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The variety of raspberry varieties produced in recent years is impressive. So, remontant varieties appeared, capable of producing either several small waves of fruiting several times a year or to bloom and bear fruit abundantly, starting from the second half of summer and right up to the frosts. Among the latter, the raspberry Bryansk miracle enjoys constant love among summer residents and gardeners. Initially, it seems that this variety of raspberries is generally devoid of flaws, it is so good in many ways. Of course, this is not so, there will always be drawbacks, but the number of its advantages clearly outweighs the scale. It is not for nothing that the variety Bryanskoe Marvel is equally popular among amateur gardeners and professionals engaged in commercial raspberry cultivation.
The history of the origin of the variety
When at the end of the last century, remontant varieties of raspberries began to actively emerge and be introduced into life, the idea arose that it was possible to create a variety that would satisfy almost all the characteristics of an ideal raspberry, adapted for the climatic conditions of the central regions of Russia. The so-called ideal model included 30 main features.
And already in 2001 in the Bryansk region on the basis of the selection station, checking with the parameters of this model, as a result of free pollination of the interspecific form under the number 47-18-4, a remontant raspberry variety was obtained, which was named Bryansk Marvel.
After numerous tests, already in 2006, the raspberry variety Bryanskoe Divo was registered in the State Register and a patent No. 3940 was received for it by the State Scientific Institution of the All-Russian Selection and Technological Institute of Horticulture and Nursery.
Description of the variety
Despite the fact that usually remontant varieties of raspberries are not large in size, the bushes of the Bryansk diva are powerful and tall. At the same time, they are weakly scattered in different directions, which is quite convenient for harvesting. In height, raspberry bushes can reach 1.8-2 meters, while an average number of shoots is formed - about 7-8. Due to these characteristics, the bushes of the Bryansk Divo variety do not need a special garter, but if hurricane winds and heavy rainfalls are not uncommon in your area, it is still better to grow raspberries on trellises.
Powerful raspberry shoots at the beginning of the growing season have a weak anthocyanin tint, but by autumn it becomes more saturated. They are characterized by a medium waxy bloom and slight pubescence. Raspberry shoots along the entire length are covered with a small number of rather soft green thorns. In this case, the side branches with fruits do not have thorns.
Raspberry leaves are rather large, slightly wrinkled, slightly rough, their back side has a slight pubescence and a whitish color. Small denticles are located along the edge of the leaves.
Raspberry flowers are white and about 10 mm in size, located in racemose inflorescences in the leaf axils and at the tops of the shoots. They are very beneficial on their own as they contain vitamin C, organic acids and tannins.
The Bryansk miracle is a remontant raspberry with fruiting mainly on annual shoots. It begins to ripen in the southern regions from the end of July or from August, and the berries are formed until the very frost at the end of October.A distinctive feature of the variety is the appearance of berries along the entire length of the shoots, from the very tops to the ground.
The berries of this raspberry variety ripen very gradually, but even in the northern regions about 70-90% of the harvest has time to ripen. Ripening berries can withstand short-term frosts down to -3 ° without much harm to themselves. With a special desire, the ripening of raspberries can even be extended by covering the raspberry bushes with lutrasil berries, especially if the weather forecast promises warm, sunny days after frost.
The yield of raspberries Bryansk Marvel is quite at the level of world standards. From one hectare of planting, you can collect 14-17 tons of raspberries, which is about 3-3.5 kg of berries from one bush.
Resistance to most diseases is average, at the level of most of the most common raspberry varieties. Therefore, in rainy and damp summers, all leaves can be stained from fungal infections. But due to its remontability, before winter all shoots with leaves near the bushes will be cut off at ground level and burned, which will prevent further spread of diseases.
Heat resistance and drought resistance of this raspberry variety are at an average level. In the southern regions, it is advisable to use drip irrigation to maintain the soil of raspberry plantations in a wet state, as well as mulch all plantings with a variety of organic matter: straw, peat, leaves, decaying sawdust.
Characteristics of berries
Raspberries Bryansk Marvel are its main pride, and it can hardly be otherwise, because raspberries are grown primarily for the sake of berries. They are just large and very large.
The average berry weight is 5-7 grams, although specimens reaching 10-11 grams are often found. At the same time, the berries often reach 3 cm in length.
In the video below, you can see in detail the shape and size of raspberries of the Bryansk Divo variety, and at the same time evaluate its yield:
The color of raspberries is light red, have a low sheen. The harvested berries are distinguished by their uniformity and beauty. When describing the shape of the berries, one cannot but recall the spindle, so much they resemble this ancient object. In general, the berries are dense and juicy, well stored. For at least a few days after harvest, the berries will remain intact and will not flow.
The pulp of the berries is tender, has a rich sweetish taste with a slight sourness and a delicate raspberry aroma. Berries contain 5.6% sugar, 1.76% acid and 44.6 mg of vitamin C. Experts rate the appearance of berries by 5 points, and their taste - 4 points.
Due to their good density, raspberries of this variety tolerate transportation and storage well, therefore they are recommended for industrial cultivation and sales.
Raspberries are a universal type of use - they are equally good both fresh and as raw materials for various preparations for the winter.
Planting and leaving
Caring for raspberries of the Bryanskoe miracle variety is simple, the shrub is quite unpretentious to growing conditions, provided that the place is chosen correctly and watering is ensured during the summer season.
Below are the main nuances that you should pay attention to when planting raspberries of this variety, since such planting of remontant raspberries can last you 10-15 years.
- You can plant raspberries both in the spring and in the fall, but still, for remontant raspberries, it will be preferable to plant them in the fall. Since in the spring, remontant raspberries wake up and begin to grow at a very early date, which means that there is a possibility of damaging the awakening buds and roots during planting.
- It is important to plant raspberries at a low air temperature, not higher than + 10 ° + 11 ° C, so that the root system of the seedlings does not have time to dry out during the planting process.
- For planting, it is necessary to choose a sunny area with deep groundwater and loose fertile soils, with a slightly acidic reaction. However, in the southern regions, perhaps the best option for growing this raspberry would be a partial shade area, or at least provide it with protection from the scorching sun on the hottest days.
- When planting raspberries, completely free the intended area from weeds, especially perennials with creeping roots such as wheatgrass and nettles.
- Raspberries are usually planted in a tape manner, leaving a distance between plants in a row of at least 1 meter, and making the aisles 1.5-2 meters wide to make it easier to care for the bushes.
- Although she does not specifically need supports, they will create better ventilation of the bushes, which will help prevent fungal diseases.
When rationing in the spring, usually 4-6 of the strongest shoots are left, the rest can be used for breeding the variety. If you intend to grow raspberries using intensive feeding, then you can leave 7-10 shoots.
In autumn, after the end of fruiting, all shoots of this variety of raspberries must be cut to the very root. It is important not to leave the slightest hemp, because through it the root system can freeze out during severe frosts after thaws. In addition, hemp continues its vital activity even during the dormant period, sucking forces from the uterine root, and he cannot start up them to form a new growth.
Reviews of amateur gardeners
Malina Bryanskoe Divo, the description of the variety and the photo of which you could see above, mostly causes only positive reviews. This is not surprising, since this variety of raspberries has practically no obvious disadvantages. After all, you still cannot please everyone, and, as you know, you cannot find comrades in taste and color. But the most interesting thing is that in none of the gardeners' reviews there is no negative mention of any characteristics inherent in the variety. And there is only an ambiguous assessment of taste, which can be very subjective.
Conclusion
An amazing berry - raspberry, and tasty, and fruitful, and healthy so much that every family has a jar of raspberry jam in case of a cold. And now you can enjoy it when planting various varieties from June to the very frost.
