The best green 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 compensated 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 Beryl grade

Medium-sized shrub with a neat crown. Thorns are present at the bottom of the shoot. The weight of the 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 age, 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 there are practically no thorns. 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 this gooseberry 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, 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 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 flesh 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.

The history of gooseberry cultivation in Russia goes back almost ten centuries. During this time, he managed to fall in love with his bright taste and benefits - after all, jam and jams, compotes and wines are made from the fruits of this plant. During its long history, gooseberries have acquired a lot of varieties. The cultivation of varieties was undertaken especially intensively in the 1960s and 80s, and during this time they achieved considerable success.If you want to harvest an excellent and stable harvest, then you need to understand all the variety of varieties and choose the best one.

Tips for choosing a variety

When choosing a variety, it is worth considering the peculiarities of planting and breeding, otherwise the shrub may not take root in your geographic zone or not survive the winter. Gooseberry varieties differ in taste, color and size of the fruit, ripening time, and the presence or absence of thorns. Pay special attention to the susceptibility to disease - then it can become a headache. Do not forget about the ability of shrubs to endure drought - not all regions of our country have an even and warm climate. In recent years, breeders have achieved good results in breeding new varieties, and now you can almost forget about scratched hands. Taking into account all the factors, you can make a choice from a huge list of gooseberry varieties, and it will delight you with a good and tasty harvest for many years.

Description of the variety "Grushenka"

Berries of this species really look like small pears. Fruits are dark purple in color, medium in size, weighing 4.3 g. The taste is usually sweet and sour. The variety has high winter hardiness, there are no thorns on it, and it also has good resistance to diseases. The bushes of this variety are slightly spreading and compact. Suitable for breeding in the Moscow region and central Russia. The yield of the bush is at the level of 6 kg, and is not lost for 20 years, with proper care.

Description of the variety "Malachite"

It is very similar to "Grushenka" - it bears fruit well, resists diseases and is winter-hardy. It turned out from crossing the Date and the Black Negus. Fruits of bright green color, usually with a waxy coating, grow abundantly on the bush. This vigorous shrub is suitable for planting and breeding throughout the country; up to 3.8 kg of berries can be harvested per season. Of the shortcomings, perhaps, excessive spreading and spiny.

Description of the variety "Commander"

This beautiful species with dark fruits was first introduced from warm Italy. The juicy pulp of dark fruits and the complete absence of thorns - this is why this variety fell in love with our compatriots. From this vigorous and slightly spreading bush, it is possible to collect up to eight kg of fruit. The berries themselves are average, weighing 5-7 g, the yield is high. It is considered the best of the sweet types, while it tolerates cold weather, so it is better to plant in the southern regions. The Commander is quite good at resisting infections.

Description of the variety "Kolobok"

Huge fruits are oval, dark red in color, with a sweet and sour taste. The gingerbread man survives the winter perfectly, bears fruit excellently, and at the same time has a high resistance to infections. Suitable for breeding throughout the country, and ripens by mid-summer. Each bush makes it possible to collect up to twelve kg. There are almost no thorns, the bush itself is sprawling and small in size.

Description of the variety "Krasnoslavyansky"

A medium-sized shrub, growing widely, on which fruits are almost perfectly round, dark cherry in color. This large berry with a thin skin hides sweet flesh. This variety is distinguished by its high prickling along the entire length of the shoots. It survives frosts well, while it is resistant to diseases, sometimes it is affected by powdery mildew.

Description of the variety "Amber"

This vigorous, spreading shrub ripens early and bears fruit abundantly. At the same time, there are few thorns, and the berries are large, golden in color, and have a sour-sweet taste. Possesses high resistance to diseases, can be planted throughout the country.

Description of the variety "Honey"

This variety gives one of the sweetest berries, according to the assurances of botanists, the fruits contain up to 17% sugar, which is slightly less than grapes. The fruits are not very large, amber in color, hidden from gardeners under a large number of sharp thorns. Unfortunately, it very weakly resists diseases, although it winters well. For its incredible taste, it requires special planting rules - best of all in a humid place.

Description of the variety "Lada"

This medium-sized, not sprawling bush belongs to the late ripening period. There are few thorns on the shoots, so there will not be much prickling during harvesting. Berries are oval, very large (up to 8 g), taste like dessert. It tolerates wintering very well and resists diseases, it is undemanding to soil and care. Can be planted throughout the country.

Description of the variety "Beryl"

This variety, like the previous one, is famous for its large sweet and sour fruits (berry weight up to 9.2 grams), moreover, it has a tasting score of 5 points. There are few thorns on the shoots, mostly they are all in the lower part. The bush is medium-sized, not spreading with a lush crown. It tolerates wintering perfectly, in the same way it resists diseases, including powdery mildew. However, there is a message that may still be amazed at her. Suitable for planting throughout our country.

Description of the variety "Canned"

The variety is called that way for a reason, because it has a standard sweet and sour taste, but is more valuable for processing. Berries of medium size, bright green. The bush is vigorous, medium spreading, bears fruit quite well, copes with frost and is almost not affected by diseases.

Description of the "Consul" variety

The main advantages of this variety are high yield and pleasant berry taste. The number of thorns is small, they are concentrated in the middle of the bush. The variety tolerates wintering well, especially frosts in the spring, and has a high degree of disease resistance. It can be planted throughout the country. The bushes are vigorous, medium spreading, with medium sized berries. Self-fertility in this variety is not bad, but it is better to think about planting around other pollinating varieties.

Description of the variety "Invicta"

The shoots of this tall, spreading bush are studded with thorns, and the berries are medium in size or smaller. A very productive variety, it has an extremely high winter hardiness, moreover, it is not afraid of powdery mildew. Bred recently in England. The fruit has a yellow or green-yellow color, sweet taste, very well suited for processing. The variety is suitable for mechanical harvesting.

Description of the variety "Russian Yellow"

This variety was bred for cold growing regions and takes root even better in the southern ones. The appearance is a bit similar to Invicta in the middle ripening period. Fruits are amber in color, differ in that they can be kept fresh for a long time. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness, well suited for processing and production of jellies, preserves and jams. Well tolerates cold and harsh climate, does not succumb to powdery mildew. The bush is medium-sized, spreading with an average stud of shoots.

Description of the variety "Emerald"

The early ripening variety, not spreading and of medium height, was obtained by crossing the Nugget and the Firstborn. A fairly high degree of prickling, but the shoots give berries, mostly large in size. The berries are green in shape, closer to the oval in shape, and the taste is sweet, deserved a tasting rating of 5. Each bush collects 5-6 kg of berries, which can be used fresh, as well as processed - the fruits are great for preserves, jams and freezing. No disease propensity has been identified - the variety has excellent immunity. The advantages include high yield and good taste, as well as large-fruited.

Description of the variety "Date"

It is also called Goliath - and deservedly so, because berries can reach up to 20 g in weight. This is subject to thinning and good fertilization of the bush. It grows in a very lush, tall and spreading bush. The thorniness of the bush is average, they are mainly concentrated in the lower part of the bush. Fertility is excellent, and with proper care and abundant fertilization, it becomes simply enormous - during the period of technical maturity, 13 kg of berries can be easily picked from the bush. There is a peculiarity of fruit ripening - if the bush is already in full botanical maturity, then the collection is carried out in two or three steps, due to the strong spreading of the plant, the fruits in the lower part remain in the shade and lag behind in ripening.The variety can be attributed to late ripening - it is worth starting harvesting only in the second half or end of August.

Description of the variety "Bogatyr"

Another representative of the gooseberry with huge fruits, which can also reach up to 20 g, like the previous variety. 7-8 kg of berries are harvested from each bush. We can say that these varieties have a lot in common, for example, the color of the berries is red-brown. The ripening period is the same - medium late, they start harvesting not earlier than August. The bush is medium-sized, not spreading and has an average number of thorns. Resistance to disease and cold is high - it can be safely grown in the Siberian region.

Description of the "Redball" variety

The variety appeared recently and is distinguished by the complete absence of thorns and its early maturity. Unfortunately, this affects the size of the fruits - the average weight is 5 g. The bush is medium-sized, compact, when harvesting, it gives 5-7 kg of fruits. It winters well and is not at all afraid of diseases, including powdery mildew.

Description of the variety "Plum"

A bush of medium early ripening, was obtained by crossing a large number of other gooseberry species (Malachite, English yellow, Date and some others). The variety turned out to be vigorous, but compact, with a neat medium-sized crown. Berries are medium in size, 5-6 grams each, with a pleasant sweet plum flavor. This variety is distinguished by good winter hardiness, and also easily tolerates dry summers. Resistant to all diseases, large-fruited and well-fruiting variety. From each bush, you can collect 5 kg of berries. Among the disadvantages is a strong spine of the shoots.

Description of the variety "Grossular"

A vigorous, medium-spreading gooseberry variety with few thorns. Berries are large, 5-8 grams each, with a thin skin and sweet and sour taste, are more valued in processed form - jams, preserves, compotes. It tolerates wintering and drought well, while it is almost devoid of thorns, and is not afraid of diseases.

Description of the variety "Belarusian red"

A new gooseberry variety, promising, with medium-sized bushes of medium spreading appearance. A very productive variety, especially when it grows in the sun, up to 7-8 kg of berries are harvested from each bush. The ripening period of the fruits is average, the bush gives a bountiful harvest of berries with a sweet wine taste. The variety is resistant to our winter, as well as to diseases, especially powdery mildew, but sometimes it can be affected by spheroteka. The variety is considered universal, suitable for fresh consumption, and for processing into compotes, jams, as well as wine - this is favored by the taste of berries.

Description of the variety "Green Rain"

The most frost-resistant gooseberry variety from the entire review, in addition, it is not afraid of drought and diseases. The bush is low, semi-spreading, and, moreover, almost without thorns. The berries are small, cover almost the entire branch, hang tightly, which makes harvesting easier. It tastes honey, with a slight sourness, medium in size - about 7 grams. The variety is characterized as early-growing and begins to produce berries in the second year after planting. The fruits are universal - they are used both fresh and processed.

Summarizing

As you can see, from the variety of varieties, the eyes simply run up, it is difficult to stop choosing one variety, because you want everything at once! Do not rush to conclusions, carefully weigh everything and think over - after all, the plant is bought for many years, and you will need to strike a balance between practical properties and taste. Choosing a gooseberry, carefully studying the description and finding a suitable variety for yourself, you will make your garden even a little better.

Gooseberry, this thorny shrub is at least in one copy, but it must be found on every garden plot. This culture has a rich history and has been known to man for a very long time. Gooseberry was once grown on a large scale in our country, but most of its plantings were destroyed by powdery mildew brought from another continent.It took years for breeders to be able to develop varieties that are resistant to this ailment, and now the demand for gooseberry planting material and the area under this crop is increasing every year.

Various varieties of gooseberries

At the moment, there are 46 varieties of this wonderful crop in the State Register of Breeding Achievements of the Russian Federation, the very first varieties of gooseberries were obtained back in 1959, these are the varieties: Malachite, Russian, Seianets Lefora, Smena and Chelyabinsk green. New items introduced in the 21st century: White Nights, Defender, Kazachok, Candy, Favorite, Narodny, Spring, Northern Captain, Serenade, Snezhana, Ural Emerald, Ural Pink, Flamingo, Shershnevsky and Eridan.

Each of these gooseberry varieties is recommended for one or several regions of the Russian Federation, selected in accordance with a number of climatic features. There are 12 such regions in total, one or another gooseberry variety is recommended for each of them. Let's take a closer look at the varieties and find out for which of the regions this or that cultivar is recommended.

Let's start with the variety Harlequin, it was received in 1995 and recommended for regions 9 and 10 - Ural and West Siberian... This gooseberry variety is characterized as late, it is a shrub, it is characterized by an average vigor of growth, an average spreading crown and has rather large leaf blades of green color. There are usually three flowers in the inflorescence of this variety. After flowering, the berries are tied, they are red in color, round in shape, with a taste estimated by tasters at 4.4 points out of 5 possible. Fruits contain up to 6.0% sugars, more than 3% acids, over 24 mg% ascorbic acid. The yield per bush reaches 2.5 kg. The variety is not affected by powdery mildew, rarely damaged by the sawfly.

Cultivar White Nights was launched in 2000 and recommended for cultivation in the second, Northwest region... The fruits of the variety ripen early. The plant itself is a very modest bush with straight, thorny shoots. The leaf blades are medium in size and green in color. In the inflorescence there is usually one, less often - two flowers. Gooseberry fruits weighing about 3.5 g, their shape is round, yellow-green in color, there is a slight pubescence. Tasters rate the taste at 4.3 points, the appearance at 4.4 points. Each berry contains up to 10.9% sugars, over 1.8% acids, up to 30 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield per bush is 3.1 kg. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

Gooseberry variety Beryl was included in the State Register in 1998 and recommended for growing in regions 9 and 10 - Ural and West Siberian... It is a medium-sized shrub with a slightly spreading crown. Shoots are usually curved, have spines only on the bottom. The leaf blades are rather large. There are two flowers in the inflorescence. The fruits are round, weighing about 3.5 g, yellow-green in color with a skin devoid of pubescence. Tasters rate the taste of berries at 4.4 points, the attractiveness of the appearance - at 4.5 points. Each berry of this variety contains up to 9.8% sugars, about 0.5% acids, more than 38 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield per bush is about six kilograms. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and has a high winter hardiness.

Gooseberry cultivar Harlequin Gooseberry cultivar White nights Gooseberry cultivar Beryl

Vladil, - this gooseberry variety was obtained in 1995 and recommended for cultivation in 2, 4, 7, 9 and 10 regions, these are the North-West, Volgo-Vyatka, Middle Volga, Ural and West Siberian regions... The harvest of this variety ripens early. Plants of the variety are actively growing shrubs with a slightly spreading crown. The leaf blades are rather large, dark green in color with shine. There may be two or three flowers in the inflorescence. The fruits of the variety reach a mass of 2.9 g, they are red, quite tasty, tasters estimate this indicator at 4.3 points, and the appearance - at 4.4 points.Berries contain up to 15% sugars, more than 2.8% acids, over 28 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield of the variety is about two kilograms per bush. The cultivar is immune to powdery mildew, but can be damaged by the sawfly.

Defender, - this gooseberry variety was obtained relatively recently, in 2010 and recommended for cultivation in the third, Central, region... The variety is characterized by late ripening. Plants of this variety are actively growing shrubs with straight shoots, completely covered with thorns, and large leaf blades of a dark green color. Each inflorescence can have from one to three flowers. The fruits of this species are oval-pear-shaped, dark red, almost black, in color and a noticeable waxy coating. The average weight of the fruit is about 4.9 g. The taste of the berries is quite pleasant, it is rated by tasters at 4.5 points, and the appearance - at 4.6 points. The maximum yield per bush reaches 5.6 kilograms. The variety is drought-resistant, winter-hardy, but can be affected by powdery mildew.

Kazachok, - this gooseberry variety was included in the State Register in 2006 and recommended for growing in the fifth region - Central Black Earth... The ripening period for the variety is medium late. Plants of the variety are shrubs with medium vigor and a spreading crown due to their curved shoots. The leaf blades are bright green in color. In an inflorescence there can be either one or two flowers. The fruits of the variety have a mass of about 3.6 g, they are oval, dark red in color, slightly pubescent. The taste of the berries is quite pleasant, tasters rate it at 4.9 points, which is a very high rating. Each berry of the Kazachok variety contains up to 11.7% sugars, about 1.4% acids, up to 39.8 mg% ascorbic acid. The maximum yield per plant reaches eight kilograms. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

Gooseberry variety Vladil

Gingerbread man, - this gooseberry variety was obtained in 1988, it recommended for growing in 3, 4, 5 and 11 regions, that is, in Central, Volgo-Vyatka, Central Black Earth and East Siberian... The variety is characterized by an average ripening period and high yield, reaching six kilograms per bush. The plant of the variety is a medium-sized bush with a rather dense and spreading crown. The thorns on the shoots are small, there are few of them. In inflorescences there can be either one or two flowers. The fruits are very large, can reach a mass of 8.1 g, they are round, dark red. Taste qualities are estimated at 4.6 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

Candy, - this cultivar was included in the State Register in 2008 and recommended for cultivation in 10 and 11 regions - West Siberian and East Siberian... The variety is characterized by an average ripening period. Plants of the variety are shrubs of medium growth with a compact crown and rather thin shoots. Thorns, like shoots, are thin, located singly and usually only in the lower part of the shoot. In an inflorescence there can be either one or two flowers. Fruits of the variety are medium-sized, spherical, red in color. The gooseberry taste is quite pleasant, it is estimated by the tasters at 4.7 points. The average weight of the fruit is about 3.2 g. Each berry contains up to 8.7% of sugars, more than 1.1% of acids, and more than 55.1 mg of ascorbic acid. The maximum yield of the variety reaches 2.4 kg per bush. The variety is resistant to drought, not afraid of frost.

Cooperator, - gooseberry variety obtained in 1999 and recommended for two regions - 9 and 11, these are the Ural and East Siberian... The crop ripens in the middle late terms. The maximum yield often exceeds six kilograms per bush. Plants of the variety are shrubs of medium height, with a compact, moderately spreading crown. Shoots have thorns only in the lower part, which makes harvesting somewhat easier. There can be two or three flowers in the inflorescence. Fully ripe gooseberry fruits reach a mass of 7.6 g, are pear-shaped and dark red in color, sometimes they look black.The taste is very pleasant, it is considered dessert, its tasters estimate it at 4.9 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

Gooseberry variety KolobokGooseberry variety CandyGooseberry variety Cooperator

Krasnoslavyansky, - this gooseberry variety was included in the State Register in 1992 and recommended for three regions at once - 2, 3 and 4, these are North-West, Central and Volgo-Vyatka... The harvest of this variety ripens in medium terms, the yield is quite high, reaching seven kilograms per bush. Plants of the variety are small shrubs with a slightly spreading crown. The thorns are small and there are not many of them. The fruits are very large, up to nine grams, their shape is round, the color is dark red, slightly pubescence is noticeable on the surface. The pulp of the berries is very tasty, tasters rated the taste at 4.5 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

Red large, - it was received in 1974 and recommended for cultivation in the tenth region - West Siberian... Interestingly, this gooseberry variety was obtained from a seedling that accidentally grew, its parents are unknown. The variety is characterized by medium ripening, high winter hardiness and resistance to a complex of diseases and pests. Productivity ranges from three to four kilograms of fruit from a bush over the years. The plants themselves are of medium vigor and rather spreading. There are thorns in abundance on old shoots, on young ones there are very few of them. The berries are not large, reaching a mass of 3.1 g. The shape of the fruit is elongated-oval, the color is dark red. The taste is quite pleasant, it is rated by tasters at 4.5 points.

Kubanets, - this gooseberry variety was bred in 1997 and zoned in only one region - 6, North Caucasian... The harvest on low and slightly spreading bushes of this variety ripens early. It is easy to collect because the thorns on the thick and straight shoots are located only in the lower part. Ripe berries have an oval shape, green color, do not have pubescence and reach a mass of 5.7 g. The maximum yield from a gooseberry bush reaches 9.4 kilograms on good soil. The fruits of the variety are delicious, tasters rate the taste at 4.5 points, and the appearance at 4.6 points. Each berry contains up to 7.7% sugars, about 2.2% acids, over 33 mg% ascorbic acid. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and does not require pollinating varieties on the site.

Gooseberry cultivar Krasnoslavyansky Gooseberry cultivar Red large Gooseberry cultivar Kubanets

Cultivar Beloved, - it was included in the State Register at the very beginning of the current century - in 2000 and recommended for growing in the 10th region, West Siberian... Berries on the spreading bushes of this gooseberry variety ripen quite early, it is not very convenient to collect them: very thick shoots are covered with no less thick thorns. However, the berries are worth the trouble of picking, they have an oval shape, weigh about 4.0 g, a yellow-green color of dense skin covered with a waxy coating and a rather pleasant taste, albeit without aroma, rated by tasters at 4.9 points. Each fruit contains up to 8.8% sugars, about 2.0% acids, more than 43 mg% ascorbic acid. The yield of the variety is very high and on good soil reaches 8.7 kg per bush. The advantages of the variety include its winter hardiness, resistance to powdery mildew and relative resistance to the sawfly.

Malachite, - an old gooseberry variety, 1959, but it is he who is most often found in summer cottages. The variety is zoned in many regions, it is easier to say in which cultivation is not desirable, these are regions 6, 10 and 11, namely the North Caucasian, West Siberian and East Siberian... The harvest on vigorous and slightly spreading bushes ripens in medium terms. The maximum yield is about four kilograms per bush. The harvest will have to be done with care, because small thorns are scattered over the entire surface of the shoots. However, no one leaves Malachite berries on the shoots, they say that the most delicious jam comes from the fruits of this variety.By the way, the fruits cannot be called small, they reach a mass of 7.1 g, have a slightly elongated shape and a rich green color. The taste is pleasant, the tasters are rated at 4.6 points. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

Lighthouse, - this gooseberry variety is newer, it is included in the State Register in 1992 and zoned only in one region - in the North-West (2)... Harvest on well-developed bushes with arched shoots ripens in medium terms. Harvesting is not very easy: the shoots have very sharp thorns, which are sometimes very densely distributed. The mass of berries is not a record - about 3.3 g, the yield is also at an average level - about 5.2 kg per bush. Why is the variety good? Pleasant dark red color of berries, good taste, estimated by tasters at 4.3 points, and high sugar content in them - more than 10.5%. In addition, the variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew.

Gooseberry variety Lyubimets Gooseberry variety Malachite Gooseberry variety Lighthouse

Gooseberry variety Reliable - included in the State Register in 1994 and recommended for cultivation in three regions at once - West Siberian (10), East Siberian (11) and Far East (12)... The harvest on these winter-hardy bushes with a very compact crown ripens in medium terms. With a fruit weight of 3.1 grams, up to 6.3 kg of fruit can be harvested from a bush. Each berry has an oval shape, pink color and a rather pleasant pulp, although due to the perceived acidity, tasters give the taste only 4.1 points. The fruits contain a lot of sugars, more than 11.8%. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

A relatively new variety of gooseberries - People's, it was received in 2009 and zoned in the West Siberian region (10)... The harvest on vigorous bushes of this variety ripens late, which allows to extend the period of consumption of fresh berries. It is quite convenient to pick berries, because there are thorns only at the bottom of the shoots. The mass of the berries is average - about 3.3 points, they are round and dark red in shape. The taste is very pleasant, judged by tasters at 4.9 points, but the yield is not very high, only 3 kg per bush. Of the advantages, we can note resistance to pests and diseases and drought resistance.

Cultivar Rainbow was included in the State Register at the very end of the 20th century, in 1999, he zoned in the West Siberian (10) region... The harvest on medium-sized plants of the variety ripens in medium terms. Picking berries is not so easy, since the thin shoots of the variety are literally dotted with thorns. The berries of this gooseberry variety are not very large, about 2.8 g, but the yield cannot be called low, often it exceeds 6.9 kg per bush. When fully ripe, the fruits of the Raduzhny variety turn into a pleasant, red color, they have an average skin density and a rather pleasant taste, assessed by tasters at 4.9 points. Fruits contain a lot of sugars - more than 8.1% and few acids, less than 1.8%. The variety is only occasionally affected by diseases and damaged by pests.

Gooseberry variety Narodny

The gooseberry variety is considered even newer. Spring, it was received in 2002 and zoned in the Central (3) region... The harvest on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens early. It is quite easy to pick the berries, since the thick shoots of the variety have thorns only in the lower part. When fully ripe, the berries are yellow-green in color with a slight pink tan on the south side and a rounded oval shape. The weight of the fruits is not bad - just over 5.1 g, but the yield cannot be called a record one, on good soil it reaches 5.8 kg per bush, which, however, is also not bad. There are quite a lot of sugars in the fruits - more than 7.0%, which gives the berries a pleasant taste, it is not for nothing that tasters rate it at 4.9 points. The variety, among other things, is winter-hardy and almost never gets sick.

A rather old variety of gooseberry, which, nevertheless, has not lost its demand, is Pink 2... It was included in the State Register in 1971 and zoned in several regions at once - Central (3) and East Siberian (11)... The harvest on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens in medium terms. The yield is not very large - about 4 kg per bush, however, the advantages of this variety are that, thanks to the small number of thorns, the berries are easy to pick and they are very tasty due to the large amount of sugar. The mass of berries often reaches 9.8 g, they have a round-oval shape and pinkish-red color. The fruits of this variety are simply excellent in various types of processing, and the plants themselves rarely get sick and are winter-hardy.

Russian, - the gooseberry variety was included in the State Register in 1959, but it is still very popular. The variety is zoned in almost all regions, with the exception of the Ural region (9)... The harvest on vigorous bushes of this variety ripens in medium terms. From a bush, you can collect up to ten kilograms of fruit on good soil, this is a record among gooseberry varieties. The berry weight is also quite good - up to 6.1 g. Each berry is oval and dark red in color. The taste of ripe fruits is quite good, rated by tasters at 4.6 points. Of the positive qualities of the variety, one can note good winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew.

Gooseberry cultivar Rodnik Gooseberry cultivar Pink 2 Gooseberry cultivar Russian

Salute, - this gooseberry variety appeared in the State Register in 1994, it is zoned in three regions - North-West (2), Central (3) and Volgo-Vyatka (4)... The harvest on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens in medium terms. The maximum yield reaches seven kilograms per bush, with a berry weight of 6.7 grams. The palatability of Salut fruit is very high, tasters rate the taste at 4.9 points. The fruits themselves are round-oval in shape and bright pink in color. Of the undoubted advantages of the variety, one can note high winter hardiness and immunity to powdery mildew.

Gooseberry variety Northern captain, - fairly new, it was included in the State Register in 2007, but zoned only in the North-West (2) region... The harvest on vigorous bushes of this variety ripens in the middle late period. It is quite convenient to collect it because of the almost simultaneous ripening of berries and rather rare thorns. Fully ripe, the berries are round and dark red, almost black. The taste is quite pleasant, thanks to the large amount of sugars (9.1%), it is rated by tasters at 4.5 points. The yield is not very high, only 1.7 kg per bush with a berry weight of 2.5 g. Among the advantages of the variety are winter hardiness and high resistance to pests and diseases.

Cultivar Northerner went on sale in 1991 and immediately gained popularity, especially in those regions where it is zoned - Middle Volga (7) and West Siberian (10)... The crop on medium-sized bushes of this variety ripens late. It is difficult to collect berries, because the thick and straight shoots are completely covered with thorns. The mass of berries in the gooseberry variety is quite large, reaching 8.1 grams, but the yield cannot be called outstanding, it rarely exceeds 3.8 kilograms. Ripe berries have a round-oval shape, yellow-green color and a fairly dense skin. Tasters rate the taste according to the highest score. Of the advantages of the variety, one can note the weak spreading of the bush and high winter hardiness.

Gooseberry variety Salute Gooseberry variety Northern Captain Gooseberry variety Severyanin

Gooseberry variety Senator was bred in 1995 and zoned in the Volga-Vyatka region (4), Ural (9), West Siberian (10) and Far Eastern (12)... The harvest on vigorous plants of this variety ripens in medium terms. It is quite convenient to collect berries, because there are few thorns. The mass of the berry is not very high, about 3.4 g, which is why the yield cannot be called high, on average no more than 2.6 kg can be harvested from an adult bush. The shape of the fruit is oval, the color is scarlet-red. Fruits contain up to 6.8% sugars and a lot of ascorbic acid.The berry taste is considered dessert and is rated by the tasters at 4.8 points. From the advantages of the variety, resistance to frost and powdery mildew can be distinguished.

A pretty new gooseberry variety - Serenade, it was received in 2004 and recommended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth Region (5)... The harvest on vigorous and slightly spreading plants of the variety ripens at a later date. With a berry mass of 4.1 g, up to four kilograms of fruit can be harvested from a bush. The berries themselves have an elongated-conical shape and a violet-red color, a skin of medium density and a pleasant taste (4.6 points), which, among other things, provides a high sugar content - up to 10.2%. Of the advantages, first of all, it is worth noting high winter hardiness and drought resistance.

A gooseberry variety with an interesting name - Seedling Lefora was bred in 1959. This variety zoned in many regions - North (1), North-West (2), Volgo-Vyatka (4), Ural (9) and even West Siberian (10)... Now this variety is difficult to get, only true fans of this culture have it. Why is the variety good? It is characterized by high winter hardiness, resistance to powdery mildew and a fairly high yield (about five kilograms per bush) with an average berry weight of only 2.5 grams. By the way, the berries are quite tasty and are rated by tasters at 4.5 points. When fully ripe, they are deep red and have a very pleasant aroma.

Gooseberry variety SerenadeGooseberry variety SenatorGooseberry variety Lefora seedling

Sirius, Is another interesting gooseberry variety obtained in 1994 and zoned in the Central Black Earth (5) region... The harvest from a vigorous shrub can be harvested in medium terms. The yield, by the way, is quite good - up to 7.4 kg per bush with a fruit weight of 3.6 grams. Harvesting is a pleasure because the shoots are devoid of thorns. When fully ripe, the berries are round and dark red in color with a noticeable waxy coating. The fruit taste is pleasant (4.1-4.3 points). Among the advantages of the variety, one can note its high winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew.

Plum, - the variety was obtained in 1986, but to this day it is in considerable demand. It is zoned in three regions at once - Central Black Earth (5), Middle Volga (7) and Ural (9)... The positive features of the variety are, of course, its record yield, reaching an almost insurmountable 12 kg per bush on nutrient soil, a rather high weight of fruits - about 6.6 g and their pleasant taste, which tasters estimate at 4.6 points. What are the disadvantages? These are his thorns, they are powerful, they can be double or even triple and occupy the entire surface of the shoots, therefore, it is very difficult to harvest the crop. The gooseberry variety is bought for the sake of berries, so Plum can be safely planted on your site. The berries are large, tasty, dark red, which makes them black from a distance with a very delicate pulp and aroma, like a plum, hence the name. In addition, the variety is drought-resistant and immune to powdery mildew.

A pretty old gooseberry variety Change, entered in the State Register in 1959. This variety is unique primarily in that it zoned in almost all, with the exception of only 6 and 11 regions, that is, the North Caucasian and East Siberian... The crop on medium-sized bushes resistant to powdery mildew is ready for harvest in the middle late periods. Up to six kilograms of fruit can be harvested from one adult bush, given that the mass of one berry usually does not exceed 2.6 g. you can be patient. Of the undoubted positive qualities, first of all, it is worth noting the absence of crop shedding, the absence of the need for regular pruning and treatments against powdery mildew.

Gooseberry variety Sirius Gooseberry variety Smena Gooseberry variety Plum

Snezhana, - this gooseberry variety is quite young, it was included in the State Register in 2009 and is only gaining momentum in popularity. The variety is zoned in the third region - Central... The harvest on medium-sized, compact plants of the variety ripens at a later date. It is quite easy to collect berries, because there are thorns only in the lower part of the shoots. Fruits, when fully ripe, acquire an oval-pear-shaped shape and a yellow-green color. When consumed, acidity is noticeable and a very dense skin is felt, so the tasters rate the variety at only 4.3 points. The yield of the variety is about 4.7 kg per bush with a berry mass of 4.1 g. The main advantage of the variety is its resistance to pests and diseases.

Stanichny, - a variety that has already gained its fans, because it is included in the State Register back in 1995 and zoned in two regions at once - Volgo-Vyatka (4) and Ural (9)... The fruits of this gooseberry variety ripen in medium terms, due to the presence of self-fertility and the large size of the bush, the yield from an adult plant can reach 3.6 kg, with a berry weight of only 2.7 g. By the way, although the fruits are not large, they taste very pleasant , a tasting score of about 4.7 points, they are pink and oval in shape. Each fruit contains up to 9.8% sugars and some acids. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.

An interesting variety - Ural grapes, it was included in the State Register in 1979 and now it is quite difficult to find seedlings of this variety. The variety is zoned in the seventh region - Srednevolzhsky... This is a table variety of gooseberries, ripening in the early stages and representing a rather tall bush with a spreading crown and medium shoots, entirely covered with thorns. The yield of the variety is low, only 1-1.5 kg per bush with a berry weight of 2.5 g. The fruits have a rounded shape, emerald green color and a rather thin skin. The fruit taste is pleasant (4.3 points). The variety is winter-hardy, resistant to diseases and pests.

Gooseberry cultivar Ural grapes Gooseberry cultivar Snezhana Gooseberry cultivar Stanichny

Newer gooseberry Ural emerald, it is included in the State Register in 2000 (10 - West Siberian and 11 - East Siberian regions)... The variety is distinguished by an early ripening period, medium height and weak crown spreading. The shoots are quite thick and completely covered with thorns. The yield is higher than that of the Ural grapes and is about 5.5 kg per bush due to the fact that the average weight of each berry reaches 4.4 g. The fruits of this variety are green, have interesting white pulp veins and a round-oval shape. Each berry contains up to 9.5% sugars and only 2% acid. Tasters highly rate the taste of the fruit - up to 4.9 points. Of the advantages, it is worth noting high winter hardiness and resistance to a complex of pests and diseases.

An even newer variety - Ural pink, it was included in the State Register in 2004 and zoned in the 10th region - West Siberian... The harvest of this gooseberry variety ripens in medium terms, the plants are weakly growing with practically no spreading crown, the shoots are completely covered with thorns. The yield from an adult plant is about 3.5 kg with a fruit weight of 3.9 g. The berries are very tasty, the tasters give them the highest score, they have a rounded oval shape and pinkish or dark red (berries ripening on the southern side of the bush) coloring. Each berry contains more than 5% sugars. The variety is quite winter hardy and practically does not get sick.

Flamingo, - this variety is included in the State Register in 2009 and zoned in 10, West Siberian region... The harvest of this gooseberry variety ripens in medium terms, the shoots of a vigorous and rather spreading bush are thin, having thorns over the entire surface. The yield from an adult plant is about 6.3 kg with an average berry weight of about 3.1 g. The fruits of the variety are ovoid, pink, very tasty (4.6 points). Each berry contains more than 9.8% sugars and only 1.1% acids. The variety is winter-hardy, drought-resistant and resistant to pests and diseases.

Gooseberry cultivar Ural pink Gooseberry cultivar Flamingo Gooseberry cultivar Ural emerald

A gooseberry variety, the exact name of which few will repeat by heart - Hinnonmaen Punainen, received in 1999 and zoned in the North and North-West regions... The crop on medium-sized and slightly spreading bushes of this variety with medium-length shoots, completely covered with thorns, ripens at a later date. From one bush, you can collect about 3.5 kg of berries with an average weight of about 2.9 g, oval in shape and dark red color. The taste of the fruit is pleasant (4.3 points), each containing up to 8.5% sugars and slightly less than 3% acid. The variety almost does not get sick and is winter hardiness.

A very old gooseberry Chelyabinsk green, it was included in the State Register in 1959 and zoned in two regions - Ural and West Siberian... The variety is characterized by a mid-early ripening period and high winter hardiness. In addition, the variety is resistant to powdery mildew and drought, and is also self-fertile. The yield per bush is at the standard level - about 3.5 kg, the weight of the berries is about 2.9 grams. The berries are round-oval, emerald green in color and thin skin. The taste is rated as very good (4.8 points).

Variety Chernomor, well-known and widespread, despite the fact that it was received in 1994. Zoned Chernomor in the Central region, but, in fact, grows well almost everywhere... Ripening period is medium late. The gooseberry variety has high winter hardiness and resistance to various diseases. The yield of the variety is very high - more than 9 kg per bush with a berry weight of 3.1 g. The shape of the berries is round-oval, the color is dark red, and in the berries growing on the southern side of the bush it is almost black. The berry taste is quite good (4.4 points). Berries are ideal for processing.

Gooseberry cultivar Chelyabinsk green Gooseberry cultivar Chernomor

Another very famous and widespread variety of gooseberries is Prune... It was included in the State Register in 1992 and zoned in three regions - Central, Middle Volga and Ural... Everyone who is engaged in the production of homemade wine claims that it turns out from the fruits of this variety much better than from grapes. The variety is characterized by an average ripening period, high winter hardiness and immunity to powdery mildew. The yield of the variety is high - it reaches 8.8 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 4.1 g. It is convenient to collect berries, because there are few thorns on the shoots and they are usually concentrated in their lower part. The shape of the berries is oval, the color is dark red, and on the southern side of the bush, the fruits are even black. The taste is good, it has a specific aftertaste that reminds many of the taste of prunes (4.5 points).

Gooseberry variety Black Cherkashina, - was included in the State Register in 1991 and zoned in the West Siberian and East Siberian regions... The variety is characterized by a medium late ripening period, high winter hardiness and immunity to powdery mildew. The yield of the variety is not very high - about 4.5 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 2.5 g. The harvest is quite convenient, because the thorns are located at the bottom of the shoots. The shape of the berries is pear-shaped, the color is almost black, the taste is medium (4.1 points). The fruits are suitable for all types of processing, but jam turns out to be especially successful.

Shershnevsky, - this gooseberry variety is included in the State Register in 2006 and zoned in four regions at once - the Middle Volga, Ural, West Siberian and East Siberian... The variety is named so unusually because of the thorns on the shoots, they are very long, thick, single or double, but the plus is that they are mostly located at the base of the shoots. The yield of the variety is not very high, no more than 3.2 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 3.5 g. The shape of the berries is round-oval, the color is dark pink with a noticeable matt bloom, there is no pubescence. The taste of the berries is very pleasant and the tasters give them the highest score.The variety is resistant to drought and frost, practically not affected by pests and diseases.

Gooseberry variety Cherkashina Black gooseberry variety Shershnevsky gooseberry variety Prune gooseberry variety

A fairly new variety of gooseberries Eridanus, - it is included in the State Register in 2009 and zoned in the Volga-Vyatka region... The variety is characterized by vigorous growth and an average ripening period. Shoots on shoots of medium thickness are located over the entire surface. The yield of the variety is about 2.5 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 3.1 g. The shape of the berries is round-oval, the color is red, the taste is pleasant (up to 4.5 points). Berries contain more than 10.5% sugars. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and drought resistance.

Gooseberry variety Yubileiny

A very old variety of gooseberries - Anniversary, however, until now, his seedlings are in demand. The jubilee is included in the State Register in 1965 and zoned in the Central Black Earth Region... The variety is characterized by an average ripening period, high winter hardiness and resistance to provocative thaws. The yield of the variety reaches 5 kg per bush with an average berry weight of 4.1 g. The shape of the berries is round or oval, the color is intense yellow. The taste is pleasant, thanks to the sweet and juicy pulp (4.5 points). The berries are ideal for processing.

To fall in love with gooseberry berries, you just have to try them once. And to try, you have to buy and grow a seedling. And to grow, you have to spend time and energy. Only then is all the joy given by this thorny pet of summer cottages fully felt. It does not require much, because a luxurious shrub is completely unpretentious and can give an excellent harvest even with minimal maintenance. Here's just one problem: the bush bites!

Why gooseberry thorns

Indeed, the thorns are a feature of the gooseberry bushes. They protect the branches from direct sunlight, condensation accumulates on them, so that the plant does not overheat even on a hot day. In addition, the thorns prevent the hoofed animals from reaching the sweet berries, thereby providing the plant with an increased survival rate among competitors.

But the summer cottage is a territory inviolable for elk and deer. Breeders have the opportunity to outsmart nature and create almost thornless gooseberry species.

Such crops appeared and over time received the active support of gardeners. And the classification of the plant by the presence or absence of thorns on the bush included thornless, medium thorny and strongly thorny varieties.

Gooseberry thorns complicate crop care - it is difficult to pick berries, constantly risking pricks

Thornless gooseberries: advantages and disadvantages

Studless gooseberries are much more pleasant to work with. Hands and clothes do not suffer from thorns, and it has become easier and safer to carry out sanitary pruning of the bush. Wherein:

• the taste advantages of the thornless varieties were not affected;
• the size of the berries has not changed;
• frost resistance, vitality and disease resistance were preserved;
• vegetative characteristics, including breeding methods, remained the same.

It is worth noting that the concept of "thornless variety" is very conditional. After all, there is no talk of branches with smooth trunks and one hundred percent absence of thorns. They are still there, but smaller and less often located. Their appearance or absence depends on the climatic conditions of the region, agrotechnical cultivation methods, and the weather factor.

Some varieties grow thorns in the spring and shed them by the time of harvest. Others exhibit their thorns only in the first year after rooting, and do not have them in subsequent seasons. Still others may issue spikes every two years. The gardener must adapt to the nature of his thorny pets and, as far as possible, create the most favorable growth conditions for them.

Thornless gooseberry varieties are safe for hands, the berries are not inferior in taste to the prickly varieties

When choosing a particular culture, one should be guided by the characteristics of the region in which it will have to live and winter. It is clear that the varieties for the Moscow region and the south of Russia will differ. And cultures for areas with cold, long winters are generally special.

It is proposed to consider one by one the bright representatives of the gooseberry for some geoclimatic zones of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

The best varieties of gooseberries without thorns for the Moscow Region and North-West Russia

Northwest Russia and the Moscow region are regions that have similar features in terms of vegetation growing conditions, including the factor of the range of summer and winter temperatures, soil composition, and the number of sunny days per season. Currently, a lot of varieties have been bred just for such criteria.

Grushenka

The medium-sized bush belongs to the medium-late varieties. The crown is semi-spreading with dense foliage. There are practically no thorns on the shoots. Gooseberry responds well to feeding with organic and mineral fertilizers, but at the same time it is undemanding to the composition of the soil. Resistant to drought, frosty winters and summer heat, as well as diseases typical of the gooseberry family.

The fruits are pear-shaped and weigh up to 8 grams. The color of ripe berries is dark purple, almost black. The taste is sweet and sour. The berries contain a lot of ascorbic and folic acids. The fruiting period is short. One plant can produce up to 6 kg of berries.

Grushenka tolerates cold and drought well, yield - up to 6 kg of berries from a bush

Gingerbread man

The culture appeared as a result of hybridization of varieties Pink and Smena. Introduced into the state register in 1988. Gooseberries are of medium ripening and medium spreading, requiring seasonal pruning. Of the shortcomings, average winter hardiness is noted, so the plant reacts negatively to early thaws and frosts. However, with proper care, it is easily restored. Has a strong immunity to powdery mildew and anthracnose. The thorns are short and weak, located on the lower branches.

Read more about the variety in our article - Gooseberry Kolobok: planting secrets and care nuances.

Fruits are formed on one- or two-year shoots. They are considered large, with an average weight of 5–8 grams. The skin is firm. Cherry color. Tasting score 4.5. They are used in canned and fresh forms, freezing of berries is allowed.

Kolobok is a hybrid variety from the Pink and Smena crops, the average weight of berries is up to 8 grams

North Captain

New generation gooseberries. Received a certificate of the state register in 2007. It is a vigorous crop with rich foliage and a spreading crown. Growth can reach 1.8 meters. The thorns are almost invisible and are located on the lower segments of the branches. The variety has high winter hardiness and resistance to anthracnose, septoria and powdery mildew. It is not susceptible to attacks of such pests as firefighter and sawfly. An indisputable advantage is the ability of the berries to hang on the branches for a long time without falling. Over the years of the existence of the variety, its ability to self-pollination has been noted.

The berries are relatively sweet, covered with a waxy coating. The color is almost black. The sugar content is fixed at around 9.2%. The acid is only 2.9%. But the size of the fruit is small with a weight of 3-4 grams. Productivity up to 11 kg per plant. Sweet products and homemade wine are made from berries.

Northern Captain - a tall shrub with a spreading crown, dark, almost black berries are great for winemaking

Chernomor

The variety got its start in 1994 and became zoned for many regions of the Central Region. It is the result of selection from the crossing of 4 crops: Dates, Seedlings Maurer, Brazilian, Green Bottle. Ripens in the mid-late period. It is characterized by increased winter hardiness, the ability to resist gooseberry fungi and fire flames.

The bush is compact and relatively tall. Thorns are thin, sparsely located. The yield is high, it can reach 18 kg per bush. At the same time, the fruits are not large, the average weight is up to 3 grams.The color of the berries is close to black. There is a thin waxy coating. The tasting score for fresh fruits is 4.3, and for juice produced from them - 4.7. The berries are easy to transport and are suitable for all types of consumption.

The yield of Chernomor reaches 18 kg per bush, the berries have a pleasant sweet taste

The best yellow and yellow-green varieties of gooseberries for the Moscow Region and the Central Black Earth Region of Russia

This group of gooseberries is especially loved by summer residents. After all, the berries not only stand out in taste, but also delight gardeners with their sunny lemon, amber and canary tones. At the same time, caring for plants is no more difficult than for traditional red-green species.

Spring

The variety was bred in 2002. The bush is characterized by low branching. Single thorns are found only in the root part of the branches. Breeders note high frost-resistant properties and resistance to fungi. The branches tend to sink under the weight of the fruit. The yield of the bush is average. Berries are emerald-yellow, sour-sweet taste with a mass of 5-6 grams. The experts' score is 4.8 points.

The spring tolerates severe frosts well, the weight of large berries reaches 6 grams

Russian yellow

The culture has existed for nearly 45 years. The variety has medium-length thorns at the root of the branches. The bush is relatively low, the crown is slightly spreading. Resistant to fungal infections and drought. Recommended for planting in pairs with another species for the best pollination.

The fruits have an average weight of 6-7 grams and are considered large. The color is transparent yellow, the shape is elliptical. There is a waxy coating on the skin. The berries are able to stay on the branches for a long time without falling off or cracking. They tolerate transportation well. They are universal in their purpose.

Russian Yellow - a variety of medium spiny, large, yellow berries, weighing up to 7 g

Amber

Self-pollinated shrub is considered vigorous, often reaching 1.6 meters. There are a lot of thorns, but this inconvenience is compensated by a bright taste, early fruiting and high yield. It perfectly tolerates low temperatures in winter and sun rays in summer. It is grown almost everywhere, except for the cold north.

The fruits weigh 4.5–5 grams. There is some sourness in the honey flavor of the berry. They remain on the branches for a long time without dropping or losing taste. Transportability is excellent.

Altai license plate

The culture is one of the varieties of the mid-early ripening period. The crown is slightly spreading. Thorns are solitary, weak. Not afraid of moderate frosts and spring thaws. Has a strong immunity to diseases. Breeders note its high yield. The berries are yellow, sugar-sour. Used in any form.

Altai license plate has a stable immunity to diseases and very beautiful amber berries

Honey

Culture of medium ripening. The crown is high and spreading. There are many thorns on the branches. Unpretentious to low winter temperatures, it can withstand even severe cold up to -300C. But it resists pests and fungi poorly. Requires quality care, including pruning and a certain soil composition. Fruiting begins no earlier than the 3rd year after rooting.

Fruits are large, weighing up to 6 grams with distinct notes of floral honey. Sugar content up to 17%. This characteristic puts it on a par with sweet varieties and gives it a well-deserved right to the title "amber grapes". The color of the fruit is golden. Elongated elliptical shape.

Berries of the Honey variety have a distinct taste of flower honey

Anniversary

The variety is the result of a long selection work on crossing the Houghton and Bedford yellow crops. The bush is tall in height and compact in the spreading of branches. It is characterized by sufficient winter hardiness and the ability to tolerate return frosts well. Has excellent immune performance against powdery mildew and anthracnose. The disadvantage is the presence of a large number of sharp thorns. The mass of berries is up to 4.5–5 grams. The color is golden orange.The taste has both sweetness and sourness. The yield is high.

Jubilee has sufficient winter hardiness and high productivity.

The best varieties for the Middle Volga region, the Urals and Siberia

Despite the vast space from the Middle Volga region to Siberia, the climate in these regions turned out to be in many ways suitable for growing cold-resistant gooseberry varieties. Mild winters, sufficient rains during the season and warm summers are precisely the determining factors that have united such a large territory.

Ural variety Harlequin received a tasting score of 4.8 out of five

Among the most popular are the following:

1. Senator. The gooseberry certificate was obtained in 1995 at the South Ural Research Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Growing. The plant is vigorous with an average ripening period. During the tests, it showed all its best advantages: frost resistance, indifference to powdery mildew, the practical absence of thorns. However, it turned out to be susceptible to septoria and some types of pests. The sweet and sour taste of maroon fruits is very pleasant. Average weight 3.3 grams. The yield is high. The tasting committee rated the variety at 4.7.
2. Prune. The plant has thick shoots, few thorns and medium vigor. Resistant to fungus and many gooseberry insects. The berries are elongated, large, weighing up to 4 grams. There is a slight velvet coating on the skin. When fully ripe, the color is close to black. The taste is sweet and sour. Up to 5 kg of fruits are harvested from a three-year-old bush. The variety is suitable for conservation and fresh consumption.
3. Ural emerald. The culture is included in the state register in 2000. The bush has a low growth and a slightly spreading crown. Thorns are observed along the entire length of the branches. Fits easily under a snowdrift in regions with moderate winter rainfall. Withstands cold up to -370C. Fruit color is deep green. round shape, weight up to 4.5 grams. The experts' score is 4.9. The yield is average.
4. Change. A variety for universal cultivation in areas from the Moscow region and Kaliningrad to Murmansk and Sakhalin, including the Urals and Siberia. Not recommended only in the foothills of the Caucasus. Product from the crossing of Green Bottle and Houghton varieties. Thin and few thorns do not cause discomfort to gardeners at all. The bush requires regular pruning, without which the fruits become smaller. The berries have a purple-burgundy hue and a bluish skin. The taste is distinctive and attractive. Tasting score of 4.2 out of five. The yield can be up to 6-7 kg per bush.
5. Malachite. The variety is popular with summer residents. It has existed since 1959. Gooseberry hybrid Date and Black Negus. It took root in almost all climatic zones of Russia. The crop is prized for its high cold resistance, resistance to powdery mildew and resistance to the sawfly. The fruits are oval, slightly pear-shaped. Bright green in color, they have a sour taste. Weight 4-7 grams. Low yield, up to 5 kg per bush.
6. Reliable. The hybrid is derived from European varieties. Possesses enviable cold resistance and strong resistance to fungal infections. There are small, weak thorns. The berries weigh up to 3 grams, but at the same time they are sweet with a fragrant sourness. Pink colour. Tasting score from experts - 4.0.
7. Beryl. Breeding variety in 1998. Plant with medium spreading. Shows winter hardiness and resistance to powdery mildew. The fruit is yellowish green with a thin shell. Average weight 3.0-3.5 grams. The experts' score is 4.3 out of five.

Photo gallery: gooseberry varieties, zoned for the Middle Volga region, the Urals, Siberia

The best varieties for Ukraine, Belarus and southern Russia

These regions are combined into one group for growing gooseberries due to the similar soil composition of the soil in these areas, an almost ideal climate with mild winters and year-round high solar factor, and a long growing season. All this contributes to the good growth and fruiting of gooseberry crops.

Let's analyze several characteristic varieties.

1. Spring. The culture was developed by the Belarusian Research Institute.Zoned not only for Ukraine and Belarus, but also for the Moscow region. The superearly variety has a compact crown. The branches are prickly in the middle. The bush has a certain cold resistance. Fruits are even, lemon-yellow in color. The mass of berries is on average from 3 to 4 grams. The taste is delicate and pleasant. However, when overripe, the berries acquire a mealy flavor. Productivity from one unit to 4.5 kg per bush.
2. African. The main advantages of the variety are stable cold resistance, unpretentiousness, resistance to fungus and aphid attacks. Even with minimal maintenance, it pleases gardeners with a full-fledged harvest - up to 10 kg per bush. The gooseberry is medium-sized, moderately spreading. It is not recommended to thicken the branches, and from the age of 3 years of age, it is necessary to carry out regular pruning. Berries are dark purple large in size. Sweet to taste, slightly reminiscent of black currants.
3. Commander. Hybrid from African and Chelyabinsk Green. It winters well not only in the south, but also in the temperate zone. Resistant to fungal infections, practically not affected by aphids. Belongs to the group of mid-early varieties. The berries begin to ripen in mid-May, and by June fruiting can reach up to 8 kg per bush. The variety is appreciated for its exquisite taste with a piquant sourness. The mass of one berry is 4–5 grams.
4. Kubanets. The appearance of the variety was registered in 1997. Spreading bush, but not high. Thorns are observed in the root part of the shoots. The sweet and sour taste of green fruits was rated 4.4 points. A very productive crop with proper care and timely pruning.
5. Belarusian sugar. The culture belongs to the mid-early. The harvest on bushes, the growth of which does not exceed 1 meter, ripens in mid-July. There are enough thorns. The fruits are large, weighing 9-10 grams. Color - light green. The taste has a pleasant sweetness. The variety is versatile according to its purpose.

Photo gallery: gooseberry varieties, zoned for Ukraine, Belarus and southern Russia

Sweet gooseberry varieties

Sweet varieties include gooseberry varieties in which the sugar content varies between 9.5 and 17%. The second name for such crops is dessert. Among the above types, the sweet ones include Russian yellow, Grushenka, Northern Captain, Medovy, Ural Emerald.

The table below will help to characterize the varieties that are not included in this list.

Table: sweet gooseberry varieties and their characteristics

Photo gallery: sweet gooseberry varieties

Large-fruited gooseberry varieties

Varieties with a weight range from 9 to 30 grams are considered large-fruited. As a rule, they all have moderate to weak thorns and are well adapted to the moderate frosts of the western part of the country.

Below is a table with some large-fruited varieties, the weight of which does not exceed 15 grams.

Table: varieties with large berries and their characteristics

In addition to the aforementioned varieties, large-fruited include Severyanin (9 g), Krasnodar Lights (9 g), Lada (9-10 g), Protector (up to 160 g), Krasnoslavyansky (up to 10 g), Green Bottle (15 g).

Photo gallery: large-fruited gooseberry varieties

The berries of this variety are round, large and sweet, the Lights of Krasnodar are a popular variety not only in Krasnodar. Berries are large (up to 16 g), oblong-oval and I. Pear-shaped berries of the Green bottle variety ripen in the second half of July Grossular is a variety that has almost no thorns and winter-tolerant Berries of the London variety have the size of an average-sized chicken egg Varshavsky - a variety for the Central Chernozem region and the Moscow region, the berries are juicy, with pinkish pulp Dark red Shannon fruits are very pleasant to the taste, sweet and sour, with a thin skin White Triumph considered a dessert variety, the berries are very light, when ripe they acquire a yellow tint Lemon Giant - a winter-hardy variety, reacts to timely fertilization with an increase in yield

Some heavy crops greatly exceed these standard large berry sizes. For example, the Antagonist grows up to 40 g, Leveler - up to 45 g. And the London variety (54–58 g) is recognized as the champion in weight - a product of European selection.

Video: planting, breeding, caring for gooseberries

Some people associate gooseberries with the taste of grapes, while others associate them with unpleasant crawling under thorny bushes. But the Chekhovian hero has a cozy village life.

You sit on the balcony, drink tea, and the ducks swim on the pond, it's so good ... and the gooseberries grow.

So why not provide yourself with that comfort, including the joy of interacting with the thorny but sweet resident of the backyard!

Not all varieties are presented in the article. The choice from the crops of domestic and foreign selection is extremely diverse: both in the color of the fruit, and in the size of the berry, and in terms of ripening, and in terms of yield. You can choose a fruiting species for any region of Russia, Ukraine or Belarus, based on personal preferences and geoclimatic features. There would be a desire!

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