Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) VĪKSNES RAŽĪGĀ

Red Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) 'Vīksnes ražīgā'

Highly productive Latvian variety with good mildew resistance.

'Vīksnes ražīgā' (translated as "Vīksne's Productive") is a Latvian gooseberry variety that lives up to its name – it is characterized by very high yields. It is popular for its relatively large red fruits, upright growth, and reliable resistance to frost and American powdery mildew.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very high yield.
• Resistance to American powdery mildew.
• Good frost resistance.
• Relatively large red fruits.
• Upright and sturdy bush growth.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeder: Arvīds Vīksne
• Meaning of name: "Vīksne's Productive"

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium height, with upright and strong main branches.
• Thorns: The bush is thorny.

Fruit

• Size: Relatively large.
• Color: Red.
• Taste: Good, sweet-sour.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: The variety is hardy.
• Disease resistance: Resistant to American powdery mildew.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Propagation: Easily propagated by hardwood cuttings.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Late variety (end of July).
• Yield: Very high.