When to transplant gooseberries to a new location

When planning planting in a summer cottage, it is not immediately possible to implement an option that will be optimal for all trees and shrubs. Especially novice gardeners make mistakes. You can correct the situation by transplanting. It is at this moment that the question may arise of how to transplant the gooseberry. It remains to familiarize yourself with the nuances in detail and perform the procedure correctly.

When to transplant gooseberries from place to place

The reason for transplanting a gooseberry may not only be the redevelopment of the site. There are several more:

• incorrectly chosen place of initial landing;
• poor fruiting;
• ignorance of the rules and features of planting a bush, which entailed bad consequences.

Transplanting a gooseberry to a new place can correct the gardener's mistakes.

You can fix this by reading the conditions and time of the transfer.

Transplant process

To begin with, you should familiarize yourself with the conditions that gooseberry prefers. First of all, the shrub does not tolerate an excess of moisture, therefore, it does not need to be planted near those places that will be moistened throughout the season. Excess moisture is the cause of fungal diseases or the appearance of powdery mildew. The root system begins to rot, and the bush itself develops slowly and may die as a result.

In addition, the right neighborhood plays a huge role in the development of the plant. For example, an excellent place for planting gooseberries is the place where potatoes, beans or peas grew before them. It is not recommended to plant the plant after species that severely deplete the soil, such as raspberries or currants.

Site selection and soil preparation

So, in order to choose the right place for the gooseberry, you need to pay attention to the following features:

• prefers sunny places;
• does not like drafts;
• the soil must be loamy;
• absolutely does not tolerate acidic soil.

After they have decided on the place, they begin to prepare it for planting a culture. The earth is dug up, weeds are removed and, if any, the remnants of the roots of the previous plant. Then the composition of the soil is prepared. If there is a lot of clay, sand is added and, conversely, clay is added to the loose soil. High acidity values ​​are reduced by adding lime.

Preparing gooseberry bushes for transplanting

Before you transplant the gooseberry to a new location, you need to prepare the shrub. It is best to replant plants that are no more than two years old. Old shrubs will be more difficult to take root. Pruning must be done before planting. Thick and dried shoots are removed, leaving no more than 6-7 pieces of young ones. Then they are cut by about 1/3, freed from the leaves.

Correct pruning of gooseberries before transplanting is the key to quick rooting of the bush

It is necessary to pay attention to the roots of the seedling. At least three yellow shoots are left. They need to be checked for integrity, disease or pest damage.

Lump transplant instructions

A gooseberry lump transplant takes very little time and consists of the following steps:

Correct digging of the bush before transplanting

1. The bush is pre-prepared, trimmed and dug around the base at a distance of at least 30 cm.
2. If thick roots come across during digging, they are chopped off.
3. Then a lump with the roots of a bush is taken out of the ground. This can be done with a shovel or crowbar. Transferred to polyethylene, trying to preserve the earthen lump.
4. In a new place, a recess is prepared at least 50 cm in depth, and in diameter a little more than an earthen lump of a bush.
5. About 3-4 buckets of water are poured into a new hole and wait until it is absorbed.
6. Part of the soil removed from the pit is mixed with compost.
7. The bush is set in a hole, and the remaining voids are filled with soil mixture, compacting it well. Then watered again.
8. Finally, sprinkle with soil on top and mulch.

Step-by-step actions when planting gooseberries in a new place

Care rules

An important point after the transplant is the further care of the gooseberry. Weeds are systematically removed around the bush, and the top layer of soil is loosened. The procedure is carried out carefully to avoid disturbing the root system. You can reduce the growth of furriers by mulching.

Fertilizing the bush is often unnecessary. It is quite enough to carry out top dressing in the autumn, adding compost and organic fertilizers. This will allow the shrub to thrive and bear fruit.

Another condition is annual pruning. Gooseberries bear fruit only on last year's shoots. Therefore, before winter, remove all old stems and leave 5-6 pcs. this year.

Plant transplant timing

The next point of interest to gardeners is when to transplant gooseberries. The best period for this procedure is autumn. But it is allowed to carry out the procedure in early spring. With the onset of autumn, the plant goes into a dormant state. In this form, it takes root better in new conditions. Transfer to a new place is carried out before the onset of frost.

During the spring transshipment, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the sap flow of the plant after wintering begins early. This moment cannot be missed. The transplant must be carried out before the kidneys swell. Otherwise, the plant may not tolerate the procedure or will slow down its growth.

Features of transplanting gooseberries in the fall to a new place:

• mulching of the near-stem circle. It retains moisture and prevents the formation of an earth crust. They use sawdust, tree bark, hay, peat. The layer should be up to 10 cm;
• abundant watering before frost.

Correct mulching of the bush after transplanting

During the spring transplant, the following activities are performed:

• mulching in the same way as in the fall;
• regular watering without allowing the soil to dry out.

Top dressing of the shrub is also carried out in the spring. The first time after 14 days from the moment of swelling of the kidneys, nitrogen fertilization is applied. That is, add chicken droppings, rotted manure or fermented grass. When introducing organic matter, prepare a mixture in a ratio of 1:10, then water the bushes.

Transplant in summer

The question often arises whether it is possible to transplant gooseberries in June. If necessary, you can, although the likelihood of survival of the bush is very low. In summer, you can plant a seedling that has already taken root in the pot by transshipment.

What mistakes are most often made by gardeners

Common mistakes that gardeners, especially beginners, make when transplanting gooseberries:

• transplant without an earthen coma.The gooseberry bush is undergoing severe stress, takes root worse, is prone to various diseases;
• lack of organic matter in the soil mixture at the new planting site. A deficiency of nutrients will slow down the development of the plant, reduce the number of fruits;
• watering with cold water. The temperature of the liquid for irrigation or feeding should be 18-25 ° C.

Observing all the rules and terms of transplanting gooseberries to a new place, gardeners will get a bush lush with greenery and with the formation of a large number of fruits.