The best varieties of raspberry tree

Standard raspberry varieties Tarus

Berry bushes can be found in almost every summer cottage. Raspberries are the most fruitful, healthy, one of the most delicious and beloved by everyone. Recently, a raspberry tree has gained particular popularity among summer residents.

Raspberry tree is a term coined to refer not to a specific variety, but to a method of growing berries. In fact, this is an ordinary bush that looks like a tree, especially after the leaves fall in autumn, it is also called "standard raspberry".

This kind of raspberry is artificially given: the branches that have already fruited are cut off, and the tops of the young shoots are pinched. After this procedure, the enhanced development of lateral processes begins, their number can reach up to 10 pieces. Already by the first autumn after planting, raspberries will resemble a small seedling.

Benefits of standard raspberries

Experienced gardeners highlight several advantages of growing standard varieties over conventional ones:

• The trunk - the shrub stem is thick, holds well, does not need props, withstands the weight of the berries.
• Due to the large number of fruiting lateral shoots, the yield of standard raspberries is much higher than that of ordinary bushes. The berries are large in size, heavy, not watery, but sweet, with little seeds.

Raspberry tree during fruiting

• Cold resistance (the crop can be harvested before the first frost appears);
• Unpretentious care;
• The bushes of standard raspberries are erect and can reach a height of up to 2 meters, so the berries are easy to pick and ripen well.

Raspberry tree varieties

The raspberry tree is grown from standard raspberry varieties: Krepysh, Fairy Tale, Galaxy. However, the most popular among gardeners is the Tarusa variety. It has the highest yield, there are many berries and they are large enough (up to 12 grams). The variety does not need additional pruning, just a forming pinching.

Berries of standard raspberry of Krepysh variety

If you grow raspberries as planting material for sale, then you should pay attention to the Krepysh variety. In comparison with Tarusa, this variety takes root better and adapts to a new place, as it has a strong root system.

Growing and caring for a raspberry tree

Before planting a raspberry tree in the country, you must take into account the peculiarities of its cultivation and care.

When and how to plant

Agrotechnics of planting a raspberry tree

Planting time of the raspberry tree

A raspberry tree should be planted only in the spring, when the air temperature has stabilized and does not drop below 15 degrees Celsius. If planting is done in the fall, then the plant will not have time to get stronger, and will die with the first frost.

In the first year of planting, the harvest of berries will not be very large.Only by the second year of life, the tree is covered with fruiting branches with berries, due to the shortened internodes located tightly to each other.

Plants are planted about a meter from each other; an indent of about 2 meters should be made between the rows. They do this because the raspberry bushes grow wide and with dense branches.

Features of watering a raspberry tree

Standard varieties require abundant watering: a bucket of water once a week. It is important not to overdo it in wet weather, the water should not stand, otherwise the root system will rot. At the planting site, the groundwater level should not exceed 1.5 meters.

Soil preparation

For planting, only fertile soil is suitable, pre-fertilized with humus or manure. In the absence of organic matter, mineral dressings should be used; in the complete absence of fertilizers, the harvest will be small and will not ripen.

After 10 years, the soil under the raspberry tree will be depleted, so the plant needs to be transplanted to another place so that the plant has enough trace elements. In the place of old plantings, it is recommended to grow green manure, the recovery period for the beds for breeding a new raspberry plant is 5 years.

Care rules

The soil under the bushes must be free of weeds, cultivated with a cultivator and a rake, and sprinkled with sawdust with peat or compost.

Growing and caring for raspberry trees

• weeding prevents the soil from overheating when the grass roots are intertwined;
• loosening gives air access to the root system;
• mulching increases the fertility of the land, interferes with weed growth and retains moisture.

If severe frosts are expected in winter, after the end of fruiting, the branches of the bush should be bent to the ground until spring and covered with breathing agrofibre. If this is not done, then the shoots after frost will become fragile and brittle, or they may completely die.

How to pinch an adult raspberry tree

To get a crop twice a year, pinching should be done in the fall, and in the spring, only cut off dried and frozen branches. If the procedure is done first in the fall, and then again in the spring, then it will turn out to collect the berries only once a season, but, due to the increase in the number of branches, there will be much more of them.

Pruning standard raspberries

In this way, you can monitor the yield annually, planning vacation trips or harvesting volumes for the winter. After each pinching, the plant must be treated with chemical agents for diseases, you can use a garden var, or a 3% iodine solution.

How to properly form the crown of a standard raspberry

To grow a raspberry tree with a fruiting "crown", pruning should be done in two stages:

• The first pinching is carried out in May, immediately after the first planting. It is desirable that the height of the planted bush has already reached 60 cm.It is worth paying attention to when buying stock raspberry seedlings. The length of the shoots is shortened by 5-10 cm, this helps the formation of new branches at the cut points.

Two-step pruning of annual raspberry shoots

• Next year in the spring, new twigs - of the second order, which have grown in the places of the primary cuts, will undergo secondary pinching. After the frost is over, their length is reduced by 15 cm. New shoots of the third order grow again from the cuts, which will yield a harvest in the fall.

Pruning raspberries in two steps in the second year

Outcome

Standard raspberry varieties are thermophilic, but not demanding to care for. This type of growing shrubs is very convenient for harvesting and will visually decorate the site, especially during flowering and fruiting. With proper care, the raspberry tree produces a rich harvest of large and sweet berries.

Raspberries are one of the most popular garden berries found in almost every individual plot.From the wide variety of varieties of this not only tasty, but also healthy berries, I want to choose exactly those that will delight not only with a magnificent harvest, but also fit perfectly into the interior of the site.

Treelike raspberry is such a shrub. In addition to high yields, early ripening, excellent frost resistance, remontability (not all varieties of raspberry trees are remontant), sufficient resistance to morbidity, woody raspberries are decorative and will perfectly decorate any summer cottage space.

Who bred the variety and when?

The raspberry tree is the result of the work of biologist Mikhail Vasilyevich Gulenin. Standard raspberry is the newest trend in raspberry growing. The first grade was obtained in Moscow in 1987. In 1993, the Tarusa variety appeared, which became a breakthrough for Russian agronomists.

At the end of the 90s, the Krepysh tree raspberry species was bred, and at the beginning of 2000 - the Fairy Tale. These types are non-refurbished. The work of the breeders did not end there. They set out to obtain remontant varieties of raspberry trees.

The first remontant species was Eurasia, bred in 1994 by free pollination of several interspecific remontant forms. And a little later - also a remontant species of Penguin. In Russia, these varieties have become popular only since 2005.

Varieties of varieties and their description

Not all gardeners know about this amazing type of raspberry culture. The description of the varieties will help us learn more about the raspberry tree and, possibly, make a choice in its favor.

Standard raspberries can be divided into:

• non-repaired, that is, bearing fruit at a certain time;
• remontant, having a long fruiting period.

Non-refurbished varieties include:

• Tarusa;
• Sturdy;
• Story;
• Galaxy.

These varieties are united by the fruiting period - June-August.

Repaired types:

• Eurasia;
• Penguin.

Their fruiting occurs from the end of June until the very frost.

Raspberry Tarusa

This variety was bred the very first and is most popular with Russian gardeners.

Tarusa is distinguished by the largest berries, the mass of which can reach 14 g. Fruits are of an irregular conical shape, the color is rich crimson, in the period of full ripeness it is burgundy. The pulp is tender, with small bones, has a sweet, sour taste.

Composition of 100 g of berries:

• sugar - 7.6%;
• acids - 1.6%;
• vitamin C - 34 mg.

On a five-point scale, taste is rated at 4.1 points.

Plants are vigorous, erect, up to 1.5-2 m tall, with lignified shoots. The leaves are large, bright green in color, forming a powerful crown. Although the branches are thick, they can sag from the abundance of fruits, and also break in strong winds, therefore, it is advisable to tie them up. Pollinated by bees.

Productivity is high, one bush gives up to 4 kg of fruits. Frost resistance - quite high (up to -30 ° C). Plants begin to bloom in May, and the first fruits appear at the end of June. The crop is harvested in July. Berries are used for canning and freezing. Stores well when dried. They are excellently transported, which makes it possible to grow the variety on an industrial scale.

They are grown practically throughout the entire territory of our country. In the northern regions, shelter for the winter is desirable.

Krepysh grade

The name of the variety speaks for itself. Berries are distinguished by a dense structure, and rather large in size. The mass of one berry can reach 10 g. Color - bright red, shape - regular, conical. The pulp is juicy, with a rich sweet taste and aroma. The fruits are distinguished by the fact that they can persist for a long time on the bush without crumbling.

Content of 100 g of pulp:

• sugar - 7.5%;
• acids - 1.6%;
• vitamin C - 37 mg.

Tasting score - 4.0 points.

The bushes are strong, up to 1.8 m tall, have powerful, without thorns, shoots covered with wood, which do not bend under the weight of the fruit and when the wind blows. Plants are bee-pollinated.

Productivity - up to 4 kg per plant. Maturation - June-July.Harvesting - end of July. Frost resistance - up to -30 ° C. Berries are eaten fresh, as well as dried, frozen, made from them jams, jams, juices, rubbed with sugar. The fruits are stored for a long time and are perfectly transported.

Cultivated in the Kuban, in the Central and Central Black Earth regions, as well as in central Russia.

Raspberry tree Fairy tale

The berries, as in a fairy tale, are smooth, red, shiny, large in size (up to 15 g) and conical in shape. The taste is juicy, aromatic, very sweet. They are distinguished by their high density, which allows them to be transported over long distances. They do not crumble from the bush.

Composition 100 g:

• sugars - 7.9%;
• acids - 1.73%:
• vitamin C - 35 mg.

The taste is rated at 4.3 points.

Plants are of medium height (up to 1.5 m), compact, with powerful shoots without thorns. The overgrowth is practically absent. Pollinated by bees.

Productivity - very high (up to 6 kg per bush), but frost resistance is somewhat lame - only up to -23 ° C, which allows growing the variety without shelter for the winter only in the southern regions. In the middle lane and in the north, shoots must be bent to the ground and covered with covering material.

Mass ripening of fruits occurs in mid-July-early August. Harvested in August. Berries are used fresh, frozen, dried, as well as in the form of jam, preserves, juices.

Variety Galaxy

Little is known about the variety. The description was compiled based on the reviews of those who breed it in their plots.

The berries are of a beautiful elongated shape, have a dark red, almost burgundy color and an average weight of up to 8 g. There are also larger specimens. The taste is juicy, closer to dessert. Due to its high juiciness, it is not suitable for transportation and storage. Not grown for sale.

Sugar content is not available.

The bush up to 1.7 m high has straight, powerful shoots. It grows intensively, which makes it difficult to care for plants. Winter hardiness is moderate. When grown in northern regions, shelter for the winter is recommended, which is quite difficult to accomplish, due to the large thickness of the shoots.

Productivity - 3-4 kg per plant. The berries begin to ripen in mid-July. Mass harvest in August. The fruits are not frozen. Basically, they are processed into preserves and jams.

Grown in Belarus, Ukraine, southern Russia, in the middle lane and the Central region.

The variety is cultivated only in private garden farms, more often, just for collection. Farmers are looking for better options.

Raspberry Eurasia

The variety is remontant. Berries are dark raspberry color, not very large, weighing up to 6 g, have a mild aroma and sour taste. They remain on the bushes for a long time, without crumbling. They are excellently transported and stored, which allows them to be grown on an industrial scale. The fruits are of universal use.

Content of 100 g of pulp:

• sugar - 7.1%;
• acids - 1.75%;
• vitamin C - 35 mg.

Tasting score - 3.9 points.

Plants are low-growing (up to 1.5 m tall), erect. Shoots are strong, thick, do not bend under an abundance of berries. Growth is moderate. In the fall, they are to be cut off at the root. Pollinated by bees.

Productivity - up to 5 kg per bush. The variety is distinguished by high frost resistance, drought resistance and high resistance to temperature extremes, as well as good decorative properties. The beginning of ripening is the end of June. Fruiting occurs before the first frost. The crops are harvested in several passes. The first collection is July, the second is September.

Cultivated in various climatic zones.

Penguin variety

Another remontant variety, characterized by long-term fruiting and excellent plant appearance, which allows it to be used for the design of garden plots.

The fruits are neither large in size (the weight of one berry is 5 g), nor in taste. Too little sugar in them makes the berries sour. The shape is more rounded than conical. The color is dark red. They stay on the branches for a long time, without crumbling. Transportability is good.The berry is of universal use.

Composition 100 g:

• sugar - 6.8%;
• acids - 2.25%;
• vitamin C - 37 mg.

The taste is rated at 3.5 points.

The main value of the variety is the plants themselves, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. Bushes - powerful, medium-sized (up to 1.5 m in height). Shoots are studded, strong, slightly curved. Large, bright green leaves form a beautiful rounded crown. The variety is annual. Pollinated by bees.

Productivity - 2.5 kg per bush. Frost resistance is rather low (-26 ° C), however, this does not frighten gardeners who grow the variety in the northern regions, since the shoots are cut to the root in the fall. Ripening of berries begins in July and lasts until late autumn. Harvesting is recommended to carry out the entire fruiting period at intervals of 1-2 days.

Growing

Photo of the landing scheme:

The raspberry tree is unpretentious in cultivation and care. By following simple rules, you can easily achieve high yields.

Landing

Raspberries are a light-loving culture, therefore, well-lit places, protected from strong winds, are chosen for planting.

Planting tree raspberries is recommended in the spring. For this, a month before planting, planting pits or trenches are prepared. The depth of the holes must be at least 50 cm, the diameter must be the same. Trenches are made in size 100x100. The distance between the plants when planting in pits is left at least 1 m, and in trenches - at least 50 cm.The distance between the rows should be at least 2.5 m.

As a fertilizer for planting, humus and wood ash are used in equal amounts. The pits and trenches are covered up to half with fertile soil mixed with fertilizers, the seedlings are placed, spreading the roots, and covered with the remaining soil. Tamped and watered with water, in the amount of 5-10 liters per bush. Distances around plants are mulched with humus or peat.

Care

Care is standard. It consists in watering, feeding, pruning and preparing for the winter.

Care rules:

1. Water the raspberries abundantly, as the topsoil dries out, preventing moisture stagnation. Watering is recommended to increase during the period of fruit setting and ripening.
2. Feeding carrying out three times per season. In spring, plants are watered with a solution of cow dung or chicken droppings (1 kg per bucket of water). During fruit setting, add a solution of the drug "Ideal" 3 tbsp. spoons per 10 liters of water with the addition of 2 tbsp. spoons of nitrophosphate. In the fall, they are fed with potassium sulfate (2 tablespoons are diluted in 10 liters of water).
3. Repaired varieties are cut at the root in the fall. Non-remontant species are cleared of diseased, dry and weak shoots, leaving, as a rule, 1-2 strong branches. In the spring, after the leaves bloom, the lateral shoots are shortened by 5-10 cm;
4. The remaining branches for the winter are bent down and covered with a covering material. If the bushes are cut to the root, there will be sufficient snow cover for cover.

Possible diseases and pests

Tree raspberries are quite resistant to diseases and pests, however, sometimes plants can get sick:

• gray rot;
• purple spot;
• ulcerative spotting;
• anthracnose.

For prevention purposes, in the spring, plants are treated with various fungicides, the most popular of which is a 3% solution of Bordeaux liquid. Re-processing is carried out in the fall, after the plants bear fruit.

Also, raspberry trees can be exposed to pests:

• raspberry beetle;
• raspberry moth;
• weevil.

To avoid this misfortune, orderlies can be planted around the raspberry bushes, which repel insects. These include:

• Dill;
• marigold;
• tansy;
• legumes.

Reviews

In general, gardeners speak well of tree raspberries, however, some varieties cause mixed feelings among lovers of this culture. The most popular variety among gardeners is the Tarusa raspberry, judging by the reviews, it can be assessed as a fairly productive, frost-resistant, disease-resistant species with high taste and marketability of fruits, well transported over long distances.

The disadvantages include the fact that such a tree does not grow with high soil moisture, and in a rainy summer, the fruits have a sour taste.

Gardeners do not speak very flatteringly about other varieties of tree raspberries, due to the sour taste of berries, which have a low sugar content. But as an ornamental shrub, crimson trees, the reviews are excellent.They are happy to decorate summer cottages, even despite the inconspicuous taste of their fruits.

It is difficult to make a choice of raspberry variety based only on the materials of the articles. The individual characteristics of the plots, their location, the growing climate, and other important factors are of great importance in the cultivation of a particular variety, despite its worthy description in the articles.

Until you experiment yourself, you will not understand what kind of variety it is, and how it will behave in your area. Therefore, plant, experiment, learn, and our article will help you with this.

A raspberry tree or standard raspberry is an amazing crop in appearance and yield. The very first variety "Tarusa" was obtained in the USSR by prof. V. V. Kichina. Later, other varieties were bred for planting. Thanks to this shape, the plant is easier to care for than thorny bushes. The photo shows that even a bountiful harvest does not bend strong branches to the ground. Raspberries are propagated by cuttings and layering, as usual.

Some characteristics of the raspberry tree

Standard raspberries can be:

1. Repaired annual (fruiting on first-year shoots, at the end of the season, the crop is formed by pruning).
2. Perennial (fruits are formed on last year's shoots, pruning is not required).

The stems differ from the bush form by the presence of the main stem, the growing shoots form the crown of the berry tree. The branches grow stiff in the second year, acquiring a brown color. Leaves of a complex structure, covered with soft villi. Flowering occurs in mid-summer with white inflorescences.

Crimson tree

There are hybrids where the stem is formed at the genetic level, there are also semi-stem varieties. Both species can grow up to 2 m. The root system does not produce annual offspring, which limits the spread of raspberries throughout the site.

Attention! Cultivated standard raspberries in the Middle Lane require shelter for the winter.

Fruits are dense, suitable for transportation and storage. The berries are very large (on average 10 g), easy to remove, do not burst when pressed. Fully ripe raspberries do not crumble for 4–5 days. The aroma is bright, the taste is less sugar than that of bush varieties.

Varieties of standard raspberries with descriptions

• Tarusa (genetic stem). The height of the stem is 1.5 m. It needs pinching of the top and removal of lateral layers. To support the branches with a heavy harvest, supports and trellises are placed. The hybrid has no thorns. The berry is large, good presentation. Cold hardiness of the plant -25 C °.

Tarusa variety

• Fairy tale (genetic stem). According to gardeners' reviews, it is very similar to Tarusa. High resistance to diseases and pests is noted. The fruits are large, good for transportation, with good taste.
• Galaxy (genetic stem). The bushes are medium in spreading, without thorns. High yield and frost resistance. Drupes in berries are small.
• Strong guy (half-stem). Plant height up to 1.3 m. Shoots are strong, without thorns, upright. The shape of the fruit is a rounded cone, the average weight is 4-5 g. The yield is high. It is unpretentious in leaving.
• Penguin (half-post). A very compact form of a medium-sized bush. The taste of berries is sweet with sourness, drupes are small. The yield is high.

Penguin variety

• Eurasia (half-stamp). The bush is 1.2 m high. The berries are large, with a rich natural raspberry color. The greatest fruiting occurs in summer shoots.
• Giant. The height of the bush is 1.5 - 1.8 m. The shape is compact, erect. Shoots without thorns. The yield is high, the berries are large.
• Glenn Ampl. Shoots grow over three meters. The branches are powerful, tough. Medium late variety with a long fruiting period. Resistance to insect pests is noted, but it is easily affected by viral diseases. Scottish selection.
• Lashka. The height of the bush is up to 2.5 m. Strong shoots with soft spines, erect. An early maturing variety with long-term fruiting. The berries are dense and large. Drought-resistant and winter-hardy.Polish industrial breeding.

Planting and caring for raspberry boles

Cuttings are planted in spring or fall. Time: September-October, March-May. For autumn planting, the site is prepared in a month and a half, preparing the soil with green manure crops. For spring planting - from autumn.

Advice. Cuttings planted before winter need hilling.

The place is chosen sunny without a high passage of groundwater. Presence of a slight daytime partial shade is desirable. The acidity level for raspberries must be neutral.

Choose a sunny spot for planting raspberries

Organic matter is used as fertilizer: rotted manure, compost. Plants are planted in prepared holes or trenches. Before planting, it is useful to dip the roots in a solution of liquid clay and mullein. The depth of the planting holes depends on the size of the cuttings. A layer of wood ash is poured onto the bottom. Cuttings should not be buried in the ground above the previous level of growth. The soil around the planting is mulched, the seedlings are watered moderately.

After 10 years, standard raspberries are transplanted to a new place. This is due to the impoverishment of the soil and, as a consequence, a decrease in the palatability of the fruits.

In a drought, standard raspberries are watered at least once a week. Calculation for a bush of 10 liters. especially watering is necessary at the time of the formation of ovaries. During this period, the plants are fed with minerals and organic matter.

Advice. To avoid overheating the soil, the bed is loosened and weeded.

Raspberry Pruning and Pest Control

For standard varieties, the methods of two and threefold summer pinching or the Sobolev method are used. The method of the Kurgan gardener consists of the following stages:

1. The first - in the spring (May, early June), the tops of young shoots are cut off. This should be done when they reach 0.5–1 m. By autumn, such pruning will form a neat tree with 3-5 lateral shoots.
2. The second is a new spring, when the raspberries bloom. Pinch all last year's shoots by 5-10 cm.

Don't forget to trim

Keep in mind that standard varieties grow only from three apical buds. That is, three stems are formed on the main plant, the growth branches of which are also shortened to 50 cm. The third pinch is done no later than August.

Advice. Use the young growth of raspberries to propagate them.

It is believed that the standard varieties are quite resistant to pests. Gall midge (stem fly), thinks differently and quite often leaves clutches with eggs on young shoots of raspberries. The hatched larvae, feeding on sap, cause peculiar swelling (galls) on the stems. Pupation, they winter successfully, flying out of the soil in early spring. To prevent this from happening, the plants are periodically examined for infection. All plants showing signs of disease are burned. Loosening the soil will destroy all the larvae that descend there.

Some varieties of standard raspberries are susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections. To combat them, insecticides are used.

As you can see, the raspberry tree has a number of advantages over other forms. This is not only a harvest of fragrant berries, but also a decorative decoration of the site. Choose a variety that suits you and cultivate it boldly.

Formation of a bush of standard raspberries: video

The raspberry tree is not a common berry crop. This is a method of shrub cultivation that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It consists in the formation of a bush in the form of a tree with a thick trunk and many side shoots. This method is also called the cultivation of "standard raspberries", experienced gardeners have already appreciated its advantages and convenience.

Raspberry tree varieties

Standard bushes do not require additional support, their maintenance and care are not difficult. Large, abundant berries are formed on powerful shoots, and the strong trunk easily withstands the stress of the harvest. Several famous varieties of raspberry tree:

Tarusa

Raspberry photo:

Professor V.V. Kichina is the author of the first domestic variety.Tarusa has won the recognition of Russian gardeners for its high productivity, abundant fruiting. An unpretentious crop, capable of growing in any zone of Russia, makes it possible to obtain and maintain a rich harvest without installing trellises and supporting stakes. The small height of the tree - 1.5–2 m makes the pruning procedure unnecessary.

The bushes of Tarusa are distinguished by a powerful constitution, large shoots, fruiting - an average ripening period.

Productivity - about 4 kg per bush. The berries are sweet, with a pronounced aroma, juicy pulp, small, few seeds. Shoots can freeze in severe winters (below -30 ° C), require shelter from frosty winds.

The variety fell in love with summer residents and gardeners for its ease of care and undemandingness. Thornless bushes do not give root growth, do not conquer nearby areas.

Story

The frost-resistant and unpretentious variety is considered a daughter of Tarusa, they are very similar in properties.

A highly productive crop yields up to 12 kg per bush, the berries are very large - up to 15 g. The taste of the fruit is excellent, the ability to transport is also high.

The winter hardiness of the shoots is lowered, like that of Tarusa, it requires shelter for the period of severe frosts. The variety is not susceptible to diseases, with good care it regularly pleases with abundant harvests.

Galaxy

The variety, like the Fairy Tale, is known for its super-productivity - 8 - 12 kg of juicy, strong berries are harvested from the bush. The fruits are large, 15 - 18 g, tolerate transportation well, have a pleasant taste.

The bushes are medium-sized - up to 1.5 m, well developed. A winter-hardy crop, resistant to diseases and pests, is recommended for cultivation in all regions of Russia. Ripening period is average.

Sturdy

The name of the variety speaks of strong shoots, good frost resistance - up to -30 ° C, resistance to viruses and parasites. The yield reaches 4 kg per bush, the berries are beautiful, weighing 7-9 g, do not crumble, are well stored and transported.

Extended periods of fruiting are not suitable for industrial cultivation, and on a personal plot, the daily collection of berries will delight children and households. The variety does not tolerate sudden changes in weather, but it adapts to a new place easily thanks to its powerful root system.

Glen Ample

The variety is the result of the work of Scottish breeders. Medium late crop with a yield of 1.2-1.5 kg per bush, small berries, 6-10 g. Shoots reach a height of 3.5-4 m, fruits are formed in the second year. Bushes without thorns, with high fruiting potential. Glen Ample is popular in Europe.

Benefit

The raspberry tree was bred in Poland, it is distinguished by tall arched shoots that bear fruit in the second year. Ripening dates are medium late. Berries with dense juicy pulp, very large. The variety is winter-hardy and little exposed to viruses and pest attacks. Fruits of universal purpose, tolerate transportation well.

When to plant a raspberry tree?

Tarusa is the most widespread and recognized variety. A standard culture is planted in spring and autumn. Autumn planting is preferred in southern areas.

Southern regions

In the Astrakhan, Rostov and Volgograd regions, Stavropol and Krasnodar regions, spring is distinguished by an early arrival and hot weather. This complicates the conditions for the engraftment of raspberry boles. Planting seedlings is best done in autumn, late October - early November. This method will allow the plant to take root before the onset of frost, and in the spring to continue active growth and development.

Middle zone of Russia

The Central European part of the country is characterized by a temperate continental climate. It is better to plant standard raspberry varieties in the Moscow, Yaroslavl and Smolensk regions and the territories bordering on them in the spring. They choose a time when intensive sap flow has not yet begun. Planting activities can be carried out from mid-March to late April.

Areas with harsh climates

In the regions of Siberia with cold weather conditions, in the Far East with its sharp temperature changes and winds, a raspberry tree is planted only in spring. Late April - early May is a good time to plant. Sometimes a sudden onset of warmth can push the dates earlier. The main conditions are warm ground and the absence of night frosts.

General landing rules

There are general rules for planting standard raspberries, the observance of which will provide easy care and high yields. The spreading crop requires more space than regular berry varieties.

The distance in the rows between the bushes is at least 1.8 - 2 m, and in the aisles - about 70 cm. Do not place it next to other berries - often common pests spread from one species to another.

Planting material is chosen healthy. The seedlings are examined when they are purchased, and they are immediately discarded if they are damaged, dried out, with traces of parasites and infections.

Seat selection

The Tarusa raspberry tree, like other stems of the culture, prefers open, light areas. They choose a place protected from through winds, which in winter lead to freezing of the branches. Do not plant under trees - the bushes will not receive the required amount of minerals, moisture and sunlight.

The shrub feels good in a separate strip along the fence at the boundaries of the site.

The soil should be loose, fertile, well-moistened. Near-lying groundwater will cause damage to the root system - the depth of their location should be at least 1.5 m from the surface. Lowlands that are constantly flooded with water will not work either. The high acidity of the soil is weakened in advance by liming.

Soil preparation

During the preliminary autumn digging, wood ash is introduced into the soil - 200 g per 1 sq. m. At the same time, weeds are removed, fertilizers are scattered - 30-45 g of phosphorus, 10-15 kg of organic, 15-25 g of potash per 1 sq. m. m.

In the spring, the earth is dug up again, the weeds are destroyed. For an industrial zone with a large area, trenches are prepared along the length of the landing; in home areas, holes are dug in rows with a depth of 30 cm.

Landing order

Seedlings are pretreated by cutting off shoots, too long roots. An infusion of mullein or bird droppings mixed with clay will speed up the engraftment process if the root system is dipped in it. The height of the planted bush above the ground should not exceed 30 cm.

Instructions:

1. The bottom of the hole is covered with a mixture of peat, sawdust and humus.
2. The seedling is placed on the bottom, the roots are sprinkled with earth, observing the vertical position of the bush.
3. In the trench, the bushes are placed at a distance of at least 50 cm from each other.
4. Water by ramming the surface of the soil - at least 5 liters of water under the root.
5. The root circle is mulched with a layer of sawdust and compost.

Follow-up care

To obtain a high yield and good development of the raspberry tree, it is necessary to regularly water and feed, to engage in the formation of a trunk.

Watering

Water the bushes once a week, at least 10 liters of water for each root. Watering is canceled if moisture is in excess in the soil or the weather is rainy - this leads to decay of the roots. Excess liquid is removed from the site using a trench.

Top dressing

After planting, the standard raspberries are fertilized again at the time of the appearance of the ovaries. A solution of complex preparations is suitable, for example, Ryazanochka (1 tsp for a bucket of water) or Nutrivant plus (2 tbsp for 10 liters of water). After harvesting, the raspberries are fed with a mixture: 3 kg of manure and 30 g of complex preparations per 1 sq. m.

Loosening and mulching

After watering, the aisles in the raspberry plantings are loosened. The top layer of the soil is broken up, freeing up oxygen access to the root system. Garbage and weeds are removed at the same time. To make the moisture evaporate more slowly, the ground is covered with a layer of mulch.Sawdust, dry grass, compost or sunflower seed husks will help keep the soil from freezing in winter.

Pruning

Young plants are pinched in the first year. In May, the top of the head is removed, leaving a bush with a height of at least 60 cm.After that, new lateral shoots actively appear, which are shortened after their length reaches 60 cm.The tips are pinched off by 5-10 cm.Additional branches that have grown from the sinuses are pinched on the next year.

In the fall, remove all fertile branches, reduce thickening, cutting off unnecessary shoots. In the spring, they get rid of damaged, diseased and dry branches, make a sanitary pruning option.

Preparing for winter

In areas with harsh winters, the crimson tree is bent to the ground before the onset of frost. The shoots are protected with straw, spruce branches, covering material is laid on top, which is subsequently covered with snow.

Harvesting

To prevent spoilage of berries, it is recommended to harvest the crop every two days, starting in the first half of July. It is best to do this in dry weather in the middle of the day, when there is no dew - wet fruits do not store well. If the berry is intended for transportation, it is removed directly from the stalk - this will not allow crumpling and letting the juice out.

Diseases, pests

Strong and well-fed shrubs are not afraid of infections and parasite attacks. But weakened plants can suffer.

Diseases

Regular weeding of the raspberry tree and the destruction of weeds will help prevent infestation. Experienced gardeners process the bushes with Bordeaux liquid (1%) up to three times per season: before flowering, after its end and in the fall, after harvesting.

Purple spot

Signs of the disease are black dots in the middle of the leaf, darkening at the edges. The shoots are covered with purple spots. It is impractical to treat plants - it is easier to dig them out entirely and burn them.

Chlorosis

For prevention, they regularly examine the raspberry tree, destroy the foci of the appearance of ticks, aphids. Signs of infection are thinned, weak shoots and yellowed, shriveled leaves, small, drying berries. The affected bushes are dug up and destroyed.

Parasites

To protect the raspberry tree from the invasion of pests, in the spring and autumn they dig up the soil in the aisles to the depth of a shovel.

Gallica

The parasite lays eggs under the bark of the shoots, swelling is formed. This leads to the death of the bark and the entire branch as a result. Treatment with Aktellik (15 ml per 10 liters of water) in May and July of the affected plants will destroy the gall midge. Damaged shoots are burned.

Raspberry beetle

A gray-yellow beetle appears on young leaves and eats away buds and flowers. Hand picking and spraying the bushes with Karbofos (60 g per 8 l of water), Decis (2 ml per 10 l of water) helps from the further spread of the pest.

The Tarusa raspberry tree is chosen by gardeners aiming at obtaining a high yield without much hassle. Even a novice amateur can cope with leaving, and the versatility of the berry application will satisfy any request.