Review, planting and growing gooseberry varieties - Consul

Gooseberry Consul was developed not so long ago. Breeders wanted to develop a plant species for breeding in regions with difficult weather conditions. The result of the work was a gooseberry that is not afraid of frost, with tasty fruits and a small number of thorns.

gooseberry variety "Consul"

A feature of the Consul gooseberry fruits is their thin skin and a small number of seeds inside

The “Consul” variety is of particular value to gardeners, characterized by its absence of thorns and high yield.

How did the variety appear?

Consul also has a second title - Senator. This type of fruit plant was developed by V.S. Ilyin is an employee of the South Ural Research Institute. Work on creating this variety began in the 1980s. However, gooseberries were finally added to the register in 1995. True, under his second name, Senator.

Such types of gooseberries as Chelyabinsk green and African were involved in the breeding of the variety. From them the Consul took good tolerance of low temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Such properties allow it to be grown in regions with cold climates.

Characteristics, description

Gooseberry Consul is a vigorous, thornless shrub whose height can reach almost two meters (from 150 cm to 180 cm). It has erect, strong branches and a medium-sized crown. It is characterized by slightly wavy leaves, under which there are single spines. Consul fruits are round, medium and large, about 2 cm in diameter, weighing from 3 to 6 g, and have a rich dark red, almost black color.

Their skin is covered with delicate hair. The berries acquire the best taste after reaching full ripeness; they are sweet with noticeable sourness. Gooseberries can be eaten raw, straight from the bush. It is also ideal for desserts and for preparing various dishes: jams, preserves, confitures, compotes. The ripening of the variety is quite late, depending on the growing region, occurring from the first to the last days of August. Important! Gooseberry Consul has a second name - Senator, under which the plant is known to many gardeners in Russia. This is the same variety of fruit bush. Gooseberries are very healthy, as they contain many vitamins (C, A, P, B vitamins). These fruits have a positive effect on human eyes as they contain lutein. They also contain many minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and calcium.

Their action brings significant benefits to the body, for example, it has a calming effect on the digestive system, protects against anemia or reduces cholesterol levels in the blood. Ripe berries contain serotonin, which has antitumor activity.

What does a Consul look like?

The Consul is almost completely spineless. This is a significant reason why gardeners and farmers love it. The smooth trunks of the plant make harvesting more comfortable; in addition, gooseberries are easy to care for without fear of pricking your hands.

Description of the bush

Consul refers to tall bushes, the height of which reaches 1.8 m. The crown is quite dense and spreading. The shape of the gray-brown branches is straight or slightly concave. The foliage is bright green and wrinkled.

The Consul has very few thorns and they are mainly located in the middle part of the shoots. This allows you to significantly save space in your garden. Annual shoots usually have 1-2 spines, but they soon disappear.

Description of berries

Consul gooseberry fruits are usually round in shape and medium in size. The weight of the berries can vary from 2.5 to 6.5 g. Their color is burgundy, which darkens when ripe. There are few seeds inside, the pulp is juicy and transparent, but the skin of the berries is very thin. The taste of gooseberries is pleasant, combining sweetness with sourness.

Characteristics and description of bushes

Consul bushes are vigorous and medium spreading: the height reaches 1.5-1.8 m, the crown diameter is up to 2 m. The shoots are erect, slightly curved, pubescent, covered with green bark, which in the lower part may have a brownish-pink tint. There are few thorns, they are weak, single, growing perpendicular to the branches or downwards.

The leaves are medium-sized, green, with a wrinkled, slightly or medium-shiny surface. The leaf blades are straight, concave or convex, with a straight or rounded base, have a five-lobed shape and slightly wavy edges.

The petioles are thin and long, slightly pubescent, light green, located at an angle of 30° to the shoot. The buds are small, single, oval in shape. During flowering (third decade of May - early June), small flowers appear on the bushes, collected in inflorescences of 2-3 pieces. Sepals are narrow, not closed, reflexed. Pedicels are pubescent, green, long, thin.

Temperature resistance

This is a frost-resistant gooseberry variety - the bushes can withstand even a prolonged drop in air temperature down to -30°C. Flowers tolerate returning spring frosts even when grown in cold regions.

Moisture and drought resistance

Consul tolerates prolonged drought, but a prolonged lack of moisture negatively affects the quality and quantity of the harvest - there are fewer berries, they become smaller and more sour.

Excess water and waterlogging of the soil negatively affect the condition of plants. This provokes rotting of the roots and leads to the death of the bushes.

Resistance to diseases and pests

The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and is practically not affected by septoria and sawflies. Dangers include anthracnose, American gooseberry mold, acacia and aphids.

Productivity and fruiting characteristics

Consul gives a high level of harvest. With proper care, you can harvest up to 20 tons of berries from 1 hectare. One bush can produce up to 3 kg of fruit per season already in the first year after planting, and then increase its yield to 6-8 kg.

In the video below, gooseberries of the “Consul” variety are presented for review:

Gooseberry Consul is a self-pollinating variety. This means that there is no need to additionally plant plants next to it for pollination. Moreover, the lifespan of this fruit plant is over 20 years.

Description of the variety

The Consul variety is one of the newest promising varieties of gooseberries. It was introduced only in 1995, but in such a short period of time it has already managed to spread throughout Russia. Consul is distinguished by its thornless branches and high tolerance to drought and low temperatures. In terms of ripening, it is classified as mid-season. Flowering occurs at the end of May. The fruits ripen within two months and can be harvested at the end of July.

The Senator variety was obtained by crossing popular varieties of gooseberries: African and Chelyabinsk green.

The shrub is spreading, vigorous, the crown is dense, the branches are of medium thickness, black-green (the color of three-year-old shoots and older ones is brown), almost devoid of thorns. Small thorns sometimes form at the base of the shoot, and then mainly only on annual branches. The leaves are small, multi-lobed, wrinkled, deep green. The flowers are small, pink, slightly elongated. The berries are large (6-8 g), spherical, dark burgundy when ripe. The peel is thin and easily torn. There are few seeds in the pulp. The taste is juicy, pleasant, sour-sweet. According to the tasting assessment, the Consul scored 4.9 points out of a possible 5.0.

Productivity is high. If you follow the rules for caring for gooseberries, up to 7 kg can be produced from one bush per season. berries (first 2-3 years: up to 4.0 kg), 10 t/ha (maximum values ​​20 t/ha). Gooseberry Senator is self-fertile: adding neighbors to it for pollination is not necessary. It bears fruit for more than 20 years, reaching peak yield in 5-7 years.

Soil requirements

Plant Consul on loam or sandy loam. Loam is preferable. On such land this variety takes root best. In this case, the soil should be of average moisture.

Do not plant this variety of shrubs in soil that is too wet, heavy or clayey. Also, areas located near water bodies and wetlands are not suitable for cultivation. If there is no other way out, do drainage in the holes.

The optimal soil acidity should not exceed 5.5. Moreover, do not plant the plant where raspberries or currants were previously grown. The soil after them is depleted, and there is a risk of infecting the bush with some diseases common to these berries.

Pros and cons of the Consul variety

Gardeners prefer to grow Consul gooseberries because of their ease of care and abundant yield. The variety is especially popular in Siberia and the Far Eastern region, as the plant can withstand climatic changes. This variety also has a number of disadvantages.

Advantages and disadvantages of gooseberries

Analyzing the characteristics and properties of the Consul, we can highlight its main advantages and existing disadvantages. By the way, not only experienced, but also novice gardeners can grow this variety.

Advantages:

• high harvest;
• absence of a large number of thorns;
• self-pollinating;
• ability to tolerate low temperatures, which makes it possible to grow it in cold regions;
• resistance to pests and diseases;
• long lifespan;
• pleasant taste.

As for the disadvantages, they are:

• poor transportability due to thin peel;
• sensitivity to drafts and winds;
• sensitivity to dry soil.

Features of seasonal care

Watering and fertilizing

During the summer they water three times: at the beginning of flowering, during the ripening period of berries and at the beginning of autumn. Liquid consumption is 5 liters per bush. Prevents water from getting on the leaves.

Young gooseberry seedlings Consul

Gooseberries react positively to fertilizing. Fertilizers are applied three times per season:

• When the first leaves appear. Top dressing: 10 liters of water, 2 tbsp. spoons of nitrophoska, 1 tbsp. spoon of urea. A bush requires 15 liters of composition.
• During flowering. Solution: 10 liters of water, 1 tbsp. spoon of potassium sulfate, 2 tbsp. spoons of complex fertilizer for berries. 25 liters of the composition are used per plant, alternating with watering.
• At the stage of ovary formation. Ingredients: 10 liters of water, 1 tbsp. spoon of nitrophoska, 2 tbsp. spoons of potassium humate. For one plant, use 30 liters of the mixture in several passes, alternating with watering.

Important! The procedure is carried out early in the morning or late in the evening.

Mulching and loosening

Twice a year, the soil around the gooseberries is dug up to a depth of 10–15 cm. The trunk circle is loosened every 3–4 weeks.

Loosening is accompanied by mulching to preserve moisture and protect against weeds. They use straw, manure, sawdust, and leaves.

Using supports

Young animals need supports. Wooden stakes or a net dug into the ground are suitable. The structures protect the branches from touching the ground and rotting berries. As the bush matures and grows, the branches are tied to supports.

Preventative treatment

Gooseberry Consul is resistant to pests and diseases. Therefore, fungicides and insecticides are not used for preventive measures. Pruning and weeding is sufficient.

Trimming

The first pruning is carried out at planting. The bushes are freed from diseased and dry branches. Cut the branches of the seedling to a third of the length.

Later, branches that have grown and block the sunlight are trimmed. After the procedure, the soil is loosened.

Preparing for winter

Gooseberries do not need winter shelter. List of winter preparation activities:

• sanitary pruning;
• spraying against pests;
• fertilizing;
• getting rid of garbage.

Important! During severe frosts, annual bushes are covered with special material, after lowering the branches down and fixing them in this position.

Time, place and landing pattern

Plant Consul in the period starting from the first half of March, as soon as the last snow melts, or in early autumn, about 30 days before the first low temperatures. Try to plant the plant immediately after purchase, because it is unknown how long the seedling was left without soil.

When choosing seedlings, look at their roots: when cut, there should be a greenish or yellowish core. Moreover, if there are trunks that stand out from the rest with their dark color, do not take such a plant. The branches of seedlings should not break, but be flexible.

Consul gooseberry planting scheme:

• soak the seedlings for a day before planting in a growth-stimulating substance;
• plant gooseberry bushes at a distance of at least 1.5 m;
• dig holes with a diameter and depth of 50-60 cm;
• pour peat or a small amount of humus onto their bottom;
• add fertilizer - 50 g each of potassium salt and superphosphate;
• remove dead shoots on the seedling, if any, and cut the branches by a third;
• When planting a seedling, carefully straighten its roots - while deepening the root collar by 6 cm;
• fill the depression with earth and compact it;
• cover the soil at the roots with straw, sawdust or pine needles;
• Water the planted shrub well with water.

Next, water the Consul, rid the soil of weeds, and remove diseased and dry branches. The planting site must be protected from drafts and well lit, otherwise the berries will ripen unevenly and very slowly.

Choosing a landing site

So, the seedling has been purchased, and the question immediately becomes relevant in which part of the front garden to plant the crop. First of all, soak the gooseberry root in a growth stimulator for 6 hours, and during this time begin preparing the area:

1. Choose a place that is well lit and protected from drafts.
2. Dig up the soil and add rotted humus, compost and nitrogen fertilizer to it if planting is done in the spring. If you plant a crop in the fall, then replace nitrogen agents with phosphate ones.
3. Prepare raised beds.
4. At the bottom of the planting holes, lay out a drainage layer of broken red brick.

Having prepared a place for gooseberries to grow, you can begin planting them.

When and how to plant

The optimal time for planting gooseberries is September. You can also perform this procedure in early spring, but there is one factor to consider. In gooseberries, sap flow begins early, and if planting is not done in a timely manner, the plant may begin to hurt or even die.

The landing technique is performed as follows:

• holes are formed 30 cm deep and 50 cm wide;
• at the bottom, as mentioned above, place a 2 cm layer of broken red brick, which will serve as drainage;
• then lay out a 5 cm layer of peat mixed with humus;
• Next, take the gooseberry bush and carefully place it in the center of the hole, straightening the roots in parallel;
• and the final stage - the bush is buried with earth, watered abundantly and mulched with straw.

After planting, the summer resident will be able to enjoy the delicious fruits only the next year. As a rule, the first harvest will be up to 1 kg. And in the coming years, the number of fruits will increase. And literally in the third year you will be able to lose about 7 kg.

Important: to ensure that the root system takes root as quickly as possible, organize daily watering of the gooseberries with warm, settled water.

How to care for gooseberries

To get a rich harvest, it is not enough to plant gooseberries correctly. You still need to properly care for it. This includes monitoring soil moisture, various fertilizing, pruning and staking the bush, proper preparation of the plant for winter, etc.

You can learn how to care for gooseberries in the fall after harvesting from this article.

Humidity and watering

The soil for Consul must be saturated with nutrients and at the same time have optimal humidity for the plant. Systematically water the gooseberries during their development and when they bloom. After watering, loosen the soil.

Don't get carried away with excessive watering. It is enough to do this when the gooseberries bloom, the first fruits appear, and autumn begins. Otherwise, waterlogged soil will lead to the death of the root system of the bush.

Feeding

The plant needs to be fed the following year after planting:

• at the beginning of the spring months, apply nitrogen fertilizers for the active growth of branches and leaves - 12-15 g of water and saltpeter diluted in 10 liters will be needed per bush (feed in 2 stages, with a difference of 7-12 days);
• in the summer, before flowering begins, add 70-80 g of potassium chloride and superphosphate - these substances can be replaced with 0.3-0.4 kg of wood ash;
• After harvesting, also feed the gooseberries with manure or humus - approximately 5 kg per plant.

How to trim and shape bushes?

Before the buds bloom, the gooseberries need to be trimmed, forming its crown:

• remove all diseased and dried branches;
• For young shrubs, leave only large and well-developed trunks;
• After trimming the foliage, loosen the soil under the gooseberry itself.

Garter and support

Gooseberry branches need a garter and support - wooden pegs with a mesh. It is necessary to tie up the bush to prevent branches with gooseberries from falling to the ground, which can lead to damage to the crop. In addition, it is easier to pick berries from tied bushes.

How to tie gooseberries:

• carefully drive the stakes with the mesh into the ground, being careful not to damage the roots of the plant;
• tie large branches with berries to the structure;
• You don’t need a lot of supports, since the Consul’s branches grow upward.

Preparing for winter

The amount of harvest depends on how well the plant survived the winter. Since the Consul is not afraid of frost, it is not necessary to cover it. This should only be done if there is not too much snow in the region.

What else needs to be done before winter arrives:

• trim the branches of the bush;
• spray gooseberries against pests;
• remove and burn accumulated debris and fallen leaves;
• Feed the plant with the necessary fertilizers.

Characteristics of gooseberry Senator

The gooseberry variety Consul is an ideal shrub plant for gardeners who rarely appear in their summer cottages. It does not require regular care; the bushes do not take up extra space for planting other crops. Senator can be considered an ornamental plant with a wide range of uses for berries in everyday life.

Drought resistance, frost resistance

Frost resistance depends on the planting region. In the southern regions of Russia, the maximum frost temperature tolerated by the plant is 25-30 °C. In the north, a climate with dry frost is not as dangerous for the plant as a humid climate at -28-35 °C. In such conditions, the Senator variety may not produce a harvest the next year, get sick, or die.

From the description, gooseberry Consul is resistant to high temperatures and can withstand heat of + 30-35 ° C. At this temperature, the berries are sometimes baked or dried in the sun. The optimal climate for good development of bushes and crops is subtropical or temperate.

Important! In regions with low temperatures, gooseberry bushes must be covered with hay and leaves.

Fruiting, productivity

The fruiting period begins after 1-2 years of growing the Senator (Consul) variety. Flowering lasts 2 weeks at the end of May. The first harvest of fruits is done in July, the last at the end of August. The harvest volume is the same throughout the entire fruiting period, but it is not recommended to delay picking berries. The average weight varies between 3.5-6 g. Up to 6 kg can be collected from a bush per season. The berries are sweet and sour in taste with a delicate sweetish aroma. Photo of Senator gooseberry after harvest:

The peel is crispy, the flesh is fleshy, yellowish in color with a small amount of black grains. Tasting score 4.7 points on a five-point scale. The berries contain:

• sugar 6.7%;
• acid 3.1%;
• vitamin C 26 mg.

The bushes fall off only if the berries are overripe. The crop is suitable for short-distance transportation. Based on reviews, the Senator gooseberry variety is stored at above-zero temperatures for only 2-2.5 weeks, then Consul becomes moldy, regardless of the storage system.

Application area

Mainly gooseberries of the Consul variety are used for winter preparations: jam, jam, juices, marmalade. Fresh berries have a healing effect on human health, in particular children. The pulp of the Senator variety berries is used in the confectionery industry as an additive to yoghurts, ice cream, and desserts.

A decoction of the leaves of the plant is beneficial for hair growth. The pulp and juice of the fruit is present in creams and masks for age spots on the body. Squeezing oils from berry grains is useful in its pure form for hair roots - it promotes the production of melanin, so gray hair appears late. Fresh or unripe berries are beneficial for people suffering from anemia and hypertension.

Advice! Drinking fresh squeezed juice is useful during fruit diets to normalize the metabolic balance.

Variety resistance to pests and diseases

The gooseberry variety Consul is immune to powdery mildew. In other cases, bushes are susceptible to:

• root cancer;
• fruit rot;
• septoria;
• attacks by sawflies.

As a preventative measure, in the early stages of development, bushes are sprayed with insecticides 1-2 times during the summer and fertilized with phosphates.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Based on numerous reviews, Consul gooseberry is chosen for planting as an ornamental plant. Senator is also particularly popular due to its long lifespan and unpretentiousness to growing conditions. Advantages of the Consul variety:

• presentation of the crop;
• nutritional value and versatility of berries;
• few spines;
• long fruiting period;
• self-pollinating;
• frost resistance;
• pleasant, memorable taste.

According to the description, the Senator gooseberry variety has minor disadvantages:

• long-distance transportation is impossible;
• the young plant does not tolerate drafts;
• Frequent watering is required in the early stages of growth.

If timely care is provided, all shortcomings will not bother the gardener. Gooseberries are protected from drafts by a film shelter and tall vegetable crops planted nearby: corn, Jerusalem artichoke.

How to propagate the variety?

Consul can be propagated in two ways:

• Using cuttings. Cut the plant from July to autumn, cutting off an oblique part of the branch about 15 cm long. The cut cuttings must have at least a couple of buds. Then treat the cuttings with substances that enhance the growth of the root system, and place the shoots at an angle of 45 degrees in loosened soil so that 2-3 buds remain above the ground. Next, simply water the plant.
• By layering. In this case, bend the annual shoots to the ground, and then secure them with a metal bracket and sprinkle with soil. Systematically water the shoots, and when young branches appear on them, separate the seedling from the mother plant.

About care

Of course, planting correctly is half the battle, but without good care you will not achieve a high yield. Therefore, carefully study this paragraph of the article and follow our recommendations.

Gooseberries will need to be regularly fed, watered, and formative pruning done.

Despite the fact that this variety is unpretentious, gooseberries do not like drought. Therefore, moisten the soil quite often. It is especially important to do this during flowering and fruiting.

Supports are often placed for young shoots so that the branches do not bend towards the ground, and it is convenient for you to harvest in the future.

Due to the fact that all the branches are tied, the fruits will be evenly illuminated by the sun, and the shoots will be ventilated. This will also help avoid rot on the berries. Good air circulation also helps strengthen plant immunity.

In order to make a support, it is best for you to stretch the mesh around the bush, first strengthening it with pegs. Branches of plants are already tied to this structure. But know that this gooseberry variety has shoots that mostly grow vertically, so support may not be needed.

It is also recommended to regularly feed in order to get a good harvest. This variety loves potassium-phosphorus fertilizers, which are applied to the soil up to 2 times a year. In order to reduce the acidity of the soil, it is recommended to add wood ash to the soil.

Before winter, it is good to cover the bush with organic fertilizers in order to insulate the ground.

As we noted earlier, gooseberries will need to be pruned . The first time this is done is already during landing. Moreover, 2/3 of the length of the branches is left on the seedling. Every year you need to carry out sanitary pruning. To do this, remove old and diseased branches.

It is also recommended to trim excess shoots regularly, as they interfere with the development of the plant, taking away useful substances. Make sure that all branches are evenly illuminated by the sun, do not allow thickening.

After you have done the formative pruning, you will need to loosen the soil.

If we talk about the propagation of this variety, it should be noted: Consul propagates by layering and cuttings.

Regarding cuttings . Gardeners note: it is best to harvest shoots in the fall. In this case, it is recommended to cut the branches at an angle; the length of one cutting should be approximately 15 cm. It is important to leave several active buds on each shoot.

In order for roots to form faster, the cuttings are treated with a growth stimulator. The shoots are usually placed either in moist, loose soil or in sand until spring and left in the basement. After this, they can be planted in open ground.

But remember, the cuttings will need to be watered regularly, otherwise the root system will not form. Note that young branches are easily separated from the mother bush, so this method of propagation is loved by many gardeners.

Before the onset of winter, you should carry out sanitary pruning, treat the bushes from pests, remove fallen leaves, feed and insulate the plants. Of course, the variety is very winter-hardy, but some gardeners still recommend covering the bushes.

Protection from diseases and pests

Despite the Consul's resistance to some diseases typical of gooseberries, it also needs protection. This plant is vulnerable to columnar rust and anthracnose. Gooseberries are also sometimes attacked by moths, gooseberry aphids and spider mites.

How to deal with this:

• Columnar rust and anthracnose . Cuprozan or a 1% solution of Bordeaux mixture will help get rid of diseases. Spray gooseberries with substances before flowering and after harvesting the fruits.
• Moth and gooseberry aphid. Such drugs as Karbofos (dissolve 60 g in 10 liters of water) or Inta-vir (dissolve 1-2 tablets in 10 liters of water) will help fight pests.
• Spider mite. You can get rid of it with the help of Actellik (dilute 2 ml of the drug per 2 liters of liquid). The drug will also help get rid of aphids and moths. Please note that Actellik is toxic to organisms living in water. Therefore, if there are bodies of water nearby, it is better to choose another drug.

Do not forget to regularly inspect the bushes and remove damaged or diseased branches, and also monitor the absence of insect colonies on the gooseberries. Dig up the soil in the fall and loosen it in the summer, rake and burn falling leaves - this will help in pest control.

Features of the variety

Thornless gooseberry Consul (or Senator) is convenient for growing on private farms. Even an inexperienced gardener can get a good harvest. And all because the variety does not need special care, takes up little space, and is resistant to disease, drought and frost.

Ripening period and yield

Gooseberry Commander - features and characteristics

Gooseberry Senator, according to the description, is a high-yielding variety. Following the conditions of agricultural technology, up to 20 tons of berries are obtained from 1 hectare. Already in the first year of fruiting, 3 kg per season is removed from one bush. Subsequently, the yield increases.

In areas with a subtropical climate, gooseberries bloom at the end of May. Harvest is harvested from late July to mid-August. The berries are removed as they ripen.

Drought and frost resistance

Gooseberry Consul is a frost-resistant plant. Temperatures of −30 °C are not dangerous for shrubs. And early frosts are not critical for the Consul.

Important! Summer drought is not suitable for gooseberries. To protect the crop from heat, gooseberries are watered regularly.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Due to his developed immune system, the Senator is indifferent to common diseases and garden pests. It does not suffer from powdery mildew, sawfly or septoria. And the attack of aphids and moths is stopped with natural preparations, without resorting to insecticides.

Taste qualities

Due to its taste characteristics, sweet and juicy pulp, and thin skin, the berry is used in home cooking. Jams and jams are made from it, eaten fresh, and made into compotes. The berries are so vulnerable that they do not tolerate transportation well. They are rarely transported over long distances and require quick home processing.

Gooseberry jam Consul

Use of berries

In cosmetology, gooseberry juice is used as a mask for the skin against wrinkles and pigmentation. Traditional medicine is attracted by the composition of the berries and their ability to help people fight diseases of the kidneys, liver and nervous system.

For your information! Gooseberries are high in ascorbic acid. 100 g of raw product contains 25.7 mg of vitamin C and 6.7% sugars.

Use of berries

Thanks to its rich composition and pleasant taste, this gooseberry can be used in:

• culinary sphere - for preparing sweets, as a filling for various pastries and desserts;
• cosmetology – gooseberry juice helps to whiten the face, reduce pigmentation, and moisturize the skin;
• folk medicine - consumption of gooseberries is recommended for liver and kidney diseases, as a sedative.

Reviews of gooseberry Consul (Senator)

★★★★★
Igor, 45 years old, Kirov, builder. I would like to note that this gooseberry is very easy to care for.
You don’t need to do anything special with it - just water it and trim the bush on time. The good news is that the variety is resistant to diseases - during the entire time it has been growing, it has never been sick with anything. ★★★★★
Alexandra, 32 years old, Belovo, accountant. A very good harvest comes from the bushes.
I like that there are few thorns. You pick gooseberries and don’t feel any discomfort. Easy to care for - I did not cover it in winter and this did not affect the yield of the variety. Hide

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In our time of craze for synthetic vitamins, I continue to believe that first of all you need to use natural vegetables and fruits and only turn to chemistry if they are deficient. For example, I grow gooseberries, among other things, because they have a high content of vitamin C (on par with currants). I have two species growing in my garden - “Consul” and “Date”. I like Consul for its stability, high yield, and taste of the fruit. I like Date primarily for its long fruiting. I do not take special care of the plant. If I water, it is not regular; the only fertilizers I have are compost, ash, and humus. But even under such conditions, I annually get a decent gooseberry harvest. And I make jams and compotes from the berries, my husband makes wine. It’s not for nothing that I heard from neighbors that the berry is also called Bashkir grapes; it turns out that for me, as an Ufa woman, it would be a sin not to grow such a plant.

Senator is an excellent variety for summer residents. Plant it and you won’t regret it. I don’t do anything with it, but I eat the berry every year. I have never noticed any diseases or pests, aphids do not attack this plant, sparrows do not eat the harvest, there are no woodlice of any kind, like on Victoria. What else does a lazy gardener need?

Good variety at a good price. I bought Consul seedlings from a chain store. Of the three bushes, two took root. In the fall I was at the nursery, where any variety of gooseberry is 2-3 times more expensive, so I think the deal was a success. And I don’t really believe the speculators from market nurseries. It seems to me that they will say about any stick that it is a super grade, just to sell it.

Thanks to its unpretentiousness, immunity to dry and low-temperature conditions, Consul gooseberry is an optimal variety for garden cultivation in any region. The popularity of the variety is also due to its high yield, the absence of stem thorns and the excellent taste of the fruit.