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Gooseberry besshipny Uralsky has excellent taste. It is widespread in the northern regions due to its frost resistance and unpretentiousness. This culture has its drawbacks, but they are offset by many advantages.
Breeding history of the variety
The gooseberry variety Ural Besshipny was obtained at the Yuzhnouralsk Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing by crossing the Ural Green and Slaboshipovaty-2. The author of the selection is V.S. Ilyin.
Description of the gooseberry variety Ural Besshipny
The gooseberry bush of the Uralskiy, thornless, vigorous-growing variety, is notable for its slight spreading and density. It can be grown in almost all climatic zones of Russia, including the regions of Siberia. The branches are directed vertically, but the side shoots can grow slightly tilted. The bark is yellow-gray in color. Annual branches are powerful, green, not pubescent. The buds are colored light brown. Thorns are absent or present, but in insignificant numbers.
The leaves of the Uralsky thornless variety are three-lobed, the middle lobe is strongly pronounced. They have a glossy surface and a dark green color. The leaf plate is concave, wrinkled, with light veins. The petiole is about 2 cm in size, slightly pubescent.
The Uralsky besshipy variety blooms in the second half of April or in the first days of May. The buds are colored bright crimson. The flowers are pink, but fade over time.
Gooseberry Ural Besshorny belongs to large-fruited varieties - berries weigh 8-9 g. They are oval-shaped, bright green in color with a matte surface without pubescence. The fruits come off the branches easily. The skin is dense with a sour taste, the flesh inside is sweet and juicy. The veins are lighter than the color of the berry and are therefore clearly visible. The stalk is green.
Characteristics of the variety
In the description of the Uralsky beshipny gooseberry variety, there are mainly positive characteristics. It is endowed with properties that help withstand harsh climatic conditions and various diseases. At the same time, there are no inconveniences when harvesting.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
According to the description of the variety, the Ural besshorny gooseberry has high frost resistance and tolerates drought well. Withstands temperatures up to -30 ° C.
Productivity and fruiting
The Uralsky besshorny variety shows good yields. Young plants produce 5 kg each, and bushes older than 5 years - 7-9 kg. Gooseberries have the highest rates at the age of 6-7 years.
Due to the sweet taste of berries, Ural Besshorny is classified as a dessert variety. It is characterized by a medium ripening period, but the berries are harvested a little earlier, because they are prone to shedding.
Scope of the fruit
The dessert taste of the Ural thornless fruits allows them to be used both fresh and for various preparations. Most often, jam is made from gooseberries. Since the berries are picked a little earlier, they tolerate transportation well and can be stored.
Ural thornless gooseberry is shown in the photo:
Disease and pest resistance
The gooseberry variety Uralskiy besshorny is resistant to septoria and powdery mildew. But the bush can be attacked by harmful insects.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Advantages of the Ural Besshipny gooseberry variety:
- a large amount of nutrients in berries;
- dessert taste;
- lack of thorns;
- large fruits;
- disease resistance;
- frost resistance;
- high productivity;
- drought resistance.
The main disadvantage of the Uralsky beshipny variety is the significant shedding of berries, which requires starting harvesting before they are fully ripe.
Gooseberry planting rules
When planting gooseberries, it is recommended to follow certain rules. This will allow the young plant to take root better and yield larger yields later on. Failure to follow these rules can harm the gooseberry bush.
Recommended timing
Gooseberries of the Uralsky besshorny variety are planted in the fall, which allows you to get a harvest next year. The recommended dates are the end of September and the entire first half of October. It is also worth focusing on the onset of frost in a specific region so that the gooseberry has time to take root and survive the winter normally. Some gardeners also practice spring planting, but then you need to be in time before bud break.
Choosing the right place
For planting, choose a flat sunny area. Gooseberries can tolerate light shade. It must be ensured that groundwater does not pass near the surface of the earth in this place.
Gooseberries are undemanding to the soil, but they should not be planted next to the paths, because the roots do not tolerate compaction. In Siberia, it is recommended to plant bushes where there is a greater snow cover.
Selection and preparation of planting material
It is better to purchase gooseberry seedlings 1–2 years old with 3–4 shoots at least 20 cm long. The root system of the bush should be well developed.
It is recommended to plant gooseberries immediately after purchase. If this cannot be done, then it is better to carry out a number of preparatory measures:
- the roots are wrapped in a damp cloth and placed in a bag;
- if transportation is needed, then the seedling is given a strictly vertical position;
- to avoid drying out the roots, they must be dipped in a clay mixture or sprinkled with wet sawdust;
- immediately before planting in the ground, it is necessary to remove the leaves, damaged and dry parts of the roots, and also shorten the shoots to 20 cm.
Landing algorithm
The landing site is prepared in advance - 2 months in advance. If the soil is loamy, then sand is added. The landing algorithm is as follows:
- Dig a hole 50x70 cm in size, while putting the top layer of fertile soil and the lower layers in different directions. If the planting is done on black soil, then the dimensions can be reduced to 40x40. Manure, humus, potash salt have to be added to less fertile land.
- Chips are placed at the bottom of the pit, which will act as drainage, and water is poured in the amount of one bucket.
- If there are several bushes, then a distance of at least 1 m is maintained between them, because the nutritional area of the gooseberry root system is 2 square meters. m.
- A circle is formed around the bush for watering. And after a day, the soil is mulched with peat or sawdust.
Gooseberry follow-up care
No fertilization is required in the first year after planting. In the second year, organic feeding is necessary. In the third year, wood ash and superphosphate are used. Then you need to feed the gooseberries every 2-3 years.
The plant requires the following care measures:
- watering;
- deletion weeds;
- loosening;
- top dressing;
- treatment against pests and diseases;
- pruning;
- mulching.
When watering under a bush, it is enough to pour a bucket of water as the soil dries up and then if the plant has recently been planted.
The next year after planting the bush, pruning is carried out.Thus, the yield of the plant can be increased. First, remove zero shoots, leaving 5-6 of the strongest. The bush should have branches of different ages, with the exception of those over 7 years old. Old and diseased parts of the plant must be removed. Rejuvenating pruning is carried out when the culture reaches 10 years old.
In Siberia, gooseberries must be covered for the winter by bending the branches to the ground. In warmer climates, it will survive the cold without problems.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
The gooseberry variety Uralskiy besshnyy has a strong immunity to most diseases, but can be attacked by pests. Preventive measures are carried out twice a season - in spring and autumn.
There are many pest control products on the market, but experienced gardeners also advise using traditional methods. It will be effective in early April to quickly pour over the bush with water heated to a temperature of + 80 ° C. After this procedure, all the debris from under the bush should be collected and burned.
At the beginning of budding, gooseberries should be sprayed with Rovikurt. This will protect the bush from aphids, gall midges and sawflies. A solution of colloidal sulfur will be effective against pests that damage the buds.
In autumn, gooseberry bushes are sanitized without fail. Sick and damaged leaves and shoots are removed. The plant itself and the ground around it must be treated with nitrofen, then watered abundantly and mulched with a thick layer of peat.
Conclusion
Ural'sky gooseberry is an unpretentious culture, suitable for almost all climatic zones of our country. The dessert taste of the fruit allows it to be used not only for preparations, but also fresh. Large fruits and the absence of thorns are some of the qualities thanks to which the Ural besshorny gooseberry retains its popularity and collects positive feedback from gardeners.
