Gooseberry Krasnoslavyansky

The gooseberry variety Krasnoslavyansky was bred by the employees of the Leningrad fruit and vegetable experimental station I. Studenskaya and O. Medvedeva by crossing "Avenarius"; and Oregon. In 1992, the variety was patented and included in the State Register for the North-Western, Central and Volga-Vyatka regions.

Variety advantages: winter hardiness, high productivity, unpretentiousness, immunity to powdery mildew, transportability.  Weaknesses: sharp thorns, ripe berries crumble.

Characteristics of the variety

Shrub medium height, up to 150 cm, slightly sprawling. Shoots erect, medium thickness, covered with thorns. The leaves are rounded, slightly wrinkled, matte, pubescent below. The flowers are yellow, shaped like bells, 1-2 pcs. in a brush.

Fruitsround, large, average weight 5-6 gr. The skin is thin, dark red, slightly pubescent. Pulp – juicy, tender, contains up to 45 seeds. Taste – dessert with a pronounced berry aroma.

The purpose of the variety is universal. It can be consumed fresh, used & nbsp; for preparations for the winter.  In order to maintain the maximum level of healthy ascorbic acid, the berries are picked slightly underripe. Ripe fruits are stored up to 7 days, in the refrigerator or a cool room. Due to good transportability and presentation, gooseberries are grown for sale.

Productivity«Krasnoslavyanskoe» gooseberry – 6-7 kg per bush, 150-160 kg/ha. The bush begins to give a full crop two years after planting. The most abundant – for 8 years. Fruit ripening is medium-late (July-August), friendly. You can pick a berry in one step.

Immuneto powdery mildew. Resistance to other fungal diseases and pests is average. Recommended preventive treatment of bushes.

Growing conditions. Gooseberry variety «Krasnoslavyansky» – frost-resistant. At temperatures up to – 37 ° With the plant quietly hibernates under the snow cover. The presence of a fence or other fence located nearby will prevent snow from blowing out of the site.

The variety also tolerates a short drought well. For planting a seedling, a sunny place is chosen, without drafts, because. in the shade, the quality of the yield and the taste of the fruit deteriorate. It is not recommended to plant gooseberries next to stone fruit crops, in place of raspberries and currants.

Beware of fakes and diseased planting material. Buy gooseberry seedlings of the Krasnoslavyansky variety in nurseries and specialized stores.

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