Powdery Mildew Resistant Gooseberry Varieties

The most famous and beloved fruit-bearing shrub among summer residents and gardeners is gooseberry. But, unfortunately, all representatives of herbaceous crops are capable of being exposed to various diseases and attacks of insects - parasites, this plant is no exception. The most common and dangerous is powdery mildew. Powdery Mildew Resistant Gooseberry Varieties

Briefly about gooseberries

Unfortunately, the plant can get sick with powdery mildew several times during the entire growing period, and the time intervals from one disease to another can be scanty. Powdery mildew makes gooseberry fruits completely unsuitable for food. In other cases, for example, in case of a disease with another disease, only the infected parts of the plant can be removed, but this method will not work with powdery mildew. It is necessary to remove the gooseberry shrub from the soil, burn it and disinfect the soil in which it grew. This will protect other herbaceous crops growing in your summer cottage or suburban area from powdery mildew infection.

When deciding to fight back this disease, it is necessary to purchase the strongest fungicidal preparations, however, after using them, the fruits cannot be eaten for a long time. Due to one disease, there are so many difficulties, so we advise you to carry out preventive procedures in order to avoid this ailment in the gooseberry bush.

The most correct decision would be a careful selection of a gooseberry variety that has a high level of resistance to various diseases and parasites - insects. This will not pose any problem for you, since the breeding specialists have long ago obtained varieties that meet these requirements. Next, we will focus on the varieties of gooseberries that have a high level of resistance to powdery mildew disease and grow well in the Moscow region.

Gooseberry varieties with a high level of powdery mildew resistance

It is clear that it makes no sense to acquire and plant a variety of gooseberries with only one high level of resistance to various parasites and diseases. It is necessary that the fruits have amazing taste, and that the harvest is in large quantities. Everyone has heard a lot about the benefits of gooseberry fruits, therefore, by purchasing this shrub, we expect not only that its berries will be eaten by children, but also by adults. However, the breeding specialists took care of this too. Their experiments in crossing "American gooseberries" and various varieties of "European gooseberries" were successful.

Next, we will talk about a couple of the most popular varieties of gooseberries, which have a high level of resistance to various diseases and insects - parasites, as well as with amazing taste:

- "Neslukhovsky".

A variety of gooseberries with the largest berries among other gooseberry varieties.This gooseberry variety belongs to the early maturing varieties with a wonderful berry taste. Unfortunately, on the territory of our country in the middle lane, this variety has not yet gained much fame due to the fact that the buds and shoots freeze in the winter season. More about the variety here.

- "Lefort".

This gooseberry variety has a high level of cold resistance, which cannot be said about the variety described above. Gooseberry grows in a rather low bush, has small spines and red berries.

- "Spring" and "Houghton".

Both gooseberry varieties have a high level of resistance to powdery mildew disease. Their fruits are green in color, the presence of thorns is very small.

- "Malachite".

This variety is considered the most famous among the varieties with a high level of resistance to parasites - insects and various diseases. But at the same time, some summer residents leave negative reviews about it, they are not satisfied with the small size of the fruits and the sharpness of the thorns.

- "Ural grapes".

This gooseberry variety was bred specifically for the Urals. It has large berries, green color with a very delicate taste. However, upon reaching full maturity, the berries instantly fall to the soil, it is advised to harvest the fruits earlier.

- "Negus", "African", "Blackie".

Those who prefer to consume black berries will definitely appeal to them. It is worth noting that the Negus variety has small berries, while the African variety has ordinary sized fruits.

- "Isabella".

This variety has fruits that resemble in appearance the fruits of the Isabella grape variety.

- "Russian yellow", "Russian red".

These varieties have a high level of resistance to various infectious diseases, and they also bring large yields.

- "Vladil", "Senator, or Commander, or Consul."

These gooseberry varieties are very similar to each other. They also bring harvests in large quantities, the number of thorns is extremely small. The variety "Vladil" tastes great, which resembles grapes, and the variety "Senator, or commander, or consul "has very voluminous shrubs.

- "Kazachok".

This type of gooseberry, unfortunately, suffers from powdery mildew, but has a high level of resistance to other diseases and insects - parasites. The disadvantages include a large number of available thorns and too much shrub.

- "Krasnoslavyansky".

This type of gooseberry has a high level of resistance to various diseases and parasites - insects. The berries have an amazing taste and delicate aroma.

— «Gingerbread man».

This variety of gooseberry has large berries, surprisingly, most reviews about the taste of this variety are negative. The disadvantages include the strong effect of drooping branches, which makes it very difficult to pick berries.

- "Salute".

This variety of gooseberry has red fruits and brings them in large quantities. Usually, two buckets of berries are obtained from each shrub. Berries do not fall off for a long period of time.

- "Beryl".

This type of gooseberry does not have a high level of resistance to various diseases and parasites - insects. However, the berries are large and tasty.

Careful selection of the gooseberry variety that meets your criteria will reduce the wasted nerves, energy and time later.

Gooseberry varieties that have a high level of resistance to powdery mildew disease and grow well in the Moscow region.

- "Jubilee".

This type of gooseberry has a high grade of cold resistance. This variety belongs to the group of gooseberries with the usual ripening period due to this and has gained wide popularity in the Moscow region. The gooseberry yields a lot, the berries are yellow in color.

- "Spring".

This gooseberry variety is the best gooseberry variety at the moment. It yields in large quantities, has a high level of resistance to various diseases and insects - parasites. It belongs to the group of varieties with an ordinary ripening period, has an ordinary level of resistance to cold. The fruits are yellow and green, sometimes red, large or medium in size, tasty. The presence of short and sharp thorns makes it difficult to harvest.

- "Hinnomaki".

This variety grows with a round crown, the height of the shrub is average. All the shoots have a large number of sharp thorns. The fruits reach maturity in the middle of the summer season. Large berries, abundant harvest. Berries have the ability to stay on the branch for a long time. It is considered an ideal gooseberry variety for the territories of the Moscow region.

- "Mukurines".

This type of gooseberry has a high level of resistance to powdery mildew disease. It grows well in the Moscow region, it is considered the most delicious. The fruits are yellow, large in size and abundant. The plant has a normal level of cold resistance.

- "Roland".

This gooseberry variety was obtained in Germany. The plant is of ordinary size. The berries they bring are large and ordinary in size, the shape resembles an oval, the color is red. Produces crops in abundance. Has a high level of cold resistance.

The best varieties of gooseberries from the above varieties are "Krasnoslavyansky" and "Neslukhovsky».

How to carefully select a gooseberry variety for the Moscow region? After all, there is such a huge variety of varieties. Most of the varieties obtained by breeding are specially designed for certain regions. There are special varieties for Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.