gooseberries resistant to gray mildew?
Hello,
Finally ripped out my old 'gogs last year as the crops had become almost non-existent, the plants were a mess of mildew regardless of frequent treatments. Looking to replant 4 or 5 bushes, say 2 dessert and 2 jam, also probably 2 white and 2 red. What do folks reckon are the most resistant to mildew? Also considering a jostaberry, any experiences good or bad? Information on online sources that would ship to France is welcome. I'm in Normandy. Thanks, -E |
gooseberries resistant to gray mildew?
"Emery Davis" wrote in message ... Hello, Finally ripped out my old 'gogs last year as the crops had become almost non-existent, the plants were a mess of mildew regardless of frequent treatments. Looking to replant 4 or 5 bushes, say 2 dessert and 2 jam, also probably 2 white and 2 red. What do folks reckon are the most resistant to mildew? Also considering a jostaberry, any experiences good or bad? Information on online sources that would ship to France is welcome. I'm in Normandy. I have Golden Drop and Leveller and they are healthy bushes -- Rowdens Reservoir Allotments Association www.rraa.moonfruit.com |
gooseberries resistant to gray mildew?
Emery
I cannot pass comment on how they will perform in your part of France but would suggest the following. Hinnomäki is available in a red green and golden form. Early growth is very thorny, dense like as raspberry but thorny , older wood is more typical of gooseberries Pax is a red resistant variety (but I am not keen on the flavour) Invicta has some resistance to mildew, I find that it is OK, but it does have a weeping habit, so you need to prune hard to keep the branches up. As for a supplier have a look at http://www.delbard.com they stock Hinnomäki and supply many UK growers. Delbard are big in micro propagation so at least they shall be virus free. The Agroforestry Research Trust offer a nice range of American Gooseberry Mildew resistant varieties and they ship to France http:// www.agroforestry.co.uk Good luck Clifford Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
gooseberries resistant to gray mildew?
On 25 Mar, 12:53, cliff_the_gardener
wrote: Emery I cannot pass comment on how they will perform in your *part of France but would suggest the following. Hinnomäki is available in a red green and golden form. *Early growth is very thorny, dense like as raspberry but thorny , older wood is more typical of gooseberries Pax is a red resistant variety (but I am not keen on the flavour) Invicta has some resistance to mildew, I find that it is OK, but it does have a weeping habit, so you need to prune hard to keep the branches up. As for a supplier have a look at http://www.delbard.com *they stock Hinnomäki and supply many UK growers. *Delbard are big in micro propagation so at least they shall be virus free. The Agroforestry Research Trust offer a nice range of American Gooseberry Mildew resistant varieties and they ship to France http://www.agroforestry.co.uk Good luck Clifford Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Josta berries are a great fruit or so my birds say, I have yet to have one in 5 years. I know I should net them but they are large bushes David Hill Abacus Nurseries |
gooseberries resistant to gray mildew?
Dave Hill wrote:
On 25 Mar, 12:53, cliff_the_gardener wrote: Emery I cannot pass comment on how they will perform in your part of France but would suggest the following. Hinnomäki is available in a red green and golden form. Early growth is very thorny, dense like as raspberry but thorny , older wood is more typical of gooseberries Pax is a red resistant variety (but I am not keen on the flavour) Invicta has some resistance to mildew, I find that it is OK, but it does have a weeping habit, so you need to prune hard to keep the branches up. As for a supplier have a look at http://www.delbard.com they stock Hinnomäki and supply many UK growers. Delbard are big in micro propagation so at least they shall be virus free. The Agroforestry Research Trust offer a nice range of American Gooseberry Mildew resistant varieties and they ship to France http://www.agroforestry.co.uk Good luck Clifford Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Josta berries are a great fruit or so my birds say, I have yet to have one in 5 years. I know I should net them but they are large bushes David Hill Abacus Nurseries Thanks all for the information. Leveller is a good hint as is the hint about Invicta having a weeping habit. Pain in the neck that, and of course makes it more prone to the fuzz (even though that cultivar is meant to be resistant). David, how big did the Josta get? I've got limited space for these fruits. Thanks, -E |
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