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Altai numbered gooseberry is a variety that is in high demand, has positive characteristics and numerous advantages. Due to the plant's unpretentiousness to weather conditions, stable yield, large size and juiciness of beautiful berries, this variety can often be found in garden plots.
Description of gooseberry Altai license plate
Altai numbered gooseberry is a medium-ripening variety. The bushes are medium-sized, slightly spreading. The plant is characterized by straight runs covered with single weak thorns. The culture is decorated with three-lobed green leaves, small in size. Of interest are the large berries, weighing up to 8 g, yellow with an amber tint, round in shape with slight pubescence.
Altai numbered gooseberry takes root well in all regions, provided that the rules of care are followed. When grown in the Moscow region or the Central Black Earth region of Russia, it has the best yield indicators.
Altai numbered is a self-fertile variety and does not require pollinators.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
Altai numbered gooseberry is frost-resistant and can withstand temperatures down to -35°C. It survives return frosts in the spring without loss, even if there are flowers. The plant tolerates dry periods, but the yield does not decrease.
Fruiting, productivity
Altai yellow gooseberry begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting, and 4-6 years later it enters the full fruiting phase. You can enjoy the first fruits in mid-July.
With proper agricultural technology, a high-quality harvest is obtained. 10-20 kg of delicious berries are harvested from one bush.
The Altai numbered gooseberry variety is prized for its dessert taste, harmoniously combining sweetness and acidity. The berries are consumed fresh and used for winter preparations. Baking, desserts, drinks, decorating dishes - this is the use of Altai numbered gooseberries in cooking.
It tolerates transportation well due to its dense peel.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits of Altai numbered gooseberry:
- high and stable yields;
- excellent taste characteristics;
- slightly spreading crown;
- tolerates sudden changes in temperature;
- easy care;
- resistant to pests and diseases, especially powdery mildew;
- retains its presentation and taste during transportation.
For proper cultivation, it is important to take into account the disadvantages of the Altai numbered gooseberry variety:
- high fruit shedding;
- very dense skin;
- Fully ripened berries remain firm.
Features of reproduction
There are several methods for propagating Altai weak-thorn gooseberries, the effectiveness of which has been tested in practice:
By layering
- In the spring, before the buds begin to bloom, select developed branches low to the ground of a 1-3-year-old healthy bush.
- Annual growths on the branches are cut off by 1/3 and, bending, pressed to the ground.
- Water, weed and feed.
- In the fall, the laid branches are cut off from the bush, divided according to the number of rooted cuttings and planted for growing.
By cuttings
- In the second half of June, cuttings are cut, which are taken as young growths of the current year, 7-12 cm long.
- They are treated with a growth regulator to ensure better rooting and planted in a prepared nursery.
- After the roots have formed, they are transplanted into open ground.
Dividing the bush
- In spring or autumn, dig up a gooseberry bush.
- Divided into several parts.
- Planted in pre-prepared holes.
Planting and care
The favorable period for planting gooseberries of the Altai numbered variety is early spring or mid-October. At this time, the plant acclimatizes, strengthens and develops the root system.
When choosing a site for planting, it is important to know that the crop prefers open, sunny places and fertile soil of moderate humidity with sufficient aeration. A generous harvest can be obtained by planting the crop on loamy, sandy loam and chernozem soil, saturated with organic compounds.
Seedlings of the Altai numbered gooseberry variety should not be dried out. Take developed, healthy plants without mechanical damage or signs of disease.Before planting, it is recommended to soak for 1-2 hours in a root growth stimulator. This promotes root formation and growth and will also help adapt to new soil conditions.
For successful cultivation, it is necessary to properly plant gooseberries of the Altai numbered variety.
Landing algorithm:
- Dig holes for planting 50x50 cm, maintaining a distance between planting units of at least 1-1.5 m, and between rows of about 2.5-3 m.
- Add a complex of fertilizers from organic and mineral elements mixed with fertile soil to each hole.
- Place Altai numbered gooseberry seedlings so that the root collar is 5-7 cm below ground level and the roots are straightened.
- Pour the nutrient substrate into the hole in parts, carefully compacting each portion.
- Water with a bucket of water for 1 bush.
- Mulch the soil by adding a thin layer of peat or humus. This will reduce moisture evaporation and prevent the formation of crust on the soil surface.
- Trim the shoots, leaving a piece 5-7 cm long with 5-6 buds.
Growing rules
Agricultural technology of gooseberries Altai license plate:
- High-quality watering, especially at the time of fruiting;
- Application of a complex of fertilizers, including minerals and organic matter over the entire root area;
- Loosening, weeding in the tree trunk circle;
- Mulching the soil to create a favorable water and nutrient regime in the root layer;
- Pruning to rejuvenate the plant and stimulate the growth of new shoots;
- Formation of bushes to ensure good yields of quality fruits;
- Inspecting gooseberries for signs of diseases and pest infestations, and, if problems are detected, promptly taking appropriate measures to combat them;
- Protecting shrubs from freezing in winter by covering them with materials that allow moisture and air to pass through for a normal microclimate.
Pests and diseases
The Altai numbered gooseberry variety is resistant to diseases, but this does not exclude the possibility of infection of the plant. It is recommended to correctly recognize the problem and resolve it promptly. Information about diseases and pests will help with this.
DISEASES | ||
Name | Description | Fighting methods |
Rust | Orange swellings on leaves, flowers, ovaries | Treat with fungicides or Bordeaux mixture |
Anthracosis | Dark brown spots on gooseberry foliage | Pluck and burn all infected leaves and treat with copper sulfate |
Mosaic | Bright yellow patterns along the main veins of the leaf | Uproot and destroy affected bushes |
PESTS | ||
Aphid | Pale green insect | Treat with insecticides |
Caterpillars | Individuals are green or bluish-green with black spots on the body | Spray with insecticides, infusion of wood ash or soot |
Conclusion
Altai numbered gooseberry is a variety that is resistant to adverse weather conditions and diseases, and the berries ripen in mid-summer. A variety of this crop, subject to the rules of agricultural cultivation and care recommendations, will allow you to obtain a harvest of different quality and quantity.
