Instructions for planting gooseberries in the fall and further caring for them

Autumn is the best time to plant fruit trees and shrubs. During the winter, the plants take root, which contributes to full flowering and ripening of fruits in the next season. It is recommended to plant gooseberries in the fall until the end of October. Preliminary preparation is carried out: a variety and a suitable location on the site are selected.

The best gooseberry varieties for autumn planting

The main problem gardeners face when growing gooseberries is powdery mildew. (dangerous fungal disease). To avoid it, varieties that are resistant to this disease are purchased.

These include:

1. Russian is a medium-ripening variety, distributed throughout Russia, with the exception of the Ural region. One bush produces a harvest of up to 10 kg of oval dark red berries.
2. Muscat is a recently bred mid-early variety that is popular among gardeners due to its high yield and quality of berries. The fruits are large, have a pleasant taste and aroma.
3. Fertile - the result of crossing the Date and Oregon varieties. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and is distinguished by large green fruits.
4. Komsomolsky is a productive, high-quality variety that produces up to 12 kg of berries from one medium-sized bush. The berries are large, dark red, and do not fall off in rainy or windy weather.
5. Northern grape variety is resistant to frost, diseases and pests. It has an average ripening period of round, sweet-sour, dark-colored berries.
6. Golden Light is a winter-hardy variety with a yield of up to 14 kg per bush. It bears fruit every year with yellow, ovoid berries with sweet pulp.
7. Date is a late ripening variety. It has round or oval green berries with juicy, slightly sour pulp. It bears fruit only 4 years after planting and is able to tolerate temperatures down to –35°C.

Selection and preparation of seedlings

In order for the plant to grow healthy and produce a lot of fruits, they take the choice of seedlings seriously.

Characteristics of planting material:

• no older than two years, with smooth and light bark (indicates the young age of the gooseberry);
• voluminous fibrous root system no less than 20-25 cm long;
• the presence of 2-3 straight shoots;
• unopened buds;
• no traces of disease or pest damage;
• thickness – from 5 mm.

Having selected specimens that meet the above characteristics, begin preparations before landing:

1. Soak the roots of the seedlings in a bucket with a growth stimulator solution. For example, “Kornevin” is sold in specialized stores. The product is diluted at the rate of 5 g (one pack) per 5 liters of warm water a day before the planned planting.
2. Cut off the ends of the soaked roots and dip them into a clay-manure mash right before planting. Mixture recipe: clay, manure, water in proportions 1:2:5.

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Landing dates

Gooseberries are usually planted in spring: like currants, they are planted early, before April.However, a warm and dry autumn is quite suitable for this procedure - even before the onset of frost, the planted plant will have time to take root, get stronger, and begin to grow quickly with the arrival of next spring. In addition, the growth of the overgrowing root system is faster at low temperatures.

Is it possible to plant bushes in October? Yes, it is quite. Experienced gardeners claim that the optimal time for planting is from mid-September to the end of October.. The more precise period depends on the climatic conditions of each region.

How to properly plant gooseberries in autumn

Autumn planting of seedlings has several nuances. First of all, the gardener chooses a suitable place to plant the plant.

Selecting a location

The area where the gooseberries will grow should be sunny and open.. Light partial shade from small plants, low buildings or a fence is allowed. You cannot plant gooseberries near houses, country buildings or tall trees with a rich crown: the yield of the plant in the shade will rapidly decrease, and the berries will become small and sour.

The place should be reliably protected from piercing winds, but at the same time have good ventilation. It is not recommended to plant shrubs in swampy areas or lowlands - the roots of the plant will quickly rot in wet soil. If the soil in the garden plot is damp, gooseberries are planted on previously created mounds of soil.

Important! Gooseberries are not suitable for proximity to plants that have a rapidly growing root system - raspberries and strawberries. In addition, it is not recommended to plant it next to walnuts and black currants.

Required materials and tools

To plant gooseberries you will need prepared seedlings, a shovel, gloves, mineral fertilizers and organic matter: compost or humus, peat, superphosphate or bone meal, as well as potassium sulfate, which can be replaced with potassium salt or wood ash.

Step-by-step instruction

How to plant gooseberries in the fall:

1. Fill the dug hole halfway with soil nutrient mixture.
2. Lightly water (you can skip this step and water only after planting).
3. Make a small cone-shaped mound in the center of the hole if the root system of the seedling is open. If not, carefully plant the seedling without disturbing the earth compaction (lump).
4. Place the plant in the center of the mound and carefully spread the roots down to the sides. It is important that they do not bend or stick up.
5. Cover with soil, lifting and shaking the seedling so that the soil fills the space between the roots.
6. Compact the soil and secure the plant.
7. Make a small hole around the trunk.
8. Water the plant generously with water (about 1 bucket of water). Pour the liquid gradually, waiting for each portion to be absorbed.

What mistakes to avoid

Novice gardeners often make mistakes when planting shrubs.:

• choose a low-quality seedling;
• the planting date is incorrectly determined;
• plant the plant in a shaded place;
• do not add fertilizer to the hole before planting;
• they plant bushes close to each other - such plantings are poorly ventilated, which is why the plant often gets sick;
• do not prune after planting;
• do not maintain the moisture required for gooseberries.

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Planting methods

Plant gooseberries with open and closed root systems. The main attention is paid to the soil.

At what distance and at what depth should I plant?

The optimal size of a hole for gooseberries is 50 cm deep and 50 cm in diameter. Leave at least 1.2-1.5 m between the bushes. In addition, the distance to the nearest “obstacle” - a fence or building - should be at least a meter.

To make the plant take root faster, Before planting, a soil mixture of organic and mineral fertilizers is added to the hole.:

• fertile topsoil remaining after digging a hole;
• a bucket of humus or compost;
• glued high-moor peat;
• bone meal (350 g) or superphosphate (no more than 100 g);
• wood ash (350 g) or potassium salt (no more than 40 g).

Further care of the seedling in the fall

Shrubs planted in autumn do not require special care.. The only condition that must be met is to severely prune the shoots of the plant, that is, the ground part of the gooseberry.

If the plant has a weak and underdeveloped root system, the height of the shoots should be in the range of 5-10 cm (this is 3 healthy buds). If there are strong roots, leave no more than 15 cm (4 buds).

To prevent roots from freezing and protect them, mulch the ground around the trunk a layer of 6-8 cm. For this, use mown grass, straw or hay, as well as humus and sawdust.

An important point in caring for shrubs is abundant watering., especially if the autumn turned out to be warm and dry. Gooseberries are watered with settled water at the rate of 5 liters per bush every 4-5 days.

Caring for a gooseberry bush after planting:

• pruning after fruit ripening every autumn;
• adding fertilizers (if fertilizers were added to the planting hole during planting, fertilizing will not be required for the next 2-3 years);
• treatment against pests and diseases.

Features of autumn planting depending on the region

Depending on the region and climatic conditions, autumn planting dates may vary.:

1. Volga region: the first 20 days of October, since when planting in conditions of elevated temperature, leaves and shoots will begin to grow more intensively, which will have a bad effect on the root system.
2. Middle zone (including the Moscow region): end of September – beginning of October. This is the period when the air temperature is optimal for planting gooseberries.
3. Siberia and the Urals: the first half of September, since in these zones cold weather sets in faster, and if planted late, the shrub may not have time to take root thoroughly.

Conclusion

If you follow practical recommendations and take into account weather conditions, planting gooseberries in the garden will not be difficult. The process does not take much time, but requires following the instructions. In the right place, the shrub will quickly take root, take root and delight the owners with its flowering in the spring.