Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) LĀSMA

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) 'Lāsma'

Late Latvian variety with attractive bicolored fruits and drought resistance.

'Lāsma' is a promising Latvian gooseberry variety from the Pūre station. Although not yet officially registered, it impresses with its bicolored fruits (pale green with a pink blush) and good resistance to frost, drought, and powdery mildew. It is suitable for growers looking for later ripening varieties.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Attractive bicolored fruits (pale green + pink).
• High resistance to frost and drought.
• Resistance to powdery mildew.
• Roots well.
• Late ripening.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Institution: Pūres dārzkopības izmēģinājumu stacija (Pūre Horticultural Experiment Station)
• Status: Not yet registered and not officially for sale.

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Tall, semi-upright, branches tend to droop (may require support).
• Thorns: Medium amount of thorns.

Fruit

• Size: Medium size.
• Shape: Round-oval (slightly elongated).
• Color: Pale green with a pink blush.
• Skin: Medium thick.
• Taste: Sweet-sour.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Drought resistance: Resistant.
• Disease resistance: Resistant to powdery mildew, moderately resistant to leaf spots.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Propagation: Roots well.
• Support: Due to drooping branches, support may be beneficial.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Late variety.
• Yield: Medium.