ascorbic acid. The yield per bush reaches 2.5 kg. The variety is not affected by powdery mildew and is rarely damaged by the sawfly.
Cultivar White Nights was launched in 2000 and recommended for cultivation in the second, Northwestern region. The fruits of the variety ripen early. The plant itself is a very modest-sized bush with straight, thorny shoots. The leaf blades are medium in size and green in color. The inflorescence usually contains one, less often two, flowers. Gooseberry fruits weigh about 3.5 g, their shape is round, yellow-green in color, and there is slight pubescence. Tasters rate the taste at 4.3 points, appearance at 4.4 points. Each berry contains up to 10.9% sugars, over 1.8% acids, up to 30 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield per bush is 3.1 kg. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Gooseberry variety Beryl was included in the State Register in 1998 and recommended for cultivation in regions 9 and 10 - Ural and West Siberian. This is a medium-sized shrub with a slightly spreading crown. The shoots are usually curved and have spines only at the bottom. The leaf blades are quite large. There are two flowers in the inflorescence. The fruits are round in shape, weigh about 3.5 g, yellow-green in color with skin without pubescence. Tasters rate the taste of the berries at 4.4 points, and the attractiveness of their appearance at 4.5 points. Each berry of this variety contains up to 9.8% sugars, about 0.5% acids, and more than 38 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield per bush is about six kilograms. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and has high winter hardiness.
Vladil, - this gooseberry variety was obtained in 1995 and is recommended for cultivation in regions 2, 4, 7, 9 and 10, these are the North-Western, Volga-Vyatka, Middle Volga, Ural and West Siberian regions. The harvest of this variety ripens early. Plants of the variety are actively growing shrubs with a slightly spreading crown. The leaf blades are quite large, dark green in color with a shine. There may be two or three flowers in an inflorescence. The fruits of the variety reach a weight of 2.9 g, they are red, quite tasty; tasters rate this indicator at 4.3 points, and their appearance at 4.4 points. Berries contain up to 15% sugars, more than 2.8% acids, over 28 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield of the variety is about two kilograms per bush. The variety is immune to powdery mildew, but can be damaged by the sawfly.
Defender, - this gooseberry variety was obtained relatively recently, in 2010 and recommended for cultivation in the third, Central, region. The variety is characterized by ripening in late dates. Plants of this variety are actively growing shrubs with straight shoots, completely covered with thorns, and large leaf blades of dark green color. Each inflorescence can have from one to three flowers. The fruits of this species are oval-pear-shaped, dark red, almost black, in color and have a noticeable waxy coating. The average weight of the fruit is about 4.9 g. The taste of the berries is quite pleasant; tasters rate it 4.5 points, and its appearance - 4.6 points. The maximum yield per bush reaches 5.6 kilograms. The variety is drought-resistant and winter-hardy, but can be affected by powdery mildew.
Cossack, - this gooseberry variety was included in the State Register in 2006 and recommended for cultivation in the fifth region – Central Black Earth. The variety has a medium-late ripening period. Plants of the variety are shrubs with medium vigor and a spreading crown due to their curved shoots. Leaf blades are bright green in color. An inflorescence can have either one or two flowers. The fruits of the variety weigh about 3.6 g, they are oval in shape, dark red in color, and slightly pubescent. The taste of the berries is quite pleasant; tasters rate it 4.9 points, which is a very high score. Each berry of the Kazachok variety contains up to 11.7% sugars, about 1.4% acids, and up to 39.8 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield from one plant reaches eight kilograms. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Kolobok, - this gooseberry variety was obtained in 1988, it is recommended for cultivation in regions 3, 4, 5 and 11, that is, in the Central, Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth and East Siberian regions. The variety is characterized by an average ripening period and high yield, reaching six kilograms per bush. The plant of the variety is a bush of medium vigor with a rather dense and spreading crown. The thorns on the shoots are small and there are few of them. Inflorescences can have either one or two flowers. The fruits are very large, can reach a weight of 8.1 g, they are round and dark red. Taste qualities are estimated at 4.6 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Candy, - this cultivar was included in the State Register in 2008 and recommended for cultivation in 10 and 11 regions - West Siberian and East Siberian. Characteristic for the variety middle period maturation. Plants of the variety are medium-sized shrubs with a compact crown and rather thin shoots. The spines, like the shoots, are thin, located singly and usually only in the lower part of the shoot. An inflorescence can have either one or two flowers. The fruits of the variety are medium in size, spherical in shape, red in color. The taste of gooseberries is quite pleasant; tasters rate it at 4.7 points. The average weight of the fruit is about 3.2 g. Each berry contains up to 8.7% sugars, more than 1.1% acids, over 55.1 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield of the variety reaches 2.4 kg per bush. The variety is resistant to drought and is not afraid of frost.
Cooperator, - gooseberry variety was obtained in 1999 and recommended for two regions – 9 and 11, these are the Ural and East Siberian. The harvest ripens in the mid-late period. The maximum yield often exceeds six kilograms per bush. Plants of the variety are shrubs of medium height, with a compact, moderately spreading crown. The shoots have spines only in the lower part, which makes harvesting somewhat easier. An inflorescence can have either two or three flowers. Fully ripened gooseberry fruits weigh 7.6 g, are pear-shaped and dark red in color, sometimes appearing black. The taste is very pleasant, considered dessert, tasters rate it at 4.9 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Krasnoslavyansky, - this gooseberry variety was included in the State Register in 1992 and recommended for three regions at once - 2, 3 and 4, these are Northwestern, Central and Volgo-Vyatka. The harvest of this variety ripens in medium terms, the yield is quite high, reaching seven kilograms per bush. Plants of the variety are small shrubs with a slightly spreading crown. The thorns are small and there are not many of them. The fruits are very large, reaching nine grams, their shape is round, the color is dark red, and there is noticeable slight pubescence on the surface. The pulp of the berries is very tasty; tasters rate the taste at 4.5 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Red large, - it was obtained in 1974 and recommended for cultivation in the tenth region - West Siberian. Interestingly, this gooseberry variety was obtained from a seedling that grew by chance; its parents are unknown. The variety is characterized by medium ripening, high winter hardiness and resistance to a range of diseases and pests. Productivity varies from year to year from three to four kilograms of fruit per bush. The plants themselves are of medium vigor and quite spreading. There are plenty of thorns on old shoots, but there are very few of them on young shoots. The berries are not large, reaching a weight of 3.1 g. The shape of the fruit is elongated-oval, the color is dark red. The taste is quite pleasant, assessed by tasters at 4.5 points.
Kubanets, - this gooseberry variety was bred in 1997 and zoned in only one region - 6, North Caucasus. The harvest on low and slightly spreading bushes of this variety ripens early. It is easy to collect because the thorns on the thick and straight shoots are located only in the lower part. Ripe berries are oval in shape, green in color, have no pubescence and reach a weight of 5.7 g. The maximum yield from a gooseberry bush reaches 9.4 kilograms on good soil. The fruits of the variety are tasty; tasters rate the taste at 4.5 points and the appearance at 4.6 points. Each berry contains up to 7.7% sugars, about 2.2% acids, and over 33 mg% ascorbic acid. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and does not require pollinating varieties on the site.
Cultivar Favorite, - it was included in the State Register at the very beginning of the current century - in 2000 and recommended for cultivation in the 10th region, West Siberian. The berries on the spreading bushes of this gooseberry variety ripen quite early; picking them is not very convenient: the very thick shoots are covered with equally thick thorns. However, the berries are worth the trouble of picking; they are oval in shape, weigh about 4.0 g, have a yellow-green color with a dense, waxy skin and a rather pleasant taste, although without aroma, rated by tasters at 4.9 points. Each fruit contains up to 8.8% sugars, about 2.0% acids, and more than 43 mg% ascorbic acid. The yield of the variety is very high and on good soil reaches 8.7 kg per bush. The advantages of the variety include its winter hardiness, resistance to powdery mildew and relative resistance to sawfly.
Malachite, is an old gooseberry variety, dating back to 1959, but it is the one that is most often found on summer cottages. The variety is zoned in many regions, it is easier to say in which its cultivation is not desirable, these are regions 6, 10 and 11, namely the North Caucasus, West Siberian and East Siberian. The harvest on vigorous and slightly spreading bushes ripens in the middle period. The maximum yield is about four kilograms per bush. The harvest will have to be done with caution, because small thorns are scattered over the entire surface of the shoots. However, no one leaves Malachite berries on the shoots; they say that the most delicious jam comes from the fruits of this variety. By the way, the fruits cannot be called small; they reach a mass of 7.1 g, have a slightly elongated shape and a rich green color. The taste is pleasant, assessed by tasters at 4.6 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Lighthouse, - this gooseberry variety is newer, it was included in the State Register in 1992 and zoned only in one region - in the North-West (2). The harvest on well-developed bushes with arched shoots ripens in the middle period. Harvesting is not very easy: the shoots have very sharp thorns, which are sometimes distributed very densely. The weight of the berries is not a record - about 3.3 g, the yield is also at an average level - about 5.2 kg per bush. What's good about this variety? The berries have a pleasant dark red color, good taste, rated 4.3 points by tasters, and a high sugar content - more than 10.5%. In addition, the variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew.
Gooseberry variety Reliable- included in the State Register in 1994 and recommended for cultivation in three regions at once - West Siberian (10), East Siberian (11) and Far Eastern (12). The harvest on these winter-hardy bushes with a very compact crown ripens in the middle period. With a fruit weight of 3.1 grams, up to 6.3 kg of fruit can be collected from a bush. Each berry is oval in shape, pink in color and has a fairly pleasant-tasting pulp, although due to the perceived acidity, tasters give the taste only 4.1 points. The fruits contain a lot of sugars, more than 11.8%. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Relatively new variety gooseberries - People's, it was received in 2009 and zoned in the West Siberian region (10). The harvest on vigorous bushes of this variety ripens late, which allows you to extend the period of consumption of fresh berries. Picking berries is quite convenient, because the thorns are only at the bottom of the shoots. The weight of the berries is average - about 3.3 points; they are round and dark red in shape. The taste is very pleasant, assessed by tasters at 4.9 points, but the yield is not very high, only 3 kg per bush. Advantages include resistance to pests and diseases and drought resistance.
Cultivar Rainbow was included in the State Register at the very end of the 20th century, in 1999, it zoned in the West Siberian (10) region. The harvest on medium-sized plants of the variety ripens in medium terms. Picking berries is not so easy, since the thin shoots of the variety are literally covered with thorns. The berries of this gooseberry variety are not very large, about 2.8 g, but the yield cannot be called low, often exceeding 6.9 kg per bush. When fully ripe, the fruits of the Raduzhny variety are painted a pleasant red color, they have a medium-thick skin and a rather pleasant taste, rated by tasters at 4.9 points. The fruits contain quite a lot of sugars - more than 8.1% and few acids, less than 1.8%. The variety is only occasionally affected by diseases and damaged by pests.
The gooseberry variety is considered even newer Spring, it was received in 2002 and zoned in the Central (3) region. The harvest on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens early. Picking berries is quite easy, since the thick shoots of the variety have thorns only in the lower part. Fully ripened berries are yellow-green in color with a slight pink tan on the south side and have a round-oval shape. The fruit weight is not bad - just over 5.1 g, but the yield cannot be called a record; on good soil it reaches 5.8 kg per bush, which, however, is also not bad. The fruits contain quite a lot of sugars - more than 7.0%, which gives the berries a pleasant taste; it’s not for nothing that tasters rate it at 4.9 points. The variety, among other things, is winter-hardy and almost never gets sick.
A rather old variety of gooseberry, which, however, has not lost its demand, is Pink 2. It was included in the State Register in 1971 and zoned in several regions at once - Central (3) and East Siberian (11). The harvest on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens in medium terms. The yield is not very high - about 4 kg per bush, but the advantages of this variety are that, thanks to the small number of thorns, the berries are easy to pick and they are very tasty due to the large amount of sugar. The weight of the berries often reaches 9.8 g; they have a round-oval shape and pinkish-red color. The fruits of this variety are simply excellent in various types of processing, and the plants themselves rarely get sick and are winter-hardy.
Russian, - the gooseberry variety was included in the State Register in 1959, but is still very popular. The variety is zoned in almost all regions, with the exception of the Ural region (9). The harvest on vigorous bushes of this variety ripens in the middle period. From a bush, on good soil, you can collect up to ten kilograms of fruit, this is a record among gooseberry varieties. The weight of the berry is also quite good - up to 6.1 g. Each berry is oval in shape and dark red in color. The taste of ripe fruits is quite good; tasters rate it at 4.6 points. From positive qualities varieties can be noted for their good winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew.
Firework, - this gooseberry variety appeared in the State Register in 1994, it is zoned in three regions - Northwestern (2), Central (3) and Volga-Vyatka (4). The harvest on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens in medium terms. The maximum yield reaches seven kilograms per bush, with a berry weight of 6.7 grams. The taste qualities of the fruits of the Salut variety are very high; tasters rate the taste at 4.9 points. The fruits themselves are round-oval in shape and bright pink in color. Among the undoubted advantages of the variety are its high winter hardiness and immunity to powdery mildew.
Gooseberry variety Northern captain, is quite new, it was included in the State Register in 2007, but zoned only in the North-West (2) region. The harvest on vigorous bushes of this variety ripens in the mid-late period. It is quite convenient to collect it due to the almost simultaneous ripening of the berries and the rather rare thorns. Fully ripe berries are round in shape and dark red, almost black. The taste is quite pleasant, thanks to the large amount of sugars (9.1%), assessed by tasters at 4.5 points. The yield is not very high, only 1.7 kg per bush with a berry weight of 2.5 g. Among the advantages of the variety are winter hardiness and high stability to pests and diseases.
Cultivar Northerner went on sale in 1991 and immediately gained popularity, especially in those regions where it is zoned - Middle Volga (7) and West Siberian (10). The harvest on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens late. The berries are difficult to pick because the thick and straight shoots are completely covered with thorns. The mass of berries of the gooseberry variety is quite large, reaching 8.1 grams, but the yield cannot be called outstanding, it rarely exceeds 3.8 kilograms. Ripe berries They have a round-oval shape, yellow-green color and rather dense skin. Tasters rate the taste with the highest score. Among the advantages of the variety, one can note the weak spreading nature of the bush and high winter hardiness.
Gooseberry variety Senator was launched in 1995 and zoned in the Volga-Vyatka region (4), Ural (9), West Siberian (10) and Far Eastern (12). The harvest on vigorous plants of this variety ripens in medium terms. Picking berries is quite convenient because there are few thorns. The weight of the berry is not very high, about 3.4 g, which is why the yield cannot be called high; on average, no more than 2.6 kg can be collected from an adult bush. The shape of the fruit is oval, the color is scarlet-red. The fruits contain up to 6.8% sugars and a lot of ascorbic acid. The taste of the berries is considered dessert and is rated by tasters at 4.8 points. Among the advantages of the variety are resistance to frost and powdery mildew.
A fairly new variety of gooseberry - Serenade, it was received in 2004 and recommended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth region (5). The harvest on vigorous and slightly spreading plants of the variety ripens at a late date. With a berry weight of 4.1 g, up to four kilograms of fruit can be harvested from a bush. The berries themselves have an elongated conical shape and a purple-red color, skin medium density and a pleasant taste (4.6 points), which also provides a high sugar content - up to 10.2%. Among the advantages, first of all, it is worth noting its high winter hardiness and drought resistance.
Gooseberry variety with an interesting name - Seedling Lefora was released in 1959. This variety is zoned in many regions - Northern (1), Northwestern (2), Volga-Vyatka (4), Ural (9) and even West Siberian (10). Now this variety is difficult to obtain; only true fans of this culture have it. What's good about this variety? It is characterized by high winter hardiness, resistance to powdery mildew and fairly high yield (about five kilograms per bush) with an average berry weight of only 2.5 grams. By the way, the berries are quite tasty and are rated 4.5 points by tasters. When fully ripe, they are colored deep red and have a very pleasant aroma.
Sirius, is another interesting gooseberry variety, obtained in 1994 and zoned in the Central Black Earth (5) region. The harvest from a vigorous bush can be harvested in the medium term. The yield, by the way, is quite good - up to 7.4 kg per bush with a fruit weight of 3.6 grams. Harvesting is a pleasure because the shoots are thornless. Fully ripened berries are round in shape and dark red in color with a noticeable waxy coating. The taste of the fruit is pleasant (4.1-4.3 points). Among the advantages of the variety, one can note its high winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew.
Plum, - the variety was obtained in 1986, but is still in great demand. It is zoned in three regions at once - Central Black Earth (5), Middle Volga (7) and Ural (9). Positive features the variety has, of course, a record yield, reaching nutritious soil an almost insurmountable 12 kg per bush, a fairly high fruit weight - about 6.6 g and their pleasant taste, which tasters rate at 4.6 points. What are the disadvantages? These are its thorns, they are powerful, can be double or even triple and occupy the entire surface of the shoots, therefore, it is very difficult to harvest. The gooseberry variety is bought for its berries, so Plum can be safely planted on your site. The berries are large, tasty, dark red, which makes them black from a distance, with very delicate pulp and aroma, like a plum, hence the name. In addition, the variety is drought-resistant and immune to powdery mildew.
Quite an old variety of gooseberry Change, entered into the State Register in 1959. This variety is unique primarily in that it is zoned in almost all regions, with the exception of only 6 and 11 regions, that is, the North Caucasus and East Siberian. The harvest on medium-sized bushes resistant to powdery mildew is ready for harvest in the mid-late period. From one adult bush you can collect up to six kilograms of fruit, given that the weight of one berry usually does not exceed 2.6 g. There are thorns, they are quite thin and easily penetrate the skin, but for the sake of the tasty, round shape and purple-red color of the berries, it is quite You can be patient. Among the undoubted positive qualities, first of all, it is worth noting the absence of crop shedding, the absence of the need for regular pruning and treatments against powdery mildew.
Snezhana, - this gooseberry variety is quite young, it was included in the State Register in 2009 and is only gaining momentum in popularity. The variety has been zoned in the third region – Central. The harvest on medium-sized, compact plants of the variety ripens at a late date. The berries are quite easy to collect, because there are thorns only at the bottom of the shoots. When fully ripe, the fruits become oval-pear-shaped and yellow-green in color. When consumed, the acid is noticeable and the skin is very dense, so tasters rate the variety only 4.3 points. The yield of the variety is about 4.7 kg per bush with a berry weight of 4.1 g. The main advantage of the variety is its resistance to pests and diseases.
Stanichny, is a variety that has already gained its fans, because it was included in the State Register back in 1995 and zoned in two regions at once - Volga-Vyatka (4) and Ural (9). The fruits of this gooseberry variety ripen in medium terms, due to the presence of self-fertility and large sizes bush, the yield from an adult plant can reach 3.6 kg, with a berry weight of only 2.7 g. By the way, the fruits, although not large, are very pleasant to the taste, the tasting score is about 4.7 points, they are pink and have an oval shape . Each fruit contains up to 9.8% sugars and some acids. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.
Interesting variety - Ural grapes, it was included in the State Register in 1979 and now it is quite difficult to find seedlings of this variety. The variety has been zoned in the seventh region – Middle Volga. This is a table gooseberry variety that ripens early and is a fairly tall bush with a spreading crown and medium-sized shoots completely covered with thorns. The yield of the variety is low, only 1-1.5 kg per bush with a berry weight of 2.5 g. The fruits have a round shape, emerald green color and a rather thin skin. The taste of the fruit is pleasant (4.3 points). The variety is winter-hardy, resistant to diseases and pests.
A newer gooseberry variety Ural emerald, it was included in the State Register in 2000 (10 - West Siberian and 11 - East Siberian regions). The variety is distinguished by its early ripening, medium height and weak spreading crown. The shoots are quite thick and completely covered with thorns. The yield is greater than that of Ural grapes and is about 5.5 kg per bush due to the fact that the average weight of each berry reaches 4.4 g. The fruits of this variety are green, have interesting white veins of pulp and a round-oval shape. Each berry contains up to 9.5% sugars and only 2% acid. Tasters rate the taste of the fruit very highly – up to 4.9 points. Among the advantages, it is worth noting its high winter hardiness and resistance to a range of pests and diseases.
An even newer variety - Ural pink, it was included in the State Register in 2004 and zoned in the 10th region - West Siberian. The harvest of this gooseberry variety ripens in the middle period, the plants are weak-growing with a practically spreading crown, the shoots are completely covered with thorns. The yield from an adult plant is about 3.5 kg with a fruit weight of 3.9 g. The berries are very tasty, tasters give them the highest score, they have a round-oval shape and are pinkish or dark red (berries that ripen on the southern side of the bush) coloring Each berry contains more than 5% sugars. The variety is quite winter-hardy and practically does not get sick.
Flamingo, - this variety was included in the State Register in 2009 and zoned in 10, West Siberian region. The harvest of this gooseberry variety ripens in the middle period; the shoots of the vigorous and rather spreading bush are thin, having thorns over the entire surface. The yield from an adult plant is about 6.3 kg with an average berry weight of about 3.1 g. The fruits of the variety are ovoid, pink, very tasty (4.6 points). Each berry contains more than 9.8% sugars and only 1.1% acids. The variety is winter-hardy, drought-resistant and resistant to pests and diseases.
A variety of gooseberry, the exact name of which few people can repeat by heart - Hinnonmaen Punainen, received in 1999 and zoned in the Northern and Northwestern regions. The harvest on medium-sized and slightly spreading bushes of this variety with medium-long shoots, completely covered with thorns, ripens at a late date. From one bush you can collect about 3.5 kg of berries, with an average weight of about 2.9 g, oval shape and dark red color. The taste of the fruits is pleasant (4.3 points), each contains up to 8.5% sugars and slightly less than 3% acid. The variety is almost disease free and is winter hardy.
A very old gooseberry variety Chelyabinsk green, it was included in the State Register in 1959 and zoned in two regions - Ural and West Siberian. The variety is characterized by mid-early ripening and high winter hardiness. In addition, the variety is resistant to powdery mildew and drought, and is also self-fertile. The yield per bush is at the standard level - approximately 3.5 kg, berry weight is about 2.9 grams. The berries have a round-oval shape, emerald green color and thin skin. The taste is rated as very good (4.8 points).
Variety Chernomor, well-known and widespread, despite the fact that it was received in 1994. Chernomor is zoned in Central region, but in fact it grows well almost everywhere. The ripening period is medium-late. The gooseberry variety has high winter hardiness and resistance to various diseases. The yield of the variety is very high - more than 9 kg per bush with a berry weight of 3.1 g. The shape of the berries is round-oval, the color is dark red, and for the berries growing on the southern side of the bush it is almost black. The taste of the berries is quite good (4.4 points). The berries are ideal for processing.
Another very famous and widespread gooseberry variety is Prune. It was included in the State Register in 1992 and zoned in three regions - Central, Middle Volga and Ural. Everyone who produces homemade wine claims that the fruits of this variety make it much better than grapes. The variety is characterized by an average ripening period, high winter hardiness and immunity to powdery mildew. The yield of the variety is high - reaches 8.8 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 4.1 g. It is convenient to pick berries, because there are few thorns on the shoots and they are usually concentrated in their lower part. The shape of the berries is oval, the color is dark red, and on the southern side of the bush the fruits are even black. The taste is good, it has a specific taste, which to many people resembles the taste of prunes (4.5 points).
Gooseberry variety Black Cherkashina, - was included in the State Register in 1991 and zoned in the West Siberian and East Siberian regions. The variety is characterized by medium-late ripening, high winter hardiness and immunity to powdery mildew. The yield of the variety is not very high - approximately 4.5 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 2.5 g. Harvesting is quite convenient, because the thorns are located at the bottom of the shoots. The berries are pear-shaped, almost black in color, and have an average taste (4.1 points). The fruits are suitable for all types of processing, but jam is especially successful.
Shershnevsky, - this gooseberry variety was included in the State Register in 2006 and zoned in four regions at once - Middle Volga, Ural, West Siberian and East Siberian. The variety is named so unusually because of the thorns on the shoots; they are very long, thick, single or double, but the advantage is that for the most part they are located at the base of the shoots. The yield of the variety is not very high, no more than 3.2 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 3.5 g. The shape of the berries is round-oval, the color is dark pink with a clearly visible matte coating, there is no pubescence. The taste of the berries is very pleasant and tasters give them the highest score. The variety is resistant to drought and frost, and is practically not affected by pests and diseases.
Quite a new variety of gooseberry Eridanus, - it was included in the State Register in 2009 and zoned in the Volga-Vyatka region. The variety is characterized by vigorous growth and an average ripening period. Shoots on medium-thick shoots are located over the entire surface. The yield of the variety is about 2.5 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 3.1 g. The shape of the berries is round-oval, red in color, and the taste is pleasant (up to 4.5 points). Berries contain more than 10.5% sugars. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and drought resistance.
A very old variety of gooseberry - Anniversary, however, its seedlings are still in demand. Yubileiny was included in the State Register in 1965 and zoned in the Central Black Earth region. The variety is characterized by an average ripening period, high winter hardiness and resistance to provocative thaws. The yield of the variety reaches 5 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 4.1 g. The shape of the berries is round or oval, the color is deep yellow. The taste is pleasant, thanks to the sweet and juicy pulp (4.5 points). The berries are ideal for processing.
