Description of the gooseberry variety Yellow Russian, cultivation and care

The demand for Russian yellow gooseberries is due to their resistance to adverse environmental factors and excellent consumer qualities. It was bred at the beginning of 1970 at the Michurin Research Institute of Horticulture by using the clonal selection method. Careless, Curry, Stambovy, Oregon were taken for work. To successfully grow this gooseberry variety, you need to know how and when to plant it in open areas and the subtleties of care.

Description and characteristics of the Russian Yellow variety

The plant is medium-sized, slightly more than 1 meter in height. The bush forms spreading branches, their thorniness is average. Young shoots are light green in color, while mature branches are rich brown. The leaf blades are small, green, without pubescence. Blunt teeth are visible on them.

The brown buds are small, oblong in shape, the thorns are located in the rhizome area. 1-2 pale-colored flowers are formed on the brush. The oval-shaped berries are distinguished by their amber color, moderately dense skin with many light veins. They have a waxy coating, weighing up to 6 grams.

According to the description, Russian yellow gooseberry fruits contain ascorbic acid 12 milligrams per 100 grams, sugars 9.3%. Acidity levels are 2%. On average, the productivity of a bush is 5 kilograms without pollinators. Due to its resistance to low temperatures, the berry bush calmly tolerates winters, even those with little snow. In addition, the variety is not afraid of dry weather.

Russian yellow gooseberries are excellent for industrial cultivation; their berries are highly transportable.

Advantages and disadvantages of gooseberries

Among the advantages of Russian yellow gooseberries, experienced gardeners note:

• high degree of drought resistance;
• sufficient frost resistance (up to -28 degrees);
• long shelf life of fruits;
• high productivity;
• large fruit;
• self-fertility;
• unpretentiousness to growing conditions.

The disadvantages of gooseberries include:

• the presence of a large number of thorns, complicating harvesting;
• average level of resistance to major diseases;
• the need for gartering the spreading branches of the bush.

Each berry crop has its own strengths and weaknesses, but knowing them makes it possible to grow a healthy and abundantly fruiting Russian yellow gooseberry bush on your plot.

Features of cultivation

Despite the relative undemanding nature of the variety when it comes to soil and planting, Russian yellow gooseberries grow and develop more efficiently if you follow certain recommendations for planting them in open areas.

Selecting a location and landing dates

It is possible to achieve the desired results when placing Russian yellow gooseberries in clearings with a sufficient level of illumination and protection from draft winds. To avoid the development of root rot, you should not choose wetlands or areas with close groundwater.

The soil should be loamy or chernozem with a neutral environment. Since the berry bush has spreading branches, the distance between plants should be 1.5-2 meters.

The optimal time for planting is spring before buds open or autumn (September). The main thing is to be in time before the cold weather arrives.

Selection of planting material

When purchasing seedlings, you should pay attention to their appearance. They should not have any signs of disease, damage, or rot. It is best to choose one- or two-year-old specimens that contain several powerful shoots and a fairly developed root system 12-15 centimeters long.

Planting process

For quick establishment, Russian yellow gooseberries are planted using the following technology:

• The area for planting should be cleared of weeds and dug deep to improve the water and nutritional regime. Add humus to the soil.
• After that, dig a pit measuring 60x60x60 cm.
• Add organic fertilizer (humus). Layer thickness 20 cm.
• Place the seedling in the hole, straighten its roots and gently cover it with soil. The root collar should be 5-7 centimeters below ground level.
• Water thoroughly, using 10 liters of water per planting.
• After water has been absorbed, the soil in the tree trunk circle must be mulched with peat and sawdust.

To improve the growth of new shoots, it is recommended to shorten the stems of Russian yellow gooseberries by 1/3 of the entire length.

Nuances of care

To get large and tasty fruits, Russian yellow gooseberries need to be properly watered, regularly weed the plantings, feed and protect from diseases and harmful insects.

How to water

During the dry season, Russian yellow gooseberries should be irrigated once a week. The soil should be moistened 40 cm deep. Watering is especially important for garden plantings at the flowering stage (in May) and when berries are filling (mid-to-late June). In autumn (September), the bushes need moisture-replenishing watering if there is no rain for a long time.

Fertilizer application

The first feeding procedure is done in early spring (during the leaves bloom). For these purposes, urea or ammonium nitrate is used at the rate of 50 grams per planting. The nutritional composition is distributed around the tree trunk and the soil is loosened. Alternatively, you can make a working solution using 50 grams of the product and 10 liters of water or mullein infusion in a ratio of 1:10.

During the bud formation and flowering phase, feeding procedures are done using wood ash (1 cup per 10 liters of water). Nettle infusion works well; it is used in a ratio of 1:5 (one part concentrate and 5 parts water). 10 liters of solution are consumed per bush.

After harvesting, Russian yellow gooseberries are fed with superphosphate. It is embedded in the ground at the rate of 30 grams per planting.

Bush formation

The classic method of shaping Russian yellow gooseberries involves the following algorithm of actions:

1. After planting, all shoots are shortened by 1/3.
2. Next year (spring) the existing fruit-bearing branches and 3-5 replacement shoots are left. Excess is removed at ground level.
3. In the third year, you need to add the same number of shoots. Thus, the Russian yellow gooseberry is formed within 5 years. Ultimately, you should end up with 20-25 branches.
4. From the sixth year, the bush should be rid of last year's and old branches, leaving only strong young shoots.

Wintering

Since Russian yellow gooseberries have sufficient frost resistance, they do not need additional protection. The main thing is to remove all supports so that the branches are closer to the ground. This is especially true for bushes that are tied with metal wire.

You need to remove fallen leaves and berries from the tree trunk circle, and the mulch layer should be completely replaced with a new one (sawdust, peat).

Protection from diseases and pests

You can prevent the development of dangerous diseases and the invasion of parasites with the help of preventive measures. 14 days before the flowering phase and 2 weeks after it, Russian yellow gooseberry bushes must be treated with special preparations. It is also effective to carry out procedures after fruiting.

All fallen leaves in the fall should be disposed of; they may contain pathogenic microorganisms and pests.

Reproduction

Russian yellow gooseberries are best propagated by dividing the bush.The overgrown plant is removed from the soil in late autumn and divided into 2-3 parts using a saw. After which, they are buried in prepared holes 5-7 centimeters lower than where the mother bush grew. Thanks to watering, the soil will be compacted, and in the spring the cuttings will be hilled up to stimulate the growth of new roots.

Collection and storage

The berries are harvested in late July. Depending on the purpose, they are collected in 2-3 doses. For winter harvesting, the berries are picked at the stage of their technical ripeness, and for fresh use - fully ripe. The harvest is not afraid of transportation over long distances.

Russian yellow gooseberry is rightfully considered a promising variety. It shows a high degree of effectiveness with minimal maintenance. It can be grown not only in regions with warm climates, but also in regions with harsh winters. Proper agricultural technology and healthy seedlings are the key to harvesting a bountiful harvest.