Red gooseberry: description, variety of varieties and application

Fruit shrubs delight most people with their appearance and delicious berries. However, not all of them are equally well known to people. It is necessary to compensate for this gap by providing a detailed description of such a culture as red gooseberry.

Gooseberry - a culture that is present in almost all areas. It has been known since ancient times, and for some time even its industrial cultivation was carried out. The powdery mildew epidemic in the middle of the twentieth century sharply reduced the popularity of gooseberries. But over the following decades, breeders managed to cope with this problem. And now, gradually, the areas occupied by gooseberries are increasing.

Red gooseberry managed to bring the first time in the late 1950s. According to the state register, this plant can be grown freely throughout Russia, with the exception of the Ural lands. A characteristic feature is the average height and large development of young bushes. The shoots of a light green tone are distinguished by a large thickness, arcuate bend, and lack of an edge in the upper lobe. The number of spikes is moderately large, the spines concentrate mainly down, they are small in length.

If the shoot is woody, it becomes lighter and acquires an average thickness. The buds are small in size and are elongated and colored in brown. The tip of the kidneys is pointed, there is no edge on it. The leaves are distinguished by a direct base, with petioles characterized by an average length and thickness. The ovary is not covered by anything, in the brush there are 1 or 2 flowers.

Resistance to dry periods and winter resistance is very high. Productivity varies from 2,100 to 5,700 grams of berries per bush. The plant belongs to the self-fertile type. American powdery mildew does not ruin it. The problem can be associated only with a significant area occupied by the plant in the young period.

It is logical to compare the red and green varieties of gooseberries for their basic properties. Ripe berries contain twice as many vitamins as unripe, still colored in a green tone. Shrub berries are of great importance when metabolism is disturbed, obesity occurs. Fresh berries are great against hypovitaminosis, lack of iron and phosphorus, lack of copper.

The undoubted benefits of red gooseberries in the fight against violations of the digestive system. It is especially valuable when systematic constipation occurs. Also, scarlet berries are used to combat kidney and excretory abnormalities. The benefits of green gooseberry too, but it is somewhat less.

Much depends on the type of plant. The Krasnoslavyansk gooseberry is now very popular. Such attractive varieties as the "Avenarius" and "Orion" were connected to develop it. Spreading shrub limited, in height, it reaches no more than 1.5 m. Shoots grow straight and painted in a light brown tone from below, in light green - at the top.

Important: in this gooseberry variety, shoots abound with dangerous thorns. So, gardeners need to be careful when the time comes to care for the crop and moreover to remove the fruit. The buds are relatively small and are brown in color. Flowers look like bells and do not differ in impressive dimensions. Usually the mass of the berries is about 4.3 grams.

Grade favorably:

• precociousness;
• outer beauty;
• good berry transportability;
• the sweetness of the fruit.

Positive feedback is received on the “Russian Red” gooseberry variety. This is a medium late variety, giving medium and large berries, the mass of which ranges from 3 to 6 grams. The shape of the fruit is oval or ellipse, the color is dark red, without edge. The presence of waxy deposits and a sweet-sour taste without extraneous notes are noted. Resistance to winter is very high, as well as resistance to dry periods.

The plant tolerates both powdery mildew and septoria. Both infections simply cannot infect it. The gooseberry of this variety is distinguished by its spreading in youth and forms a moderately dense crown. As a pollinator, it fits almost perfectly.

A good alternative to this culture may be, for example, “Belarusian” red variety.

It also ripens at medium speed. The bush is close in shape to the ball, has an average height and thickened shoots. Triple spikes are much less common than single or mated. The berries of the Belarusian gooseberry are large and very large (can reach 8.5 grams). The shape of the fruit is transitional from the oval to the circle, there is no edge, the surface is smooth and has light veins.

The flesh of the "Belarusian" gooseberry is painted in a crimson tone. She stands out with an impressive sweetness. Significant temperature jerks are well tolerated. Recommended landing on sunny areas rich in fertile land.

"Moscow" red gooseberry gives excellent yields and tolerates strong cooling. Even powerful frosts will not destroy the landing. But this requires taking into account the risk of infection with powdery mildew and other disorders characteristic of any gooseberry. Along with fresh consumption, they use berries to make delicious jam and jam.

Ripe berries are distinguished by a purple tinge, their taste combines sour and sweet sensations. The severity of the fruit varies from 5 to 7 grams. When the berries are ripe, they can remain on the branch for a long time. The rind is quite dense, so that you can transport the harvest without fear. With careful care, it is possible to collect up to 11 kg of gooseberries from 1 bush.

"Finnish" gooseberry embodies all the advantages characteristic of plants of the Scandinavian breeding school. The maturity of the berries comes in srednepozdny terms. The dimensions of the bush are relatively small, but the yield varies from 7 to 12 kg. Weight of 1 berry can be from 2 to 4.4 grams. The branching of the veins is insignificant, the skin is thin, covered with bloom and hides the sweet flesh.

The first harvest is possible on the 3rd year of cultivation. The probability of infection with septoria, anthracnose, spheroteka is small. Powdery dew is not sick at all. Berries can be used in a variety of ways. The plant itself fertilizes itself, without the participation of other varieties.

Landing is made either in the spring or in the autumn months. If the autumn time is chosen, it is necessary to leave 1-1.5 months before the onset of frost. Then the culture will have time to settle in a new place. Select for planting requires thoroughly illuminated areas where the ground is composed of black earth or sand. Important: clay bases, contributing to the accumulation of moisture, affect the condition of the gooseberry very badly.

Recommended combination includes:

• 10 kg of humus;
• 0.1 kg of wood ash;
• 0.04 kg of potassium sulphide;
• 0.05 kg of double superphosphate.

All this is supposed to mix thoroughly and lay out. When the gooseberry root is inserted, it is covered with soil, tamped immediately and moisturized. If powdery mildew affects the cultivated gooseberry, it takes 5 grams of salt and 3 grams of vitriol to dissolve in 1 liter of water, mix and use for processing one plant. In case of failure, the affected branches of the plant should be cut off, burned, and the incision sites should be treated with lime mortar.

Planting gooseberries in the spring involves the need to meet the gap between the thawing of the earth and the swelling of the kidneys.Only experienced gardeners can achieve this. If the planting is made late, it can be difficult to engraft the culture. Shrubs in the pits put under a certain slope. You should certainly fight weeds, even if they are few.

The moment of harvesting comes in the summer months. If you leave the shot gooseberry at room temperature, partially mature fruits can be saved up to 72 hours. Greenish berries can be maintained up to 120 hours, and if the air temperature is about 0 degrees, then the shelf life increases to 1 month. You can not use in food berries, covered with white and gray bloom, like dew.

Given the rapid deterioration of the fruits, they are mainly processed if they want to keep longer. Gooseberry canning is made with the production of jams, preserves, compote, marmalade and marshmallow. Also can make wine from it, marinade. Berries are well combined with vegetable and meat dishes. Condiments and sauces, cakes and salads, liqueurs - all this can be made from red gooseberry.

You can pickle it with black pepper, with the addition of horseradish and black currant, vinegar. To use gooseberries in this way, it is imperative to sterilize the jars and roll them up with tin lids. The dwell time is 30 days. Only after that the fruits will be ready for consumption.

For the preparation of chicken breasts can also be used gooseberry sauce with the addition of black currant. It should be cooked with sugar and cream of 20% fat. To make marmalade, you need to get rid of the cuttings, discard rotten and beaten berries. They are cooked in aluminum or stainless pans. Pouring prepared on vodka, the duration of infusion is at least 6 months.

Usually hard, unripe sour-tasting berries are used to make jams. Ripe fruit allows you to make an excellent sauce for meat with a spicy taste. If the gooseberry is sweet, it is eaten right away or jelly is prepared. To obtain the berries, the berries are cut and freed from the seeds with wire loops. There are also recipes for gooseberry jam with the addition of walnut.

To learn how to make red gooseberry sauce, see the next video.