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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
The 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 large berries, weighing up to 8 g, yellow with an amber tint, rounded with slight pubescence.
Gooseberry Altai license plate takes root well in all regions, subject to the rules of care. 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, does not need pollinators.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The Altai numbered gooseberry is characterized by frost resistance, it is able to withstand temperatures down to -35 ° C. Return frosts in the spring go through without loss, even if there are flowers. The plant tolerates dry periods, while the yield does not decrease.
Fruiting, productivity
Altai yellow gooseberry begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting, at 4-6 it enters the full fruiting phase. The first fruits can be enjoyed in mid-July.
With proper agricultural technology, a high-quality crop is obtained. 10-20 kg of delicious berries are harvested from one bush.
The Altai numbered gooseberry variety is appreciated for its dessert taste, which harmoniously combines sweetness and acidity. The berries are consumed fresh and used for harvesting for the winter. Baking, desserts, drinks, decoration of dishes - this is the use of Altai numbered gooseberries in cooking.
It tolerates transportation well due to its dense skin.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of the gooseberry Altai license plate:
- 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 shedding of fruits;
- very dense skin;
- fully ripe berries remain firm.
Breeding features
There are several ways of breeding the Altai low-thorn gooseberry, the effectiveness of which has been tested in practice:
Layers
- In the spring, before the buds begin to bloom, they choose developed branches that are low to the ground of a 1-3-year-old healthy bush.
- On the branches, annual growths are cut off by 1/3 and, bending down, pressed to the ground.
- Watering, weeding and feeding.
- In autumn, 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 with a length of 7-12 cm.
- They are treated with a growth regulator so that they take root better, and planted in a prepared nursery.
- After the formation of the roots, they are transplanted into open ground.
By dividing the bush
- In spring or autumn, a gooseberry bush is dug up.
- Divided into several parts.
- Planted in pre-prepared holes.
Planting and leaving
The favorable period for planting the Altai numbered gooseberry variety is early spring or mid-October. During 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 moisture with sufficient aeration. A generous harvest can be obtained by planting a crop on loamy, sandy loam and black soil saturated with organic compounds.
Altai numbered gooseberry seedlings should not be dried out. They take developed, healthy, without mechanical damage and signs of damage to plant diseases. Before planting, it is recommended to soak for 1-2 hours in a root growth stimulator. This promotes the formation and growth of roots, and also helps to adapt to new soil conditions.
For successful cultivation, it is required to correctly plant the Altai numbered gooseberry variety.
Landing Algorithm:
- Dig holes for planting 50x50 cm, keeping the distance between the planting units at least 1-1.5 m, and about 2.5-3 m between the rows.
- Add to each hole a complex of fertilizers made of organic and mineral elements mixed with fertile soil.
- Place the 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 well in parts, carefully compacting each portion.
- Water - a bucket of water for 1 bush.
- Mulch the soil by sprinkling a thin layer of peat or humus. This will reduce moisture evaporation and prevent crust formation on the soil surface.
- Cut off the shoots, leaving a 5-7 cm segment with 5-6 buds.
Growing rules
Agrotechnics of gooseberry 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 area of occurrence of roots;
- Loosening, weeding in the 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;
- Inspection of gooseberries for signs of disease and pest infestation, and, if problems are found, prompt adoption of appropriate measures to combat them;
- Protection of shrubs from freezing in winter, covering it 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 that you correctly recognize the problem and solve it promptly. Information about diseases and pests will help with this.
DISEASES | ||
Name | Description | Control methods |
Rust | Orange swellings on leaves, flowers, ovaries | Treat with fungicides or Bordeaux liquid |
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 the affected bushes |
Pests | ||
Aphid | Pale green insect | Treat with insecticides |
Caterpillars | Individuals are green or bluish-green in color with black spots on the body | Spray with insecticides, wood ash or soot infusion |
Conclusion
The Altai numbered gooseberry is a variety that is resistant to unfavorable weather conditions and diseases, and the berries ripen already in the middle of summer. A variety of this crop, subject to the rules of agricultural technology for cultivation and recommendations for care, will allow you to get a crop that is different in quality and quantity.
