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In addition to proven and familiar raspberry varieties, gardeners often choose modern new products for their plots. In this article we will talk about the standard raspberry variety “Glen Ample”. Such species are called raspberry trees, and recently they have gained recognition among summer residents. It cannot be said that standard raspberries are widely grown in areas next to ordinary varieties. In appearance, the Glen Ample raspberry variety really resembles a tree, although in terms of its characteristics it is a bush, characterized by its great height and productivity.
Gardeners will find the description of the Glen Ample raspberry variety, photos, videos and reviews included in this article very useful:
Description of the variety
The raspberry hybrid was bred by Scottish breeders. Parent varieties are Glen Prosen and Meeker. Both are reliable and productive species and have been successfully grown in Europe to this day. Why does the Glen Ample raspberry variety attract the attention of gardeners? Of course, with its characteristics. Let's take a closer look at the most basic ones:
- Fruiting period. "Glen Ample" is a new summer-bearing raspberry variety. It belongs to the mid-season species, in some regions it is considered mid-late. The harvest is harvested in the second half of July, but this period varies. The parameter depends on the growing area of the Glen Ample raspberry.
- Type of cultivation. It is characterized by one word – universal.The raspberry variety grows equally well in open ground and greenhouses, so it is often used for commercial cultivation. The variety is suitable for mechanical harvesting.
- Fruit. Another important characteristic of raspberries that gardeners pay attention to first. One berry weighs from 2 g to 10 g. Such specimens are not considered rare for the large-fruited Glen Ample raspberry variety. Fragrant, tasty, the taste of the berries reaches 9 points on a ten-point scale. The fruits have large drupes and are bright red in color. They are attached securely, so even when fully ripe they do not fall off the bushes. The pulp is very juicy. A slight sourness is felt in unripe berries, ripe ones are always sweet.
- Bush type. The plant is of unusual height for raspberries - up to 3 meters. The shoots are smooth with a thin waxy shell, practically without thorns. The basis of a raspberry bush is one shoot, from which fruiting lateral branches extend. Each shoot has up to 30 branches with berries. There are up to 20 fruits on the laterals, so the next raspberry parameter – yield – is very attractive to gardeners.
- Productivity. According to the description of the Glen Ample raspberry variety, during the growing season, from one shoot you get from 1.3 to 1.7 kg of large, high-quality berries. The variety bears fruit within a month. When industrially grown with intensive technology, the yield is 30 tons per hectare, and about 4.5 kg per bush. To preserve the plant and the harvest, the raspberry bush must be shaped.
- Formation. It is produced by tying raspberry bushes of the Glen Ampl variety onto trellises. Additionally, make sure that the plants do not interfere with each other. This will not happen if you strictly follow the planting pattern of raspberry bushes.Thus, at the same time, the requirements of agricultural technology are met - good lighting and ventilation of plantings.
- Unpretentiousness. The variety can withstand strong winds and drought well. It was bred for cultivation in the difficult climate of England, so variability in weather conditions does not affect the development of raspberries. According to gardeners, raspberries of the Glen Ampl variety are not susceptible to common crop diseases and pest invasions. She is not afraid of raspberry aphids, rot, viruses and late blight.
- Usage. The variety is classified as a raspberry of universal use. Large dry berries lend themselves well to freezing. After defrosting, they keep their shape and retain their taste. Excellent for making jams and preserves, because the seed in the berries is almost invisible. The high degree of sweetness allows you to make preparations with minimal added sugar. Housewives love to make “fresh” preparations from sugar and chopped berries.
- Frost resistance and preparation for winter. The variety tolerates frost well. Breeders took care of this when breeding the hybrid. The description of the Glen Ample raspberry variety states that the bushes are covered only at -30°C, which is confirmed by numerous reviews from gardeners. Plants are covered only in snowless, frosty winters with a large drop in temperature. If you want to play it safe, you can simply bend the stems to the ground and wrap them in spruce branches.
Advantages and disadvantages
The pros and cons of the Glen Ample raspberry variety are well reflected in reviews from gardeners.
Advantages:
- powerful tall bushes;
- thornless;
- large fruit;
- good shoot formation;
- safety during transportation;
- excellent taste;
- resistance to climate changes, winds and drought;
- frost resistance;
- low maintenance;
- versatility of use;
- resistance to diseases and pests;
- budget price of seedlings.
Flaws:
- dependence of the size and structure of berries on the amount of potassium and phosphorus in the soil;
- average resistance to diseases such as gray rot and rust;
- the large size of the bush, which complicates picking berries and caring for raspberries.
These parameters are easier to attribute to the characteristics of the variety than to serious shortcomings.
Landing
The development and productivity of the plant depends on the correct planting of raspberries.
Most often, gardeners plan to plant Glen Ample garden raspberries in early spring. The best time is considered to be the period when the threat of return frosts has passed and the soil has warmed up. It is important to remember that seedlings of the famous variety should be purchased from specialized nurseries or harvested yourself in the fall. In this case, it is necessary to properly store planting material until spring. Summer residents use a kitchen refrigerator.
Despite the fact that raspberries are light-loving crops, the Glen Ample hybrid grows well in the shade. This is important for gardeners with shaded areas who decide to grow this raspberry variety.
Garden raspberry "Glen Ample" makes certain demands on the soil. The soil on which raspberries will produce an excellent harvest should be:
- loamy or sandy loam;
- light or medium in structure;
- drained;
- with a high humus content.
Even if the selected site meets these requirements, it needs to be prepared. First of all, the soil is dug up and removed. weeds, add organic matter and mineral fertilizers.
A planting hole with certain dimensions is prepared for each raspberry tree.The depth is at least 25 cm, and the diameter is 60 cm. Typically, this raspberry variety is planted along the border of the site next to the hedge. To plant raspberries in a greenhouse, the room must be of appropriate size.
The planting pattern for the variety is 3.0 x 0.3 m; for double-row planting, it is 3.5 x 0.5 x 0.3 m. It is not advisable to reduce the distance between plants or rows, otherwise the raspberries will not have enough light and air.
After planting the seedling, it is watered abundantly. Each plant will need at least 10 liters of water. The root zone is immediately mulched with humus, peat, chopped straw or sawdust. When planting in spring, shorten the tops of the shoots by 20 cm.
After 2-3 days, watering is repeated in the same volume.
The survival rate of raspberry seedlings is good, so properly planted plants grow quickly.
If you need to plant raspberries in the fall, it is best to do this in late September or early October. The period depends on the growing region. Gardeners tend to believe that planting in the fall is more effective. During this period, it is possible to better prepare the site and plant. Before the onset of frost, the seedlings of the variety manage to take root, and in the spring they begin to grow intensively.
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Caring for mature plants
The description of the variety helps to correctly follow the agricultural techniques for growing Glen Ample raspberries. Caring for raspberries begins in early spring. At this time, they begin to clear the area of last year's foliage. Pest larvae overwinter in it and fungal spores and pathogenic bacteria are found. Cleaning saves raspberries from diseases. The second important action in the spring is fertilizing. Nitrogen fertilizers are needed.A solution of mullein and urea works well. Add a shovel of mullein and 5 g of urea to 1 bucket of water. Stir and leave for 2-3 hours. Raspberries are watered with the solution in early April. Other nitrogen fertilizers are taken at the rate of 25 g per 1 square meter. m. After feeding, loosening is necessary.
In summer, the raspberry plant does not require special care from the gardener. Attention should be paid to the watering schedule, especially on dry days. The variety needs abundant, but not frequent, watering. To raspberry tree It bears fruit well, the roots should be powerful, grow in breadth and depth. This is impossible without water.
In the summer months after harvesting, some summer residents feed the variety with a weekly infusion of bird droppings (200 g per 10 liters of water).
In the fall, gardeners have more work to do in the raspberry fields.
At that time:
- The area is cleared of mulch and plant debris. This reduces the possibility of pests overwintering in the foliage.
- Potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied. Furrows are made around the bush at a distance of 30 cm and a depth of 20 cm. Superphosphate (50 g) and potassium salt (40 g) are added to them. The substances will ensure the formation of flower buds and increase the future harvest.
- At the same time, they dig up the area and add compost (3-4 kg per 1 sq. m). Digging depth – 10 cm.
In addition to the above points, gardeners note:
- Raspberries grow well if green manure is regularly sown between the rows.
- Spraying with Bordeaux mixture (3%) in early spring serves as a good prevention of raspberry diseases.
- If you comply with the requirements of agricultural technology, the harvest will fully comply with the description of the Glen Ample raspberry variety, as in the photo.
Please help me with advice on what to do so as not to lose this new variety for me. Very tasty and sweet berries, it will be very disappointing... Now I have removed all the berries/flowers, but there are still no shoots (( .
two-year-old Glen Ample raspberry bushes do not produce shoots