The best gooseberry variety

In the central regions of Russia, gooseberries are grown in almost every plot. A detailed description of the variety and photos presented in the article will help you choose the best type of gooseberry, both for a novice gardener and an amateur gardener.

Varieties and their types

The fruits of different varieties of gooseberries are different:

• Size and shape;
• Color (green, red, pink, yellow berries);
• The presence of thorns (thornless, strongly thorny and medium thorns varieties);
• Ripening period;
• Productivity.

Based on the reviews of summer residents, the best varieties of gooseberries include plants with a small number of straight shoots and a weak tendency to shoot. It is the bushes of such varieties that receive more sunlight and are well ventilated. These factors have a beneficial effect on the volume of the harvest and the palatability of the fruit.

The best varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia

"Grushenka"

Medium-sized plant with drooping branches. The bushes have practically no thorns. The fruits are pear-shaped, small in size, weighing about 4.9 g per unit, the color of the skin changes depending on the degree of ripeness. Initially, the berries are pale reddish in color, when ripe are purple. The variety is recommended to be planted in the regions of central Russia, since "Grushenka" tolerates frost and hot, dry summers well. The variety does not suffer from diseases and viruses.

"Russian yellow"

The plant is of yellow varieties and has medium spreading branches. The bushes are covered with a lot of thorns.

Berries are pear-shaped, yellowish, the weight of one unit is 6 grams. The fruits are covered with a layer of waxy coating.

"Russian yellow" is resistant to frost and does not suffer from drought, has immunity against viruses and diseases.

"Amber"

The height of the plant bushes is about 1.55 m. The branches are spreading, densely arranged and covered with thorns.

The berries are oblong, yellowish-orange in color, pleasant to the taste, the weight of one unit is from 5 to 6 grams.

"Yantarny" has an early ripening period and yields a consistently good harvest. The variety is frost and drought resistant.

"Kolobok"

The lower part of the branches of the bush is covered with thorns. The plant is compact and medium in size. The berries are large, one weighs about 6.9 grams. The shape of the fruit is elongated, the skin color is light red. The pulp tastes sweet and sour. "Kolobok" tolerates frost and low temperature steadily. Has immunity against the following diseases: anthracnose and powdery mildew.

The best gooseberry varieties with large fruits

"Defender"

A plant with tall, powerful branches and an even crown. Represents large varieties. The weight of one berry is up to 10 grams, the shape is oblong-pear-shaped, the skin color is maroon.

The fruit pulp tastes sour-sweet. "Defender" refers to early ripening varieties. The variety is resistant to low temperatures and is immune to powdery mildew.

"Candy"

The bushes of the plant are covered with thorns. The fruits are large, the weight of one varies from 3 to 5.9 grams. The color of the berries is pink, the pulp is sweet and sour in taste, has a wonderful aroma.

"Candy" is resistant to frost, does not need pollination. Each season brings from 1.9 to 6.3 kg per bush. Has immunity against powdery mildew and anthracnose.

This variety has a minus, "Candy" often becomes a victim of septoria. It is recommended to grow in the regions of Western and Eastern Siberia.

"Cooperator"

Has a medium late ripening period. Medium-sized plant with a slightly spreading crown. The branches have practically no thorns. The weight of one berry is about 7 grams, the shape is pear-shaped, the skin color is deep red.

The pulp is tasty and sweet. From one bush, you can collect up to 5 kg of berries. "Cooperator" is a dessert variety. The species is not susceptible to the appearance of fruit rot and is resistant to frost.

"Leningradets"

Medium-sized plant with a semi-spreading crown, few thorns on the branches. Has a medium late ripening period. The fruits are large, in the form of an egg, the weight of one is about 10 grams. The color of the berries is red, the flesh tastes sweet and sour. During the season, up to 7.6 kg of ripe gooseberries can be harvested from one bush. "Leningradets" tolerates low temperatures well and is not susceptible to the spread of powdery mildew.

"Spring"

A plant of medium height forms a neat crown. The weight of one berry is from 5 to 6 grams, with proper care, the weight can increase to 8 grams. The fruits are round, oblong. The skin is dense, yellowish-green in color. The fruit pulp is sweet and tasty. Can be consumed both fresh and processed. "Rodnik" tolerates frost well and is resistant to the appearance and spread of fungal diseases.

Interesting! Unfavorable weather conditions will not interfere with harvesting a rich crop from the bush.

The best winter-hardy gooseberry varieties

"Beryl"

The shrub is medium in size, the branches form a neat crown. There are often thorns at the bottom of the shoots. The mass of one berry is from 7.9 to 9 grams, a round-shaped gooseberry of a greenish tint. It has excellent taste and belongs to the dessert varieties. Up to 9 kg of a mature crop can be harvested from one bush per season. "Beryl" is resistant to low temperatures up to - 35 degrees. Has immunity against fruit rot.

"Commander"

The variety obtained as a result of crossing "African" and "Chelyabinsk green". It has many benefits.

The crown of the plant is compact and dense, the shoots have thorns. The branches of the shrub are dotted with many berries of almost black color, the pulp of which has a pleasant taste.

"Ural Emerald"

The plant has a medium-sized crown, not very tall, there are few thorns on the shoots. The fruits are smooth, have no pubescence, the weight of one unit is about 8g. The Ural Emerald is so called because the berries growing on its branches are bright. The pulp is tasty and aromatic. Ripe fruits can only be harvested 3-4 years after planting the shrub.The variety tolerates frost well and will not suffer at temperatures down to -37 degrees.

"Consul"

The variety has another name - "Senator". The plant is compact, medium in size with a dense crown and branches covered with thorns. The fruits are large, the weight of one unit is about 6 grams. The color of the berries is dark burgundy, rich. The skin is delicate and prone to damage, therefore it is not recommended to transport this type of gooseberry. Excellent cooking is obtained from the pulp, because there are practically no seeds inside. The plant is resistant to frost down to -38 degrees. The yield increases several times for 2-3 years after planting.

"Belorussian"

The plant is compact, small. The branches are dotted with many thorns. The fruits are round, the weight of one unit is about 8 grams. The skin is thin, deep green in color, has a shade that repeats the color tone of malachite. The pulp is pleasant to the taste, juicy and sweet. The variety is a representative of an old selection. "Belorussky" is resistant to low temperatures up to - 38.5 degrees. Has an average ripening period.

"Krasnoslavyansky"

The plant is of medium size, the crown is not dense, it is formed by slightly spreading branches on which there are thorns. The gooseberry is large, round in shape, the weight of one unit is about 9 grams. The skin is smooth, without fluff and bloom, rich red color. Berries belong to dessert varieties, they have a pleasant taste.

It's important to know! "Krasnoslavyansky" bears fruit the next year after planting. After a couple of years, 6 to 7 kg of ripe gooseberries can be harvested from the bush. The species tolerates frost well and is not susceptible to the appearance of powdery mildew.

The best studless gooseberry varieties

"Eaglet"

Bushes of medium height form a compact crown. The branches are smooth, without thorns. The variety is very popular in Russia among summer residents and gardeners. The mass of one berry is from 4 to 6 grams. Skin color is deep black. Above, the gooseberry covers a layer of plaque, under which thin skin and sweet and sour flesh are hidden. "Eaglet" ripens early and bears a good harvest every season. The species is not susceptible to the appearance of fruit rot and tolerates frost well.

"African"

The plant is compact, small, smooth branches without thorns. The fruits are large, round, deep purple in color. Represents sweet varieties. The pulp is sweet with sourness, has a black currant flavor. Berries on the shoots appear in 2-3 years. "African" is not afraid of frost and has immunity against many diseases. There is a risk of anthracnose contamination.

"Northern Captain"

The most famous of all varieties of this garden culture. The branches of the plant are arranged vertically, they form a neat and compact crown. The color of the berries is rich, almost black. The weight of one unit is about 4 grams. The pulp is sweet, with a slight sourness, pleasant to the taste. "Northern Captain" matures in the medium term. If you constantly feed and fertilize the soil, you can achieve high yields, about 12 kg of berries per bush. The variety is resistant to frost, drought and disease.

"Uralsky beshipny"

The plant is compact in size with large green fruits. The weight of one unit is about 8 grams. The peel of the berries is dense, smooth, without fluff, hiding the sweet pulp. "Uralsky beshipny" has an average ripening period and is resistant to low temperatures.

Healthy! The disadvantage of this type is that it drops the berries ahead of time. Therefore, it is better to harvest the fruits before the stated ripening period. The branches of the shrub have no thorns.

"Thornless gooseberry"

The branches of the shrub grow upward, they form a compact crown. The weight of one fruit is about 5 grams. The shape of the berries is ring-shaped, the skin is light red.

The pulp tastes sweet, pleasant with a slight sourness. "Thornless gooseberry" perfectly tolerates the cold season and is not susceptible to the spread of powdery mildew.

Conclusion

When choosing a variety for growing in your garden, you need to pay special attention to the ripening period of the fruits, their size, shape and taste. Both an experienced gardener and an amateur will find a species that will be ideal in all respects, since there are a huge variety of gooseberry varieties.

Watch the video! Overview of gooseberry varieties

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;
• Cossack;
• 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, reach an average of 9 g. The variety does not need special care, it is 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 requires formation in the first years after planting.

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, the 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.

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, on average they weigh 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 frost, 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 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 crop 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 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 harvested 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 each, 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 is not subject to 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, weight 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 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 spreading 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 classified as 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 in 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 - mid-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 shortcomings is the 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 fast-growing and starts producing berries as early as 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 a choice on any 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.