How to propagate gooseberries in spring, summer and autumn

To propagate a gooseberry bush, it is not necessary to acquire a new plant. You can grow new planting material yourself using simple methods. This process will not cause much trouble if you know how to propagate gooseberries correctly. This plant has a unique ability to rooted growth. Shoots, barely sprinkled with soil, begin the rapid formation of adventitious roots. They grow rapidly, creating a root mass that will fully meet the requirements of the gardener. To create several bushes with your own hands, you need to know how gooseberries reproduce.

Gooseberry propagation is carried out by such methods:

• planting seeds;
• dividing the bush;
• gooseberry cuttings;
• reproduction of gooseberries layering;
• vaccinated.

Gooseberry plant

How to cut gooseberries

If you want to create a large number of bushes in one procedure, gooseberry cuttings are carried out in greenhouse conditions or under a film.

The disadvantage of this method is not always considered the successful rooting of seedlings after cuttings. Experienced gardeners recommend preparing them for three weeks before the intended planting in the soil. To do this, gradually you need to raise the film, reduce the concentration of moisture and reduce the frequency of irrigation of the soil. If the cuttings are green or lignified, they will be poorly rooted, their rotting or the slow appearance of roots is noted.

Gooseberry cuttings

Recommended Dates

If this method of plant propagation is chosen, it is important to know how to propagate gooseberries with cuttings in the summer. Properly selected time allows planting material to take root much more readily. Gooseberry cuttings in the summer are carried out at a time when the growth of young shoots stops - the period from the first decade of July to the third decade.

Planting material survives best at a time when daytime temperatures range from 18 to 23 degrees above zero in summer and night temperatures from 15 to 20 degrees. Water must also be used only warm for irrigation.

Harvesting green and lignified cuttings

Green cuttings are recommended to be cut in the early morning. It is best to choose several green branches up to 20 cm long, each with at least 8 nodes.

Tank selection and soil preparation

It is recommended to propagate the plant under cover material. Soil substrate is harvested in advance. To do this, mix the sand and peat mass in equal proportions. Such a combination makes it possible to create good air access and ventilation.

Gooseberry propagation by green cuttings

The grafting algorithm is as follows:

• in the morning or in cloudy weather, cut a green shoot with a knife. Divide the green shoot into several parts - their length should be no more than 15 cm;
• treat with diluted potassium permanganate solution;
• put in a growth activator for a day;
• rinse under warm running water, plant in small pots;
• cover with foil for faster rooting;
• when the stalk is rooted, it is planted in open soil.

How to root gooseberries? - for the rapid formation of roots, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in equal proportions are introduced into the soil.

Green gooseberry cuttings

Gooseberry propagation by lignified cuttings

Harvesting lignified shoots can be carried out in the spring and autumn. The algorithm is as follows:

• cut cuttings in autumn or spring from the tops of healthy branches, their length should not exceed 15 cm;
• treated with a growth stimulator;
• if it’s far before planting, wrap the cuttings in a damp cloth, wrap with cellophane, lower them into the cellar, so they winter;
• landing in open ground is carried out at an angle, so the root system will form much faster;
• Tamp the soil lightly and water, mulch.

How to root a gooseberry stalk in water

This method is the easiest for many, especially novice gardeners. You need to cut the stalk, dip it in a jar of water and wait until the roots appear. But this method does not always work. In order for rooting to be successful, certain rules must be followed:

• add water without changing it. Any change of water can be reflected in a shock to the plant, it will not take root;
• water should be no more than two-thirds of the banks;
• apply an opaque container;
• periodically add activated carbon, potassium bait to the water;
• ready to plant a seedling in the soil.

Growing, planting

When buds or leaflets form on the planting material, they are grown to form a strong root system. Complex fertilizers are added to the soil, watered with the stimulator of the formation of the root system. Sand is poured on top.

Rooted seedlings

When the seedlings take root, they can be transplanted to an open area in the garden, to a sunny place.

Propagation by layering

This option is one of the most effective, since there is a high survival rate of almost all seedlings. It is best to perform the procedure in the first two decades of October. Used bushes under 5 years old. Be sure to eliminate all weeds around the plant, from above to the ground in the near-root zone, pre-fill the rotted manure.

Gooseberry propagation by apical layers

The algorithm is as follows:

• prune old branches at the root, cut green shoots into two-thirds;
• when the young branches grow by about 15 cm, they need to be spud along the perimeter, to fill with soil from above. Add soil throughout the summer;
• water abundantly;
• to feed during the vegetative period.

Propagation by horizontal layering

This is a pretty easy way. The procedure is as follows:

• large, low-lying branches are selected; several branches can be taken at once. Their age should not exceed three years;
• they need to be shortened by about one third;
• laying prepared material in dug not too deep ruts. From above they are covered with soil, irrigated, mulched;
• during the growing season carry out abundant irrigation of the soil, make mineral fertilizing;
• when the shoots reach 5 cm, perform their hilling;
• when the branch starts the roots, they cut it off from the main bush, digging out together with a lump of soil;
• transplant the finished material in an open area.

Gooseberry propagation by layering

Arcuate layering

Gooseberries have the ability to form the root system with prolonged contact with the soil. To speed up this process, do the following:

• choose a healthy arched branch. Bend it to the ground;
• they tear out a small trench, lower a branch into it;
• sprinkle with soil and humus on top;
• when the layer is rooted, it is cut off from the mother plant with part of the soil;
• carry out planting in open soil.

Gooseberry propagation by dividing the bush

It is necessary to divide the old bush with sharp garden shears into several parts. From it it will be possible to obtain several young seedlings in the future. The order of the work is as follows:

• gently dig a bush from the soil;
• clean the root system of the earth, inspect for corrosion, decay and disease;
• remove damaged roots;
• to separate young healthy branches from the mother bush;
• transplant seedlings to a permanent place.
  

  Reproduction by dividing the bush

How to propagate gooseberries with perennial branches

Even from cut branches, you can create young seedlings. It is enough to perform simple manipulations in the spring when pruning, and in the fall, plant a new plant in your garden.

The action algorithm is as follows:

• carry out spring trimming of old, too large lignified branches;
• among the cut branches, the largest, they are deepened into the soil;
• during the growing season carry out abundant irrigation of the soil, periodically make fertilizing - dilute or pour under the bush;
• when the shoot reaches a height of 20 cm, it is planted in the soil.

Is seed propagation possible?

Reproduction using seeds will allow you to get a new variety of gooseberries. Such plants do not retain the properties of the mother bush.

To propagate gooseberries using seeds, you need to collect seeds from large ripe fruits. After that, mix them with a little sand, pour the substance into a wooden box. In late autumn, dig a half-meter hole, put the box in it and sprinkle with soil 20 cm. In the spring, get the box, sow the seed in a greenhouse or under a film shelter. Top up with peat.

Features of seasonal breeding

In the spring

The optimal breeding period is due to the selected method. In early spring, it is better to use apical layers. The division of the bush can also be carried out during this period. You can use seeds at this time. In mid-October, seedlings can be planted in a permanent place.

In summer

At this time, it is recommended to use cuttings using green shoots. Also suitable is the summer period for propagation by layering. The procurement of seed material.

Fall

This time is well suited for grafting lignified shoots. You can also carry out the division of the bush.

Gooseberry propagation methods are quite simple. This plant is unpretentious, so in most cases it quickly takes root, forms a strong root system. You just need to choose the most suitable way for yourself, perform simple actions. And in order to ensure the plant’s health, it is necessary to feed and irrigate it in a timely manner.