47 best gooseberry varieties for Siberia, Moscow region, central Russia

The berries of sweet gooseberries are especially good fresh. They are also used to make jelly, jam, wine, add to sauces and use in folk medicine. Plant a bush of this variety on your plot and treat your loved ones with a healthy treat!

Gooseberries are one of the most popular berries in the gardens of many summer residents. It has been known in our latitudes since the 11th century. More than 1,500 varieties of gooseberries are cultivated around the world. It is effective as a diuretic and choleretic agent, and is also rich in pectins (these substances help cleanse the body of toxins, radioactive elements and other harmful substances). The traditional taste of gooseberries is sweet and sour, but today we’ll talk about gooseberry varieties with sweet berries.

Classification of varieties

Initially, by origin, culture was divided into two main types:

• European varieties produce large berries with a bright aroma and excellent taste. However, the disadvantage is poor disease resistance. In addition, the plant is difficult to propagate.
• American varieties are hardy. The plant propagates easily. You can increase the number of bushes by layering or cuttings. A negative feature is the large thorns on the branches. The fruits are much smaller, and the taste suffers.

Breeders took into account all the characteristics of the crop and developed a third group of varieties - American-European. The result was a gooseberry with high yields, tasty fruits, and resistance to frost and disease.

Gardeners often dislike shrubs because of their thorns. The thorns interfere with harvesting and caring for the plant. However, there are varieties with a small number of thorns or completely thornless.

Advice! To avoid injury from the thorns, it is better to pick berries early in the morning before the dew disappears. At this time, the thorns are not very sharp, even soft.

In terms of ripening, like all crops, gooseberries can be early, middle and late. There are varieties that bear fruit in the intermediate period: mid-early or mid-late.

Advice! To provide a family with berries, it is enough to plant one gooseberry bush of different ripening periods on the plot.

The culture is classified according to self-fertility:

• self-pollinating varieties are able to bear fruit on their own, even if there are no pollinators nearby;
• self-sterile varieties are not able to bear fruit if there is no pollinator nearby.

The disease resistance of the crop is average and high, but only two varieties are 100% immune to spheroteca: Whitesmith and Spinefree.

Based on the color of the berries, gooseberries are divided into the following groups:

• Chokeberry. This group includes berries that are purple or dark red in color and turn black when ripe.
• Yellow-fruited. Berries of this group, when ripe, acquire golden, orange, amber and other shades.
• Green-fruited. The berries remain green even after ripening. Sometimes the sun may cause the fruits to turn slightly yellow.
• Red-fruited. Ripe berries become red with burgundy, pink and other shades.

In addition to the color of the berries, the crop is classified according to the shape of the fruit:

• oval;
• spherical;
• pear-shaped;
• ovoid;
• barrel shape.

No less important is the classification according to the resistance of berries to mechanical damage. The stronger the skin of the fruit, the longer the harvest will last and be transportable.

Gardeners often look at the size of the berries when choosing a variety. Fruits weighing more than 5 g are considered large. The medium-fruited group includes plants that bear berries weighing less than 5 g. Additionally, all fruits can be divided according to the structure of the skin, which can be smooth or hairy.

All bushes up to 1.5 m high are classified as medium-sized varieties. There are plants more than 1.5 m high. This type of gooseberry is classified as a tall variety.

By what criteria is it classified?

Gooseberry varieties are classified according to various key characteristics.

Presence of thorns

The degree of thorniness of the branches determines the ease and speed of harvesting juicy berries. Protective needles on a plant may vary in length, thickness, color, direction and location of growth, or may be completely absent.

There are many varieties of gooseberries

Note. As a rule, the more thorns on the bush, the sweeter and more productive the variety. These, for example, include Black Negus, Jubilee, Defender. Thornless species are also grown, but they do not differ in special taste.

Ripening time

Conventionally, all types of this shrub according to the ripening period are divided into:

• early (including mid-early) – flowering starts already in early April;
• average. They bloom in mid-April;
• late (including mid-late). They bloom in May and never experience return frosts.

Intermediate divisions are used to adjust for weather conditions. To enjoy the harvest all summer, it is enough to plant a couple of bushes with different ripening periods.

Self-fertility

If the gooseberry does not require a specific pollinator variety for pollination and the appearance of the ovary, it belongs to the category of self-fertile, otherwise - self-sterile, for example, Record.

Gardeners try to grow predominantly self-pollinating plants:

• Belarusian sugar;
• Russian;
• Plum;
• Change;
• Jubilee;
• Russian red;
• Prune;
• as well as gooseberries of the Masheka and Chelyabinsk green varieties (their self-fertility is reduced).

Important! By growing only self-sterile varieties of gooseberries on the plot, the gardener risks being left without a harvest.

Disease resistance

Almost all gooseberries are susceptible to the disease spharotheca - powdery mildew. However, two varieties have been bred that can 100 percent resist this disease - Whitesmith (it also has very tasty berries, and the yield is up to 7 kg per bush) and Spinefree - late-ripening, thornless. Hinnomaki, Smena and Pushkinsky are also able to resist this disease.

Powdery mildew is a scourge for gooseberries

Contrary to stereotypes, gooseberry fruits are not only green, but also red, yellow, almost black, white and even purple. This variety of colors looks great in jams, sauces and compotes, making them a table decoration.

The berries also surprise with their variety of shapes:

• oval. The gooseberry fruits of Harlequin, Grand, Altai numbered, Ural emerald, and Sunny bunny have this shape;
• ball – Candy, Cossack, Slavic;
• pear - Warshavsky, Dessertny, Zashchitnik, as well as gooseberries of the Honey variety;
• egg - Garkate, Golden Light, Leningrader, Jubilee, Black Negus;
• barrel - Malachite.

Honey's pear-shaped berries glow in the sun

Resistance to mechanical damage

The strength of the berry skin is very important for harvesting, transporting and storing the crop. The strongest are Russian Red, Serenade, and Yubileiny. But gooseberries Krasnoslavyansky, Chernomor, Kazachok, Shalun have fruits with very delicate skin.

The highest yielding gooseberry varieties

Productivity depends not only on the characteristics of the variety. This characteristic is influenced by care, climatic conditions, and soil condition. The most productive varieties are presented in the table.

Varieties of large-fruited gooseberries

Most summer residents try to plant large-fruited varieties on their plots to please their children. With normal care, the average weight of berries reaches 5-6 g. There are specially bred crops that bear gigantic fruits weighing up to 54 g. To grow such a gooseberry, a summer resident will have to put in a lot of work. It is easier to give preference to traditional varieties and follow the conditions of agricultural technology.

Leningradets

It is considered one of the most common large-fruited July varieties. You can eat it fresh, or make various preparations.

Each bush produces up to 10 kg of gooseberries. It begins to bear fruit in the third year after planting. Each fruit weighs up to 10 g. It is ovoid in shape. There is slight pubescence on the surface. The pulp is sweet and sour. The skin is dense and has veins. Can be transported over long distances and stored in the refrigerator for a long time.

The crop should be planted in lighted areas. The main thing is that there are no drafts. It is better to choose fertile soils with an acidity of 6.1 to 6.5. The crop is resistant to powdery mildew and can also withstand frosts down to -32°C.

Sweet gooseberry varieties

Lovers of sweet berries don’t even care about their size. For a true gourmet, the most important thing is taste.

White Nights

The berries are small, weighing about 3 g, but very sweet. The yield reaches 6 kg per plant. The variety is early, resistant to frost and powdery mildew.

Candy

Fragrant and sweet fruits grow weighing a maximum of 3.1 g. The variety is universal, tolerates drought and frost. The branches are covered with medium-sized thorns. Productivity depends on growing conditions and varies from 1.8 to 6 kg.

Pink 2

The parents are Seedling Lefora and Date. A medium-early, large-fruited variety. The average weight of a berry is 6 g, but there are giants weighing more than 10 g. Up to 5 kg of sweet berries are collected from the plant.

Seedling Lefora

The yield of the variety varies from 2 to 3.5 kg. Harvest ripening is mid-early. Plant with small spines, winter-hardy. Fruit weight 3.8 g.

Cooperator

The ripening period is average. The berries are large, weighing up to 8 g. The yield of the variety with good care reaches 6.9 kg per plant. There are few thorns. The bush is spreading and dense. The variety resists pests and powdery mildew.

Belarusian sugar

The bush is tall and neatly formed. The branches have medium-sized spines. Harvest ripening period is average. The weight of large berries reaches 8 g. Productivity is up to 6 kg per plant. The variety is moderately resistant to powdery mildew.

Russian yellow

The variety has excellent resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest ripening is an average period. Gooseberries have small thorns. The weight of the berry reaches 7 g. One plant produces about 4 kg of harvest.

Sirius

The variety is small-fruited, but is liked by lovers of very sweet berries. The ripening period is medium-late. Berry weight is from 2 to 3.5 g. The yield is high, up to 7.3 kg per plant. The bush is thornless and can withstand frost.

Beryl

The parents are the varieties Malachite and Nugget. The bush is dense, not very spreading. There are few thorns. Fruit ripening period is average. The weight of the berries is about 3 g. The yield varies from 3 to 9 kg per plant. The shrub is considered winter-hardy and is not afraid of powdery mildew.

Chernomor

The small-fruited gooseberry is famous for its sweet berries. The ripening period is medium-late. The bush is covered with small thorns. Fruit weight is 3 g. Productivity reaches 4 kg per bush. The plant is winter-hardy and is not afraid of powdery mildew.

The most unpretentious

These varieties will be especially relevant for gardeners doing what they love in harsh climate zones. Most resistant varieties are hybrids, that is, they were specially bred for growing in difficult conditions.

Eaglet

Many consider it the best gooseberry variety. The Eaglet earned this fame due to its high yield (8 kg), resistance to unfavorable climate and excellent taste.

The size of the berries ranges from 4 to 6 g depending on the weather and care. The color of the pulp is crimson. This is an early fruiting variety that is resistant to powdery mildew. The eaglet is compact and has a small number of spines.

Sirius

Gooseberry variety of medium-late ripening. The bush is upright, reaches 2 m in height, shoots with a small number of thorns grow vertically. The berries are medium size (4 g), round in shape, dark red, sweet and sour taste. The average yield per plant is 2.5–3.0 kg.

Sirius is winter-hardy and drought-resistant, but can be affected by powdery mildew.

Aristocrat

The variety was developed by crossing Sirius with sweet Prune. Thanks to this, it inherited resistance to pests and harsh climatic conditions, coupled with heavy (up to 7 g) fruits.

Ripe berries have a dark ruby, almost black hue. The bushes are tall, spreading, and occupy enough space. The ripening period is medium-late, the yield reaches 4 kg.

The variety is resistant to major gooseberry diseases, including powdery mildew, winter-hardy, shoots with a small number of thorns. The downside is the unstable mass of berries.

Strawberry

Gooseberries are characterized by high winter hardiness, which allows them to be grown in regions with unfavorable climates. The bushes are medium-sized (up to 1 m), spreading. Shoots with many thorns.

Light green table berries with a pink side surprise with their bright strawberry flavor. Tasting score 4.9 points, fruit weight up to 5 g.

The ripening period is mid-early, the yield is average. High self-fertility, resistance to powdery mildew.

Gooseberry varieties without thorns

Children and adults love thornless gooseberries. The absence of thorns makes it easier to pick berries. In terms of taste, it cannot be said that thornless varieties are superior, but they also do not lag behind their relatives.

The video talks about growing thornless gooseberries:

Bottle green

The bush is quite voluminous and can spread out.

Therefore, it requires regular pruning. The growth rate is quite active. Near the root system, the stems are denser than in the middle. The tops of the shoots hang down a little. There are thorns and some leaves on the surface of the stems.

The leaf blades are massive, with sharp blades. They are characterized by a dark green tint. In autumn, the leaves acquire a brown tint. Flowering occurs due to massive buds with yellow petals. At the end of flowering, gooseberry ovaries appear. On average, the weight of one oblong berry is about 16 g. The skin and pulp are green in color. The taste is sweet and sour.

Classification of varieties by ripening time

To provide the family with tasty and healthy berries for the whole season, 1–2 gooseberry bushes of different ripening periods are planted on the plot. It should be taken into account that the early ripening crop begins to bloom in April. For cold regions this option is dangerous. Early ovaries may be damaged by frost.

Early ripening

The group of early-ripening varieties includes gooseberries, whose harvest ripening dates fall at the beginning or middle of June. Several worthy representatives are shown in the table.

Mid-season

Medium-ripening gooseberries are ready for harvest from mid-July. Let's look at the worthy representatives of this group in the table.

Late ripening

The late gooseberry harvest occurs at the end of July - beginning of August. Let's look at the worthy representatives of this group in the table.

Planting and caring for gooseberries in the Moscow region

To get a decent harvest, it is not enough to choose the best variety. It is important to know the rules for planting and caring for gooseberries in the Moscow region, and learn how to prepare the crop for winter.

Landing

In the conditions of the Moscow region, it is recommended to plant gooseberries in late September-early October. The main thing is that the seedling has time to take root before the first frost. The best temperature for rooting: +10...+12 °C during the day and +4...+5 °C at night.

In the spring, you can start planting gooseberries in the Moscow region immediately after the snow melts and continue work until June. For a new garden, dry, sun-warmed and wind-protected areas are chosen. In a damp place, bushes will suffer from powdery mildew and root rot.

It is better to transplant gooseberry bushes to a new place in the Moscow region in the fall. In the spring, all the forces of the plant are aimed at developing the above-ground part, and in August-September the root system grows.

Top dressing

Gooseberries require complex nutrition containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Gardeners in the Moscow region fertilize the crop three times per season:

• in spring after snowmelt and in mid-May;
• in the fall, after sanitary pruning.

For the first feeding, ammonium nitrate is used, scattering 50 g of granules in the root circle, and for the second, urea (urea) is used at the rate of 10 g per bucket of water. It is convenient to use complex preparations, for example, nitroammofoska or nitrophoska.

For first-year seedlings, an additional mullein solution is added (1 part to 10 parts water). They do this a couple of times in June-July.

Feeding gooseberries in the fall in the Moscow region involves adding superphosphate and potassium salt to the soil near the trunk - 100 g per bush. It is better not to use nitrogen at this time of year, as it can reduce the frost resistance of the plant.

Trimming

It is recommended to prune gooseberries in the Moscow region immediately after harvesting. The procedure helps to increase yields next season.

August is considered the optimal time to start work. At this time, sanitary pruning is carried out - all damaged, diseased and non-fruiting shoots are removed. The axial branches are shortened by 10 cm to give the bush a well-groomed appearance.

Rejuvenating/formative autumn pruning of gooseberries is carried out after the leaves have fallen, but before the onset of night frosts, which come to the Moscow region closer to November.

Read more about autumn pruning of gooseberries: timing, rules and 5 schemes for a rich harvest →

Preparing for winter

Preparing gooseberries for winter in the Moscow region begins early in the fall. Immediately after pruning, dig up the soil under the bushes. The procedure is repeated at the end of October, thus destroying insect pests overwintering in the soil.

All cut parts of plants and fallen leaves are collected and burned so that harmful larvae cannot survive the winter.

Before the frosts, moisture-recharging irrigation is carried out. The trunk circles of young plants are covered with a thick layer of organic mulch - pine needles or sawdust.

Spraying with a concentrated solution of urea (700 g/10 l) will help prepare gooseberries for winter in the Moscow region. Treatment is carried out after the foliage has fallen and been harvested.

It is not difficult to grow a rich harvest of tasty and healthy gooseberries in the Moscow region. You just need to choose the “right” varieties and follow the basic recommendations for planting and care.

Varieties of yellow gooseberries

Altai license plate

Fruit weight 8 g. The bush is low, almost not spreading. It takes root in all regions. The variety is productive, mid-early, and not affected by powdery mildew.

Amber

The bushes grow tall, the crown is spreading. The oval-shaped fruits weigh about 6 g. Ripening is early. Gooseberries tolerate frosty winters well. It has not been registered in the State Register, but gardeners grow it in all regions.

Altai yellow

A crop with a dense crown and spreading branches of medium height. Fruit weight reaches 6 g. Ripening is mid-late. The fruits are sweet, but prone to cracking in rainy summers.

Kuršu Dzintars

Medium height plant. The crown is compact, almost not spreading. The fruits are sweet, oval, weighing about 3 g. The ripening period is average. Gooseberries are suitable for all regions.

Honey

Tall crop with a medium spreading crown. The pear-shaped fruits are sweet, aromatic, weighing up to 6 g. Gooseberries are very difficult to care for, susceptible to diseases, resistant to cold, recommended for central regions.

Russian yellow

Medium growing plant. The egg-shaped fruits weigh up to 6 g. The skin is covered with a waxy coating. Ripening time is average. Gooseberries are resistant to wintering and drought, recommended for the Ural and North-Western regions.

Anniversary

The branches are slightly spreading, curved towards the ground. The berries are oval, weighing about 5.5 g. Gooseberries are frost-resistant, rarely affected by powdery mildew. Ripening time is average. The variety is recommended for the Central Black Earth region.

Spring

The plant is of medium height, the branches are straight, almost not spreading. Round fruits weigh 3-5 g. Ripening dates are early. Gooseberries are winter-hardy, not afraid of powdery mildew, and are grown in all regions.

Description of red gooseberry

Gooseberries are considered almost a traditional shrub in central Russia, however, this crop originates from the northern part of Africa and Western Europe. The first mention of it in European sources dates back to the 16th century, at which time the first botanical illustration depicting this plant was created. At the moment, gooseberries are distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

In medieval Rus', gooseberries were called kryzh, and the inhabitants of the Caucasus called them “Russian cherry plum.” On the territory of Siberia, the shrub was called bersen, in combination with the first name - kryzh-bersen. So the modern name is the result of the transformation of the ancient form of the word.

In the 19th century, this crop was extremely popular in the Russian Empire and was grown in industrial quantities. In the mid-20th century, this agricultural crop was hit by an epidemic of powdery mildew, which significantly reduced the volume of its harvests. Gradually, domestic breeders managed to overcome this problem and increase gooseberry yields. Today, the volume of gooseberry cultivation is increasing.

Red gooseberry is a fairly young variety - its history begins in the 50s of the 20th century, when this variety began to spread throughout the entire territory of the Soviet Union, with the exception of the Urals.

The distinctive features of red gooseberries are the average height of the bushes, which have impressive growth and development rates. Light green thick shoots, as a rule, bend in the shape of an arc and are covered with edge only in the upper part. The main number of not very long spines is concentrated in the lower part of the shoots.

Woody shoots become lighter and their thickness becomes medium. The oblong brown buds are small in size and have a slightly pointed, hairless tip. The leaves of red gooseberry are characterized by a straight base, and the petioles are characterized by an average thickness and length. The ovary, as a rule, has no cover. Flowers are collected in brushes of 1-2 pieces.

The red gooseberry is a true survivor, known for its unpretentious nature. It is distinguished by high winter hardiness and drought resistance. The harvest volume ranges from 2 to 5.5 kg of berries per plant. Another advantage of the variety is its self-fertility: red gooseberries can do without an intermediary pollinator. Also, red gooseberries are well resistant to fungal diseases such as spheroteca or American powdery mildew, which are destructive to young shrubs. True, the risk of infection with it increases significantly with extensive and dense plantings of young gooseberry bushes.

Varieties of green gooseberries

Beryl

A medium-sized plant with branches curved towards the ground. The fruits are sweet and sour, round, weighing up to 9 g. The crop tolerates wintering well, but is moderately resistant to diseases. Ripening time is average. The variety is recommended for the West Siberian and Ural regions.

Grossular

Tall shrub with straight shoots. Mid-early crop, recommended for the southern regions. The weight of berries is from 4 to 8 g. The shrub is resistant to drought and powdery mildew.

green rain

A plant of medium height with slightly spreading branches. The fruits are sweet, weigh about 8 g. The crop is medium-late, resistant to wintering and drought, rarely affected by fungi, recommended for the North-West region.

Pushkinsky

Medium-sized bush with slightly spreading branches. The weight of the sweet berry is about 5 g. The gooseberry is a mid-early gooseberry that withstands wintering and is recommended for cultivation in all regions.

Baltic

A spherical shrub of medium height with straight branches. The oval-shaped berries weigh about 4 g. The timing of full ripening of the crop is average. The winter-hardy variety is grown in all regions.

Belarusian sugar

Tall shrub with a compact crown. The harvest date is mid-early. The oval-shaped fruits weigh from 4 to 8 g. The variety is frost-resistant, recommended for the Ural and Siberian regions.

Green bottle

Tall shrub with arched branches. The crown is medium spreading. Large fruits weigh about 16 g. The mid-late winter-hardy variety is grown in the Central region.

Invicta

Tall spreading plant with good winter hardiness. The berries are oval, weighing about 8 g. The mid-late crop is grown in all regions.

Snezhana

Medium height shrub with straight branches. The weight of the berry is about 6 g. The skin may brown slightly in the sun. Gooseberries are resistant to natural disasters and are grown in all regions. Harvest ripening time is medium late.

Naughty

The crown is slightly spreading and of medium height. The fruits weigh 4-6 g. The ripening period is average. The crop is resistant to powdery mildew and wintering, recommended for the Central and North-Western regions.

Malachite

A shrub with a highly dense crown. The branches are arched. The weight of the round berry is about 6 g. The winter-hardy variety of the middle ripening period is grown in the Central, Ural and other regions with a cool climate.

Mucurinesis

Shrub with a neat compact crown. The berries are round, weighing about 7 g. Mid-late gooseberries have good winter hardiness and are grown in all regions.

Dark green Melnikova

A plant with a slightly spreading crown. Early ripening. The weight of the berries is about 3 g. The crop is winter-hardy, but is afraid of powdery mildew, and is grown in all regions.

Ural grapes

Tall shrub with slightly spreading branches. The berries are large, weighing more than 5 g, and fall off the branches when overripe. Early ripening. Winter hardiness is excellent, but it is afraid of fungal diseases. Grown in the Middle Volga region.

Early ripening

When choosing gooseberry varieties, amateur gardeners focus not only on taste, color and yield, but also on ripening time. The last criterion determines how quickly ripe fruits appear - in what month they begin to feast on gooseberries. Early varieties of berries are ready for consumption in early or mid-June.

Amber

An early variety, bred in the middle of the last century. It was not registered in the State Register, but was preserved, and today it successfully bears fruit in many household plots. Seedlings of the “Amber” variety are even exported. The plants are spreading, tall - up to 1.5 m. The fruits are oval, intense yellow-orange in color. Weight – 5 g.

The berries taste sweet, with a slight sourness. The smell is honey. This dessert variety is suitable for preparations, compotes, and confitures. The pulp is dense, so the fruits are well transported. High frost resistance and resistance to fungal diseases. The seedlings have a high survival rate, so they are safely planted throughout the summer and until the fall.

Strawberry

A new self-fertile variety, its merits are still being assessed by amateur gardeners and specialists. The berries are not particularly large, weighing from 2.6 to 5.6 g. The fruits are usually round and pubescent and have a light green color.

The branches are covered with sharp thorns. The dessert taste of the berries contains a strawberry flavor. This prickly gooseberry is valued for this reason. With decent winter hardiness, there are years when the buds freeze slightly. During industrial cultivation, 7-12 tons are collected from 1 hectare.

Altai license plate

Mid-early yellow-fruited gooseberry. It grows and bears fruit safely in all regions . The bushes are small, spreading is weak. The average weight of the fruit is 8 g. The color of the fruit is amber.

The berries have a pleasant dessert taste. Resists powdery mildew and pests. There are few thorns on the shoots.

Kuršu Dzintars

An early variety of Latvian selection, intended for the north- and south-western zones. The plant is compact, medium height, spreading. The fruits are medium-sized, oval, deep yellow in color, with a shiny surface. The weight of the berries is up to 2.5 g. The fruits have a thin skin.

The bush produces 4-6 kg of berries. Exceptionally tasty and aromatic berries. Winter-hardy and transportable variety. Suitable for desserts and processing.

Spring

Early self-fertile variety. Included in the State Register in 2002. The plant is of medium height, branched, with thorny shoots. The thorns are single, 2-3 pieces for every 0.5 m. The fruits are large, round-oval, weighing 5 g. The color is yellow-green, with a slight reddish tint.

Quickly adapts to new growing conditions. The fruits have a pleasant dessert taste. May be attacked by aphids and moths. Up to 11 kg of fruits are collected from the bush. Tolerates short-term moisture deficiency well. Safely transported thanks to its thick skin.

Ural emerald

A self-fertile variety bred by Ural breeders for the West Siberian region . A medium-sized shrub with slight spreading. Fruits weighing 5-9 g. Differs in the average number of seeds.

Immunity to anthracnose and powdery mildew, it is not affected by pine sawfly and moth. Fruiting begins in the 3-4th year of the growing season. And then it bears fruit for 15-20 years. To ensure that the berries remain marketable longer, they are harvested in dry weather. The fruits are universal - they are eaten fresh and prepared. The yield per bush is 2-6 kg. Good transportability, excellent keeping quality.

Grossular

Mid-early ripening period. The fruits are not one-dimensional - medium and large, weighing 3.5-8.5 g. The berries are oval and teardrop-shaped, light green in color with a yellowish tint. Tender pulp, refreshing aroma.

Tolerates dry periods. Berries for technical purposes - intended for processing. The yield per bush is 5-7 kg. The plant is winter-hardy and bears fruit consistently for about 20 years. Practically does not suffer from powdery mildew.

Affectionate

A promising variety, grown more often in the Central region. Medium-sized, compact plant. There are few thorns. The fruits are round-oval, weighing 4-5 g, color – dark red.

High pectin content. Harvest per bush – 7 kg. Dense arrangement of berries on the shoots. Not afraid of powdery mildew and winter cold.

Pushkinsky

Mid-early variety. It is not yet included in the State Register; it is undergoing variety testing. Berries with transparent thin skin. The fruits are oval and weigh 4-4.5 kg. The color is greenish-yellow.

7-9 g are harvested from a bush. The variety is winter-hardy and tolerates diseases. Delicious, sweet and aromatic fruits.

Malachite

Brought out in the last century, entered into the State Register in 1959. It grows from the Far East to the North-Western region. Bred for climates with long winters and chilly summers . Very powerful bushes. Lots of thorns. The fruits are a rich green color, but as they ripen the greens become lighter. Fruit weight – 5-6 g. The skin is thin, smooth.

Resistance to powdery mildew. The plant bears fruit for up to 15 years. Tasting score – 3 points. The variety is classified as technical. This is due to sourness. The bush produces about 3 kg of berries. The main disadvantage is instability to septoria.

Dark green Melnikova

Early high-yielding variety. Undemanding to growing conditions. The fruits are medium in size, weighing 2.5 g. Color – green. With thin but durable skin.

Processed products – jelly, jelly, marmalade, wine. The variety is hardy, winter-hardy, the fruits are transportable.

Spring

A yellow-fruited, very early variety bred by Belarusian breeders. The bushes are compact. The fruits are oblong, medium-sized, lemon-yellow in color. The berries have no pubescence. Fruit weight – 3.5 g.

Over time, the berries lose their taste, although they do not fall off the shoots. Harvest per bush – 3.7 kg. Winter hardiness is average. Resistance to powdery mildew.

Ural grapes

Bred in 1968 by Sverdlovsk breeders. Powerful bushes with straight shoots covered with thorns. The fruits are emerald green, large – 6-8 g each. Without pubescence.

Dessert taste with grape notes. High tasting score – 4.8 points. The peel has a sour taste. The purpose is universal. Average tolerance to fungal diseases. The berries tolerate transportation well. The bush produces 4-7 kg of berries.

Neslukhovsky

This gooseberry is considered one of the most delicious. Bushes of medium height, with many thorns. The fruits are oval, dark red in color, and when ripe, they are purple. Weight – 4-6 g. Fruits with a waxy coating. The skin is durable.

The taste is dessert. Good transportability. The bushes grow without supports or garters. The highest tasting score is 5 points. Harvest per bush – 5 kg.

Cossack

An early drought-resistant variety, in variety testing since 1990. Slightly spreading bushes, shoots with thorns. The weight of the berries is 3-4 g. The berries are pubescent, plum-colored, cone-shaped. There are few seeds in the pulp.

The berries have a refreshing aroma. Tasting scale rating: 4.8 points. The yield per bush is up to 5 kg. High winter hardiness, disease resistance.

Commander

Thornless chokeberry variety, bred in 1995. Tall shrubs. The fruits are one-dimensional, very dark – burgundy-brown, weigh 4-6 g. Smooth, round, without pubescence.

Tasting score – 4.6 points out of 5. On one bush - up to 6-8 kg of berries. The downside is low transportability. Winter-hardy, undemanding to care, self-fertile.

Red-fruited gooseberry varieties

Belarusian red

A shrub with hanging branches and a slightly spreading crown. The weight of the berries is about 5 g. The ripening is mid-early. Frost-resistant gooseberries are grown in the Ural and Siberian regions.

Captivator

A tall shrub with a neatly collected crown. The berries weigh about 5 g. The harvest time is medium-late. Gooseberries are winter-hardy, not afraid of powdery mildew, and are grown in all regions.

Kolobok

The crown of the bush is very thick. The branches are curved. The harvest does not crumble when ripe. The berries weigh about 8 g. The culture does not withstand bad weather conditions and temperature changes, but it reproduces well by cuttings. Harvest ripening period is average. The crop is grown in the East Siberian and Central regions.

Consul (Senator)

Dense tall bush. The round fruits weigh up to 6.5 g. The ripening period is average. Gooseberries are winter-hardy, not afraid of powdery mildew, and are grown in all regions.

Candy

The dense, upright shrub is grown in the East Siberian region. The branches are arched. The maximum weight of the fruit is 6 g. The ripening period is late. It has good winter hardiness.

Affectionate

The medium-sized shrub is characterized by intensive shoot growth. The weight of the berries reaches 8 g. The ripening period is average. It has good frost resistance and is not afraid of powdery mildew. Grown in all regions.

Revolt

A slightly spreading, medium-sized shrub bears berries weighing up to 7 g. Resistance to frost and diseases is high. The ripening period is average. The crop is grown in all regions.

Sadko

A medium-sized shrub with a slightly spreading crown. The round-shaped fruits weigh up to 7 g. Gooseberries are resistant to powdery mildew, grown in all regions, ripening dates are mid-early.

Seedling Lefora

A tall, spreading plant with downward-curved branch tips. The fruits are small, weighing 3-4 g. The ripening period is average. Grown in the Northern, Siberian and other cold regions. The variety is considered an excellent pollinator.

Sirius

An erect tall shrub with powerful branches. The weight of the berries is about 4 g. The ripening period is average. Gooseberries are resistant to wintering and dry summers, grown in the Central Black Earth region.

Krasnoslavyansky

A plant of medium height with straight, non-spreading branches. The oval-shaped berries weigh up to 6 g. The ripening period is average. Gooseberries are moderately resistant to diseases and are grown in the Central and Northwestern regions.

Masheka

Dense crown, spreading branches, slightly inclined to the ground. Oval berries of medium size. Ripening time is average. Good winter hardiness, low disease resistance. Gooseberries are grown in the Central region.

Michurinets

The crown is formed with a sparse arrangement of branches. The shoots are arched. The berries weigh about 3 g. The ripening period is medium-late. Frost resistance is average. It can be grown in all regions if you follow agricultural practices.

Russian red

Medium growing shrub with weak formation of branches. Weight of berries is maximum 6 g. The crop has a mid-late ripening period. Gooseberries are winter and drought resistant and are grown in all regions. The only exception is the Ural region.

Firework

A neat bush of medium height. The variety has excellent disease resistance, but frost resistance is average. The berries weigh from 2 to 7 g. They are grown in the Central, Volga-Vyatka region.

Hinnonmaki Red

Intensively growing plant with straight branches. The weight of the berries is about 7 g. The ripening period is mid-early. Good disease resistance. Grown in all regions.

Chokeberry varieties

Grushenka

Slightly spreading compact shrub. Dark purple berries weigh more than 4 g. The branches are thornless. Winter hardiness is high. Grown in the middle zone and Moscow region.

Commander

A vigorous shrub native to Italy. It takes root best in the southern regions. The branches are thornless. The weight of the berries reaches 7 g. Gooseberries are weakly resistant to diseases.

Harlequin

The medium-sized shrub bears cherry-colored fruits with a black tint, weighing 4-7 g. The plant is resistant to wintering and powdery mildew. Grown in the West Siberian and Ural regions.

African

The medium-sized shrub bears small berries that taste like black currants. Gooseberries are resistant to frost, drought, and disease and are grown in all regions.

Chernomor

Tall plant with erect shoots. Weight of berries is maximum 3 g. Ripening is medium late. Gooseberries tolerate winter well and are not afraid of powdery mildew. Grown in the Central region.

Prune

The bush is medium dense, slightly spreading. Weight of berries is about 4 g. Medium early ripening. Gooseberries tolerate frosty winters well. Grown in the Ural and Middle Volga regions.

Cossack

A widely spreading shrub with slightly curved branches. The average weight of berries is 4 g. They are resistant to wintering and dry summers. Grown in the Central Black Earth region.

Neslukhovsky

The shrub is not spreading, neat with even shoots. The maximum weight of berries is 6.5 g. The early variety is resistant to wintering and diseases. Grown in all regions.

Black Negus

A tall plant with spreading curved branches. The fruits, weighing about 2.5 g, fall off when ripe. Good resistance to frost and disease is noted. Grown in all regions. Harvest ripening period is average.

Mid-season

Medium-ripening varieties are ready for harvest in July. These are universal varieties, they are good for any purpose. They are distinguished by the sweetness of the berries and an abundant harvest.

Kolobok

This mid-season gooseberry appeared in 1988. It is undemanding and suitable for growing in different climatic zones. It has a dense crown, grows quickly and needs pruning. Shoots with thorns are small and located quite sparsely. The fruits grow in different sizes. The shape is oval, the color is dark red, almost burgundy when ripe. There is a waxy coating. Weight – 4-7 g. The juicy pulp contains a lot of seeds.

The berries are crispy, sugary, and do not fall off when ripe. The variety is unpretentious, productive, and quickly adapts to environmental conditions. Tasting score – 4.5 points. The yield per bush is 9-10 kg.

Reliable

The oldest variety, obtained in Siberia, in a botanical garden, back in 1939. There are few thorns on the bushes, but they are very long, sometimes reaching 12 mm.

The fruits are small, weigh 2-4 g. Color – burgundy. The taste is satisfactory. The average harvest per bush is 2.8 kg. Self-fertility is weak. Drought can cause serious damage to crops. But “Reliable” is not afraid of powdery mildew, and its berries, once ripe, hang on the branches for a long time without falling down.

Seraphim

A relatively new, self-fertile variety, it has been undergoing variety testing since 1998. There are a minimum of thorns on the shoots. The berries are a rich red hue.

The fruits are universal. Marked by good taste and high sugar content. Not afraid of fungal infections and severe frosts.

African

Brought out in the 70s of the last century. Shoots without thorns. Weight of berries is 1.5-3.5 g. The fruits are round-oval, black, hairless, with a waxy coating. The skin is medium thick.

Not afraid of powdery mildew. The variety is resistant to moisture deficiency. Does not wrinkle during transportation. The product is rich red in color. High-quality and tasty wine is made from the fruits. The bush produces 1.3-1.5 kg of berries. The variety is winter-hardy and has a high immunity to powdery mildew, but is susceptible to anthracnose.

Krasnoslavyansky

A mid-season variety bred for the European part of the Russian Federation, but successfully grown in almost all regions of the country. Included in the State Register in 1992. Bush 1.5 m high. Large fruits, round in shape, slightly elongated. Weight – 6 g. Color – dark red. The pulp is tender, juicy, with a rich aroma. There are a lot of seeds. The shoots are thorny.

Sweet and sour berries, dessert. Harvest per bush – 6 kg. High winter hardiness. When ripe, the berries tend to fall off. Attractive presentation, easy care, fruits do not release juice during transportation. Affected by fungus. Difficulty in cleaning due to thorns.

Northern captain

In the State Register since 2007. The fruits weigh 3.5-4 g. Round shape. The color is burgundy, black when ripe, the fruits are covered with a waxy coating. The seeds are small. The skin is dense.

The fruits do not fall off. The taste is sweet and sour. The berries have a technical purpose. They prepare wine, juices, and natural dyes. Winter hardiness, disease resistance, ease of propagation. Disadvantages - the bushes thicken quickly, mediocre taste characteristics.

Baltic

Self-fertile mid-season variety with green fruits. The plant is medium-sized, compact, has thorns. Fruits without pubescence, medium size, round. Color – light green. The skin is medium thick. Fruit weight – 3-4 g.

Fruits with a sweet and sour, refreshing taste. Berries are suitable for any purpose. The bush gives up to 10-13 kg. Tolerates powdery mildew.

Green bottle

Mid-season variety of unknown origin. Distributed in the Central region. The second name is Bottle Date. The plant is vigorous, with medium spreading. Shoots with thorns directed downwards. Very large fruits - 16-18 g. Oblong, pear-shaped, oval. The color is dark green, with red-brown dots along the veins. The fruits have slight pubescence. The pulp is green and aromatic.

The taste is sweet and sour. The yield per bush is up to 20 kg. The variety is productive and winter-hardy. Disadvantages: when there is a lack of moisture, the berries fall off; when there is high humidity, the fruits crack.

Naughty

Self-fertile variety from the mid-season category. Popular due to the absence of thorns. Fruits up to 6 g. Yellow-green, sour taste, spicy notes. The berries have thin and transparent skin.

The bushes are slightly spreading and take up little space. The aromatic fruits make a tasty and beautiful preserve. The fruits practically do not wrinkle, do not release juice, and are easily transported. Resistance to powdery mildew. Due to its exceptional winter hardiness, it is suitable for growing in regions with harsh climates.

Snezhana

Weakly thorned mid-season variety from Moscow breeders. Fruit weight - 4-6 g. The thorn is only at the bottom of the shoots. The height of the bushes is about 1.5 m. The fruits are green with a yellow-orange tint. Shape – oval-pear-shaped.

One bush produces 5-6 kg of berries. Maximum – 9 kg. The berries are sweet and sour. Excellent taste. Resistant to extreme climatic conditions and diseases. The berries are used for fresh eating and canning.

Invicta

The variety was bred by English breeders. Ripening in mid-July, it bears fruit until September. Vigorous bushes 1.6 m high, spreading. There are thorns. The berries weigh approximately 8 g. They are yellow-green, smooth, oval-shaped, with thin skin. When ripe, the berries turn amber.

It bears fruit for a long time. The bush produces 6 kg of berries. Spikes interfere with collection. There is immunity to fungi. Winter-hardy, produces stable yields.

Ravolt

The variety is mid-season, self-fertile. Bred by Belarusian breeders. The plant is of medium height, medium spreading, with few thorns. The color of the rounded fruits ranges from dark red to purple. Weight – 3.4-4.4 g. No pubescence.

Sweet and sour taste, the berries are considered dessert and are also used for processing.

Belarusian red

New from Belarusian breeders. Ripens in the second half of July. The bushes are slightly spreading, the shoots have thin thorns. Dark red berries weigh 3-4 g.

The berries are suitable for processing and eating fresh. The bush produces up to 7-8 kg of berries. The fruit has a sweet wine taste. The berries are used to make preserves, jams, and wine. Resistant to powdery mildew. Tolerates harsh winters well.

Honey

Mid-season yellow-fruited variety. It got its name for its unusual aroma with notes of honey. The plant is medium-sized, spreading. The fruits are round or pear-shaped, with thin skin. Tender and soft pulp. Fruit weight is about 6 g. The shoots are strongly thorny.

The harvest per bush is 5 kg of berries. The fruits are sweet, high in sugar, and have a characteristic honey aroma. The thorns make harvesting difficult. Resistant to frost, drought, diseases and pests. They tolerate transportation well. With a lack of moisture, the ovaries fall off and the sugar content of the berries decreases.

Anniversary

Variety with yellow fruits. Brought out in the last century, entered into the State Register in 1965. The plant is compact and vigorous. There are a lot of thorns on the shoots, thin and sharp. The berries are large, round and oval, their average weight is 4 g. They have a thick skin, and the pulp is juicy and tender. The fruits contain many seeds. The color of the berries is bright yellow, with a waxy coating.

The berries taste sweet and sour, without a pronounced aroma. Tasting scale rating: 4 points. About 4.2 kg of berries are harvested from the bush. Resistant to powdery mildew, easy to propagate, good commercial characteristics. Disadvantages: difficult harvesting due to thorns and insufficient resistance to frost.

Prune

This black-fruited variety with medium ripening dates was added to the State Register in 1992. Medium-spreading bushes with sparse thorns. Weight of berries – 4.5 g. The fruits are oval-pear-shaped. There is no pubescence. The peel is thick, with a waxy coating.

Fruits with the taste and aroma of prunes. Perfectly preserved and transported. Disadvantages: weather dependent, susceptible to anthracnose. Productivity – 3-4 kg per bush. Tasting scale score: 4.2 points.

Black Negus

Chokeberry variety. One of the best among gooseberry varieties. The bushes grow up to 2 m in height. The shoots are covered with numerous thorns. The fruits are pear-shaped, blue-black, shiny, hairless. The fruits are medium-sized – 2-2.5 g.

Berries with dessert taste. Tasting scale rating: 4.7 out of 5 points. The fruits are not prone to shedding; when ripe, they hold tightly to the bush. The fruits are used for making wines, compotes, jams, etc. Productivity - 7 kg per bush. It is well transported, the fruits do not lose their presentation for a long time. The downside is the difficulty of cleaning due to the thorns.

Masheka

A variety of Belarusian selection. Winter-hardy and productive. The bushes are dense and spreading. The berries weigh up to 3.5 kg. The shape is elongated oval, the skin is not pubescent. The color is orange-red; when ripe, the berries turn brick-red. The average fruit weight is 2.8 g.

The taste is sweet and sour. Score on the tasting scale – 4 points. The downside is that yields drop in unfavorable weather.

Michurinets

Variety of Altai selection. Semi-spreading sparse bushes with thick thorns. The fruits are pear-shaped, medium in size. Color – dark red. Fruit weight – 2.3 g.

The variety is undemanding to care, the berries are used for processing - they are used to make wine, marmalade, jelly, etc. The bush produces 4-6 kg of berries.

Firework

Brought out in the 70s of the last century. Compact plants of medium height. There are thorns at the bottom of the shoots. The fruits weigh 3-6.7 g. The round-oval berries are bright pink. There is no pubescence.

Difficult to propagate by cuttings. Very tasty berries, but no aroma. Score – 4.8 points. Up to 7 kg of berries are collected from the bush.

Classification of varieties by date of registration in the State Register

Forty-six varieties are registered in the State Register. There are old representatives of culture and many new products.

New gooseberry varieties

All new products developed in the twenty-first century are distinguished by winter hardiness and good immunity, which allows them to be grown in many regions, regardless of the climate. Breeders additionally focused on large fruit. The new varieties include the following varieties:

• White Nights;
• Defender;
• Cossack;
• Candy;
• Favorite;
• Folk;
• Spring;
• Northern Captain;
• Serenade;
• Snezhana;
• Ural emerald;
• Ural pink;
• Flamingo;
• Shershnevsky;
• Eridanus.

The new products differ in the color of the berries and other characteristics.

Old gooseberry varieties

The first varieties were bred and registered in 59 of the last century. Worthy representatives are:

• Malachite;
• Russian;
• Seedling Lefort;
• Change;
• Chelyabinsk green.

Despite the fact that gooseberries were bred a long time ago, the varieties are still popular among gardeners.

Cooperator

Gooseberries of this variety ripen in mid-July. From an adult bush you can harvest up to 5 kg of harvest.

The pear-shaped fruits weigh about 7 g. The taste is pleasant, dessert. Frost resistance is observed. The pulp is juicy, but the berries do not crack when overripe.

How to choose the right variety

Depending on climatic conditions, the taste and size of berries of the same variety may vary. When choosing, it is better to give preference to a culture adapted to the local climate. Residents of the southern regions are better off growing drought-resistant gooseberries. Gardeners in cold regions should focus on winter hardiness.

Important! The taste, color, size and shape of the berries are selected according to your preference. Most bred gooseberries are self-fertile. If the Plant does not belong to such a group, you will need to plant a pollinator on the site.

How are gooseberries classified?

Gooseberries are classified according to different criteria. Often buyers pay attention, first of all, to the growth of the bush.

Tall and medium-growing varieties

• Tall varieties have a bush height of more than 1.5 meters. These include: “Date”, “Malachite”, “Chernomor”, “Missouri”, “Snowy”, “English yellow” and others.
• Medium-growing varieties - 1-1.5 meters: “Smena”, “Kolobok”, “Russian”, “Russian Yellow”, “African”, “English Green”, etc.

In addition, gooseberries come with and without thorns.

Gooseberries with and without thorns

• Varieties with thorns: “Belorussky”, “Krasnoslavyansky”, “Defender”, “Kolkhozny”, “Malachite”, “Russian”, “Yubileiny”, etc.
• Without thorns: “Eaglet”, “Northern Captain”, “African”, “Ural Thornless”, “Thornless Gooseberry”, “Pax”, “Captivator”, “Serenade”, “Tender”, etc.

Depending on the ripening period, gooseberry varieties are:

Gooseberries by ripening period

• Early ones: “Eaglet”, “Spring”, “Russian”, “Salute”, “Yarovoy”, “Emerald”, etc.
• Mid-season: “Jubilee”, “Inquita”, “Seedling Lefora”, “Black Negus”, “Cossack”, “Rainbow”, “Pax”, “Prune”, etc.
• Late-ripening: “Mukurines”, “Mysovsky 37”, “Sadko”, “Smena”, “Serenade” and others.

Below we will talk about the best winter-hardy, sweet and large-fruited varieties.

The best gooseberry varieties for the Moscow region

In the climatic conditions of the Moscow region, gooseberries of foreign selection take root well, but there are also domestic representatives.

Thornless gooseberry varieties for the Moscow region

Those who like to pick berries from thornless branches will like: Thornless gooseberry, Eaglet, African, Northern captain, Ural thornless. All varieties are perfectly adapted to the local climate.

Sweet gooseberry varieties for the Moscow region

Those with a sweet tooth will rightly appreciate the following varieties: English Yellow, White Nights, Lefora Seedling. The berries have a low acid content and are well suited for making jam and compote.

Varieties for the Central European part of Russia

Breeders have developed many different varieties of gooseberries, the best in all respects and adapted to the local climate, but many summer residents still prefer the long-loved good varieties, covered with thorns and growing on the site for many years.

Thorny bushes are excellent for the climate of the central European part of Russia. The most popular are:

A spring seedling that bears fruit early. The fruits have a yellow-green color and excellent taste. Brings a large harvest and is resistant to sudden changes in weather.

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Golden Light has excellent performance in all criteria and is recommended for planting in this region of Russia.

Masheka, Ravolt, English Yellow, seedlings Lefora, Olavi and Chernomor, as well as Moscow region varieties Russian Yellow, Invicta and Malachite will delight their owners with stable characteristics, ease of care and high productivity.

In addition, compact shrubs with green leaves of a beautiful openwork shape will decorate any area, and during the fruiting period they will delight you with a pleasant aroma and numerous fruits.

The sweet and aromatic varieties of gooseberries listed above are preferred by the majority of residents of the Moscow region and central Russia.

The best gooseberry varieties for Siberia

In a region with short summers and severe frosts, winter-hardy gooseberries survive.

Sweet gooseberry varieties for Siberia

If you choose a frost-resistant crop with a sweetness tasting score of 4.8 to 5 points, then in a cold region you can grow:

• Cooperator;
• Chelyabinsk thornless;
• Beryl;
• Legigne, Oksamit;
• Green Rain;
• Naughty;
• Russian;
• Prune;
• Black Drop, Samurai;
• Red East;
• Affectionate, Senator.

All presented gooseberries are winter-hardy and produce tasty berries in bad weather conditions.

Gooseberry varieties without thorns for Siberia

The first to be zoned in the region was the thornless gooseberry Black Cherkashina. The downside of the crop is its small fruits. Later, the Russian and Chelyabinsk thornless varieties were adapted to the climate.

Bogatyr

This is a fairly popular variety that produces massive fruits. Their weight can reach 20 g. You can collect up to 8 kg of products from a bush.

The skin is characterized by a rich red-brown hue.

The crop ripens at the end of summer. The bushes are small, compact, and do not grow wide.

Bogatyr is resistant to diseases and frost. It can be planted in Siberia and the Urals.

There are few thorns on the surface of the stems.

The best gooseberry varieties for central Russia

The weather conditions in the region are favorable for growing crops, but sometimes frosts cause damage. In summer, heat and drought contribute. For such an area, it is better to choose a hardy gooseberry.

Varieties of thornless gooseberries for the middle zone

Of the non-thorny varieties, preference can be given to Prune, Consul, Grossular, and Northern Captain. Gooseberries are resistant to powdery mildew and adapt well to local conditions.

Sweet gooseberry varieties for the middle zone

Gourmets and lovers of sweet gooseberries can plant Consul, Ravolt, Hinnonmaki Red, Pushkinsky. The varieties are winter-hardy and are rarely affected by pests and diseases.

Variety Kolobok

The gooseberry variety Kolobok was created by crossing the Smena and Rozovy varieties. Entered into the State Register in 1988.

• The bush of this variety is characterized by medium vegetation, strong growth and dense branching.
• Young shoots become very elongated during growth and have an average thickness.
• Young shoots are identified by their green color and slight pubescence.
• After complete lignification, the shoots are characterized by the presence of a light gray color.
• Single short spines are located in the internodes.
• The buds on the shoots are placed in pairs.
• Group buds are located at the tops of the shoots.
• The leaves of this variety consist of three lobes.
• Leaf color is green.
• The leaves on the shoots are located parallel to the direction of the shoot.
• A central vein is clearly visible in the middle of the leaf. The leaf petiole is thickened, short, located at an acute angle to the shoot.
• The edges of the leaf blade are smooth with slight rounded teeth.
• Plants of the Kolobok variety have flowers that are single or collected in groups. Inflorescences can be large or medium in size.
• Plants of the Kolobok variety begin to bear fruit from 3-4 years of growth.
• The berries of this variety have a round-oval shape.
• The color of the fruit is dark red.
• The skin of the fruit is characterized by medium density and the presence of light-colored veins.
• When eaten raw, the berries of this variety have a pleasant sweet and sour taste.
• The average weight of one berry is about 8 g.

The main advantages of the Kolobok variety are: high yield, frost resistance and drought resistance. With proper care, you can get up to 10 kg of berries from one bush. The grown crop contains: sugars 9%, titratable acids 3.5%, dry substances 12% and 8% vitamins C and B. Gooseberries of this variety are used in cooking for the preparation of jams, preserves and compotes.

In addition, the variety is characterized by resistance to major diseases and infections. The disadvantages are the loss of frost resistance by the variety in the event of winter thaws. During the process of growth and development, plants of this variety react very negatively to sudden changes in temperature. The disadvantages of the variety include the strong density of vegetative plants.

The Kolobok variety is quite unpretentious to growing conditions. However, it should be remembered that the greatest yield can be obtained when growing this variety on sandy loam soils with a neutral and slightly acidic reaction. In addition, the growing area must be accessible to sunlight and without close groundwater. Plants of the Kolobok variety have a negative attitude towards excessive soil moisture. The presence of a large amount of moisture in the root layer can cause the development of fungal diseases on gooseberry bushes.

The best predecessors of gooseberries are: lupine, potatoes, peas, beets. Gooseberries can be planted in spring or autumn. However, experienced gardeners still recommend planting gooseberries in the autumn. 2-3 weeks before planting the shrubs, planting pits are prepared for a permanent growing site. The hole should measure 50 cm in diameter and 50 cm in depth. It is recommended to place 8-9 kg of humus in the prepared hole.

In addition, it is advisable to add 50-60 g of double superphosphate and 30-40 g of potassium sulfate to each pit. All these fertilizers are mixed and placed at the bottom of the planting hole. This supply of nutrients will be enough for gooseberries for 3 years. It is best to use annual and biennial seedlings with a well-developed root system for planting gooseberries. Before planting, these seedlings need to be soaked for 24 hours in a special solution. To do this, take 3-4 tablespoons of sodium humate and dissolve it in 5 liters of water. Planting seedlings in a prepared planting hole should be done vertically or straight. The root system is straightened in all directions and covered with fertile soil. The root collar of the seedling should be buried in the soil no deeper than 5-6 cm. Planted gooseberry seedlings are watered abundantly at the rate of 8-10 liters per 1 planting hole. After watering, the surface around the seedling must be mulched. The following materials are suitable for this purpose: sawdust, straw, sunflower husks and other materials. During the growing season, gooseberry bushes of the Kolobok variety need to be pruned in a timely manner. To do this, in early spring, the root shoots in the bush are completely removed, and the shoots located close to the soil are greatly shortened. So on one shoot you need to leave no more than 5-6 buds. During the growth process, you need to monitor the presence of the most dangerous pests on gooseberry bushes: moth caterpillars and shoot aphids. If they are detected, you must immediately spray the plants with appropriate insecticides (Commander, Konfidor, BI-58N, etc.)

The Kolobok variety is very responsive to the use of fertilizing during the growing season. You need to feed gooseberries with the following mixture: ammonium sulfate - 20-25 g, simple superphosphate - 40-50 g, potassium sulfate - 20-25 g, compost - 5 kg. In hot summers, you need to water the bush at the root 1-2 times a week. Irrigation cannot be carried out using sprinkling. This method of watering will lead to damage to plants of this variety by fungal diseases. The fruits of the variety in question begin to ripen in the second decade of July. Berries can be stored open for no more than four days.

The best gooseberry varieties for the North-West

The region is characterized by difficult weather conditions. In addition to resistance to frost, gooseberries are selected that are not afraid of fungal diseases.

Sweet

Among the varieties that bear sweet berries, choose: Krasnoslavyansky, Green Rain, English yellow, Kursha Dzintars. All crops are moderately or highly resistant to fungal diseases.

Thornless

Among the thornless gooseberries, you can choose Grushenka, Kolobok, Northern Captain, Chernomor. The varieties tolerate the gifts of nature in the form of bad weather to an average extent.

Varieties for different climatic conditions

Our country has difficult and varied climatic conditions - from the hot south to harsh Siberia, therefore the survival of the plant in a particular growing zone is put in first place.

For southern latitudes

For such conditions, drought-resistant plants are selected. This:

• Kubanets;
• Russian;
• Kuibyshevsky.

For mid latitudes

The climatic conditions in these zones are favorable for the growth of gooseberries, but frosts and return frosts occur.

Note! In the summer, there are droughts or heavy rains, so bushes of this species simply need endurance.

The best gooseberry varieties for the Central Black Earth zone will be:

• Plum;
• Anniversary;
• Krasnoslavyansky;
• Cossack;
• Chernomor;
• Sirius (Gulliver);
• Serenade.

Suitable for the Moscow region:

• White Nights;
• Moscow red;
• Invicta;
• Grape (Russian);
• Date;
• Beryl;
• Hinnonmaki (Finnish selection);
• Belarusian sugar;
• gooseberry Northern captain.

For the Middle Volga and Lower Volga regions the following are recommended:

• Ural grapes;
• African;
• Our sugar one.

The best varieties for northern latitudes

Growing gooseberries here is quite an extreme activity due to the very harsh natural conditions. In the north, winters are very cold and summers pass quickly. In such conditions, the shrub must be frost-resistant and resistant to fungal infections. All varieties are characterized by small berry size:

• Pioneer;
• Seedling Lefort;
• Change;
• Firework;
• Mid-season Finnish;
• Finnish red;
• Hinnonmainen Keltainen.

Finnish red is suitable for northern latitudes