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Gooseberry “Emerald” – an early variety intended for cultivation in the conditions of a short Siberian summer. Able to tolerate low temperatures. A characteristic feature of the variety, along with frost resistance, is the ability of high fruiting, unpretentious care and high palatability of the fruit. “Emerald” feels comfortable in the conditions of Siberia and the climate of the Southern latitudes.
History of variety breeding
Thornless gooseberry “Emerald” (“Ural emerald”) is the result of the breeding work of the South Ural Research Institute in Chelyabinsk. V. S. Ilyin is considered the originator of the variety. Gooseberries obtained from the “Firstborn of Minusinsk” and “Nugget”. Created “Ural Emerald” for cultivation in the West Siberian region. In 2000, the variety was included in the State Register.
Description of the gooseberry variety Ural emerald
Characteristic features of a self-fertile early variety of universal use:
- The height of the gooseberry “Ural Emerald” is average up to 1,5 m, the bush is compact, not wide, but dense, it takes up little space on the site. Shoots are upright, stiff, perennial, light brown in color, annuals are green, thin. The studding of the “Emerald” is low. The processes are soft, non-thorny. The gooseberry belongs to the thornless species.
- The leaf is dark green in color, the structure is uneven, five-lobed with wavy edges. Its sizes are uneven: small, medium, large. The crown is thick.
- Flowers inconspicuous pinkish shade, medium size, solitary, bisexual. An ovary is formed on each of them.
Description of gooseberry fruits “Ural Emerald”:
- on the shrub, the fruits are not the same, the weight varies from 3,5 g to 7,5 g;
- round shape;
- the peel is transparent, does not hide a large number of seeds;
- the pulp is of a thick consistency of yellow-green color, the seeds are black small;
- the taste of the Ural Emerald variety is sweet with a slight sourness;
- berry juicy, fragrant.
“Emerald” was created for cultivation in Siberia and the Urals. Has been adapted for harsh winters. Gradually, the gooseberry spread to the Central Black Earth part of the Federation. Thornless gooseberry “Ural Emerald” can be found in the areas of the Stavropol and Krasnodar Territories.
Characteristic of the variety
The gooseberry variety “Emerald” corresponds to the description declared by the originators in terms of yield and frost resistance. An unpretentious plant in care, resistant to diseases and pests, has rightfully taken the place of a favorite.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The gooseberry “Emerald” was created by crossing frost-resistant varieties, so it is not afraid of a temperature drop of -35 ° C. With more severe frosts, a culture without shelter may die. Variety “Emerald” is not drought-resistant – constant watering is required for the entire growing season.
Yield and fruiting
Hybrid gooseberry “Ural Emerald”, according to gardeners, is a high-yielding variety. 40% self-fertile – the yield will increase if other varieties are planted nearby, for example, Beryl. It will act as a pollinator. “Emerald” gives berries with high gastronomic and biological characteristics. Ripens evenly by the end of June to mid-July. Harvest from one bush is 4–5,5 kg, depending on the height of the berry crop.
Gooseberries “Ural Emerald” early ripening, so it is recommended to remove ripe berries immediately to prevent shedding. Fruits after reaching maturity on the parent shrub are not preserved. In a hot summer without watering, the berries are prone to baking in the sun.
Scope of fruits
The energy value of the culture is high, it is recommended to eat gooseberries fresh. Vitamins and trace elements are lost by 50% after heat treatment. Jams and preserves are prepared from berries, but they turn out to be a liquid consistency and an inconspicuous gray-green color. In addition to household plots, the Emerald gooseberry is grown on an industrial scale. With technical ripeness, the berry is stored within 10 days, it tolerates transportation well.
Disease and pest resistance
Gooseberry “Emerald” is genetically resistant to damage by pests and fungal infections. If the rules of agricultural technology are not observed (a shaded place with nearby groundwater, irregular watering in a dry summer, violations of feeding norms), the variety is affected by a number of diseases: septoria, powdery mildew, anthracnose.
Pests parasitizing on the culture: spider mites, aphids, goldfish.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Gooseberry “Ural Emerald” meets all the declared characteristics:
- high frost resistance;
- abundant fruiting;
- adapted to the climate of the Urals and Siberia;
- fruiting terms within 15 years;
- gives large berries with excellent gastronomic characteristics;
- disease resistant;
- “Emerald” bears fruit in all weather conditions;
- low studding;
- gooseberries are unpretentious in care;
- berries are stored for a long time without losing taste;
- well transported over long distances.
The conditional disadvantage of “Emerald” can be attributed to the unstable amount of the crop. If in one season the collection was up to 6 kg per plant, then the next summer may be half as much. Also requires constant watering and too dense crown.
Gooseberry planting rules
Gooseberry “Ural Emerald” is not sprawling, compact. It can be placed on the site close to other varieties that will help pollinate the crop and improve the yield.
Recommended dates
The optimal time for planting the Emerald gooseberry is the end of September. You can breed a culture with an acquired seedling or prepare it yourself. If there is an adult bush of “Emerald”, then one-year-old layering is dropped from it in early spring. Over the summer, they will give the root system, ready to be placed in a permanent place in the fall.
Choosing the right place
The Emerald variety bears fruit well and does not get sick in areas open to the sun on the south side. In lowlands with close groundwater, the plant loses the quantity and quality of the crop, there is a risk of fungal infections. Gooseberry Ural Emerald “is not afraid of a sharp temperature drop, the north wind, but feels uncomfortable in shady places.
Variety “Emerald” demanding on the composition of the soil. For good vegetation, it is recommended to plant the plant in fertile loamy soil. Will not grow in wetlands. If it is not possible to comply with the conditions, a seedling of the Ural Emerald variety is placed on an artificially prepared hill so that there is a distance of at least a meter to the groundwater.
Selection and preparation of planting material
When choosing a cutting, attention is paid to the appearance of the plant:
- the presence of at least three shoots;
- they must be trimmed;
- mandatory presence of intact kidneys;
- leaves are clean without spots;
- the bark is smooth dark green;
- the root system is developed, without dry shoots.
Before planting, cuttings of the “Emerald” variety are placed for 4 hours in a solution of manganese, then in a solution of growth stimulator “NV-101”.
Landing algorithm
Description of the planting sequence of the gooseberry “Emerald”:
- Prepare the site, dig up the soil, remove the weeds.
- Make a recess for planting with a diameter of 40 cm, a depth of 60 cm.
- 200 g of wood ash is poured at the bottom.
- The roots are evenly distributed in the planting hole.
- Separate the shoots so that they do not touch.
- Fall asleep planting material “Emerald” soil.
- Abundantly watered.
On the ground line, the kidneys are removed, taking into account that at least 4 pieces remain on the top of the cutting.
Follow-up care for gooseberries
The gooseberry “Ural Emerald” bears fruit within 15 years, so that every year it is recommended to take care of the plant to get the desired harvest:
- In the first 3 years in the spring, the Ural Emerald must be fed with fertilizer containing nitrogen.
- They form a bush immediately after planting, shortening 3-4 branches of a seedling to 5 buds. Next spring, 4 strong young shoots are added to the main crown, the rest are cut off. For the third year in the same way. In the end, you should get a bush with 10 branches forming a crown. Further formation, if necessary, is based on the replacement of old branches with young ones.
- The garter bush “Emerald” is not required, the branches hold ripe berries well.
- Watering is carried out throughout the growth at least 1 time in 7 days.
The variety “Ural Emerald” does not require shelter for the winter, it is enough to spud and cover with straw or fallen leaves of fruit trees. The plant is not damaged by rodents.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
The gooseberry variety “Ural Emerald” is practically not affected by diseases, it is not afraid of garden pests. In a rare case, if dark spots appear on the leaves, and a gray coating appears on the berries, “Emerald” is infected with a fungus that causes powdery mildew. To rid the gooseberry “Emerald” from the disease, it is recommended to treat the bush with “Fitosporin”, “Oxyx” or “Topaz” according to the instructions for the drug.
For preventive purposes, before the appearance of the kidneys, it will destroy 70% of the spores by watering the plants with hot water. Then the Emerald gooseberry is sprayed with a 3% solution of Bordeaux liquid or soda ash (25 g per 5 l of water), wood ash is poured onto the root circle.
To combat parasites, special herbicides are used, suitable for the type of pest.
Conclusion
Gooseberry “Emerald” due to its frost resistance is ideal for cultivation in regions with a cold climate. An early ripe variety fully ripens by the end of summer. “Emerald” Gives a good harvest of large, sweet, fragrant berries. Suitable for cultivation in personal and farming. It lies for a long time and successfully tolerates transportation.