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Raspberry Augustovskoye Miracle is one of the earliest remontant varieties. It is grown by farms and gardeners on their plots. The variety is characterized by large, sweet berries that ripen before autumn frosts. The Augustovskoye Miracle raspberry variety is chosen to obtain a stable autumn harvest.
Characteristics of the variety
Description of the raspberry variety Augustovskoe Miracle:
- remontant variety;
- height from 1 to 1.4 m;
- compact raspberry sizes;
- standard bush type;
- presence of thorns;
- the berries ripen at ½ the length of the shoots.
Characteristics of berries of the Augustovskoe Miracle variety:
- elongated conical shape;
- large size;
- average weight 8 g;
- sweet taste;
- pronounced raspberry aroma.
The Augustovskoye Miracle variety is distinguished by its high yield. Each bush bears 4-6 kg of fruit. The berries are used for fresh consumption, freezing for the winter, and for preparing drinks and desserts. In home canning, raspberries are used to make jam and compotes.
The berries begin to ripen in August. Depending on climatic conditions, fruiting may shift. The harvest is harvested before frost sets in.
Planting raspberries
Raspberries of the Avgustovskoe Miracle variety are demanding in terms of where they are grown. Plants are planted in a prepared area.For propagation, they use their own seedlings or purchase planting material from nurseries.
Reproduction of the variety
According to the description of the variety, photos and reviews, raspberries of the Augustov Miracle variety produce many shoots that can be used for propagation.
Methods for obtaining raspberry seedlings:
- Cuttings. In the fall, raspberry roots are dug up and divided into 10 cm long segments. The resulting planting material is planted in trenches, covered with soil and moisture is added. In spring and summer, the seedlings are watered and planted in the fall.
- Root shoots. Most root shoots appear on bushes older than 4 years. When the shoots grow to 10 cm, they are transplanted into a separate bed, watered regularly, shaded from sunlight and the soil mulched with humus. When the raspberries take root, they are planted in a permanent place.
Ready-made seedlings of the Augustovskoye Miracle variety are purchased from trusted suppliers. Plants should be 20 cm long and shoots with a diameter of 5 mm. Healthy raspberry seedlings have a developed root system, not overdried and without damage.
Selecting a location
Raspberries prefer areas with fertile light soil and constant lighting. When planting in the shade, productivity is lost, fruiting dates are delayed, and the berries lose their taste.
Raspberries develop best on loam, which allows moisture to pass through well. Coarse river sand is added to heavy clay soil. Sandy soils are fertilized with humus or peat.
Soils that are too acidic are not suitable for growing raspberries. The addition of lime and dolomite will help improve their composition.
Before planting raspberries, the area is dug up and rye, lupine or other green manure is planted on it.They are embedded in the ground a month before planting the main crop. Instead of green manure, at 1 m2 use 2 buckets of humus and 300 g of complex fertilizer containing potassium and phosphorus.
It is best to place the raspberry plant on a hill. In lowlands, plants are exposed to moisture and cold air.
Work order
Remontant raspberries are planted in spring or in October after leaf fall. The soil begins to be prepared in advance. It is better to leave the planting hole for 2-3 weeks and wait for the soil to settle.
Sequence of work:
- Planting holes measuring 40x40 cm are prepared for raspberries. 70 cm are left between them.
- A day before planting, the roots of the seedling are placed in a root formation stimulator.
- An earthen mound is poured into the hole, and a plant is placed on top. The raspberry root collar is left at ground level.
- The roots of the plant are covered with soil, which is compacted well.
- Apply 3 liters of water under the raspberry bush.
Young plants are watered every week. Mulching with peat or humus helps keep the soil moist longer.
Variety care
To obtain a high yield, raspberries from the August miracle are provided with the necessary care. Plantings are watered and fed with fertilizers. In autumn, shoots are pruned. Additionally, the plantings are treated with special preparations against diseases and pests.
Watering
Remontant raspberries are watered weekly. The soil should be soaked to a depth of 30 cm. During drought, the watering intensity is increased to 2 times a week. It is necessary to ensure that the soil does not dry out and remains slightly moist.
Only warm water is suitable for watering raspberries. Exposure to cold water from a hose stresses plants and slows down their development. Moisture is added in the morning or evening.
After watering the raspberries, loosen the soil so that the moisture does not stagnate and is absorbed faster. Loosening promotes air exchange in the soil, as a result of which raspberries better absorb nutrients. In late autumn, the last watering of raspberries is carried out to avoid soil freezing in winter.
Feeding
Regular fertilizing helps ensure extended fruiting of the August Miracle raspberries. By applying fertilizers during planting, the plant is provided with nutrients for 2-3 years. In the future, fertilizing is carried out annually.
After the snow melts, nitrogen fertilizers are added to the soil to help the raspberries grow shoots. For feeding, take slurry or infusion of bird droppings in a concentration of 1:15. Plantings are watered at the roots.
Before flowering begins, fertilizing raspberries is repeated with the addition of 30 g of superphosphate and 20 g of potassium salt per 10 liters of fertilizer.
In the future, Augustov Miracle raspberries are fed only with phosphorus and potassium substances. They are introduced into the soil at the beginning of berry ripening and during mass fruiting.
In the fall, after picking the berries, the soil in the raspberry patch is dug up and fertilized with wood ash. Due to fertilizer, plants are saturated with potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Trimming
In late autumn, the remontant Augustovskoye Miracle raspberry is pruned at the root. This method of processing ensures high yields for the next year. The risk of spreading diseases and pests that choose raspberry shoots for wintering is also reduced.
If you leave the bushes for the winter, then in the spring you need to cut out frozen and dry branches. The procedure is carried out when the buds are swollen in order to identify healthy raspberry shoots.
At 1 m2 plantings leave 10-15 shoots. The remaining branches are cut out to avoid thickening, or used for propagation of the variety.
Protection from diseases and pests
According to reviews, the August miracle raspberry has increased resistance to diseases. With high humidity and lack of care, plants suffer from fungal diseases. A gray coating or brown spots appear on the shoots.
To protect raspberries from fungal diseases, the fungicides Oxychom, Fitosporin, and Fundazol are used. The preparations are diluted with water, after which the plants are sprayed. The procedure is carried out 3-4 times during the season.
Raspberries attract mites, weevils, aphids, caterpillars and other pests. Actellik or Karbofos are used against insects. Treatments are carried out before flowering and in the fall after harvesting.
During flowering and fruiting of raspberries, insecticides are used with caution. Most of them have limitations in use.
Then they resort to folk remedies. During the growing season, raspberries are treated with a solution containing wood ash. To repel pests, infusions of onion peels, garlic or tansy are also prepared.
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Conclusion
The August Miracle raspberry is distinguished by its high yield, large fruits, and resistance to cold weather and diseases. The condition for a good crop harvest is regular care. Raspberries are watered and fertilized with natural products and mineral complexes. In winter, shoots are pruned, which promotes increased fruiting the following year.
