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Brusvyana raspberries are a striking example of the fact that new products often suffer from poor-quality advertising. When a new domestic variety of remontant raspberries appeared ten years ago, summer residents and farmers were glad that they finally had a worthy analogue to expensive foreign seedlings. Brusvyana producers pointed out in their advertising brochures too many advantages of the variety: the berries of this raspberry are record large (up to 15 grams), and it bears incredibly well (up to 9 kg per bush), and is suitable for any type of cultivation. In practice, everything turned out to be not so rosy, so many began to abandon domestic Brusvyana in favor of proven foreign varieties. In fact, Brusvyana raspberries deserve the closest attention of farmers: despite the characteristics exaggerated by advertising, the variety is outstanding.
A detailed description of the Brusvyana raspberry variety with reviews and photos is given in this article. Here the whole truth will be told about the characteristics of raspberries, their yield and the rules for planting and caring for the remontant variety Brusvyana.
Reliable characteristics
The Brusvyana raspberry variety was developed by breeder Dmitriev from Ukraine, and was officially included in the state register back in 2008.These remontant raspberries were intended for commercial cultivation and for private gardening as a dessert variety. The effectiveness of industrial cultivation of Brusvyana raspberries has not yet been proven, but the qualities of the variety allow such a scale.
Characteristics of Brusvyana raspberries:
- raspberries are of a remontant type, begin to bear fruit for the first time in mid-June, the second stage of fruiting can last until autumn frosts;
- the bushes are very tall and powerful, growing up to 160-180 cm;
- the shoots are erect, thick (1-2.5 cm in diameter), covered with thorns (summer residents often call Brusvyana bushes tree-like);
- spines are sparse, brown in color, small;
- 2/3 of the stem is considered fruitful;
- the growing season of the Brusvyana variety is long - even in November the raspberry leaves do not fall off or turn yellow;
- leaves are large, wrinkled, rich green;
- Brusvyana reproduces very easily, as it has a high shoot-forming ability - 6-8 replacement shoots appear every year;
- raspberries are colored in a juicy red hue;
- the shape of the fruit is cone-shaped;
- the pulp is fleshy and juicy, the seeds in the berry are small;
- the taste palette is very wide: raspberries are sweet, with sufficient sourness and a strong aroma;
- the drupe holds well, so the fruits do not fall off;
- the weight of the berries of the first harvest reaches 7-8 grams, then Brusvyana becomes a little smaller (up to 5-6 grams), you can increase the size of the fruits if you use drip irrigation and proper agricultural technology;
- juicy berries, surprisingly, tolerate transportation well, do not wrinkle or drip;
- the yield of Brusvyana raspberries is high - with average agricultural technology up to 4 kg per plant;
- The frost resistance of the variety is excellent; reviews from gardeners indicate Brusvyana’s ability to withstand down to -30 degrees without shelter;
- raspberries are immune to the most common diseases of the species.
Advantages and disadvantages
Brusvyana's characteristics are truly remarkable - this raspberry will outshine many foreign varieties and species. But is everything really so smooth, we need to look into it in more detail.
So, the undeniable advantages of the Brusvyana variety are:
- Quality of ripe products: raspberries are beautiful, large, very tasty and aromatic.
- Despite the size of the fruits and their number on the shoots, the thick branches of the bush can withstand the weight of the harvest without bending or breaking off.
- High yields, which can be significantly increased with proper agricultural technology.
- Heat resistance, which allows the berries to retain their presentation and taste even in extreme heat (raspberries do not “bake”).
- Unpretentiousness and frost resistance, which significantly facilitate the work of the farmer.
The description of the variety will be complete if we mention not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages of remontant raspberries. Brusvyana, like any raspberry, has its drawbacks, but they are not critical:
- if the summer turns out to be rainy and cloudy, the berry will become sour, the raspberry will lose its sugar content;
- if the soil is not sufficiently moistened, the raspberry leaves will begin to dry out and the berries will “cook”;
- with such a love for moisture, the roots of Brusvyana often rot, so sufficient drainage is important; you can mulch the ground around the bushes and use drip irrigation;
- Brusvyana's berries are matte, covered with a slight whitish coating - not all customers like this;
- berries from the first harvest may be more juicy and soft due to intense heat, which spoils their keeping quality and transportability (but improves the taste).
As practice shows, sufficient agricultural technology can neutralize all the shortcomings of a variety. Experienced gardeners also note a large number of seedlings of fake Brusvyana, which may influence the number of negative reviews about this variety.
Growing rules
The first thing a farmer must decide for himself is on what principle he will grow Brusvyana raspberries. This raspberry variety, like other remontant species, can be grown as biannual crops or as single harvest plants.
In areas with temperate and warm climates, remontant raspberries manage to produce two full harvests per season. The first wave of fruiting begins in June, the second time the harvest begins to ripen in early August and Brusvyana manages to fully ripen before the onset of autumn frosts.
Taking into account all that has been said, it can be argued that Residents of the central and southern regions of Russia are recommended to take advantage of the repairability of Brusvyana. For those who live in colder climates, experts advise harvesting the entire crop at one time.
Proper landing
In order for the raspberries to turn out like in the photo from the article, and for their taste to be unforgettable, it is necessary to follow the rules of planting and caring for the remontant variety. The most important thing is to choose a suitable area in the garden for Brusvyana raspberries. This culture loves the sun, loose, nutritious soil with good drainage and reliable protection from the wind.
You can plant remontant raspberries either in spring or autumn: in April or October. Before planting, prepare holes for seedlings. A good handful of fertilizer is poured into each hole, then the raspberry harvest will be better and tastier.
Good planting Brusvyana seedlings should have a length of 15 to 20 cm, strong roots without signs of rot or damage. Thickened planting is not suitable for this tall raspberry, so the holes are made at a considerable distance from each other. The optimal planting pattern is 1x1.5-2 meters. If possible, it is better to increase the row spacing; this will make harvesting and maintenance of the raspberry tree easier.
Caring for raspberries
Proper planting and care are the key to a good harvest and high quality berries. Basically, Brusvyana does not require special attention - this raspberry is grown in the same way as other remontant varieties.
During the warm season, the gardener must do the following:
- Despite the great thickness of the shoots and their power, Brusvyana raspberry bushes can be tangled by the wind; due to a storm or heavy rain, branches with berries risk breaking off or ending up on the ground. Therefore, Brusvyana needs support in the form of supports or trellises. Each shoot of the bush should be secured with wire or rope, making an interval of 15-20 cm.
- Already in the first year of planting, raspberries produce 2-4 shoots; subsequently, the number of young shoots increases to 6-8. Therefore, there will be no problems with the reproduction of Brusvyan raspberries. In continental climates it is better to plant raspberries in the spring; in more southern regions this is done in the autumn. Bushes can also reproduce by dividing the uterine root. Any seedlings take root well and quickly, as they have a powerful root system.
- It is not recommended to pinch the shoots of remontant raspberries. This, of course, will increase the number of laterals and the total number of berries, but may affect the quality of the fruit and their size. In addition, due to the formation of the bush, the fruiting period will shift - by 10-14 days, which may turn out to be critical (the raspberries will not have time to ripen before frost).
- Brusvyana is pruned at the root in the fall. If the variety is grown in a two-year cycle, then with the onset of cold weather, the tops of the shoots that bear fruit in the current year are simply cut off.
- Raspberries should be fed in the fall, immediately after sanitary pruning or complete cutting of shoots. To do this, you can use both organic and mineral complexes. In spring, it is better to fertilize the area only with minerals.
- In the northern regions, it is recommended to thoroughly mulch the soil around the bushes with peat, sawdust or dry leaves - this will save the roots from freezing.
- During the summer, it is necessary to regularly water the raspberry tree, but you should remember the risk of rotting of the Brusvyana roots. It is better to use drip irrigation systems, turning them on for a couple of hours a day.
As seen, The variety in question will not require special attention from the summer resident, but will reward you with a generous harvest.
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Conclusion
The Brusvyana raspberry variety cannot be called universal; nevertheless, it is more suitable for farmers from areas with warm and temperate climates. However practice shows that in almost any growing conditions, with proper agricultural technology, this variety produces consistently high yields.
Domestic gardeners and summer residents love Brusvyan raspberries for their large beautiful berries, good yield, unpretentiousness and winter hardiness.
