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The Raspberry Daughter of Hercules is a new remontant variety derived from the Hercules variety. The plant has a lot in common with the parent variety: the external characteristics of the bush, the size and taste of the berries. However, the Daughter of Hercules is a more spreading bush and requires additional support.
Growing remontant varieties of raspberries has its own characteristics. Increased attention is paid to watering, pruning and feeding raspberries. This ensures the active development of raspberries and high yields.
Variety characteristics
Raspberry Daughter of Hercules is a medium-sized shrub that has a tendency to branching. Therefore, for raspberries, it is imperative to build a support.
The description of the raspberry variety Daughter of Hercules is as follows:
- the height of the bush reaches 2 m;
- berry weight - from 10 to 20 g;
- shrub stems straight with thorns;
- blunt-conical shape of the fruit;
- berries are sweet in taste with a slight sourness;
- fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing;
- fruiting lasts from August to October.
Due to the strong connection of the drupes, raspberries are distinguished by good transportability. It can be frozen and stored as it is. After thawing, the berries retain their presentation and taste.
Fruiting of the variety continues until frost. Since this period is extended in time, in some regions the last harvest may not have time to ripen.
Landing order
The repairing raspberry of the Daughter of Hercules variety is distinguished by increased requirements for soil fertility and lighting. Therefore, choosing the right planting site and preparing the soil are the main conditions for a good harvest.
Seat selection
Repaired raspberries are planted in well-lit areas so that the plants have access to sunlight throughout the day.
Another nuance is the protection of raspberries from drafts. Therefore, it is planted along the fences, which are an obstacle to air masses. You should also choose the southern side of the site, where the snow melts faster.
Soil preparation
It is recommended to plant raspberries in the ground where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cucumbers or eggplants previously grew. Light loams are best suited for growing raspberries, which have a neutral or slightly acidic balance.
Planting of remontant varieties is carried out in the fall. Previously, the soil must be dug up, 45 g of potassium sulfate, 13 kg of humus and 65 g of superphosphate are introduced for each square meter.
If vegetables grew in the place of the raspberry, then after harvesting them, you need to dig up the soil and plant clover or legumes the next year. In August, they must be crushed and introduced into the soil when it is dug up.
Landing order
Raspberries are planted in trenches 0.5 m deep, at the bottom of which a fertilized soil mixture is placed. Then the seedlings are placed in the pits and the soil is tamped. Plants must be watered.
Repaired raspberries are planted in one of the following ways:
- Tape. Plants are planted in rows every 0.7-0.9 m. 1.5-2 m are left between the rows. Such a planting does not contribute to the thickening of the raspberry tree, as a result of which each plant will have access to the sun.
- Square-bush. The plot is divided into squares with a side of 1-1.5 m. One seedling is placed in each of them.
- Triangular. With this method, raspberries are planted in the corners of triangles, the side of which is 0.5 m.
- Curtain. Plants are planted in groups at a distance of 0.6 m, including no more than three specimens.
Before planting, the raspberry seedling is cut off, leaving 25 cm.The root system should be completely under the ground.
Variety care
For remontant raspberries, constant care is required, which consists in watering and feeding. To protect plantings from pests, you need to follow agricultural techniques and constantly take care of the plants.
Raspberries of the Daughter of Hercules variety are cut off, leaving no more than 6 branches. The remaining shoots are tied up. It is also necessary to periodically loosen the soil.
Watering the raspberry
Regular watering of remontant raspberries ensures their normal development. Watering is especially important in dry weather.
The soil under the bushes should be kept moist at all times. However, it is not necessary to allow stagnation of moisture, which leads to rotting of the root system. The need for constant watering is explained by the fact that the ripening of berries is carried out in several stages.
The raspberries are watered with settled water, which has warmed up in the sun. It is not recommended to use cold water from a hose for irrigation. The procedure is carried out in the morning or evening in the absence of direct exposure to the sun.
Fertilization
Repaired raspberry varieties must be fed in the second year after planting. At the beginning of July, mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil, since during this period the accelerated development of shoots begins. In August, it is recommended to carry out a complex feeding.
Organic fertilizing is characterized by a high nitrogen content. They are obtained by diluting poultry droppings with water in a ratio of 1:20. If using a mullein, then the ratio of 1:10 must be observed.
Nitrogenous fertilizers are applied at the beginning of the summer period. For each square meter, 5 liters of liquid fertilizer are prepared. Raspberries Daughter of Hercules are fed on a warm day during watering.
Autumn feeding promotes the formation of fruit buds. During this period, you need to prepare a top dressing of superphosphate and potassium (1 tsp each). The resulting mixture must be sprinkled with soil. Additionally, you can add a bucket of humus.
Loosening and mulching
Due to loosening, air exchange in the soil is provided, which improves the growth of the root system and the supply of nutrients. Since the roots of raspberries are located close to the surface, loosening is carried out to a depth of 10 cm.
To avoid loosening and weeding weeds, the soil under the bushes is mulched with peat, rotted manure, straw, sawdust, cut grass. The procedure must be carried out in the fall to protect plants from freezing.
Protection against diseases and pests
The raspberry variety Daughter of Hercules is a resistant plant that is not susceptible to most diseases and pests. If there are signs of damage, the plantings are treated with fungicides or insecticides.
For their prevention, the following recommendations should be observed:
- the implementation of the landing scheme;
- preventing thickening of plantings, which contributes to the spread of the raspberry beetle;
- spring treatment of the plant with Bordeaux liquid to protect against fungal diseases;
- feeding raspberries with potassium and phosphorus to scare away caterpillars;
- from the spider mite, an infusion of onion peels and a colloidal measure help.
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Conclusion
The daughter of Hercules is a remontant variety of raspberries, capable of producing several harvests per season. Subject to the rules of planting and care, the Daughter of Hercules variety gives a good harvest. Watering the raspberries, loosening the soil and applying fertilizers is mandatory.
The fruits of the variety are suitable for freezing, long-term storage and processing. Particular attention is paid to the choice of a landing site, which should be on the sunny side and have protection from the wind.
