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Raspberry Krasa Rossii is a large-fruited variety capable of producing high yields. The shrub requires constant care, which includes watering, loosening the soil and tying up shoots.
Variety multiplies seedlings and side shoots. Raspberries are planted in trenches, and fertilizer must be added to the soil. The beauty of Russia is not suitable for long-term storage or transportation, so it is usually grown for further processing or personal use.
Description of the variety
Raspberry Krasa Rossii is considered one of the best varieties bred in 1990 by domestic breeder V.V. Kichina. Raspberries received this name for their outstanding external and taste qualities.
The characteristics of the Krasa Rossii variety are as follows:
- medium-sized shrub 1.6 m high;
- the stems are strong;
- raspberries have no thorns;
- large embossed leaves of dark green color;
- large flowers;
- high frost resistance (withstands up to -25°C in winter, with high snow cover - up to -35°C).
Raspberry Krasa Rossii is a compact shrub that does not take up much free space.
During the season, raspberries appear up to ten new shoots, and the number of root shoots is more than five. Many tendrils develop on fruiting shoots and up to 20 berries ripen.
The fruits of the variety correspond to the following description:
- weighing from 4 to 12 g;
- conical shape;
- with a pronounced sweet taste and aroma.
Productivity
The variety has medium ripening times. At the same time, the fruiting period is extended over time. The first raspberry harvest is obtained in early July, while mass ripening of the fruit occurs towards the end of the month.
About 4.5 kg of fruits are harvested from one raspberry bush. During the season you can harvest up to 5 times. The variety is not remontant, so the ripening of the berries occurs in one period.
A few hours after picking, it is recommended to use the fruits fresh or send them for processing. Otherwise, the raspberries will spoil. To increase shelf life, it is necessary to collect the berries without separating them from the stalk.
The fruits of the variety are harvested in dry weather in the absence of dew or rain. When exposed to moisture, the shelf life of berries deteriorates significantly.
Raspberry Krasa Rossii is suitable for making jam or jam. The fruits can be dried or frozen, then their shelf life increases to two years.
Reproduction
The raspberry variety Krasa Rossii can be purchased in the form of seedlings. Planting material is chosen with a good root system and powerful shoots.
Another way to propagate Krasa Rossii raspberries is to use root shoots. Shoots are selected at the end of May, when their length is 20 cm. Especially many branches appear on raspberries in dry and warm weather.
The selected shoots must have a high-quality white root system. Shoots that are too long need to be shortened.
Boarding order
The fruiting and quality of the harvest depends on the correct choice of place for growing the variety. Raspberries grow best in fertile loamy soil with good lighting. When planting the Krasa Rossii raspberry variety, you need to add fertilizer to the soil.
Choosing a place to grow
Raspberries grow in well-lit areas without shade. It is best to choose places for gardening near fences or other barriers that become a natural barrier to the wind.
It is not recommended to grow raspberries next to potatoes, strawberries and fruit trees, as they are susceptible to similar diseases. Under the raspberry garden, you can equip a bed where vegetables, gooseberries or currants previously grew.
For raspberries, light fertile loam is used. When grown on sandy soil, plants require annual feeding.
Planting scheme
Raspberries are planted in spring (April or May) or autumn (September or October). The trench method is best suited for planting raspberries. Depending on the size of the plot and the number of seedlings, it is necessary to determine how many rows will be required for planting.
The procedure for planting raspberries includes several stages:
- First, trenches are prepared with a depth of 0.4 m and a width of 0.5 m. A distance of up to 1.2 m is left between them.
- Rotted manure or compost is placed at the bottom of the pit (in a layer of up to 10 cm).
- Then add superphosphate (15 g) and vermicompost up to 3 cm thick.
- Plants are planted in trenches every meter and covered with fertile soil. You can add a little ash to it, which will improve the taste of the berries.
- The soil is compacted and the raspberries are watered.
- To maintain a high level of moisture, the soil is mulched with peat or straw.
Rules of care
Care for the Krasa Rossii variety should be carried out constantly. In summer, it is necessary to water the plants, apply fertilizers and mulch the soil. In the fall, the bush is pruned and covered for the winter.
Bush pruning
For normal development, the Krasa Rossii variety needs to be pruned to avoid crowding of plantings. In the first year, the bush should consist of 6 shoots, which are tied to a support.
When the plant reaches 0.8 m, it is necessary to equip a trellis. With its help, the raspberries will be better illuminated by the sun, withstand strong winds and will not break under the weight of the fruit.
In the second year, up to 10 of the strongest shoots are left on the raspberries, the remaining shoots are cut to the ground. Annual branches should be cut to 15 cm.
In autumn it is necessary to cut off dry two-year-old shoots. Their peculiarity is the presence of mature bark. Annual branches are left because the harvest will ripen on them next year.
Watering raspberries
The beauty of Russia is drought-resistant, but regular watering will significantly increase the yield. Young plantings are watered once a week, each bush requires 6 liters of water.
When adding moisture, you need to avoid stagnation in order to prevent rotting of the raspberry root system. Periodically, it is necessary to loosen the soil, which improves its aeration, prevents the development of diseases and improves the absorption of nutrients.
Fertilizer use
The application of fertilizers improves the taste of berries and promotes the active development of raspberries. In the spring, you can feed the Beauty of Russia with a solution of mullein in a ratio of 1:10.
Before loosening the soil under raspberries, it is necessary to use nitrogen fertilizers in the spring. For each square meter you will need 10 g of urea and 12 g of ammonium nitrate.
In the summer, bone meal is used, which contains nutrients and acts as a mulch layer. In the autumn, after the raspberry harvest, wood ash is scattered over the beds.
Shelter for the winter
Although Krasa Rossii is a frost-resistant variety, its additional shelter will allow the planting to be preserved. In Russia, raspberries are covered at the end of September; the shoots need to be lowered and covered with earth. The upper part of the bush can be tied to pegs and then covered with special material.
It is necessary to cover raspberries after the temperature drops so that the shoots do not rot. After the snow melts, the shelter must be removed.
Protection from diseases
If the necessary care is observed, the Krasa Rossii raspberry remains resistant to most diseases. At high humidity levels in summer, the variety is susceptible to gray rot and brown spot.
Gray rot is characterized by the spread of dark gray spots on raspberry leaves. A gray coating appears on the fruits, which leads to their rotting.
Brown spot is determined by the presence of purple spots on the shoots. The disease begins in July and completely affects the stems in the fall. To process raspberries, use Fitosporin or Nitrafen, which are diluted with water according to the instructions.
With insufficient care, raspberries are affected by chlorosis and spotted mosaic. Chlorosis develops in the middle of the season in the form of yellowing of leaves. Mosaic appears as dark and light spots on the leaves. As a result, the raspberry yield is significantly reduced.
Pest protection
Raspberry Beauty of Russia is susceptible to attack by the raspberry beetle. Its larvae are attracted to leaves, inflorescences and berries, resulting in damage to the entire bush.
To get rid of the raspberry beetle, you need to periodically loosen and dig up the soil. Before flowering, the raspberries are sprayed with a solution of potassium permanganate. A 10-liter bucket of water will require 5 g of the substance.
The raspberry weevil gnaws the stalks, after which it lays eggs in the inflorescences. As a result, there is a significant reduction in yield. To combat the pest, prepare a solution of the drug Iskra-M, of which 1 g is taken per 1 ml of water. Processing is carried out after harvesting.
When white spots appear on raspberry leaves, it is necessary to take measures to get rid of spider mites. The pest sucks the juice out of the leaf blade, causing it to curl and fall off. To protect the raspberry tree, it is treated with Karbofos.
Reviews from gardeners
Conclusion
According to gardeners, Krasa Rossii raspberries have good taste and are quite large. The disadvantage of this variety is the short shelf life of the berries, so after picking you need to immediately start processing them.
The beauty of Russia is demanding where it is grown, so it is necessary to provide the plantings with access to sunlight, protection from the wind, regular watering and fertilization. The variety is suitable for planting in regions with cold winters and partial summer rainfall. If agricultural practices are followed, raspberries remain resistant to diseases and pests.
