Many summer residents complain about the low yield of gooseberries.
They note that the bushes they grow produce very few berries.
Why does the plant bear fruit poorly? There are five possible explanations.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer, spoke about the common causes of problems with gooseberry fruiting.
The plant is still too young.
A common mistake made by summer residents is the desire to get a harvest from a young plant.
If the seedling was planted last year, then it is too early to expect full fruiting.
There are no pollinating insects
If the owner of the dacha has done nothing to attract bees, wasps and bumblebees to his plot, then he should not be surprised by the small number of formed fruits on the bush.
Infrequent watering
Gooseberries, like most other plants, need water. Especially during hot periods.
High air temperatures and lack of precipitation indicate that the bushes need to be watered at least once every two weeks.
It also makes sense to cover the soil with mulch: this is a good way to retain moisture.
If the plant is too hot and dry, the harvest is unlikely to be abundant.
Refusal to control pests and diseases
The plant is vulnerable to powdery mildew and gooseberry sawfly.
Be sure to protect gooseberries from these dangers: prune them in time and use insecticides.
Refusal to apply fertilizers
The gardener should not allow the appearance of a deficiency of nutrients in the soil under the gooseberry.
Apply organic and mineral fertilizers on time. The plant needs nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Earlier, summer residents were told how to get a good currant harvest using soda.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
