English yellow gooseberry: variety description and characteristics, planting and care with photo

Gooseberry - a berry that is popular with summer residents, the type of English yellow attracts with its taste and ease of care. Berries are suitable for storage and contain all the necessary vitamins. Used for preservation for the winter and for fresh consumption.

General information about English Yellow

Shrub 1.5 meters high, slightly sprawling. Variety English gooseberry has a high degree of resistance to low temperatures. The origin of this variety is unknown, but breeders note the yield and taste of the fruit.

Berries have the following description: medium density, yellow flesh, do not crumble after ripening. The average weight of a berry is 5 grams, but with a high yield, the weight of a gooseberry can be up to 7 grams.

Gooseberry shoots are covered with single thorns, small dark green leaves. The inflorescences are white, with brown sepals.

Pros and cons of gooseberries

Culture has advantages and disadvantages that you need to pay attention to when growing.

Do not crumble after ripening, which makes the harvesting process easyRetain their presentation for a long time High harvestShrubs are slightly sprawling, which makes crop care comfortable Thorns are of medium sizeCulture is resistant to diseases and low temperatures The plant is undemanding to the type of soil

Pros	Cons
Good tasting berries	Berries crack when wet
Berry size	Culture not resistant to sphere library

Culture with good taste, which makes it popular among gardeners. Gooseberries have an attractive appearance and are used for harvesting for the winter.

Basic landing rules

Gooseberries require certain planting practices to be harvested, which will not only reduce the risk of disease, but also improve taste.

Date and place of landing

Gooseberry is a type of crop that can be planted in autumn and spring. In the spring, the bush is planted in the soil after the snow has melted and until the moment when the buds begin to open. In autumn, the shrub is transplanted from mid-September to mid-October. In the period before the onset of frost, the culture takes root, and the plant is less susceptible to diseases.

English gooseberries are undemanding to the soil, however, for the normal development of the culture, it is necessary to choose a soil with neutral acidity. The landing site should be sunny and not shaded by nearby trees. It is not recommended to use for planting places where soil moisture is increased, in which case the plant is exposed to a disease such as rot.

Site preparation

The English gooseberry planting site is being prepared in 4-5 weeks so that the soil has time to subside. The area where the gooseberry will be planted must be cleared of grass and roots of other plants. If the crop is planted in the garden, a distance of at least 2 meters must be maintained between the planting site and other crops.

Before digging up the soil, it is necessary to prepare the mixture:

• humus - 10 kg;
• wood ash - 150 grams;
• superphosphate - 2 tablespoons;
• potassium - 2 tablespoons.

A deepening is made, the soil from the pit is mixed with the previously prepared composition and placed in the prepared pit. This will saturate the site with the substances necessary for root development.

Important. Gooseberries are not planted after plants such as raspberries and strawberries. In this type of soil, the plant will not be able to take root and develop to obtain the required yield.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing a seedling for planting gooseberries, you need to pay attention to the following features:

• The root should consist of 4-5 shoots at least 10 cm long.
• The escape must have no external damage. Several shoots are allowed, this occurs if the seedling is over 2 years old.
• The length of the shoots should be 20-30 cm.

To reduce the period of adaptation of the plant to a new place, it is recommended to give preference to seedlings that have root protection in the form of a clod of earth. However, bare roots may be used as long as they show no visible damage.

Step by step process

Gooseberries must be planted according to the following algorithm of actions:

• a hill is formed in a previously prepared place;
• the seedling is planted on a hill, and all the roots are straightened out;
• top seedling sprinkled with soil;
• gooseberry neck must be immersed to a depth of at least 10 cm;
• the soil is compacted and watered with a bucket of warm water;
• the planted plant must be cut, if this procedure has not been performed before, only 5 lower buds are left.

When planting gooseberries in large quantities, it is necessary to maintain a distance of at least 1 meter between the bushes.

English Gooseberry Care Rules

Adult bush, like a seedling, requires a certain type of care. Timely application of fertilizers and watering of the crop will contribute to the development of the bush and the annual harvest.

Water and fertilize

Gooseberry tolerates moderate drought, English yellow variety susceptible to root disease when excessive moisture is present. Watering the culture is carried out in several stages, among which it is necessary to highlight:

• the first is carried out on the 20th of May;
• second watering done in a month;
• third - after harvest.

In dry weather, shrubs should be watered every three weeks. Watering is carried out in the following way:

• measure a distance of 60-70 cm from the root of the bush;
• make a 10 cm deep ditch around the bush;
• water pouring into a ditch.

One adult plant should use up to 30 liters of water.

Fertilization into the soil is carried out according to the following scheme.

Feeding period	Type of fertilizer
First of April	Boil 1 kg of potato peels in 10 liters of water. Leave to room temperature, add 200 grams of ash. Mix everything thoroughly and pour into the area of \u200b\u200bthe root of the shrub , 400 grams of superphosphate and 100 grams of potassium. A bucket of clean water is poured into the ditch, the resulting solution is poured from above kg per 10 liters of water
After harvesting	2 buckets of humus are brought under the bush and watered abundantly with water

It is recommended to fertilize in the evening after sunset.

Cutting

In the second year after planting, it is necessary to leave 2-3 strong shoots. Every year it is necessary to form a bush, while the old branches are removed, and young shoots are left instead.

Pruning is carried out in spring and autumn, all damaged and small shoots must be eliminated. Branches that are intertwined in a large number of places are also removed. In order for the shrub not to outgrow fruiting, it is necessary to shorten the shoots by one third annually.

Shrub Shelter for Winter

After the leaves fall, it is necessary to prepare the shrub for the winter period:

• clean the soil around the crop from foliage, dig up and add humus;
• collect the branches of the shrub and tie with a strip of cloth;
• treat the branches with a solution of Bordeaux mixture (1%);
• wrap branches with burlap.

Digging the soil is necessary to eliminate pests that may be hiding in fallen leaves and branches.

Harmful insects and their control

English gooseberry can be affected by the following types of insects:

1. Gooseberry aphid - the pest forms seals on burgundy leaves. The pest feeds on the sap of the leaves and causes them to turn yellow. To eliminate aphids, the substance "Sumicidin" is used.
2. Spider mite - appears as light-colored spots on the leaves. It can lead to a decrease in yield and death of the crop. It is necessary to treat the plant from a tick before bud break. The substance "Vofatoks" is used.
3. Fireworm - an insect that penetrates the berries and causes them to rot. To eliminate the pest, you must use "Karbofos", which is sprayed onto the bush until inflorescences appear.

Processing from possible pests must be carried out after the snow has melted in April.

Protection against gooseberry diseases

Gooseberries are resistant to diseases, but the following types of disease may appear:

• Powdery mildew - appears as a gray coating on the leaves. The disease causes leaves to curl and turn yellow. To prevent the disease, it is necessary to treat with a solution of vitriol before bud break.
• Anthracnose - affects the shoots, leads to cracking of the bark, causing the plant to dry out. This disease belongs to the fungal type and can affect the plant, starting from the root system. To combat the disease, spraying with "Kuprozan" is used before the buds of the culture begin to open.
• Rust - manifested by the appearance of brown spots on leaves and shoots. To prevent the disease, the drug "Nitrofen" is used.

Affected shoots must be removed from the shrub, otherwise the disease will progress.

Methods of reproduction

The most commonly used propagation is by two-year-old cuttings. For this, the shoot is bent down in the ground. After the cutting takes root, pruning and transplanting is carried out. The division of the bush can also be used, during which the bush is divided into two parts and seated in different places. Such a procedure is carried out in the fall.

Harvest and storage of crops

Ripe yellow berries with a honey tinge. The fruit tastes sweet and fragrant. The English gooseberry ripens at the end of July.

After harvesting, the berries are stacked in a box in a thin layer and placed in a cool place. Gooseberries can be stored for up to 5 days. In order to increase the shelf life, it is recommended to pick 2-3 days before full ripening, however, such berries have a less intense taste.

English gooseberries are famous for their flavor, which is unlike other varieties. Also, the culture has a high yield and an attractive appearance of berries. The shrub adapts to the new growth site and does not require excessive watering.

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