diff --git a/target/linux/gemini/Makefile b/target/linux/gemini/Makefile
index 4266db16cd3..284d1247cb2 100644
--- a/target/linux/gemini/Makefile
+++ b/target/linux/gemini/Makefile
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ CPU_TYPE:=fa526
 SUBTARGETS:=generic
 
 KERNEL_PATCHVER:=5.15
+KERNEL_TESTING_PATCHVER:=6.1
 
 define Target/Description
 	Build firmware images for the StorLink/Cortina Gemini CS351x ARM FA526 CPU