On most garden plots, remontant raspberries are now occupied by one of the places of honor. The main reason for this is its ease of growing and care. The repaired variety is considered autumn, because it yields until late autumn until the onset of frost. The article details the techniques of proper care, methods of reproduction of remontant raspberries.
Common raspberry varieties yield about twice a year. The repair variety will provide seven fresh berries throughout the summer season until late autumn.
Gardeners include the main indisputable advantages of remontant raspberries:
- The first harvest can be obtained already in the year of planting.
- Minimum care requirements.
- High productivity.
- Resistance to damage by pests and fungal diseases.
How to choose the right type of remontant raspberry?
The choice of the optimal type of remontant raspberry is carried out based on the climatic characteristics of each specific territory. An incorrectly selected variety will lead to fruit failure and poor bush growth. Most summer residents resort to planting several varieties of remontant raspberries at once in order to enjoy sweet berries all season round. The most popular among gardeners are the following varieties of autumn raspberries.
- Atlant - mainly used for cultivation for industrial purposes and for sale. Differs in high productivity, large berries, which are well transported and stored, a straight bush.
- Brilliant - is distinguished by high fruiting, attractive appearance of berries that can be grown for sale. Bushes can serve as a decorative component of a summer cottage. Doesn't require much care. The main care for this type of raspberry is carried out after it has borne fruit. Before wintering, the entire above-ground part of the bush is completely removed. This type of remontant raspberry is not suitable for cultivation throughout the entire territory of Russia. It can be successfully grown in the climatic zones of the Central Black Earth Region, Center, North Caucasian region.
- Indian summer - characterized by high characteristics of the fruit, both in taste and in appearance. Most of the crop is formed on young shoots that have grown this season. The variety was bred by domestic breeders. Just like the diamond variety, Indian summer is best grown in the Central, Central Black Earth and North Caucasus regions.
- Indian Summer 2 - is distinguished by high yield rates and excellent taste characteristics. Indian Summer 2 early begins to bear the first berries, bears fruit abundantly until late autumn. This variety is highly resistant to both pests and fungal diseases. The variety can be used for commercial breeding.Subject to all growing conditions, as well as optimal climatic conditions, about 2.5 kg of harvest can be obtained from one Indian summer bush.
- Hercules - differs in the large size of the berries. There is no need to attach a bush to the support. The variety is resistant to diseases and pests, allows you to grow berries on an industrial scale.
- Yellow giant - is the largest remontant raspberry among all species with yellow berries. The raspberry variety differs from others in its very large juicy berries. But such fruits are difficult to transport, therefore it is necessary to process and eat them on the spot.
The above lists only the most popular varieties of remontant raspberries. There are a large number of its varieties, you can easily choose the right one in accordance with personal taste preferences, the requirements for the variety, as well as the climatic growing conditions.
How to plant seedlings correctly?
Planting of remontant raspberries is carried out exclusively in the spring. There is no need to buy material for planting in advance. It is better to make purchases in proven specialized stores and nurseries, so as not to be disappointed in the result. The root system is the main criterion for selecting a suitable seedling for planting. The root system must be absolutely healthy in appearance, without rot, well developed, without mold. The better the root system looks, the faster the bush will take over and grow.
Where to plant remontant raspberries?
The place of planting remontant raspberries in the future will have a direct impact on its growth, development and fruiting. A correctly selected area in the future will greatly simplify the care of it. The main criteria for choosing a landing site are temperature and light level. An ideal place would be located near the fence, the wall of a building, which is under bright sunlight throughout the day.
Repaired raspberries are capable of showing high yields only on fertile and well-fertilized soil. But at the same time, the substrate must remain loose, allow air and moisture to pass through well. Repaired raspberries are so demanding on the amount of fertilizer, because, unlike conventional varieties, they will have to bear fruit at least 2 times per season.
Planting rules for seedlings
A hole 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep is suitable for planting. In any case, you need to focus on the size of each seedling individually. The distance between the holes should be equal to 1 m. The greatest yield is shown only by those bushes, in the holes of which fertilizer was poured before planting. The most popular top dressing is superphosphate (2 tablespoons per well) mixed with ash and soil.
The roots are gently straightened in the hole, gradually sprinkled with earth. And only when the hole is completely filled up, the earth is tamped from above with feet. It is not worth filling the root collar completely. Within 14 days, it will become clear whether the seedling has started or not.
Rules for caring for remontant raspberries
The rules for caring for planted raspberries are not very complex. Raspberries need regular, abundant watering. Each bush is recommended to be watered daily. If the summer is dry and hot, then watering should not be skipped. If the ground is poorly permeable, the water stagnates in it, and the air does not pass well, then the raspberry roots may begin to rot. In this case, it is worth adjusting the watering based on the characteristics of the soil.
Loosening the soil is a mandatory procedure for caring for remontant raspberries. It is carried out at least once every 14 days to a depth of about 7 cm. Deeper loosening will damage the root system.
During the entire growing and fruiting season of raspberries, it is important to fertilize regularly. Repaired raspberries must constantly receive nutrients from the soil, as they require a lot of energy to bring the crop multiple times.Both organic and mineral fertilizers are used to feed the bushes. You need to feed the bushes in warm weather, immediately after the substrate is well moistened.
After the snow melts, it is recommended to immediately apply the first portion of fertilizer to the soil. Further, the frequency of top dressing will be equal to once every 3 weeks.
In the second half of summer, remontant raspberries need complex fertilizers containing potassium, trace elements and phosphorus.
Correct pruning is the key to a high yield
Pruning bushes is a must when growing remontant raspberries. Correct pruning provides both a high yield of the bush and prolongs its fruiting period. There are certain rules for pruning a bush. Their violation will lead to the fact that raspberries will lose their varietal quality characteristics and turn into a normal species.
Pruning rules:
- Pruning of bushes is carried out in late autumn, when stable night temperatures below zero are established.
- For pruning, use a garden pruner or sharp scissors.
- The shoot is cut down to ground level so that only the root system remains for the winter.
- The cut off shoots are burned immediately after removal. This avoids the spread of pests and infections.
Spring pruning of bushes is permissible, but only before the buds begin to bloom. With spring pruning, not the entire part of the plant is removed, but only its dry stem to the first living bud.
How to propagate remontant raspberries?
For breeding raspberries, standard plant propagation methods are not suitable. To spread it, use one of the following methods:
- Each bush has branches that are 2-3 years old. They need to be removed. They are usually located in the very center. Removing them will stimulate the growth and emergence of new young shoots. A young plant will emerge from the surviving root system. The resulting shoots will be suitable for transplanting.
- At the end of spring, a part with young shoots and an independent root system is separated from an adult bush. Such a plot is subject to self-planting in a new place.
Pests and diseases
Repaired raspberries can be affected by such pests as aphids, gall midges, spider mites, raspberry beetles and raspberry weevils, kidney moths, stem flies.
Among the bacterial diseases that affect the bushes, the most common are anthracnose, powdery mildew, purple spot, mycoplasmosis, and raspberry curl.
To prevent the appearance of diseases and pests on the bushes of remontant raspberries, it is recommended to periodically process them with Bordeaux liquid (during the growing season in spring and after fruiting).
