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Gooseberries come from Western Europe; the first description of the bush was given in the 15th century. As a wild species, gooseberries are found in the Caucasus and almost throughout Central Russia. Numerous cultivars have been created based on classic varieties. Gooseberry Jubilee is a selection variety obtained by cross-pollination of Houghton and Bedford. In 1965, the variety was included in the State Register. The copyright holder is the South Ural Institute of Horticulture, on the basis of which the culture was created.
Description of gooseberry Jubilee
Gooseberries are zoned in the Central Black Earth region. The Yubilyar variety is especially popular among gardeners in Siberia, the Moscow region, and the Urals. The plant is grown in the middle zone and in the south.
The photo above shows the gooseberry Jubilee, the description of the variety is as follows:
- Tall shrub, compact, not spreading, formed by numerous shoots. Perennial stems are straight with drooping tops, grow up to 1.8 m long, the bark is smooth, hard, dark gray.
- The shoots of the current year are green, grow quickly, and by autumn the color becomes light brown.
- The thorns of the Jubilee gooseberry are located along the entire length of the perennial stems.Collected in 2 pieces, long, hard, with prickly tops, growing at an angle of 900.
- The leaves are oppositely located, five-lobed, with uneven edges, green. The upper part of the leaf blade is glossy, wavy, and the veins are deep. The lower one has sparse pubescence.
- Small flowers, cone-shaped, green with an anthocyanin fragment at the base, collected in 1-2 pieces. at a leaf node.
- The berries are smooth with a thin waxy film, oval in shape, weight - 5-6.5 g.
- The peel is thin, durable, pink with a dark burgundy fragment on the side on which the berry is located towards the sun, with longitudinal light stripes.
- The pulp is yellow, with numerous brown seeds.
- The root system is mixed, the central part is deepened by 45-60 cm.
Gooseberry Jubilee produces flowers of different sexes, the plant is self-pollinating. Fruiting is stable, independent of weather conditions.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The drought resistance of the Yubilyar variety is low; lack of moisture affects the growth of gooseberries. Productivity drops, berries lose weight and elasticity, and acid dominates the taste. If there is insufficient seasonal rainfall, gooseberries of the Yubilyar variety need watering.
Gooseberry Yubilyar occupies a leading position among cultivars in terms of frost resistance. The plant resists temperatures down to -320 C; if shoots are damaged during the growing season, it completely restores the crown. If flowering occurs at the time of returning spring frosts, the flowers are preserved at a temperature of -50 C; this feature is a priority when choosing a variety for gardeners in temperate climates.
Fruiting, productivity
The crop produces single berries in the second year of the growing season, reaching its peak yield after 4 years of growth. Gooseberries of the Yubilyar variety belong to the average ripening period. The shrub blooms in the second half of May. The fruits reach biological ripeness at the same time. The harvest is harvested at the end of July. Fruiting is stable, with timely watering and fertilizing with 1 unit. take up to 5-6 kg.
The berries of the Yubilyar variety are firmly attached to the stalk; after ripening, the fruits remain on the bush for a long time. Gooseberries are not prone to shedding and baking in the sun. At low temperatures and excess moisture, cracking of the berries is possible.
The taste characteristics of the variety’s berries according to a 5-point tasting system are estimated at 4.8 points. The berries are sweet, juicy, not cloying, the acid concentration is insignificant. Gooseberry Jubilee is universal in use. It is used to make fruit puree, jam or preserves. Consumed fresh, the fruits completely retain their chemical composition and taste after freezing.
The peel of the fruit of the variety is thin, but durable, and resists mechanical damage during transportation or mechanized harvesting. Gooseberry Jubilee is suitable for cultivation on farms and for commercial purposes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Jubilee gooseberries have been grown for more than 50 years throughout almost the entire territory of the Russian Federation. The variety owes its popularity to a number of advantages:
- stable, high fruiting;
- optimal frost resistance for the crop;
- transportability, long shelf life;
- berries with good taste, do not bake and do not fall off after ripening;
- resistance to viral and fungal infections, the variety is rarely affected by anthracnose;
- easy to propagate, 100% rooted on the site;
- long fruiting period - 15-18 years;
- simple agricultural technology.
The disadvantages of the Jubilee gooseberry include the presence of thorns and average drought resistance.
Features of reproduction
The Jubilee variety is propagated only vegetatively - by cuttings or layering. Layers are obtained in the following way:
- cuts are made on one or more branches located close to the ground;
- dig a shallow hole;
- they lower a branch into it and fall asleep;
- Water during the season and do not allow the soil to dry out.
By autumn, roots will form in the cut; for the winter, the cuttings are insulated. In the spring, the rooted sections are cut with pruning shears and planted. This method is considered the fastest and most optimal.
Cuttings are prepared in early June from woody perennial branches or last year's stems. They retreat from the top by 40-50 cm, take cuttings 20-25 cm long. The cut is treated with a manganese solution and placed in a fertile substrate.
In the spring, the material will form leaves and sprout shoots; in the fall it can be planted. As an example, the photo below shows a gooseberry seedling, Jubilee, grown independently from cuttings. Planting material with sufficient green mass and a formed root system is completely ready for placement on the site.
Planting and care
For the Jubilee gooseberry, a place well lit by the sun is allocated; the plant does not tolerate even slight shading. In the shade, the plant stretches out, flowering is rare, and the yield is low.
The soils are neutral or slightly acidic, light, moderately moist. Lowlands and areas with close groundwater are not considered for planting.A seedling is taken 1-2 years old without damaging the roots and bark on the stems. Plant in the spring before the buds swell, in the fall - approximately in September. Before placing in the ground, the shoots are cut to a length of 15-20 cm, and 5 fruit buds are left on them. The roots are dipped into the preparation “Bud” or “Kornevin” for a day.
Planting gooseberries Jubilee:
- They dig a planting hole; on light soils the diameter is 55 cm, on heavy soils it is 75 cm, and the depth is 65 cm.
- Gravel is poured onto the bottom in a 15 cm layer.
- The soil removed from the pit is mixed with humus, peat and compost; if the soil is heavy, sand is added. Add 4 tbsp to a bucket of mixture. l. nitrophoska, 2.5 tbsp. ash and 60 g of Agricola.
- The drainage pad is covered with approximately 15 cm of mixture.
- The seedling is placed in the center, the roots are distributed along the bottom, and covered with part of the mixture so that there is no empty space left from the root to the wall.
- Fill the hole with the rest of the soil, compact it, and water it abundantly.
After planting the gooseberries, mulch the tree trunk circle with peat or compost.
Growing rules
The gooseberry variety Jubilee is a perennial plant; in order for the yield not to decrease, the crop requires appropriate agricultural technology, which includes the following measures:
- 21 days after spring planting, gooseberries are fed with urea. Nitrogen fertilizers are applied every spring until 3 years of growth. In subsequent years, before the buds swell, the plantings are fertilized with nitrophoska, after flowering - with potassium sulfate, and during the ripening of the berries - with humus mixed with ash.
- Water the gooseberries as the soil dries out in the evening; it is not advisable to sprinkle the bush; water only at the root.
- This variety does not require staking; the stems can fully withstand the weight of the fruit.
- The formation of the bush begins immediately after planting the gooseberries, when the shoots are shortened. For the next season, 6 strong stems are left, the rest are disposed of. After a year, another 5-6 branches are added, by 4 years the bush should be formed by 10-12 shoots.
- Pruning is carried out in the fall at the beginning of September. In the spring, frozen and deformed stems of gooseberries are removed and dry areas are cut out.
The high frost resistance of the Yubilyar variety allows gooseberries to overwinter without shelter. In autumn, the bush is hilled up, mulched with peat, and covered with dry leaves or sawdust. To prevent branches from breaking due to snow, they are tied with rope. Chemicals against small rodents are placed around the gooseberries.
Pests and diseases
The gooseberry variety Jubilee rarely gets sick. With high air humidity and non-compliance with agricultural technology requirements, the bush is affected by powdery mildew. To eliminate the fungus, “Topaz” is used; for prevention, gooseberries are treated with a solution of colloidal sulfur.
Caterpillars of the gooseberry sawfly parasitize the Jubilee gooseberry. Get rid of insects with the drug “Iskra”. In spring and autumn, the tree trunk circle is loosened.
Conclusion
Gooseberry Jubilee is a productive, tall plant, unpretentious in care. A shrub with a compact crown and a high level of frost resistance is grown in areas with cold winters. The berries of this variety are large and have a good taste, juicy, and universal use. Long shelf life and good transportability make it possible to grow the Yubilyar variety for commercial purposes.
