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

All gooseberry varieties are considered the most productive in the first 10 years. Over time, the berries gradually become smaller. The bushes are capable of growing up to 2 m in height. Thanks to self-renewal by basal shoots, the life of the plant reaches 40 years. However, a person must take part in the formation of the crown by removing old branches. Depending on the variety, you can collect from 5 to 12 kg of berries from a bush.

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.

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.

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.

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 giant 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.

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.

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:

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.

Systematization of gooseberry varieties by fruit color

Based on the color of the berries, gooseberries are divided into four groups. During ripening, fruits can acquire different shades, which depends on weather conditions, varietal characteristics and gardeners’ compliance with crop cultivation techniques.

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.

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. Berry weight 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.

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 very 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.

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.

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.

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, Lefort seedling. The berries have a low acid content and are well suited for making jam and compote.

Which gooseberry varieties to choose for the Leningrad region

Zoned varieties are those that are characterized by frost resistance, resistance to powdery mildew, and good yield. You can include in the list Lefort seedling and white nights. Varieties from Michurinsk have taken root well Russian red and Russian yellow. Gooseberries show good yield results Smena, Krasnoslavensky, Khinnonmaen punainen, Lighthouse.

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

The best gooseberry varieties for the Urals

The region brings surprises to gardeners in the form of frosty winters and frequent spring frosts down to -10^OWITH.Backfilling the root collar with a roller of soil is considered good protection for gooseberries. Gooseberries are zoned here Cooperator, Smart, Stanichny, Jubilee.

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.

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.

Conclusion

To get a good harvest, you need to know how to choose gooseberry varieties. When purchasing seedlings for your plot, you should ask the seller about the characteristics of the crop. All the intricacies of selection and cultivation are shown in the video:

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