Gooseberry

Gooseberry is a bush consisting of many stems that reach one and a half meters in height. This plant begins to bear fruit in the 2-3rd year after planting, from the 5-7th year the period of full fruiting begins. With proper care, gooseberry yield does not decrease for 30-40 years.

Excursions into the history of the appearance of gooseberries are generally entertaining and informative. But it is no less interesting to consider each variety separately, to identify its advantages and disadvantages in order to plant and grow in your garden.

Gooseberries, which have become permanent inhabitants of private plots, like any other culture, require care. The importance of adequate watering, timely weeding and loosening of the soil, and proper fertilization is essential. But when planting gooseberries, it is worth remembering that over time, there may be a need for reproduction of this shrub.

As soon as the gooseberries are planted: with seedlings dug out of the nursery, or purchased in a package, with rooted cuttings or adult bushes. In most cases, the landing technology remains classical.

Gooseberry was recently called the northern grape: it is a cold-resistant crop growing in most of the territory of Russia. Recently, numerous new varieties have appeared, among them there are studless ones, but the "old guard" is still in service. One of the well-deserved varieties that have not lost their importance is Malachite.