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Reparability is the ability of a crop to bear fruit throughout the growing season. Raspberries of remontant varieties are characterized by the fact that berries can appear not only on last year's, but also on annual shoots. Of course, this significantly increases the yield and allows you to enjoy the taste of raspberries twice a season: in mid-summer and early autumn.
But in Siberian regions, such raspberries must be grown in compliance with certain rules - in a harsh climate, remontant varieties do not behave as usual.
In order to achieve high yields of sweet berries even in Siberia, it is necessary to find the most suitable one for specific conditions. raspberry variety.
What are the characteristics of raspberry varieties for Siberia
In a short summer, when spring frosts can drag on until the first ten days of June, and autumn colds come in September, the most important thing for a gardener is to have time to harvest raspberries. Indeed, in such a climate, most varieties of remontant berries simply will not ripen.
That is why Siberian gardeners are advised to grow remontant raspberries only on young shoots. This significantly reduces the growing season and allows you to save up to 40-50% of the crop, which risks dying from autumn frosts.
With this method of cultivation, raspberry shoots must be pruned every autumn so that in the spring the bush is formed anew, and the berries ripen only on young branches.
The repair raspberry has a whole several advantages before the usual varieties for Siberian regions:
- Provides consistently high yields.
- Less commonly attacked by pests, it has strong immunity against diseases and infections.
- It does not need shelter for the winter, since the shoots are simply cut off.
- Additional shoots do not appear from the roots of remontant varieties, the bushes do not thicken - it is more convenient to care for such raspberries.
- The harvest is formed already in the first season after planting raspberries. Every year the number of berries ripened on the branches will grow steadily.
- Almost all varieties of remontant raspberries are low to medium growth, so they do not have to build strong supports.
How are remontant raspberry varieties grown?
The rules for planting and caring for remontant raspberries in Siberia practically do not differ from other regions. Briefly, they can be formed in several points:
- Raspberries are planted in the spring (from April 20 to May 20, when the snow melts) or in the fall (throughout September). In Siberia, it is still better to plant bushes in the spring, so that the raspberries have time to acclimatize and do not freeze in the first winter.
- In order to prolong the growing season of raspberries, it is recommended to plant bushes on the southern slopes of the site, in an area that is well lit by the sun and reliably protected from cold northern winds, near walls or hedges that will reflect light and accumulate heat, thereby warming the bushes.
- The land for remontant raspberries should be crumbly and very fertile, because many berries ripen on the bushes - the plants need to be watered abundantly and fertilized well.
- It is necessary to plant remontant raspberries according to the following scheme: the distance between the bushes is 80 cm, the row spacing is 150-200 cm.The depth of the hole for a new bush should be at least 40 cm.Humus and mineral fertilizers are poured at the bottom of the hole, mixed with the soil and placed there raspberry bush. The bush is deepened so that the upper basal bud is about 3 cm underground. The earth is lightly rammed and the bush is watered abundantly.
- For maximum preservation of the nutrient properties of the soil, it is recommended to mulch the distance between the remontant raspberry bushes. For these purposes, you can use peat, high-quality humus or rotted sawdust.
- Fertilize raspberries at least three times per season. For this, it is good to use cow dung diluted in water or purchased mineral components.
- It is necessary to water the remontant varieties abundantly - large berries need a sufficient amount of water for pouring. As a rule, the bushes are watered several times over the summer - it all depends on the weather conditions and the amount of natural precipitation.
- Raspberries should be in the sun, so bushes that are too thickened should be thinned out, removing unnecessary shoots. If the berry ripens in the shade, it will not be sweet and runs the risk of contracting gray rot.
- The berries of the remontant varieties are very large and juicy, there are many of them and they greatly weigh the branches. Therefore, near the raspberry bushes, strong supports should be installed about 1-1.5 meters in height.
- Harvesting is carried out in 2-3 days - the berries should not overripe. This will adversely affect their taste, keeping quality and the overall yield of the bush.
- Do not plant remontant raspberries where blackberries, nightshades, or any type of raspberry have grown in the past three seasons.
- On cloudy and cold days, raspberries are very susceptible to fungal infections and gray mold. Therefore, the bushes must be examined and preventive treatment carried out with fungicides safe for humans.
The best varieties of remontant raspberries for Siberia
Of course, the most important thing in achieving high yields is choosing the right variety. Many varieties of raspberries have been specially bred for the northern regions - there is also a remontant variety among them.
All these varieties are generalized by their increased resistance to low temperatures, fast growing season and the ability to resist fungal infections.
"Indian summer"
Raspberries of this variety are planted, usually in spring. To do this, dig a hole about 50 cm deep. The roots of the bush are divided into two parts and spread apart, the bush is buried so that the buds are 2-3 cm below ground level.
To form a bush correctly, the raspberries are stepson - remove the lower leaves, which are located near the young shoots. Now the bushes will have enough sunlight and air.
Berries of the "Indian Summer" variety are large enough - their weight reaches 3.5 grams. The fruits are painted in a rich raspberry hue, have a pleasant taste, but practically do not give a smell.
Bushes grow tall - up to 200 cm, spreading. Shoots are very branched, even. Each bush usually develops about 17-20 shoots. Most of the fruits are formed in the middle part of the shoots.
The first berries ripen around July 5-10, fruiting lasts several weeks. The gardener can harvest the last crop before the onset of autumn frosts. When grown as an annual plant, remontant raspberries begin to bear fruit in August and yield more bountiful harvests in northern climates.
The variety is frost-resistant - raspberries without shelter can withstand up to -24 degrees. The average yield of the variety is about three kilograms from each bush.
"Cap of Monomakh"
The remontant raspberry variety belongs to late-ripening - the bushes begin to bear fruit not earlier than August. Plants tolerate frosts well down to -25 degrees, in more severe winters they need to be additionally covered or snow "caps" created above the roots.
The yield of raspberries is very high - gardeners collect more than four kilograms of berries from each bush. The fruits are very large, purple in color with a pronounced taste and strong aroma.
The bush is formed, on average, by five shoots. The branches are drooping, dropping to the ground - you need to make sure that the berries do not come into contact with the soil and install supports. Shoots have thorns only at the base of the bush, so picking berries is not complicated. The height of the raspberry variety "Cap of Monomakh" reaches 150 cm.
"Hercules"
A very popular variety of remontant raspberries in Siberia, which is loved, first of all, for the speed of ripening - the berries are harvested before the onset of October frosts.
The variety has an average ripening period, withstands temperatures up to -23 degrees without shelter. Each bush can produce about three kilograms of delicious berries.
The fruits are large, rich raspberry color, have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and a strong aroma. The great advantage of the variety is the good transportability of the berries - "Hercules" is excellent for growing for the purpose of selling.
Raspberry shoots are powerful, the bush is spreading. The bushes can reach a height of two meters, so they need supports and props.
"Bryansk Marvel"
A variety with medium late ripening, characterized as frost-resistant - the bushes can withstand up to -25 degrees of frost. Raspberry yield is good - at the level of 2.5-3 kg from each bush.
The berries are specific - very large in size, have an elongated cone shape, contain uniform red drupes. The taste of raspberries is excellent - sweet and sour.
Raspberry bushes of the Bryansk Divo variety are slightly spreading, they can be easily recognized by thickened shoots with large thorns and a light waxy bloom on the lateral processes.
"Inaccessible"
An early ripening variety of remontant raspberry often cultivated in Siberia. The frost resistance of the variety is -23 degrees, the raspberry yields high yields - about three kilograms from each bush.
The berries are large, larger than average in size. The color of the fruit is rich, bright scarlet. Raspberry tastes high, it is tasty and aromatic.
The bushes do not grow much - the maximum plant height is 150 cm. The shoots are quite powerful, well developed. The leaves are large and bright.
"Chief"
The mid-season remontant variety of Siberian raspberries is distinguished by good frost resistance (up to -23 degrees) and sufficient yield (about three kilograms per bush).
The berries are round, dark red, large in size. Taste qualities of fruits of the "Chief" variety are high - the berries have a rich sweet and sour taste and a characteristic raspberry aroma.
The bushes of this raspberry are low, grow vertically, not prone to lodging on the ground. There are few shoots and thorns on the shoots, which greatly simplifies plant care and harvesting.
"Kalashnik"
A variety with medium ripening periods, it is not afraid of frosts down to -24 degrees. When winter temperatures are lower and there is no snow, it needs an artificial shelter. Raspberry yield is good - up to three kilograms from each plant.
The berries are large, have the shape of a ball or a blunt-pointed cone, painted in a rich scarlet color. It is easy to recognize this raspberry by the glossy surface of its fruit.
The bushes are very powerful, spreading and branched. The height of the shoots reaches 200 cm, so they must be tied up, otherwise large fruits will break off or long branches tilt to the ground.
"Gift of Siberia"
Mid-season remontant raspberry with a very high yield - more than four kilograms per plant. The variety is able to withstand frosts down to -24 degrees, is not afraid of autumn cold weather and spring return frosts.
The berries are very interesting - they have a delicate creamy shade and a hemispherical shape. The fruits are slightly pubescent, smell good, quite tasty.
The bushes are very characteristic - the height of the shoots can reach 280 cm, the lashes are powerful, with a large number of short thorns along the entire length. The spreading bushes of the Gift of Siberia must be shaped and supported on supports or walls.
"Eurasia"
A repairing variety with a short fruiting period - the first berries ripen in early August, and the last one can be harvested by the gardener until mid-September. This allows you to get 100% of the harvest even in the short Siberian summer.
Berries of this variety are very large, their weight can reach 6 grams. Painted in a dark crimson shade and have a cone shape. The aroma is weak, and the taste is quite pleasant.
The bushes of this raspberry look very elegant, since they belong to the standard type - straight shoots are formed in the likeness of a small tree (up to 170 cm high). The yield of the variety is average - about two kilograms per bush. But the plants perfectly resist pests and diseases, which is also important for northern growing conditions.
"Apricot"
This variety is intended for the central part of Russia, therefore in Siberia it must be grown in compliance with certain rules (cover for the winter, completely cut off the shoots in autumn, insulate the soil with a film to accelerate the growing season).
Raspberries produce very interesting orange fruits. They are quite large, have the shape of a truncated cone, slightly pubescent. The berries are quite tasty, they exude a pleasant aroma.
Raspberry bushes are not very tall, slightly spreading, straight shoots, many thorns, but they are small and have curved tops. It is not difficult to take care of such a plant, moreover, the Apricot variety rarely suffers.
"Evening dawn"
The variety is distinguished by long-term fruiting, which begins in early August and lasts until autumn frosts. Siberian gardeners often harvest up to 80-100% of the crop on their plots.
Like most remontant varieties, the Zarya Vechernyaya bushes should be cut with the first autumn frosts, when the temperature reaches -6-7 degrees. If there is snow in the region, it is not necessary to cover the raspberry roots.
The berries are medium in size, weighing about 3 grams. They are red and elongated. Fruits are dense, easily separated from the stalk. This provides them with good keeping quality and suitability for transportation.
Bushes are low with medium spreading. Each plant can be harvested about 2.5 kg of juicy berries.
Outcomes
Here are the best varieties of remontant raspberries that can be grown in the Urals or in some regions of Siberia. But gardeners of these regions should understand that even with maximum care, they are unlikely to be able to harvest raspberries in full - often autumn frosts take from 20 to 40% of the berries that have not yet matured.
Tricks such as covering the soil with a film and planting bushes along the walls of buildings or capital fences will help to speed up the ripening of fruits - this will help to retain heat and enhance metabolic processes in plants.
