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Ezhemalina is a hybrid based on common fruit bushes - blackberries and raspberries. It was first obtained in the USA, but subsequently breeders from all over the world joined in the work of developing new varieties. The fruits of the hybrid are sweet to taste, but regardless of the type, there is always a small amount of sourness. But this is compensated by its large size and stable yield. Growing raspberries requires compliance with certain care rules. Only in this case is the shrub able to show high performance annually. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with them in advance.
Ezhemalina is similar in color to blackberries, but tastes more like raspberries.
Features of growing raspberries
Growing raspberry in a personal plot is in many ways similar to other fruit shrubs.But the peculiarity of this culture is the ability of its shoots to grow quickly, which requires constant tying and proper care. If this rule is ignored, the shrub will oppress neighboring plants.
Ezhemalina does not have high frost resistance. Its branches can withstand temperatures down to -18 degrees. Therefore, when growing raspberries in Siberia at the dacha, the shoots should be bent to the ground and insulated for the winter. Otherwise, you will not be able to get a high yield.
Ezhemalina, with proper care, grows in one place for 8-10 years
This hybrid does not respond well to dense plantings. Therefore, seedlings should be placed at a sufficient distance so that they are well ventilated and do not compete with each other for moisture and nutrition. Otherwise, you should follow standard care rules, as with other fruit bushes.
How to plant Ezhmalina correctly
For planting, you should choose one-year-old seedlings with a well-developed root system. They should not show signs of disease or pest damage.
When is the best time to plant raspberries?
It is recommended to plant raspberries in early spring or autumn, that is, before the beginning of the growing season or at its end. In the first case, you need to wait until the soil thaws to a depth of 30 cm, and the temperature remains confidently above +10 degrees, regardless of the time of day.
In the second case, planting should be carried out taking into account the climate of the growing region. To properly plant raspberries in the fall, you need to know when permanent frosts usually occur. The procedure must be carried out at least three weeks before.This time is necessary for the seedling to fully take root after planting. Otherwise, the fragile plant will freeze in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Ezhmalina on the site?
To plant a hybrid, you need to choose an open sunny area, protected from cold gusts of wind. With a lack of light and improper care, the shrub grows green mass to the detriment of fruit formation.
Raspberries should not be planted on high ground or in lowland areas. The area intended for the hybrid must be level, which will allow the roots to be evenly supplied with moisture. It is permissible to plant crops at the bottom of low slopes, but care should be taken about proper care. In this case, you need to ensure that the plant does not lack moisture, and that its roots are not washed away by streams of rainwater.
The shrub shows high productivity when planted in sandy and loamy soil with a low acidity level in the range of 5.5-6.5 pH. It is important that the soil has good aeration, which will allow air to flow to the roots and prevent stagnation of moisture.
It is unacceptable to grow this fruit bush on clay soils.
At what distance should you plant raspberries?
When planting raspberries in spring or autumn, seedlings must be placed at a distance of 1 m, and kept 2 m apart in a row. This allows the plants to fully develop without competing with each other. With this planting scheme, it is easier to care for the plants and collect fruits.
Proper planting of raspberries
The area for planting raspberries must be dug up two weeks before and all roots of perennial weeds must be carefully removed. Also, 40 g of superphosphate and 25 g of potassium sulfide per square meter should be added to the soil. m. According to the same principle, if necessary, transplanting the raspberries to a new place is carried out.
Step-by-step instructions for the procedure:
- Dig a hole measuring 40 by 40 cm, focusing on the volume of the root system.
- Place crushed stone or broken brick 7 cm thick at the bottom.
- Cover it with soil.
- Place the seedling in the center, placing the root collar at soil level.
- Sprinkle with soil and lightly compact the soil surface.
- Make a small ditch along the diameter of the root circle, water it abundantly, and then level the ground.
The next day after planting, mulch the soil at the base of the seedlings with straw. This will retain moisture in the soil and prevent the roots from drying out.
How to properly care for garden raspberries
Planting and caring for raspberries in the Moscow region is practically no different from other regions of the country. Agricultural technology includes timely watering, fertilizing, pruning, tying and mulching. If all recommendations for planting and care are followed, this fruit shrub is capable of producing a harvest of up to 7 kg annually from one plant.
Trimming and shaping
Agricultural technology for growing raspberries involves regular pruning of shoots and formation of a crown. The productivity of the plant directly depends on proper care.
For the first time, the raspberries need to be pruned at the end of May or at the beginning of June. By this period, the young branches of the plant have grown significantly, so it is recommended to pinch them by 10-15 cm. This will increase branching and accelerate the ripening of shoots.
With proper care, pruning should be done a second time in the fall, removing old branches that have lost their potential. You can leave no more than 8-9 well-developed shoots. And cut the rest at the base. And the third time, taking into account the care recommendations, stripping the crown should be done in early spring. At this time, it is necessary to cut off all frozen parts and dry branches.
Tying up
To get a good harvest at the end of the season, you should properly care for your raspberries in the spring. This shrub belongs to the creeping category. Therefore, he needs support. The best option is a trellis.
In this case, in early spring, all overwintered shoots should be tied to the right side with a wire. And gradually direct young growing branches to the left side of the trellis. In the fall, taking into account the rules of care, you need to sort the viable shoots, leaving no more than 10 pieces. With more of them, the size of the berries and the volume of the harvest decreases.
The raspberries bear fruit on side shoots that grow from the main branch.
Watering
This shrub does not tolerate a lack of moisture in the soil, which leads to drying out of the ovary and a decrease in fruit volume. Therefore, caring for raspberries requires timely watering. To do this, you need to use settled water at a temperature of +18-20 degrees. When moistening, the soil should be wetted by 10 cm. During dry periods, irrigation should be carried out twice every 7 days.
How to feed your daily malina
Taking into account the care recommendations, the first fertilizing of the raspberries should be carried out no earlier than two years after planting.This is due to the fact that excess nutrients contributes to high yields, but reduces the frost resistance of bushes.
It is recommended to apply fertilizer for the first time in the spring. You can use organic matter for this. It is necessary to fertilize the second time after fruiting, using 40 g of superphosphate and 25 g of potassium sulfide per plant.
Mulching
Proper care of raspberries involves laying mulch at the base of the bushes during dry periods. This helps prevent the formation of a crust on the soil surface, overheating of the roots and excessive evaporation of moisture. Peat and straw can be used as mulch. In this case, the layer thickness should be 3 cm.
Ezhemalina needs to be covered for the winter when grown in regions with harsh climates.
When and how best to replant raspberries
With proper planting and proper care, raspberry bushes can be grown in one place for up to 10 years. After this, the plants should be moved to a new site. It is better to do this in the spring before the sap begins to flow. This procedure is carried out in the same way as planting.
Rules for propagation of raspberries
This fruit shrub reproduces well by layering and cuttings. In the first case, in early spring you need to bury the raspberry shoot along its entire length. And throughout the season, proper care should be provided. To do this, it is necessary to keep the soil slightly moist and periodically add soil under the germinating seedlings. They can be transplanted to a permanent place only after a year.
It is recommended to cut shrubs in June. To do this, cut the semi-lignified shoots into pieces with two or three buds. They must be planted directly into the ground.For better rooting, install a mini-greenhouse on top. Plantings should be regularly ventilated and moistened as the top layer of soil dries. You can plant young saplings when they are strong enough and begin to grow. After this, they need to be cared for, just like adult plants.
Diseases and pests
This shrub has high natural immunity. And if you follow the rules of planting and further care, it is not affected by pests and diseases. But if the growing conditions are inappropriate, the raspberry may suffer from mild anthracnose. In this case, it is necessary to spray the crown of the bush with Fundazol.
Conclusion
Successful cultivation of raspberries on a personal plot and in a summer cottage depends on following the recommendations for placing the shrub, its planting and following the rules of care. Only in this case can you count on high yields of bushes every year.
