A large variety of raspberry varieties often makes it difficult to choose summer residents before planting this plant.
Today, rape raspberry "Vera" is quite popular, and we provide a description of this variety in our article.
- Breeding history
- Description and distinctive features of the variety
- Bushes
- Berries
- Yield
- How to choose seedlings when buying
- Choosing the right place
- Lighting
- The soil
- Site preparation before planting
- The process of planting seedlings
- Timing
- Scheme
- Competent care - the key to a good harvest
- Watering and mulching
- Weeding and Loosening
- Preventive spraying
- Feedings
- Support
- Pruning
- Wintering
Breeding history
The grade belongs to high-yieldingwas first registered in 1989. It is the result of the crossing of such varieties: "Kaliningrad", "Novost Kuzmina", "Barnaul". The originator is the scientific research institute named after MA Lisavenko.
Description and distinctive features of the variety
We offer to get acquainted with the main characteristics of raspberry "Vera".
Bushes
The formation of bushes occurs only in the third season, their height reaches 2 meters. Distinctive features are medium growth and half spread. They are characterized by average shoot growth. Possess medium, spiny stems and dense foliage.
Bushes with annual green straight shoots, the tops of which are slightly curved. Thorns have medium length and softness. One year later, the shoots become brown in color, flexibility, but at the same time have high strength. The foliage has medium size, the surface is dull, dark green.
Berries
Fruits can have different sizes, both small and medium. The weight of one berry is 1.8-2.7 g. The fruits have a blunt-conical shape, painted in bright red color. Have not too large drupe, uniform mass, but not connected tightly. For this reason, the variety is not recommended to be transported over long distances, since the fruits will quickly lose their shape and crumble.Berries have a pleasant sweet-sour taste.
Yield
The first harvest can be collected in July. Ripening occurs at the same time, the berries are not showered. One raspberry bush can yield up to 2 kg, and from 1 hectare up to 13 centners of raspberry is harvested.
How to choose seedlings when buying
To purchase seedlings, it is better to go to a garden nursery or a specialty store. It is not recommended to buy raspberries in the market - the chance that you sell a plant of inadequate quality is quite large. In addition, it is often observed on the market that the root system is placed in polyethylene — this is the cause of the rotting of the roots.
The smaller the seedling has, the greater the likelihood that it will take root. It should be 2-4 escape. Choose seedlings with stems of medium length, since large bushes with long shoots, it is difficult to transfer to a new place and can not settle down.
Choosing the right place
Consider the conditions in which raspberries need and how to choose the right place for their landing.
Lighting
For planting raspberries is recommended to choose a plot with good lighting.In the shade the shrub will grow very slowly, so you should not plant it near the trees.
The soil
It is better to plant raspberries on a flat, slightly elevated site without possible flooding. Choose an area where there is fertile, light and breathable soil. You can plant raspberries in a slightly acidic soil. If strong acidification is present, dolomite flour should be added to the soil in advance for the purpose of liming. Also, before planting, it is recommended to fertilize the soil with wood ash.
Site preparation before planting
It is imperative to dig the ground 30-40 cm deep. The next stage is fertilization. For this compost is perfect, you can also use humus or rotted manure.
If you decide to feed the soil with mineral fertilizers, give preference to potash. On 1 square. meter will need up to 40 g of fertilizer. You can use superphosphate - 50-60 g per 1 square meter.
The process of planting seedlings
Particular attention should be paid to planting seedlings. Consider the subtleties of this procedure.
Timing
It is recommended to plant the seedlings in the fall, in early September, but in some cases this event can be postponed to the spring. If you decide to plant raspberries in the spring, for about a month it is necessary to prepare the soil, fertilize it.
Scheme
In order for plants to grow easily and freely, it is very important to follow the pattern of planting bushes. Between the rows, you should stick to a distance of 1.2-1.5 meters, and between shrubs should be at least 60-70 cm. With this scheme, you will be comfortable to take care of plants.
Competent care - the key to a good harvest
After planting, plants need special care. Consider how to implement it.
Watering and mulching
After planting is completed, and the soil is rammed, abundant watering of the plants is carried out. Good results in growing are achieved by using drip irrigation, due to which moisture goes directly to the roots of the plant.
Over time, it will be necessary to pour more land, since the existing one will squeeze a little. It is recommended to sprinkle the roots in such a way that the buds of the root system are at a depth of 2-3 cm.
Weeding and Loosening
It is regularly recommended to carry out weeding and clean the area from weeds. After irrigation works or rains, loosening must be carried out, which will allow to saturate the soil with oxygen.
Preventive spraying
Unfortunately, raspberries do not have good immunity to diseases, therefore it is recommended to carry out preventive spraying before the flowering period begins. Effective is the drug "Inta-Vir", you can also use Bordeaux mixture, karbofos, "Nitrafen" (200 g per 10 liters of water). In the autumn period, the treatment should be carried out necessarily, as it is part of the preparation of plants for winter.
Feedings
It is recommended to feed three times a season. If you have already used compost during site preparation before planting seedlings, you can limit yourself to organophosphate fertilizers.
Support
To better aired the bushes, it is necessary to hold a garter shoots. To do this, pull the wire on the supports and tie up bushes to it. It is recommended to hold this event before the buds bloom, otherwise there is a possibility of their damage.
Pruning
It is worth cutting in the fall or spring. This removes weak, damaged and diseased shoots. After the procedure is completed, it is necessary to cover the bushes for the winter. With the arrival of spring, it is time to open the shelter from time to time, to conduct airing so that the plants do not begin to roar.
Wintering
Raspberries do not like sudden changes in temperature, so in winter the bushes need to provide shelter. For this plant covered with polyethylene. If you leave the raspberries without shelter, strong cold winds will dry the shoots and lead to their death.
Raspberry variety "Vera" attracts attention not only with beautiful and tasty fruits, but also with a rich harvest. With proper care of the plant, you can make a variety of preparations for the winter and feast on fresh berries.