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The most valuable qualities of raspberries are considered to be the taste of the berries, their size and quantity. Today there are a lot of imported varieties and hybrids on sale that meet all of the above requirements. One of the newest developments of foreign breeders was raspberries Tadmor. In addition to its excellent taste and strong berry aroma, the variety can also boast that its fruits are very large, even gigantic. This is not to say that Tadmor raspberries are a good option for beginners or inexperienced gardeners. This hybrid is more likely to suit connoisseurs of elite types of berries and, of course, farmers who grow raspberries for sale.
A detailed description of the newest raspberry variety Tadmor with photos and reviews from domestic farmers is in this article. Here we will talk about the strengths of the variety and some of its disadvantages. In addition, those who are encountering large-fruited foreign hybrids for the first time will find below brief recommendations on growing such crops.
Description of the hybrid
Work on developing a new raspberry variety in New Zealand began back in 1990. Breeders from the Institute of Horticulture and Food Research crossed two technical hybrids Orus 576-47 (seed parent) and 86105N4.4 (pollen parent).
Later, the Tadmor variety was tested in the UK, after which it was recognized as a strong player in the European raspberry market. Researchers highly appreciated the combination of late fruit ripening and excellent taste of berries. Tadmor is also distinguished by its excellent ability to take root in different climatic conditions, which makes the variety universal and unpretentious.
The copyright holder gives the following description of the Tadmor raspberry variety:
- Raspberries bear fruit later - the berries ripen only in the third ten days of August (according to research data, Tadmor bears fruit later than the latest popular varieties);
- the berries ripen on the shoots of the previous year (fruiting on two-year-old shoots makes it possible to classify the variety as a so-called summer species);
- Tadmor's shoots are long, can grow up to 230 cm, their thickness is average;
- annual shoots are anthocyanin-colored, have few thorns, are soft and not sharp;
- two-year-old branches are colored red-brown, their spines are weak, the thorns are short and few;
- This raspberry produces a lot of replacement shoots, so there are no difficulties with propagating the variety;
- Very characteristic of Tadmor is the fact that in the spring the growth of this raspberry is one of the first to appear, although the variety is late;
- the leaves are large, complex in shape, wrinkled, whitish on the reverse side;
- the bushes are not very leafy, so picking berries is very easy;
- the shape of the berries is conical, elongated;
- ripe raspberries are painted bright red, more of a light shade;
- even when overripe, the fruits do not darken;
- the average weight of the berries is 6.9 grams, and “giants” weighing 9-10 grams are often found;
- Fruit length, on average, is 4 cm (Tadmor raspberries are larger than the more famous Tulamin);
- the berries are shiny, with dense but juicy pulp;
- the fruit drupe is well adhered, does not crumble, provides the fruit with strength and keeping quality;
- the taste is very good, dessert, sweet and sour, with a pronounced berry aroma (however, there are several similar varieties, the fruit of which has a more refined taste);
- in accordance with the assessment of taste, Tadmor can rather be called an industrial variety with a dessert bias;
- Tadmor berries are very marketable: the fruits do not wrinkle, do not leak, tolerate transportation well, and can be stored for up to four days;
- fruits are not baked in the sun;
- New Zealand raspberries are resistant to many diseases, such as gray rot, fungal and viral infections, and the dangerous RBDV virus;
- Tadmor has good winter hardiness - no worse than other varieties common in Russia;
- raspberries can withstand frosts down to -30 degrees without shelter;
- The yield of foreign raspberries is high - about three kilograms per bush (this is quite enough for successful cultivation on an industrial scale).
Advantages and disadvantages
There are still very few reviews about the Tadmor raspberry variety, and it is still difficult to find a complete description of this crop. Therefore, it is not possible to talk about clearly expressed pros and cons of this culture. Domestic farmers are just beginning to get acquainted with the new raspberry; even those who have already planted the variety on their plot have not yet received a full harvest. Therefore, the qualities of New Zealand raspberries can be considered conditional, not tested in the realities of the Russian climate.
Tadmor raspberry has the following advantages:
- dessert taste with a good balance of sugar and acid;
- high yield, sufficient for both private and industrial cultivation;
- very large berries that cannot but attract buyers;
- fruit density, allowing the crop to be stored for several days;
- fleshy and aromatic pulp;
- average frost resistance;
- immunity to viral and fungal diseases;
- a sufficient amount of shoots and strong growth of the bush, responsible for the simple reproduction of Tadmor.
Despite the fact that in practice, gardeners of the north and south have not yet had time to test the viability and durability of the Tadmor variety, based on the characteristics of this raspberry, the following conclusions can be drawn:
- farmers from the southern regions of the country with a hot and dry climate should prepare for regular and abundant watering of raspberries (it is better to use drip irrigation systems);
- farmers from the North will definitely have to cover their raspberries for the winter, first tying and bending the bushes to the ground.
To summarize, we can conclude: Tadmor is an excellent variety for growing in small and medium-sized farms. This raspberry occupies an often empty niche, because in late summer and early autumn it is very difficult to find fresh berries. Late ripening periods, presentation of large berries and their dessert taste will certainly be the key to the successful sale of a considerable harvest.
Agrotechnical techniques
In principle, Tadmor raspberries should be grown in the same way as other “summer” varieties that bear fruit on last year’s shoots. Agricultural technology for such crops has been developed over the years and is known even to a novice summer resident.
First of all, a suitable place is chosen for the raspberry plant. The Tadmor variety requires the following growing conditions:
- nutritious and loose soil;
- sufficient spacing between neighboring plants;
- excess sun;
- protection from strong winds and drafts;
- an elevated area where moisture will not stagnate.
Planting and care
Raspberries can be planted both in spring and autumn - the choice of a specific planting time depends on the climatic and weather conditions in the growing region. It is important to plant Tadmor seedlings at a time when the buds on the shoots have not yet opened or there are no leaves.
It is recommended to place seedlings at intervals of 70-100 cm between neighboring bushes. To prevent plantings of tall raspberries with a large number of shoots from becoming thicker, no more than 5-7 plants should be placed on each square meter of land. Planting raspberries more densely will lead to rapid depletion of the soil, smaller berries, and a deterioration in their taste.
Experienced farmers recommend installing supports near Tadmor bushes.This way the bushes will not bend under the weight of the harvest, the plants will be able to ventilate better, and the branches will not break. The optimal height of the support is 200-220 cm, the first wire is pulled at a level of 150 cm from the ground surface.
After planting the raspberries and installing the supports, all that remains is to wait for the first harvest. During the period of bush development, mandatory care is required:
- Mulching the soil around Tadmor bushes using peat, humus, straw, sawdust or dry leaves. The protective layer will save the soil from drying out and prevent the roots from overheating.
- Tadmor should be watered regularly and abundantly during periods of drought. In order not to miscalculate the amount of water, it is better to install a drip irrigation system. If the summer is not very hot and rainy, large-fruited raspberries do not require additional moisture.
- The Tadmor variety needs to be fertilized a little more often than regular raspberries. If there is not enough nutrition for the bushes, this will greatly affect the size and number of berries. Organics and nitrogen-mineral complexes are excellent as nutrition.
- Tadmor bushes need to be pruned in the same way as other two-year-old varieties. Fruit-bearing shoots are completely cut out, young shoots are trimmed to approximately one-third of the height (correct pruning is shown in the photo below).
- If the climate in the growing region is cold, the raspberry tree with Tadmor will have to be covered for the winter. For these purposes, you can use spruce spruce branches, agrofibre, and available building materials.
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Conclusion
Tadmor is a new and not yet fully studied variety, but this raspberry clearly deserves the attention of farmers. Growing the crop is not difficult, it is not capricious, and adapts well to any climate. Tadmor can be safely called a universal raspberry, because it is perfect for both private and industrial cultivation.
