The best gooseberry

Gooseberries can be found in almost every site in the central region of Russia. Gardeners often think about which variety to choose and plant. Let's try to figure it out together by reading the description of the most popular ones. Varieties are divided according to many criteria, Kolobok, Grushenka, Russian yellow and Amber are most suitable for the Moscow region... The most frost-resistant are Beryl, Ural emerald, Consul and others. The largest fruits are produced by the varieties Zashchitnik, Kooperator, Leningradets and others. They have excellent taste - Medovy, Kaptivator, Pushkin, Sadko, Laskovy, English, Mashenka and others. Thornless gooseberries are the safest, besides, it is easier to care for them, the best and most popular varieties are Eaglet, African, Thornless gooseberry and others.

Description of the most popular varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia

Grushenka

Gooseberry variety Grushenka

Medium-sized shrub with drooping branches. There are practically no thorns on the shoots. The berries are medium-sized, weigh on average 5 grams, the shape is pear-shaped, and the color changes as the fruits ripen (from pale red to deep purple). The variety is perfect for growing in central Russia, it is able to easily endure frosts, winter cold and drought. It is immune to many diseases.

Russian yellow

Gooseberry variety Russian yellow

A low bush with medium spreading, covered with thorns throughout the area. Produces yellow pear-shaped fruits weighing up to 6 grams... The presence of a thin waxy coating is characteristic. The variety is distinguished by its excellent tolerance to sudden changes in temperature, frost and drought. Self-fertile, not affected by many common diseases.

Amber

Gooseberry grade Amber

A tall shrub can grow up to 1.5 meters. The crown is dense and spreading, and there are also many thorny thorns on it. But all these disadvantages are offset by delicious and beautiful fruits. Berries are yellow-orange in color and oblong in shape, on average, weigh 5-6 grams... Amber gooseberries are early varieties and have a very high yield. Also, this shrub tolerates frost and drought well.

Gingerbread man

Gooseberry variety Kolobok

A medium-sized shrub with thorns, which are located singly, most often on the lower part of the branches. Fruits are large in size, their weight reaches 7 grams... The shape of the berries is slightly elongated, the color is pale red. The taste is pleasant, sweet and sour. The variety tolerates frost well, is resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew.

The best large-fruited gooseberry varieties

Defender

Gooseberry variety Defender

A tall shrub with powerful branches and a straight crown. The mass of berries can reach 10 grams, their shape is oval-pear-shaped, the color is burgundy, almost black... The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour. Refers to varieties with a late ripening period. The defender tolerates frost well, does not undergo powdery mildew.

Cooperator

Gooseberry variety Cooperator

This type of shrub has a medium height and a sparse, slightly spreading crown with a small number of thorns. On average, one berry weighs 7 grams, pear-shaped, dark red color... Such fruits are considered dessert, they are very tasty and sweet. Up to 5 kilograms of harvest can be harvested from one bush, the ripening period is medium late. Another advantage of the variety is its resistance to cold weather and fruit rot.

Leningrader

Gooseberry grade Leningradets

A bush of medium height with a semi-spreading crown, thorns are practically absent. The berries are large, their weight can reach 10 grams, the shape resembles an inverted egg, the color is dark red... Gooseberry taste sweet and sour. From one bush, you can collect up to 7.5 kilograms of harvest, medium late ripening. The shrub is winter-hardy, moderately exposed to powdery mildew.

Spring

Gooseberry variety Rodnik

Shrub of medium height with a compact, neat crown. On average, the fruits weigh 5-6 grams, but their weight can reach 8 grams, the shape is round-oval, the color is dull, yellow-green... The taste of such berries is very pleasant, sweet, they are suitable both for fresh consumption and for any kind of processing. The variety is resistant to frost and fungal diseases, it is distinguished by its ability to reproduce crops even under unfavorable climatic conditions.

The best winter-hardy gooseberry varieties

Beryl

Gooseberry grade Beryl

Medium-sized shrub with a neat crown. Thorns are present at the bottom of the shoot. The weight of berries can reach 8-9 grams, the shape is spherical, the color is light green... The taste of the fruit is dessert, highly appreciated by professional tasters. One bush brings up to 9 kilograms of harvest and can survive frost down to -36 degrees. Also, the variety is resistant to fruit rot.

Ural emerald

Gooseberry grade Ural emerald

Medium-sized shrub with few thorns on the shoots. Berries are distinguished by the absence of pubescence, their weight can reach 8 grams... This variety got its name due to the bright color of the fruit with a dessert taste and pleasant aroma. The first harvest can be obtained at 3-4 years of life, the ripening period is medium early. Frost resistance is high, such a shrub can withstand cold temperatures down to -37 degrees.

Consul

Gooseberry grade Consul

Another name for this variety is senator. A medium-sized bush with a dense crown, on which thorns are practically absent. The berries are large, their weight can reach 6 grams, the color is maroon, almost black... The skin of the fruit is very thin, so they do not tolerate transportation well. Also, such berries have very few seeds, which makes them an excellent jam. The shrub tolerates frosts well down to -37 degrees. In the first years of his life, the Senator gives little harvest, but over time this figure increases 2-3 times.

Belorussian

Gooseberry grade Belarusian

A small bush with a compact crown, on which there are a lot of sharp thorns. Ball-shaped berries weigh no more than 8 grams... The color is bright green. The taste is very pleasant, sweet, the skin of the fruit is thin, and the pulp is juicy and tender. The variety belongs to the old selection, has a very high frost resistance (up to -39 degrees). The harvest ripens in medium terms.

Krasnoslavyansky

Gooseberry grade Krasnoslavyansky

The bush is of medium height, slightly spreading, the crown is sparse, there are thorns on the shoots. The berries are large enough, the maximum weight can reach 9 grams, the shape is round, the color is deep red... There is practically no pubescence on the skin. The taste of such gooseberries is considered dessert.The first crop can be harvested already in the second year of the plant's life, but over time this figure becomes larger and reaches 6-7 kilograms. Also, the variety is very frost-resistant, resistant to powdery mildew.

The best studless gooseberry varieties

Eaglet

Gooseberry grade Eaglet

A medium-sized shrub with a neat and small crown. The lack of thorns makes this variety one of the most popular among gardeners. On average, one berry weighs 4-6 grams, the color is almost black... Differs in the presence of a light military raid and a pleasant sweet and sour taste. The crop ripens early, the shrub bears fruit annually and abundantly, it is resistant to frost and fruit rot.

African

Gooseberry variety African

A medium-sized bush with no thorns. The berries are not large, rounded, dark purple in color... The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour, with light notes of black currant. The shrub begins to bear fruit in 2-3 years after planting, has good winter hardiness and resistance to many diseases. There is a risk of anthracnose contamination.

Northern captain

Gooseberry variety Northern Captain

One of the most popular gooseberry varieties. A tall shrub with a narrow, neat crown, the branches of which grow straight up. Berries are dark, almost black in color, their weight can reach 4 grams... The taste of the fruit is pleasant, with a slight sourness. The ripening period of the crop is average. With proper care, up to 12 kilograms of fruit can be removed from one shrub... Among other things, the North Captain tolerates frost, drought well and is not exposed to many diseases.

Ural besshorny

Gooseberry grade Ural Besshipny

Medium-sized shrub that bears bright green, large (up to 8 grams) oval fruits... The variety is medium late, there is no pubescence on the skin, the fruit pulp is sweet and pleasant to the taste. The variety tolerates frost well, but may begin to drop berries ahead of time, which will lead to a loss of yield. Gooseberries are recommended to be picked a little earlier than they are fully ripe. In addition, the absence of thorns will make this process even easier and more enjoyable.

Thornless gooseberry

Thornless gooseberry

The bush is vigorous, but at the same time its crown is very compact, and the branches grow mainly upward. On average, the berries weigh 5 grams, have a drop-like shape and a light red color.... The taste of the fruit is pleasant, sweet with a barely noticeable sourness. The variety tolerates winter cold well and does not undergo powdery mildew.

Both adults and children love gooseberries. A resident of any region will be able to choose a variety suitable for himself, you can also pick berries according to taste, size and other indicators... The modern market offers a huge variety of different varieties of gooseberries.

There are many varieties of gooseberries. This culture has existed for many centuries. In order to collect a consistently high yield, you need to understand all this diversity and choose the hybrid that suits you best. Consider in the article the best varieties of gooseberries, we will give recommendations on the choice and care.

How to choose a gooseberry variety

For the right choice, you need to know the features of gooseberry cultivation, otherwise in your climatic zone it may not take root or die over the winter. All its varieties have different color, taste, fruit size, ripening time. Some have thorns, others do not. It is necessary to pay attention to the susceptibility of the variety to diseases, otherwise you will later face this complex problem. It is also worth finding out how a particular variety tolerates drought.

Depending on the place of origin and general properties, the Gooseberry family can be divided into three large groups.

1. European gooseberry. It is distinguished by its large fruits and rich taste. However, at the same time - a weak resistance to viruses and diseases and a very low ability to reproduce.
2. American gooseberry. It is characterized by small fruits with an indefinite taste.But it is resistant to fungal diseases. Reproduction occurs by layering and cuttings.
3. American-European hybrid gooseberry. It has large fruits with a pronounced taste. Relatively resistant to disease, extremely fertile.

The best varieties of this berry are quite unpretentious and at the same time high-yielding.

There are also types of gooseberries adapted for cultivation in the Moscow region, Siberia, and the Urals. They also have differences among themselves. They have different sizes of fruits, their color (green, yellow, red, purple). They have or are missing thorns. They also have different ripening times, yields.

Bushes with straight shoots, not prone to the formation of many shoots, are considered the most convenient on the farm. Such bushes grow rare, and this gives unlimited access to fresh air and sunlight. As a result, it becomes easier to care for the bushes, and the yield increases (see → ways to increase the yield of gooseberries)

Review of the best gooseberry varieties

The gooseberry has more than 160 species, which differ from each other.

When choosing, you need to focus on the climatic conditions of your region, or immediately choose resistant species, focused on growing in Siberia. You also need to take into account the taste of gooseberries, which you prefer: some people like fruits with sourness, others like sweet varieties. Least of all difficulties with thornless bushes.

Tip # 1. The bushes you choose should not be prone to forming too many shoots, or you will be forced to prune every now and then.

Read the article ⇒ pruning gooseberries in autumn

Recently, a lot of gooseberry varieties have appeared that can be successfully cultivated in a variety of climatic zones. If you want to get an excellent harvest, you need to plant the best varieties on your site.

Recommended varieties for the Moscow region

When choosing a gooseberry, you need to pay attention to the necessary conditions for its cultivation.

When choosing among the varieties of gooseberries for the Moscow region, you need to take into account the climate of this region. The yield and survival rate of this crop are greatly influenced by rather long winters and a shortage of summer heat. Experts recommend considering winter-hardy hybrids with a strong root system that can easily tolerate climate change.

1. "Sirius". The berries of this medium-ripening gooseberry variety, several pieces, are collected in a brush. Small rounded fruits have a sweet and sour taste. In the conditions of the Moscow region, the variety normally survives the cold. Not susceptible to fungal diseases and pests.
2. "Grushenka". The fruits are pear-shaped. Single thorns. Berries are collected in a brush in a couple of pieces. When ripe, they acquire a rich dark color. Delicious. Virtually no seeds. The berries contain a large amount of pectin.
3. Uralsky. Fast growing bushes of this gooseberry variety are grown on supports. Berries "Uralsky" are large, sweet with sourness. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew. It is practically not touched by pests. High-yielding.
4. "Northern Captain". The dark berries of this variety are not very tasty to eat raw. However, gardeners willingly grow it to make good wine. The variety is high-yielding, frost-resistant. Has resistance to disease.
5. "Belarusian Sugar". This is an early ripening variety. Compact, small, low bushes. The shoots have oblong, very sharp thorns. The variety is cold-resistant, disease-resistant, undemanding to growing conditions. Large green berries, very sweet. The mass of one berry is more than 9 grams. They are good for making jams, compotes, fresh consumption.
6. "Malachite". The variety is very popular. It features a tall, spreading bush grown on a support. Shoots are practically thornless. Green berries weigh about 6 grams.High-yielding. In the conditions of the Moscow region, it tolerates cold weather well. Disease resistant.
7. "Kolobok". For the Moscow region, this is one of the best varieties. Tall bushes grow quickly. Has small thin spines. It has a very good yield. Round large berries weigh 8-9 grams. They have juicy dark cherry pulp with excellent taste. "Kolobok" is resistant to fungal diseases, temperature changes. Constant pruning of bushes increases productivity. Read also the article: → "Cutting trees and shrubs."
8. "Krasnoslavyansky". Differs in medium-sized compact bushes. Sharp thorns are located along the entire length of the shoots. The berries have a very good dessert taste with a slight sourness. If the variety is well looked after, it tolerates cold normally. His bushes need to be sprayed against fungal diseases.
9. "Russian yellow". Has established itself as cold-resistant and fruitful. Spreading bushes, medium-sized. Shoots practically do not have thorns. Sweet berries of a pleasant amber color can hang on the bush for a long time without falling off.
10. "Spring". It is considered one of the best gooseberry varieties. Its distinctive qualities are stable yield, excellent fruits, good winter hardiness, and disease resistance. Bushes are medium in size. Shoots with short thorns at the base of the bush. Large oval yellowish-green berries with a red barrel have excellent taste, which is why the variety is so popular among gardeners.

Varieties for central Russia

Basically, most varieties are great for the climate of Russia and the Moscow region

Usually these varieties are winter-hardy, high-yielding. Resistant to diseases such as moth, powdery mildew.

1. "Seedling of the Spring". The variety has a medium-early ripening period. Yellowish-green berries weighing 4-6 grams have a dessert taste. Resistant to spring frosts and temperature extremes. Enters fruiting early. The variety is valuable for its high yield - up to 9 kilograms per bush.
2. "Golden Light". Medium ripening variety. Drought-resistant and winter-hardy. The amber-yellow berries have a sweet and sour taste. Possesses "Golden Light" of great resistance to diseases.
3. "Masheka". A variety of medium ripening. It is considered universal. Winter-hardy. Resistant to diseases and pests. The bush is compact, vigorous. Shoots are light-colored, slightly spiny. The mass of round-oval berries is 3-4 grams.
4. "Rawolt". It is called fruitful, winter-hardy, self-fertile. Shoots have a few thorns. Medium-sized dark red juicy berries weigh 4-5 grams.
5. English yellow. The bush is upright, compressed. Oval, medium-sized amber berries weigh 4-8 grams. Very sweet and delicious. You can collect up to 21 kilograms of berries from a bush. Winter-hardy. Spheoteka is weakly affected.
6. "Seedling Lefort". Possesses high winter hardiness. Relatively resistant to powdery mildew. For the middle lane, it is considered one of the best, since it is harvested: 6-10 kilograms of berries are removed from the bush. The bush is sprawling, powerful, thin, drooping shoots have thorns of medium thickness. Red-purple round-oval small berries have a delicate aroma and dessert taste.
7. Olavi. The berries are medium in size, weighing 3.7 grams, are oval, dark cherry, with a thin skin. Juicy, sweet and sour taste, almost no aroma.
8. "Chernomor". It is a weakly spreading, vigorous bush with a dense crown. Shoots are slightly prickly. Berries of medium size, oval, dark red, almost black, without pubescence, with an average number of seeds. They have a harmonious sweet and sour taste.

★ Top 7 sweetest and most delicious gooseberry varieties

 When choosing a variety, pay attention also to the color of the fruit and to the shape.

Variety name	Characteristic
"Beryl"	Fruits are large, up to 9 g, light green, round, sweet and sour. Thorns at the base of the branches. Winter hardy. Productivity 3-10 kg per bush. Unstable to septoria. Doesn't require pollinators.
"Candy"	With spikes.Pink fruits weigh 3-6 g. Fragrant, sweet and sour. Winter hardy. Pollinators are not required. Harvest 1.8-6.2 kg per bush. Resistant to powdery mildew and anthracnose. Unstable to septoria.
"Cooperator"	With thorns at the bottom of the shoots. Berries weight 3.6-8.0 g. Dark cherry, thin-skinned, sweet and sour. The variety is winter-hardy. Yield: from a bush - 3.7-6.9 kg. No pollinators are needed. Resistant to powdery mildew, anthroknose, sawflies. Unstable to septoria.
"Krasnoslavyansky"	The variety is very prickly, with thorns along the entire length of the shoots. Dark cherry berries weigh 3.9-6.0. The skin is thin. The taste is sweet. Productivity - up to 6 kg per bush. It is not resistant to powdery mildew.
"Pink 2"	A few spines grow along the entire length of the shoots. Pink-red sweet and sour large berries weigh 5-6 g. Productivity 5 kg per bush. No pollinators are needed. Resistant to disease. But it requires fertile soil. Read also the article: → "Fertilizing the soil with manure."
"Ural Emerald"	Average number of thorns along the entire length of the shoots. The berries are large, weighing 3.5-7.5 g. Green, thin-skinned, sweet. Productivity per bush 2.1-5.6 kg. Winter-hardy variety. Disease resistant.
"Ural pink"	Long spines in the middle of the shoots. Berries weight 3.7-6.4 g. Color is bright pink with orange tint. Productivity up to 10 kg per bush. Winter-hardy. Disease resistant.

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A recommendation from Pomoleiko Alxandra (owner of a farm) on the choice of gooseberry varieties for the garden ⇓.

Gooseberry varieties for wine

One of the first places among berries in winemaking is taken by gooseberries. Sometimes gooseberries are called "northern grapes". And for good reason. Its fruits even look somewhat like grapes. And in taste and aroma, wine made from it is similar to grape wine and is considered the best in taste among fruit and berry wines. Almost all gooseberry varieties are suitable for winemaking. But the most delicious is still obtained from varieties with large red or yellow berries.

You can make dry, table, sweet and dessert wines from gooseberries. It can have a different color and a subtle bouquet of aroma.

It is relatively easy to prepare gooseberry dessert wine at home. For this, a liter of pure juice is diluted with the same amount of water and 350 grams of sugar is added. And then the intoxicated drink is prepared according to the usual technology. It will become soft and harmonious in taste in at least six months. From gooseberries, you can get any kind of wine and excellent quality, especially if it is well aged. The best gooseberry wines are considered to be dessert and strong wines with a bouquet and taste reminiscent of sherry.

To make your gooseberry wine of high quality, you need to listen to some advice from winemakers:

• Use ripe or unripe berries to make wine. Overripe gooseberries lose their aroma and taste, and the wine turns out to be cloudy.
• The berries are processed immediately after harvest. After lying down for a while, they will lose their aroma.
• Berries for wine must be carefully sorted out, so that there are no spoiled specimens among them.
• To obtain a more aromatic wine after crushing the berries, the resulting pulp should stand for 2-3 days in a cool place. And only after that it can be pressed.
• Table wines made from highly diluted gooseberry juice can produce an unpleasant odor. Therefore, dilute the juice with water equally (50:50). Water can be replaced with non-acidic apples or pears. It is not without reason that gooseberry table wines are usually prepared with the addition of white currants or other berries.
• Depending on the color of the berries, wines are obtained in different shades: dark yellow, golden yellow, greenish yellow.
• Gooseberry table wines have a rather pungent taste and characteristic flavor that are absent in sweet and strong gooseberry wines.

Winemakers and tasters rate gooseberry wines very highly - they are given 9 points on a 10-point scale. Gooseberry wine is especially popular in France.

For the preparation of dry and semi-sweet wines, the following varieties are used:

• "Russian",
• "Kazachok"
• "Weakly spiked".

For dessert wines:

• "Chernomor",
• "Anniversary",
• "Plum",
• "Prune" features of cultivation and care.

Heading "Question-answer"

Question number 1. When and how to plant gooseberries?

To plant gooseberries, buy 2 year old bushes or strong 2 year old cuttings. In this case, pay special attention to the roots, which should be no shorter than 20 centimeters. The bushes must have 2-3 strong shoots, the length of which is at least 30 centimeters and several buds.

Tip # 2. Many gardeners believe that autumn planting is much more effective. The best period for this is the end of September and the first decade of October.

Question number 2. Can bushes be planted both in spring and autumn?

Before the onset of cold weather, the root system manages to get stronger, take root, so in the spring the bush begins to grow and develop rapidly. And with the spring planting, the main thing is not to be late. You need to plant the plant while it is dormant. Read also the article: → "September chores, or what is planted in September at the dacha?" Gooseberry buds bloom very early, so planting should be done before early April. However, remember: after planting in spring, the plant takes root much worse.

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Review of the best gooseberry varieties - according to gardeners' reviews

Gooseberry is a healthy berry for children and adults. Gardeners love it for its unpretentiousness and annual bountiful harvest. Plants quickly enter fruiting and do not need pollinating varieties.

Gooseberry varieties vary greatly in color, shape, size and flavor. By the color of the berries, two groups are conventionally distinguished: green and dark, but there are much more shades. The taste has several variations, there are varieties with both pronounced sourness and fresh, with a herbaceous aftertaste. At the same time, soft-sweet berries are not uncommon.

Gooseberries are characterized by the presence of thorns on the shoots and pubescence of berries, but the severity of these signs is different in the varieties. Domestic hybrid forms of gooseberries differ in the predominance of North American or Western European genes. In the first case, the varieties inherit high winter hardiness, endurance, adaptability and small fertility. The genes of Western European varieties are large-fruited, with a dessert-like berry flavor, low growth rates, and susceptibility to disease. Among the modern domestic assortment there are many good dessert gooseberry varieties with good immunity. We present to you a description of the best varieties of gooseberries - according to reviews of experienced gardeners.

Rating of the best gooseberry varieties

The best early gooseberry varieties

Ural emerald 350 (two-year-old seedling in a container) Our rating of the best gooseberry varieties is opened by a green-fruited dessert variety of early ripening. The bush is medium-sized, dense and compact. Shoots are straight, thick, covered with medium-sized thorns along the entire length. Berries are emerald green in color with a pronounced light venation (similar to small watermelons), weighing 3.5 - 7.5 g, aligned, oval, with a thin smooth skin, without pubescence, yellow-green flesh. In terms of taste, the variety is gaining 5 points, sugars prevail, but a slight sourness is also felt. The yield of one bush is on average 6 kg, but with proper care it can reach 10 kg. It is characterized by high winter hardiness and good immunity. This gooseberry variety is good for Western Siberia, it is successfully grown in the Moscow region. Main pluses: dessert taste large-fruited disease and pest resistance

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews This is the best gooseberry in my collection.Over the years of cultivation, not a single disease has been noticed, fruitful, the berries are large (one to one) and very tasty.

Prune 250 (for a one-year seedling in a package) An early variety for processing and fresh consumption. The bush is no more than 1.5 m high, moderately spreading. Shoots are thick, straight or slightly curved, moderately branched, rarely covered with single short thorns in the lower part. The berries are drop-shaped, weighing up to 4.0 g, dark red, blackening when fully ripe, without pubescence. The skin is dense, with a waxy coating, the veins are poorly visible. The taste is dominated by sourness, there is a characteristic aftertaste and plum aroma. The berries are transportable. The average productivity of mature bushes is 2 - 4 kg. Gooseberry "Prune" overwinters well in the middle zone and the Urals. It is resistant to powdery mildew, but in some years it can be affected by anthracnose and septoria. In unfavorable years and with low agricultural technology, the berries become sharply smaller. Recommended for cultivation in the Central region, the Volga region and the Urals. Main pluses: high winter hardiness powdery mildew resistance weak prickling Minuses: average yield

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews This gooseberry blooms very early, when others do not even think. Bushes are almost spreading on the ground - you need a support. Planted for wine and compote, but in the end it is eaten fresh.

Spring 350 (for a two-year-old seedling in a container) Early ripe green-fruited gooseberry for universal use. A bush with medium vigor, with a dense crown. Shoots are upright, thick, very rarely covered with single, medium-sized thorns. Berries, when fully ripe, are yellow-green with a blush, leveled, oval, weighing 5 - 7 g, dessert taste with sourness and delicate aroma, smooth skin. The average productivity of an adult bush is 7.5 - 9 kg. Has high rates of winter hardiness, safely tolerates the spring cold snap. Shows excellent resistance to powdery mildew and septoria, rarely affected by anthracnose. A high level of self-fertility guarantees a stable yield. This gooseberry variety is distinguished by good rooting of cuttings and layering. Recommended for cultivation in the Central Region, but successfully cultivated throughout the Middle Belt. Main pluses: medium spine dessert taste good winter hardiness resistance to powdery mildew and septoria Minuses: in a rainy summer, ripe berries may shatter

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews I distinguish this gooseberry for its thin skin, pleasant sourness and "lightness". The harvest is always happy.

The best mid-season gooseberry varieties

Krasnoslavyansky 250 (for a one-year seedling in a package) A good mid-season gooseberry variety for versatile use. The bushes are medium-sized, slightly spreading. Shoots are straight, covered with medium-sized thorns along the entire length. Fruits are red with a cherry tint, weighing 4-6 g, round or slightly oval. The skin is shortly pubescent, thin, but firm, with a weakly pronounced venation. The taste is sweet with a subtle sourness, tasting score of 5 points. The productivity of an adult bush is 5 - 6 kg. Shows average winter hardiness, in some years it is moderately affected by diseases. It is successfully grown in the Leningrad, Moscow, Vologda, Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod and Sverdlovsk regions. Krasnoslavyansky gooseberry, according to gardeners' reviews, is considered the most unpretentious of the dessert varieties. Main pluses: fragrant dessert berries compact bushes Minuses: very prickly low resistance to powdery mildew

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews I have been growing this variety for a very long time, the bush has never got sick or froze, I have never tasted it tastier and sweeter than berries.

Beryl 250 (for a one-year seedling in a package) Mid-season green gooseberry. The bushes are medium-sized, moderately spreading, with a dense crown. The shoots are curved, with a drooping top, in the lower part they are covered with single thorns.When fully ripe, the berries remain light green, leveled, weighing from 3.9 - 6.5 to 9.2 g, round, with a thin skin, smooth, without fluff. The taste is sweet with a pleasant sourness. The yield of an adult bush is 5 - 10 kg. The maximum productivity is achieved only with high agricultural technology. In rainy summers, yields decrease due to average self-fertility. Possesses high winter hardiness. Recommended for Western Siberia. Good results in taste and disease resistance are obtained by gardeners from the Moscow and Lipetsk regions. In the climate of the Leningrad region, the susceptibility to powdery mildew increases, and the taste is no longer gaining 5 points. Main pluses: weak thorniness in the lower part of old shoots dessert taste high yield good winter hardiness Minuses: susceptibility to powdery mildew and septoria

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews The best gooseberry for the Moscow region - it is not only pleasant to eat from a bush, but also painless: even children do not notice thorns.

Northern captain 250 (one year old seedling in a package) Mid-season gooseberries with good immunity, used mainly for processing. Bushes are powerful, vigorous, spreading during fruiting. Shoots are inclined, slightly curved, strongly branched, covered with sparse, thin and short thorns at the base. The berries are round, maroon, almost black, weighing 3.5 - 4 g, the skin is of medium density, with a waxy bloom. In terms of taste, it belongs to technical varieties, processed products (jams, juices, wine) are very tasty and receive a high tasting rating. When overripe, the skin does not crack, the berries do not crumble for a long time. The maximum productivity of an adult bush is 8 - 12 kg. Gooseberry Northern Captain rooted well and multiplied quickly by layering. Shows high winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew, anthracnose and septoria blight, is slightly affected by pests. Recommended for growing in the North-West region. Main pluses: weak prickling crack resistance good resistance to diseases and pests abundant annual fruiting Minuses: pronounced sourness in berries tendency to thicken

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews For fresh consumption, this gooseberry is sourish, but the berries go well for wine. I like abundant fruiting and high disease resistance.

The best late gooseberry varieties

Date fruit 380 (for a two-year-old seedling in a container) A late-ripening dessert gooseberry of the old selection, with a predominance of Western European genes. The bush is vigorous and spreading. Shoots are powerful, straight or slightly curved, densely covered with medium-sized sharp thorns in the lower and middle parts. The branching of the bush is strong, so timely thinning is required. Berries are brown-red, oval, weighing 10 - 15 g (in some reviews up to 20 g), without pubescence, with green pulp and dense skin. The taste is sweet with sourness, there is a strong aroma. The fruits have good transportability and can be kept refrigerated for several weeks. The yield of an adult bush is 8 - 10 kg. Differs in durability: without rejuvenating pruning, the bushes actively bear fruit for almost a quarter of a century. Shows good winter hardiness, but freezing is possible in severe winters. Susceptible to diseases, preventive treatments are used when growing. Widely distributed in Central Russia. Main pluses: shade tolerance yield large-fruited high taste Minuses: susceptibility to powdery mildew

9.8 / 10 Rating Reviews Very large, good gooseberries, but with proper care, of course. It ripens badly on the bush, the berry cracks, but it ripens perfectly in the refrigerator, acquiring a very sweet taste.

Grushenka 260 (for a one-year seedling in a package) Late ripening thornless gooseberries. The bush is medium-sized, compact, densely covered with leaves.Shoots drooping, without thorns, strongly branching. New shoots are actively formed. When ripe, the berries acquire a dark purple color, pear-shaped, weighing 4.3 - 4.5 g, pleasant sourness prevails in the taste. The skin is thin, but firm, with a waxy coating. The berries are transportable; when fully ripe, they do not crumble for a long time. A separate bush yields at least 6 kg of berries annually. Gooseberry "Grushenka" is valued for its unpretentiousness to growing conditions and good immunity. Active growth and fruiting are observed up to 20 years of age. The variety is grown in Central Russia. Main pluses: lack of thorns high winter hardiness disease resistance Minuses: medium berry size average tasting rating of berries branches need support during fruiting

9.7 / 10 Rating Reviews This gooseberry is praised in reviews for its yield and unpretentiousness, the taste of the berries is ordinary.

In addition to the varieties described, experienced gardeners recommend: Pink 2, Souvenir, Russian, Plum, Yarovoy, Chernomor, Lefora Seed. Among them there are both dessert and technical varieties.

The best time to plant gooseberries is autumn. A simple and reliable way of reproduction is rooting of horizontal cuttings of lignified or growing shoots. In comparison with currants, gooseberries are less winter-hardy, therefore in the northern regions in winter they are spud or mulched with a thick layer of organic matter. To prevent the spread of powdery mildew, a square support frame is arranged around the seedling, which will not allow the branches to fall to the ground under the weight of the crop.

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To harvest a high yield of gooseberries in a certain region of Russia, you need to choose the hybrid that is most suitable. In the article, we will consider the best varieties of gooseberries that are recommended for growing in the Moscow region and central Russia with a detailed description and photo of the berries.

How to choose a gooseberry variety?

Modern gooseberry varieties recommended for cultivation in the middle zone of the Russian Federation and the Moscow region must have the following characteristics:

• winter hardiness of the bush and buds;
• disease resistance;
• self-fertility;
• early maturity.

The most winter-hardy gooseberry varieties:

• Grushenka;
• White Nights;
• Defender;
• Malachite;
• Krasnoslavyansky;
• North Captain;
• Snezhana;
• Seedling Lefort;
• Finnish.

The most disease-resistant varieties:

• Grushenka;
• Aristocrat;
• Kazachok;
• Northern Consul;
• North Captain.

Early ripening varieties:

• White Nights;
• Eaglet;
• Ural grapes;
• Seedling Lefort.

Mid-early varieties:

• Vladil;
• Cossack;
• Consul;
• Krasnoslavyansky;
• Spring;
• Pushkin;
• Gingerbread man;
• Russian yellow;
• Malachite.

Mid-late varieties:

• Beryl;
• Grushenka;
• Cooperator;
• Lada;
• Northern captain.

Late varieties ripen by mid-August. These include:

• Defender;
• Green rain;
• Serenade;
• Snezhana.

The best varieties for the Moscow region

The climate of the Moscow region has its own characteristics. Winter cold here is very long, and in summer sunny and warm days are not enough. Therefore, for the Moscow region, it is better to select winter-hardy varieties with a powerful root structure, which can easily adapt to changing weather conditions and are able to withstand strong and gusty winds.

On the land near Moscow, it is recommended to grow early or mid-season gooseberry varieties. There are many of these varieties, differing in color, flavor, fruit size and ripening period.

Breeders have developed new varieties of gooseberries with and without thorns, specially designed for growing in the Moscow region.

Tireless

Next, we will consider the popular studless gooseberry varieties that are suitable for the climatic features of the Moscow region.

Grushenka

The variety has single, hardly noticeable thorns. Berries of the shape of a small pear are collected in a brush of 2 pieces.Ripe fruits have a rich dark color and pleasant sweet and sour taste, rich in pectin.

The yield is average, 1 bush gives about 6 kg of berries. This variety demonstrates resistance to powdery mildew, septoria blight, viral diseases, is able to withstand severe frost and drought. It tolerates transportation well.

Sirius

A variety of medium ripening period. Rounded berries of medium size, sweet and sour, collected in clusters of 2 pieces. Resistant to fungal diseases. Firmly tolerates any frosts typical for the Moscow region. From a bush, you can pick up up to 6 kg of delicious berries.

Ural besshorny

The variety forms vigorous bushes with a small number of thorns, light green large fruits that have a sweetish taste with a slight sourness. Gooseberries are suitable for fresh consumption and for winter harvesting. Resistant to powdery mildew. A five-year-old shrub is capable of producing up to 5.5 kg per bush.

Northern captain

A bush with sparse, solitary, almost imperceptible thorns. Berries (up to 4 g) are oval in shape, distinguished by a black tint and a noticeable waxy bloom, collected in a brush of 2-3 pieces.

Fresh is rarely consumed, since the fruits are characterized by very modest taste indicators, but this variety is often used for winemaking. The yield of the variety is excellent (10-12 kg per bush), the shrub is easily acclimatized in the Moscow region and is practically not affected by fungal diseases.

Large-fruited

Large gooseberry berries, as a rule, have excellent taste and are convenient for harvesting. The following varieties are most relevant in the Moscow region:

Belarusian sugar

This variety is resistant to cold weather, bears fruit early. Bushes are compact, squat. All shoots have rather sharp spines. Berries, green, large, very sweet, on average reach 9 g. The variety does not need special care, resistant to disease. Productivity - from 4 to 8 kg per bush.

Russian yellow

This variety is popular not only in the Moscow region, but also in the northern regions of Russia. The height and density of the bushes are average, the shoots have small, thin thorns. The weight of the berries can reach 6 g. Bordeaux-colored fruits are distinguished by a tart and sweet taste with a slight sourness. The variety is high-yielding (more than 4 kg per bush), hardy and unpretentious, but in the first years after planting it requires formation.

Malachite

This medium-early ripening variety is characterized by frost resistance and is almost never affected by powdery mildew. Well suited for harvesting, has a long fruiting period. Yield indicators are average: it is possible to collect only up to 4 kg of fruits from one bush.

Krasnoslavyansky

Forms bushes, medium in height, with a compact crown. The variety is characterized by a huge number of long, very sharp thorns, scattered along the entire length of the shoots. The berries are slightly sour. With proper care, the weight of the berries can approach 5 g. The variety is frost-resistant, but at the same time susceptible to fungal infections. Average yield: up to 6 kg per bush.

Gingerbread man

One of the most popular varieties in Russia, it has a high yield (9-10 kg per bush). Forms tall and fast growing bushes. Shoots contain small, thin thorns.

Dark cherry berries are round, large (about 8 g) with a pleasant pulp and slightly tart skin. The main advantages of the variety are resistance to fungal attack and excellent yield. Bushes require regular pruning, which helps to increase yields.

The best varieties for central Russia

Despite the emergence of modern thornless gooseberry varieties, most summer residents living in central Russia still prefer traditional, time-tested, thorny gooseberry varieties.

Of course, picking berries on bushes with thorns causes a lot of inconvenience, but it is these varieties that take root well in the Middle Lane and easily endure weather surprises.

The following varieties are considered the most popular in this area:

Spring seedling

This variety is characterized by a medium-early ripening period. Yellowish-green berries weighing 4-6 g are distinguished by a dessert taste. The bush is resistant to spring frosts and temperature extremes. Fruiting quite early. The variety is loved by gardeners for the highest yield - up to 9 kg per bush.

Golden light

The variety is of the middle ripening period, drought-resistant and frost-hardy. The amber-yellow berries have a pleasant, sweet and sour taste. It is characterized by high resistance to diseases. Annual yield, abundant (12-14 kg per bush).

Masheka

It is considered a versatile medium-ripening variety. It is highly resistant to cold, diseases and pests. The bush is compact, vigorous. The mass of oval berries is 3-4 g. Orange-red berries, when ripe, acquire a dark brick shade. Fruit taste - sweet and sour, average yield - up to 6 kg per bush.

Rawolt

Yielding, winter-hardy, self-fertile variety. Shoots have rare thorns. Dark red juicy berries weigh 4-5 g. From a bush, you can pick up to 10 kg from berries.

English yellow

The bush is compressed, upright. Oval amber berries weigh from 4 to 8 g. They have a very sweet, pleasant taste. The variety is unusually productive: up to 20 kg of berries are harvested from the bush. Winter-hardy. Diseases are weakly susceptible.

Seedling Lefora

Possesses high resistance to cold weather, powdery mildew. For the middle lane, this variety is considered one of the best. Differs in good productivity: 6-10 kg of berries from a bush. The bush itself, powerful, spreading, with thin shoots, has thorns of medium thickness. Red-purple small rounded berries are distinguished by a delicate aroma and dessert taste.

Olavi

Medium-sized berries weighing 3.7 g have an oval shape, dark cherry color, thin skin. Juicy, sweet and sour, with almost no aroma, fruits that taste refreshing are stored for a long time. There are many thorns on the shoots. The variety is unstable to drought, ripens late, by mid-August. The yield is not bad: 5-6 kg per bush.

Chernomor

It is a vigorous, weakly spreading bush with a dense crown. There are rare thorns on the shoots. Berries of medium size, oval, dark red, almost black, without pubescence, have a harmonious sweet and sour taste. Low yield - up to 4 kg per bush.

In the Central zone of the Russian Federation, you can also grow some varieties near Moscow, such as:

• Russian yellow;
• Invicta;
• Malachite.

Most lovers of delicious fragrant gooseberries living in the Moscow region and Central Russia, note that the above varieties perfectly take root in the conditions of these regions.

The key difference between these varieties is frost resistance, high yield, undemanding care, so their cultivation will not be laborious even for novice gardeners.