Gooseberries are widely grown by Russian gardeners in almost all regions of the country. An extensive number of varieties allows you to choose a wide variety of berry options, but thorny varieties of plants are still preferable. Of course, it is inconvenient to collect fruits from such branches, but the prickly gooseberry has one peculiarity: these species are characterized by resistance to low temperatures, are unpretentious in care and bear fruit more abundantly than their thornless relatives. All the above characteristics eloquently characterize the gooseberry variety "Kursu Dzintars" considered today.
Botanical reference of a garden plant
This gooseberry variety was bred by Latvian breeders by crossing two polar B altic varieties "shtena razhig" and "pellervo". As a result, it was possible to develop an early ripe medium-spiky variety of compact size with slightly spreading branches and straight shoots.
Leaves are greenish with a slightly dull color and yellowness closer to the base, withunderside slightly pubescent.
The fruits of the gooseberry "Kursu Dzintars" are honey-golden, oval in shape with a thin shiny skin, without pubescence. They are medium-sized, characterized by a mass of about 2.5-3 grams with a pronounced sweet taste and aroma.
The berries have a long shelf life, retain their appearance well during transportation and are versatile, as they are suitable for consumption both raw and for preservation.
The flowering period begins in the second decade of May, and ripening - closer to the beginning of August. At the same time, the yield is from 4 to 6 kg of berries per bush, which is equivalent to 5-7 tons of gooseberries per 1 hectare of area.
Brief description of gooseberries "Kurshu dzintars"
Such popularity of berries of this variety is due to a considerable number of positive qualities, including:
- partially self-fertile, which ensures excellent fruiting without the need for additional pollination;
- quick adaptation to diverse climatic conditions;
- high winter hardiness;
- stable yield indicators, already from 2-3 years of fruiting;
- unpretentious gooseberry variety "Kurshu Dzintars";
- life cycle of 30 years or more;
- early ripening;
- Above average performance in powdery mildew resistance.
How to prune gooseberry bushes?
Pruning of this variety is required. The formation of the bush is started immediately, not missing the first years after planting. Most of the root processes and skeletal perennial branches are removed. Starting from the fourth year of the plant's life, make sure that the bush is not oversaturated with extra shoots, and cut them off, preventing thickening.
Pruning gooseberries "Kurshu dzintars" is carried out in the fall, after the leaves fall off, or in early spring, before the buds fill with juice. In addition to damaged, dry and weak shoots, it is also recommended to remove old branches, since the main crop is formed on shoots before they reach the age of seven.
Please note that the yield of bushes depends on growing conditions, compliance with pruning rules and the general picture of caring for gooseberry bushes. Therefore, having learned how to prune gooseberries in the fall, as well as understanding all the intricacies of growing a plant, pay special attention to this process and as a result you will get a high yield of large and sweet berries.
