How to grow gooseberries

1. Breeding methods

1. Temperature: It is mainly distributed in the northern regions of my country, so it has good cold resistance. It likes warmth and around 20 degrees is more suitable. In winter, due to its good cold resistance, it can be adjusted according to the specific season, and cold protection is only needed in areas that are too cold.

2. Light: It has a high demand for sunlight. Moreover, if you want to increase its yield, sunlight is also indispensable. During its growing season, especially when it blooms and bears fruit, it needs to be provided with sufficient light. But in summer there will be stronger light and a little shade is needed.

3. Watering: Gooseberries are afraid of waterlogging. Generally speaking, it is most appropriate for the soil to have a water holding capacity of 75 to 80 percent, and water should not accumulate. When it rains heavily, the water needs to be drained in time.

4. Fertilization: Gooseberries still have a demand for fertilizer. The first thing is base fertilizer, which is very important. The base fertilizer mainly used is farmyard manure. The other thing is top dressing, which is usually done twice a year, and you can use compound fertilizer.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by cuttings. The selected material must be one-year-old, high-quality, disease-free branches. The length should be between twelve and fifteen centimeters, and it must have two or three buds. After cutting it, soak it in rooting powder and then insert it into the substrate. The row spacing is preferably between 1.5 and 2 meters, and the plant spacing is preferably around 1.5 meters.

2. Pruning: Pruning can be done in summer and during the dormant period. During the dormant period, four or five buds should be left and then heavily pruned. Summer pruning is usually done after the flowers have fallen, and all branches that are too dense, dead, and old are cut off.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: The most important one is "powdery mildew". It mainly harms the leaves, and a layer of white powdery substance appears on both the back and the front. Need to spray the medicine, two or three times in a row to cure.

2. Pests: The main type of pest is called "transparent-winged moth", the larvae of which cause relatively great damage. It can be combined with pruning for prevention and control.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is non-toxic, so there is no need to worry about it.

2. Can it be raised at home? Generally speaking, no, because it is not an ornamental species.