Remonstrant raspberry "Orange Miracle": characteristics, cultivation agrotechnics, pruning

We all usually use raspberries rich raspberry color, occasionally yellow, but there are many other varieties that differ not only in taste and size, but also the color of berries. It may not be at all what we are used to. Today we will talk about the raspberry remontant, which is called "Orange Miracle", Consider a description of the variety, as well as features of the cultivation and care of the plant.

Breeding history

The repair raspberry "Orange miracle" is considered modern variety, which was derived by I. V. Kazakov, the breeder of the Kokinsky stronghold of VSTISP (All-Russian Breeding-Technological Institute of Horticulture and Nursery).

Description and characteristics of the variety

The considered raspberry variety has characteristic differences and features. The main, of course, is the color of the berries.

Bushes

The "Orange Miracle" bush is medium tall and has compactly located shoots. Branches differ erect and abundant thorns. Due to the fact that the fruits of raspberry abundantly strewed branches, their shoots to the period of ripening of fruit are prone to subsidence, because they do not withstand the gravity of the harvest. The number of shoots on one bush can reach 7 pieces. The leaves are medium in size, juicy green color, different wrinkled structure and jagged edges.

Berries

The fruits of the Orange Miracle are tapered with a round end.The berries are quite large, can reach 5 cm in length and weigh up to 10 grams. On average, one berry weighs about 5 grams. The taste of the fruit is rich and elastic, have small drupes, tightly adjacent to each other. Berries on top have a velvety structure. Taste qualities of fruits are characterized by a pronounced sweet taste with a slight sourness. The color of raspberry berries, in the period of full technical ripening, acquires a bright orange color, sometimes it can be yellow-golden.

Yield

One bush can yield up to 3 kg per season. A distinctive feature of this variety is the fact that the bush bears fruit twice a year, but the peak is the autumn period, which accounts for about 70% of the total crop.

Disease resistance

Remontant varieties are more resistant to various diseases. But if you do not follow the rules of plant care and do not carry out preventive measures, the bushes can still affect some diseases. Raspberry bushes can be affected:

1. Bushy dwarfism.This disease is characterized by the formation of yellowed areas on the shoots and deciduous parts of the plant. Berries on the affected bush have a small number of farms, poorly connected to each other.
2. Chlorosis The disease is characterized by yellowing and further death of the tips of young shoots, leaves, receptacle, pedicels. The deformation of the berries occurs, the process of their ripening stops.

Winter hardiness

The “Orange Miracle” is distinguished by good winter hardiness, provided that the plant is properly cared for and safety measures are taken, which include a number of wintering measures.

Use of berries

First of all, the Orange Miracle is valued for the large size of the berries and their density, which allows them to transport the crop over long distances, while preserving the integrity of the berry, its appearance and taste. Therefore, this variety is most often used for fresh consumption. But raspberries are also great for making jams, jams, compotes, sauces, desserts and any other dishes.Thanks to its excellent taste, which harmoniously combines sweetness and sourness, Orange Miracle is a favorite in the kitchen among other raspberry varieties.

What to look for when buying seedlings

To grow healthy bushes and get a big harvest, you first need to buy high-quality seedlings. Therefore, we consider main nuances at the choice of landing material of the Orange Miracle raspberry:

1. Acquire young raspberry bushes advised in gardening nurseries and specialty stores. Forget about spontaneous markets, as the conditions for the sale of seedlings are often not respected, or else the replacement of the bush for the wild is quite likely.
2. Planting material should have 2-4 small shoots.
3. If you buy large bushes that contain long shoots, then they are likely to die, as they will not tolerate the transplant and the survival process.
4. It is recommended to acquire seedlings in the autumn period, because at this time, when digging, the movement of juices is the least active and transplantation will be more productive.

Choosing the right place

Correctly chosen planting material is already half the success, but it is important to take a responsible approach to choosing a place for planting seedlings in order to provide it with all the necessary conditions for normal growth and development.

Lighting

Considered variety very light-requiring, therefore, for planting the plant, it is recommended to choose the most illuminated place that you have on the site. It is desirable that it was the south side. It is in this place that the bush will actively develop, abundantly bear fruit, and the taste of the berries will be much better than if the plant were in the shade.

The soil

"Orange Miracle" is considered unpretentious plant and well take root on any soil. Still, it is advisable to choose loams that have a special grain.

The main condition for choosing a soil is good water absorption and maximum looseness so that constant air circulation takes place. The soil should be sufficiently nutritious, the acidity should not exceed pH 6.6.

Preparatory work

As preparatory work before planting seedlings, it is possible to distinguish: fertilization, tillage and preliminary preparation of planting material.

Before planting seedlings in the ground, it is necessary to pre-enrich the soil with organic matter and mineral fertilizers. You can use manure in the amount of 10 kilograms, or compost; wood ash is also well suited, which is recommended to be used in quantities of 1 liter per square meter of soil. The application of mineral fertilizers occurs in spring, when the soil has not yet thawed.

Landing material also needs preparation for landing in the ground. To make the raspberry root better, before planting, the seedlings are soaked for 3 hours in an aqueous solution based on humates or "Kornevina", which will facilitate the rapid rooting of the plant. To prevent root decay of the root system, it is recommended to add fungicides to the solution, for example, Kvadris or Ridomil.

Stepwise landing process

Consider more step by step instructions for planting seedlings repair raspberry to soil:

1. It is necessary to prepare the wells with a depth of at least 40-50 cm and that their width is at least 60 cm. The pits must be at a distance of 90 cm from each other.
2. The rows of holes should be placed so that the space between them is at least two meters. This distance is necessary in order to prevent infection of the bushes and ensure good air circulation.
3. In the prepared wells, add two tablespoons of superphosphate.
4. Before planting, planting material should be shortened so that it has a length of 30 cm, placed in a hole and covered with earth.
5. After disembarking, the ground should be compacted a little and watered well.

Competent care - the key to a good harvest

When growing remontant raspberry "Orange Miracle", it is important not only to plant bushes correctly, but also to take into account all the nuances of plant care, in order to ensure a high-quality and large crop.

Watering and mulching

Considering that This variety is moisture-loving, should take a responsible approach to watering in the care of the plant. Watering should be carried out with a small amount of water, but regularly. If raspberries feel a lack of moisture, the crop will be shallow and not as sweet as usual.

The best option is considered to be drip irrigation or sprinkling. If it is not possible to irrigate in such ways, then grooves between the plants should be made and water should be poured there. It is not recommended to irrigate directly under the bush, as the exposure of roots that are close to the surface can occur.

Raspberry mulching necessary to carry out in order to preserve moisture in the soil and to insulate the root system for wintering. If you carry out mulching with fertilizer, which contains humus, such an event will contribute to the active growth of young shoots. It is especially recommended to produce mulching during planting, while the organic layer should be applied in the spring and autumn. As mulch, you can use the combined option: to cover the soil with humus, then with straw. It is not recommended to use the needles for mulch, as it can increase the acidity of the soil and will prevent the implementation of any measures in the care of the bushes.

Feedings

The repair raspberry needs an increased nitrogen content in the soil, therefore, it is recommended to regularly feed an infusion of cow manure, which is a natural source of nitrogen. The “orange miracle” often very quickly takes away all the useful substances from the soil, so it has to be fertilized more often than ordinary varieties. Fertilize raspberry under consideration is also necessary phosphorus and potash supplements.

The feeding scheme for the Orange Miracle is as follows:

1. In the spring Soil loosening occurs, after that manure is embedded in the soil, which has already burst well before application. The amount of fertilizer is about 7 liters per square meter. It also adds double superphosphate in granules, its amount is 25 g, and potassium nitrate is added to it, in an amount of 15 g. After half an hour, the fertilized area should be watered well.
2. At the beginning of June should be watered raspberries fresh infusion with manure, nettle, dandelion, bird droppings. In order to prepare such an infusion, one should pick up a large capacity, where to add all ingredients in equal proportions and pour water so that the amount of water exceeds twice the amount of prepared raw materials.The container is tightly closed with a lid and left for a week, after which the contents are mixed and diluted with water in proportion: 1 part of fertilizer to 8 parts of water. Watering is made on 2 l of solution under a bush.
3. At the end of the month The plant should be fed with special purchased fertilizer for raspberries, such as Kemir or Amofoska, according to the instructions.
4. At the beginning of the autumn period top dressing is carried out by the same fertilizer, according to the instructions.
5. After the harvest, Raspberry fertilizer is produced with double superphosphate - 30 g and potassium nitrate - 20 g. The measured amount of dry ingredients is diluted in 5 liters of water, this amount of liquid will be enough to water one bush. These dressings can be filled in dry form under each bush, subject to rainy weather.

Preventive treatment

As a preventive measure, in order to prevent the occurrence of pests in raspberries, it is recommended to apply Bordeaux liquid or Nitrafen. The first treatment is carried out during the growing season; if necessary, the treatment is carried out again.

In order to prevent the raspberry leaves and shoots from drying out, which is provoked by fungi, the Bordeaux bushes should be treated with 1%.

Support

It is imperative to tie up the Orange Miracle remontant raspberry, as the bushes under a large weight of fruits can lie heavily. Also, after the garter, airing raspberries occurs, moisture does not stagnate, fungal infections do not develop, good and uniform illumination of the berries and their simultaneous ripening occur.

For the garter, choose plastic wire, which will contain polyester. As a support, it is better to use reinforcement posts, which are fixed with the help of cement, but you can also use ordinary wooden supports. The height of the support should be about 2 meters. The garter is carried out at a height of 50 cm - this is the first mount, and at a height of one and a half meters - the second mount. Fixation is made with plastic clips or aluminum clips.

Pruning

The Renovation Raspberry "Orange Miracle" should be pruned for two crops. Pruning shoots produced after the fruiting has ended, as close as possible to the ground and parallel to it.In this way, annual shoots that produce a given crop in a given year are shortened, while the height of the remaining shoots should not exceed 3 cm.

Re-pruning is done in the spring, in order to remove branches that have broken or suffered from frost. It is also recommended to cut the upper parts of the shoots to 15 cm, which will contribute to the massive fruiting of raspberries this year.

Shelter for the winter

The best way to keep raspberries from freezing is considered bending down the shoots of raspberry to the ground. It is recommended to bend down the shoots and alternately tying the bent parts to each other, in an arcuate manner. Such a procedure should be carried out before the frosts hit, because you can simply break the stalks of the plant.

If the winters in your area are quite snowy, then you can not cover the raspberries. It is important to ensure that the snow layer completely covers the shoots. If this does not happen, it is recommended to pour the snow with his own hands.

If the snow cover in your area is not thick enough in winter, then it is recommended to cover the raspberries with foliage; at the same time the layer of shelter must be at least 30 cm.

Thus, it is quite simple to grow the “Orange Miracle” on your site, the main thing is to follow all the recommendations for plant care and perform the necessary manipulations in time to prevent diseases and stimulate active growth and abundant fruiting of the bushes.