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Remontant raspberry has many advantages over conventional varieties. Such berries can be harvested several times per season. Today there are a huge number of varieties of such raspberries. How not to get lost among such abundance and choose the right bushes? In this article we will select the top best varieties of remontant raspberries for the Moscow region.
Characteristics of remontant raspberries
This type of raspberry was bred 200 years ago. And in the future, breeders worked hard and developed varieties specifically for the middle zone. In the Moscow region, remontant raspberries have been grown for about 70 years. This species may look no different from ordinary raspberries. These are perennial bushes with a spreading root system. But not every remontant raspberry forms root shoots, and, in general, can reproduce poorly in this way.
The main difference between this species is that the berries are formed mainly on young shoots. Every spring, young stems grow on the bush, they bear fruit, and by winter the upper parts of the branches dry out. They need to be cut off, leaving a few buds. Next year, new fertile shoots form on the remaining part of the stem.Some gardeners leave last year's stems, but in this case the berries will be small. Therefore, the bush should be pruned without sparing. This is the only way to achieve a generous harvest on annual shoots.
At the same time, remontant raspberries have a number of other advantages. It has high disease resistance and is rarely affected by pests. Thanks to this, the berries grow neat and unspoilt by insects. These raspberries are much easier to care for. With timely pruning remontant raspberries in autumn and proper care, the berries grow very large. Now many gardeners grow remontant raspberries. Moreover, the choice of varieties is very large. There is early, late and high yielding raspberries. In general, there is a choice for every taste.
The most suitable raspberry varieties for the Moscow region
Variety "Kalashnik"
This variety is considered the latest. It is valued for its ease of care, high yield and long fruiting period. The berries ripen around the end of June. Leaving a few branches from last year can significantly extend the period of fruit ripening. The berries on the abandoned branches will ripen first, and only after them will raspberries begin to appear on the young shoots.
True, leaving last year's shoots behind runs the risk of getting a poor harvest. The bush grows very quickly, which is why the plant spends most of its energy on its growth, and not on the formation of fruits. So, if you want to get a high-quality harvest, you need to prune the bush thoroughly in the fall.
An important advantage is that the berries continue to ripen on the bush until frost. In October, of course, the number and size of berries will not be the same as at the beginning of the season, but still, you can still please yourself with fresh raspberries.
The fruits of this variety are located on the upper part of the shoots, so they can pull the branches down. Such bushes need support and garter. The taste of the berries is at a high level. The fruits are large and dense, do not wrinkle during transportation, and the color is deep red. The berries on young shoots begin to ripen in August.
The variety needs organic fertilizers. Humus and fertilizer can be used as feed. This variety is perfect for the Moscow region. It does not freeze even in severe frosts and is rarely attacked by pests.
"Penguin"
An excellent variety of remontant raspberries. It stands out among other varieties due to its frost resistance and endurance. Fruits until late autumn. The bush is compact and not spreading, which allows you to plant a large number of raspberries even in a small area. The berries are large, round in shape.
The variety is early, the first fruits can be harvested by the end of June. Repeated fruiting can be expected around the end of August. The thorns are located from the base of the roots to the middle of the bush. The average weight of the fruit is about 4 grams. It is very easy to pick berries from the stalk, as they are dense and do not wrinkle. The color of the fruit is deep crimson. "Penguin" has high resistance to diseases and pests.
"Unattainable"
This variety has a long fruiting period, starting in July and ending in late autumn. The berries ripen quickly, and new fruits appear 5 days after the first harvest.During the season it will be possible to carry out about 5 pickings, after which the raspberries will ripen much less.
A bush about one and a half meters high. There can be 6 replacement shoots on the bush. Young branches are strong, completely covered with medium-sized thorns. The berries are located throughout the shoot. The fruits begin to ripen from the top, and only then at the bottom of the shoot. The bush is not spreading, about 60–70 cm in diameter.
The berries are elongated and dark red in color. “Unattainable” is distinguished by its high yield and large berries. The fruits have excellent taste, soft and juicy. The weight of each berry is about 5–6 grams. The variety easily tolerates frost.
"Firebird"
The variety belongs to the mid-late raspberry species. The first berry picking can be done in mid-August. Over the entire season, you can collect about two kilograms of berries from one bush. Each fruit weighs about 5–6 grams. The berries have a distinct dessert sweet and sour taste. They have a conical shape, bright red color, elastic and juicy. The berries stick well to the branches when ripe and do not wrinkle during transportation. Even after rains, the berries will not fall from the bush.
The bush is more compact than spreading. The height of the shoots can be up to 2 meters in height, so it is better to grow bushes on trellises. The fruits are located on half of the entire trunk. The shoots have a large number of thorns located at the bottom of the bush. Up to 7 replacement shoots can form on a bush. In severe frosts it may need shelter. "Firebird" is resistant to most diseases.
"Atlant"
Great large-fruited variety. Fruiting is double, long-lasting.In the Moscow region it is capable of producing up to 90% of the harvest. The height of the bushes can reach up to 1.5 m. The thorns on the shoots are located in the lower part, which makes picking raspberries much easier. The bush is not spreading, the shoots are straight. Fruits are formed on half of the shoot. Up to 10 replacement shoots can grow on a bush.
The berries are red with a dark tint, and are of the same size and shape. The fruits are large, weighing up to 5 grams. Particularly large berries of about 8–9 grams may be found. They have an elongated shape, juicy, but at the same time very dense. They are easily separated from the stalks, do not wrinkle or crumble during transportation. The taste is at a high level. The fruits are sweet and sour with a pleasant refreshing taste.
The variety has high disease resistance to fungi and viruses, and is not susceptible to the influence of pests. Resistant to frost and drought. Mostly young shoots bear fruit, so every year the bush should be pruned at the root.
"Zyugana"
Two-year-old shoots of this variety are capable of bearing fruit twice. If you cut the bush at the root in the fall, you can get more abundant fruiting, but only once in the fall. Berries appear on the bush before frost. With double fruiting, the first berries will ripen in early August.
The fruits have an elongated shape and weigh about 6 grams, the color is bright red with a raspberry tint. They hold their shape well and do not crumble during transportation. The fruits can withstand high temperatures and do not bake in the sun. They have a pleasant, characteristic raspberry aroma and an excellent sweet and sour taste.
For high quality fruits, the bushes should be fed with organic and mineral fertilizers.With a large amount of precipitation during the fruiting period, the berry may lose its density. From 1 bush you can harvest from 7 to 9 kg of raspberries over the entire season.
Young shoots are elastic and strong, without thorns. The bush is branched with a large number of fruit branches. Shoots can reach up to 2 meters in height; the bush needs support. The variety has a high degree of frost resistance.
"Indian Summer 2"
Fruiting in this variety occurs in the upper part of the shoots. The bush is medium-sized, spreading, but with a small number of fruit branches. The yield is not as high as that of advertised new products, only one and a half kilograms per bush. But the fruits have an excellent slightly sour taste, which covers all the shortcomings.
Fruiting occurs on young shoots, or, more precisely, from the middle of their height to the top. The branches along the entire length are strewn with a large number of thorns. The shoots are straight, strong, highly branched. The fruiting period begins in mid-August and ends in late autumn.
The berries are small, round, slightly conical in shape. The weight of each fruit is no more than 3.5 grams. They are bright red in color and dense. They keep their shape well during transportation, do not crumble or wrinkle. The taste is very pleasant with a slight sourness. The fruits have a pleasant raspberry aroma.
Conclusion
Remontant raspberry varieties have gained popularity not only in the Moscow region, but throughout the country. Such raspberries have high taste, are easy to care for, and most importantly, have a long fruiting period. Such berries will decorate both the table and the garden.
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