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Among the many varieties of raspberries, gardeners and gardeners, of course, try to choose the most productive and large-fruited. Raspberry "Zyugana" is one of those. This variety came to us from Switzerland in 1999. In a short time, reviews of Zyugan raspberries spread throughout the country. Now, almost every gardener who grows raspberries has either heard of or has independently cultivated this variety. The article will consider a detailed description of the Zyugana raspberry variety, as well as its photos and reviews of gardeners and gardeners.
Characteristics of the raspberry variety
The raspberry variety "Zyugana" is characterized by rather tall shoots. They often grow up to 2 m in height. Despite this, the branches are very strong and sturdy. If other tall bushes have to be tied up, then in this case this is not necessary. True, to create a more aesthetic look, gardeners often use special trellises.
In addition, the "Zyugan" remontant raspberry has a high resistance to various diseases. On a 10-point system, she can be given a solid seven. This makes it much easier to care for the bushes. The bush is moderately spreading and can reach up to 0.7 m in diameter. It is very pleasing that there are no thorns on the branches. Thanks to this, berry picking is quick and painless.
On the raspberry shoots, a large number of additional branches can form, which also bear fruit. The leaves are dark green and rather large. As mentioned above, "Zyugana" refers to remontant varieties that bear fruit twice a season.
This variety responds well to sudden changes in temperature. And most importantly, the description of the variety and reviews show that the Zyugan raspberry has a very high frost resistance. Experts estimate the resistance of the variety to frost at 9 points out of a possible 10. This is a very decent indicator.
The yield of Zyugan raspberries is simply amazing. It is thanks to this criterion that she became the favorite of many gardeners. Those who have already grown such raspberries claim that up to 9 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush per season. It is noteworthy that all the fruits are large. They have a regular conical shape and are slightly elongated. The berries of this variety boast a wonderful aroma and sweet taste. They are juicy and delicious.
Most importantly, such fruits can be harvested for a fairly long period, from mid-summer to the first frost. The berries tolerate transportation well and can be kept fresh for a long time. At room temperature, they will lie for at least 3 days, and in the refrigerator for a whole week.
Planting seedlings
Now let's move on from describing the Zyugana raspberry variety to practice. In order for the bushes to take root well and give a generous harvest, they must be properly planted. This takes into account some important points. First you need to choose a suitable site. It should be well lit, and on the north side it should be covered with buildings or trees. It is not recommended to plant raspberries on slopes and in pits. They choose only fertile areas, with loose and light soil.
Even in less fertile soil, raspberries will grow and develop. Perhaps the harvest will not be so generous, but if there is no more fertile area, then you can grow berries in such a place.The main thing is that the soil is not too acidic. If you have just such a soil, then you can carry out liming or dig up a bed with the addition of wood ash.
When planting raspberries, the following rules must be considered:
- fertilizers (organic or mineral complex) should be put at the bottom of each hole;
- the soil must be moistened before planting raspberries;
- the bushes are planted at a distance of 50 cm from each other, and about 150 or 300 cm are left between the rows of raspberries, it all depends on the method of planting and the size of the site itself;
- the best time for planting seedlings is the end of September or early spring (as soon as the snow melts);
- after planting, you can mulch the soil with peat or humus. The mulch layer should be at least 5 and not more than 10 cm.
Raspberry care
The description of Zyugan raspberry says that this variety will bear fruit for a long time only with proper care. Caring for him includes the standard steps:
- Watering.
- Mulching the soil.
- Loosening the soil.
- Regular feeding.
- Pruning bushes.
Let's take a closer look at each of them. For the formation and ripening of berries, a sufficient amount of moisture is required. The root system of this raspberry is close to the surface of the soil, so the bush cannot extract water from the lower layers of the soil. As soon as it is noticed that the surface of the soil dries up, it is necessary to immediately water the bushes. Mulching is very helpful in this case. Mulch helps to retain moisture in the soil and watering can be reduced. For this, you can use dry leaves, hay and straw.
Do not forget about feeding. Fertilizers help the bush to stay strong, and the yield becomes better. Fed raspberries form large and tasty berries that bear fruit right up to the frost. These procedures should be carried out several times per season. In the spring, it is necessary to accelerate the growth of the bush itself and the green mass. And also at this time, plants simply need phosphorus, calcium and potassium. For this, saltpeter or urea is used. In autumn, special mineral complexes are used.
Lovers of organic matter can replace such complexes with ordinary rotted manure. Any feeding is carried out in dry weather, preferably after rains. It is equally important to regularly loosen the soil. This is done so that the soil can be saturated with oxygen. Loosening is carried out as needed, depending on the condition of the topsoil. At the same time, do not forget that the roots of raspberries are located close to the surface, which means that they can be easily touched during the procedure.
All of the above steps will simply be ineffective if the bushes are not pruned every year. Pruning is directly related to crop yield. According to the gardeners' reviews, the Zyugana raspberry variety is best cut in the autumn, after harvesting. In this case, all old and damaged shoots should be removed. No more than 9 young shoots are left.
In the spring, repeated pruning is carried out, during which all young shoots formed are cut off from the bushes. More than 10 branches should remain on the bush. If you decide to tie up Zyugan raspberries, it is better to do it in spring. Closer to summer, the bushes should grow up to 1 m in height. At this stage, you can pinch the shoots to stimulate the vegetative process.
Conclusion
The photos of Zyugan raspberries given in the article, as well as a description of this variety, helped to imagine how beautiful and large these berries are. Every gardener dreams of growing only high-quality products on his site. This dream can be turned into reality by simply planting Zyugan raspberries. Reviews on the Internet confirm that the description of the remontant raspberry "Zyugan" is true.This is a really excellent variety with high yield rates, high disease resistance, and unpretentiousness to conditions.
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