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Raspberry Daughter of Hercules is a new remontant variety obtained from the Hercules variety. The plant has much in common with the parent variety: the external features of the bush, the size and taste of the berries. However, the Daughter of Hercules is a more spreading shrub and requires additional support.
Growing remontant raspberry varieties has its own characteristics. Increased attention is paid to watering, pruning and fertilizing raspberries. This ensures the active development of raspberries and high yields.
Characteristics of the variety
Raspberry Daughter of Hercules is a medium-sized shrub that is characterized by a tendency to branch. Therefore, it is necessary to build a support for raspberries.
The description of the raspberry variety Daughter of Hercules is as follows:
- the height of the bush reaches 2 m;
- berry weight – from 10 to 20 g;
- bush stems are straight with thorns;
- blunt conical shape of the fruit;
- the berries taste sweet with a slight sourness;
- fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing;
- Fruiting lasts from August to October.
Due to the strong connection of the drupes, raspberries have good transportability. It can be frozen and stored in this form.After defrosting, the berries retain their presentation and taste.
Fruiting of the variety continues until frost. Since this period is extended in time, in some regions the last harvest may not have time to ripen.
Boarding order
Remontant raspberries of the Daughter of Hercules variety are distinguished by increased requirements for soil fertility and lighting. Therefore, the correct choice of planting site and soil preparation are the main conditions for a good harvest.
Selecting a location
Remontant raspberries are planted in well-lit areas so that the plants have access to sunlight throughout the day.
Another nuance is protecting raspberries from drafts. Therefore, it is planted along fences, which are a barrier to air masses. You should also choose the south side of the site, where the snow melts faster.
Soil preparation
It is recommended to plant raspberries in soil where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cucumbers or eggplants previously grew. Light loams that have a neutral or slightly acidic balance are best suited for growing raspberries.
Remontant varieties are planted in the fall. The soil must first be dug up; 45 g of potassium sulfate, 13 kg of humus and 65 g of superphosphate are added per square meter.
If vegetables grew in place of the raspberry patch, then after harvesting them you need to dig up the soil and plant clover or legumes the next year. In August, they must be crushed and added to the soil when digging it.
Boarding order
Raspberries are planted in trenches 0.5 m deep, at the bottom of which a fertilized soil mixture is placed.Then the seedlings are placed in the holes and the soil is compacted. Plants must be watered.
Remontant raspberries are planted in one of the following ways:
- Tape. Plants are planted in rows every 0.7-0.9 m. 1.5-2 m are left between rows. This planting does not contribute to the thickening of the raspberry tree, as a result of which each plant will have access to the sun.
- Square bush. The plot is divided into squares with a side of 1-1.5 m. One seedling is placed in each of them.
- Triangular. With this method, raspberries are planted in the corners of triangles, the side of which is 0.5 m.
- Curtinny. Plants are planted in groups at a distance of 0.6 m, including no more than three copies.
Before planting, the raspberry seedling is trimmed, leaving 25 cm. The root system should be completely under the ground.
Variety care
Remontant raspberries require constant care, which consists of watering and fertilizing. To protect plantings from pests, you need to follow agricultural practices and constantly care for the plants.
Raspberries of the Daughter of Hercules variety are pruned, leaving no more than 6 branches. The remaining shoots are tied up. It is also necessary to periodically loosen the soil.
Watering the raspberries
Regular watering of remontant raspberries ensures their normal development. It is especially important to water in dry weather.
The soil under the bushes should remain moist at all times. However, there is no need to allow moisture to stagnate, which leads to rotting of the root system. The need for constant watering is explained by the fact that the berries ripen in several stages.
Raspberries are watered with settled water that has warmed up in the sun.It is not recommended to use cold water from a hose for irrigation. The procedure is carried out in the morning or evening in the absence of direct exposure to the sun.
Fertilizer application
Remontant raspberry varieties must be fed in the second year after planting. At the beginning of July, mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil, since during this period the accelerated development of shoots begins. In August, it is recommended to carry out complex fertilizing.
Organic fertilizers are high in nitrogen content. They are obtained by diluting bird droppings with water in a ratio of 1:20. If you use mullein, then the proportion should be 1:10.
Nitrogen fertilizers are applied at the beginning of the summer. For each square meter, prepare 5 liters of liquid fertilizer. Raspberries Daughter of Hercules are fed on a warm day during watering.
Autumn feeding promotes the formation of fruit buds. During this period, you need to prepare a fertilizer of superphosphate and potassium (1 tsp each). The resulting mixture should be sprinkled on the soil. Additionally, you can add a bucket of humus.
Loosening and mulching
Loosening ensures air exchange in the soil, which improves the growth of the root system and the supply of nutrients. Since raspberry roots are located close to the surface, loosening is carried out to a depth of 10 cm.
To avoid loosening and weeding weed, the soil under the bushes is mulched with peat, rotted manure, straw, sawdust, and mown grass. The procedure must be carried out in the fall to protect plants from freezing.
Protection from diseases and pests
Raspberry variety Daughter of Hercules is a resistant plant that is not susceptible to most diseases and pests.If there are signs of damage, the plantings are treated with fungicides or insecticides.
To prevent them, the following recommendations should be followed:
- implementation of the planting scheme;
- preventing dense plantings, which contributes to the spread of the raspberry beetle;
- spring treatment of the plant with Bordeaux mixture to protect against fungal diseases;
- feeding raspberries with potassium and phosphorus to repel caterpillars;
- An infusion of onion peels and a colloidal measure help against spider mites.
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Conclusion
Daughter of Hercules is a remontant raspberry variety capable of producing several harvests per season. If you follow the planting and care rules, the Daughter of Hercules variety gives a good harvest. Be sure to water the raspberries, loosen the soil and apply fertilizers.
The fruits of the variety are suitable for freezing, long-term storage and processing. Particular attention is paid to choosing a planting site, which should be on the sunny side and protected from the wind.
