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Repair raspberry has many advantages over conventional varieties. These berries can be harvested several times per season. Today there are a huge number of varieties of such raspberries. How not to get lost among such abundance and choose the right bushes? In this article, we will select the top of the best varieties of remontant raspberries for the Moscow region.
Characteristics of the remontant raspberry
This type of raspberry was bred 200 years ago. And in the future, the breeders did a good job, and bred varieties specifically for the middle lane. On the territory of the Moscow region, remontant raspberries have been grown for about 70 years. This look may not differ in any way from ordinary raspberries. These are perennial shrubs with a spreading root system. But not every remontant raspberry forms root shoots, and, in general, can reproduce poorly in this way.
The main difference between this species is that the berries are formed mainly on young shoots. Every spring, young stems grow on the bush, they bear fruit, and by winter the upper parts of the branches dry out. They must be cut off, leaving a few buds. The next year, new fertile shoots are formed on the remainder of the stem. Some gardeners leave last year's stems, but in this case, the berries will be small. Therefore, the bush should be pruned without regret. This is the only way to achieve a generous harvest on annual shoots.
At the same time, remontant raspberries have a number of other advantages. It has a high disease resistance, and is also rarely affected by pests. Thanks to this, the berries grow neat and unspoiled by insects. Such raspberries are much easier to care for. With timely pruning remontant raspberries in the fall and with proper care, the berries grow very large. Now many gardeners grow exactly remontant raspberries. Moreover, the choice of varieties is very large. There are early, late and high yielding raspberries... In general, a choice for every taste.
The most suitable varieties of raspberries for the Moscow region
Kalashnik variety
This variety is considered to be the latest. It is appreciated for its unpretentious care, high yield and long fruiting times. The berries ripen around the end of June. Leaving a few last year's branches, you can significantly extend the ripening period of the fruit. Berries will be the first to ripen on the left branches, and only after them raspberries will begin to appear on young shoots.
However, leaving last year's shoots, there is a risk of getting a poor harvest. The bush grows very quickly, which is why the plant spends most of its energy on its growth, and not on the formation of fruits. So, if you want to get a high-quality harvest, you need to properly prune the bush in the fall.
An important advantage is that the berries continue to ripen on the bush until frost. In October, of course, the number and size of berries will not be the same as at the beginning of the season, but still, you can still please yourself with fresh raspberries.
The fruits of this variety are located on the upper part of the shoots, so they can pull the branches down. Such bushes need support and a garter. The taste of the berries is at a high level. The fruits are large and dense, do not crumple during transportation, the color is deep red. On young shoots, the berries begin to ripen in August.
The variety needs organic fertilizers. Humus and dificat can be used as feeding. This variety is great for the Moscow region. Does not freeze even in severe frosts, is rarely attacked by pests.
"Penguin"
An excellent variety of remontant raspberries. It stands out among other varieties due to its frost resistance and endurance. Fruiting until late autumn. The bush is compact and not sprawling, which allows you to plant a large amount of raspberries, even in a small area. The berries are large, rounded.
The variety is early, the first fruits can be harvested by the end of June. Re-fruiting can be expected around the end of August. Thorns are located from the base of the roots to the middle of the bush. The average fruit weight is about 4 grams. It is very easy to pick berries from the stalk, since they are dense and do not wrinkle. Fruit color is deep crimson. "Penguin" has a high resistance to diseases and pests.
"Inaccessible"
This variety has a long fruiting period from July to late autumn. The berries ripen quickly, new fruits appear 5 days after the first harvest. During the season, it will turn out to be about 5 harvests, after which the raspberries will ripen much less.
The bush is about one and a half meters high. The bush can have 6 replacement shoots. Young branches are strong, completely covered with medium-sized thorns. The berries are located throughout the shoot. The fruits begin to ripen from the top, and only then at the bottom of the shoot. The bush is not spreading, about 60–70 cm in diameter.
The berries are elongated and dark red in color. "Inaccessible" has a high yield and large berries. The fruit tastes great, is soft and juicy. Each berry weighs about 5-6 grams. The variety tolerates frost with ease.
"Firebird"
The variety belongs to the mid-late types of raspberries. The first berry picking can be done in mid-August. For the whole season, you can collect about two kilograms of berries from one bush. Each fruit weighs about 5-6 grams. The berries are distinguished by a pronounced sweet and sour dessert taste. They have a conical shape, bright red color, firm and juicy. The berries stick well to the branches in a ripe state, do not crumple during transportation. Even after the rains, the berries will not fall from the bush.
The bush is more compact than sprawling. The height of the shoots can be up to 2 meters in height, so it is better to grow bushes on trellises. The fruits are located on half of the entire trunk. Shoots have a large number of thorns located at the bottom of the bush. Up to 7 replacement shoots can form on the bush. In severe frosts, it may need shelter. The Firebird is resistant to most diseases.
Atlant
A great large-fruited variety... Fruiting is double, long-term. On the territory of the Moscow region, it is able to give up to 90% of the crop. The height of the bushes can reach up to 1.5 m. The thorns on the shoots are located in the lower part, making picking raspberries much easier. The bush is not spreading, the shoots are straight. Fruits are formed in half of the shoot. Up to 10 replacement shoots can grow on a bush.
The berries are red with a dark shade, the same size and shape. The fruits are large, weighing up to 5 grams. Especially large berries of about 8-9 grams can be found. They have an elongated shape, juicy, but at the same time very dense. They are easily separated from the stalks, do not crumple or crumble during transportation. Taste quality at a high level. The fruits are sweet and sour with a pleasant refreshing aftertaste.
The variety has a high disease resistance to fungi and viruses, does not lend itself to the influence of pests. Resistant to frost and drought. Mostly young shoots bear fruit, so every year the bush should be cut off at the root.
"Zyugana"
Two-year-old shoots of this variety are capable of bearing fruit twice. If you cut the bush at the root in the fall, then you can get more abundant fruiting, but only once in the fall. Berries appear on the bush until frost. With double fruiting, the first berries will ripen in early August.
The fruits are elongated and weigh about 6 grams, the color is bright red with a raspberry tinge. They keep their shape well and do not fall apart during transportation. The fruits can withstand high temperatures and are not baked in the sun. They have a pleasant aroma characteristic of raspberries and an excellent sweet and sour taste.
For high quality fruits, the bushes should be fed with organic and mineral fertilizers. With a large amount of precipitation during the fruiting period, the berry can lose its density. From 1 bush, you can collect from 7 to 9 kg of raspberries for the entire season.
Young shoots are resilient and strong, do not have thorns. Branched bush with a lot of fruit branches. Shoots can reach up to 2 meters in height, the bush needs support. The variety has a high degree of frost resistance.
"Indian Summer-2"
Fruiting in this variety occurs in the upper part of the shoots. The bush is medium-sized, spreading, but with a small number of fruit branches. The yield is not as great as that of the advertised new products, only one and a half kilograms from one bush. But the fruits have an excellent slightly sour taste, which covers all the shortcomings.
Fruiting takes place on young shoots, or rather, from the middle of their height to the top. The branches along the entire length are covered with a large number of thorns. Shoots are straight, strong, strongly branching. The fruiting period begins in mid-August and ends in late autumn.
The berries are small, round, slightly conical in shape. Each fruit weighs no more than 3.5 grams. They are bright red and dense. They keep their shape well during transportation, do not crumble or wrinkle. The taste is very pleasant with a slight sourness. The fruits have a pleasant raspberry aroma.
Conclusion
Repaired raspberry varieties have gained their popularity not only in the Moscow region, but also throughout the country. Such raspberries have high taste, are unpretentious in care, and most importantly, they have a long fruiting period. Such berries will decorate both the table and the garden.
