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Varieties of raspberry differ in different yields, taste, color, size of berries. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account winter hardiness: some species tolerate frosts well down to -30 degrees, others require mandatory shelter even in central Our Country.
Characteristics of the raspberries
Ezhemalina is a hybrid obtained from crossing different varieties of raspberries and blackberries. It reaches a height of 3-4 m, and the stems often spread along the ground, so they are tied to a trellis. Without a garter, they grow no more than 50–60 cm. The shoots are often covered with thorns, although there are varieties without them.
The plant bears fruit on the shoots of last year, which must be taken into account when pruning. The berries are quite large, always larger than those of raspberries. The mass reaches from 4 to 14 g, which also depends on the variety. The shape of the fruit is elongated, symmetrical. The color of the blackberry depends on the variety: it is red, raspberry, but more often blackberry (dark blue, closer to black). On average, one bush gives up to 4-5 kg.
Blackberry berries appear from July to the end of August. The entire crop can be harvested before frost. In taste, the berries resemble both raspberries and blackberries, representing a cross between these two cultures. Sourness is always noticeable, the degree of which depends both on the variety and on the growing conditions.
Ezhemalin often gives abundant root shoots. It also propagates with the help of root cuttings and crowns. At the same time, the shrub is unpretentious: it can be grown in almost all regions of Our Country. Standard care – watering, fertilizing, careful pruning, weeding and loosening the soil.
In taste and color, jemalina resembles both raspberries and blackberries.
Types of raspberries
The culture is a hybrid, therefore, not individual species are distinguished, but only varieties. The most common are:
- Tyberry.
- Loganberry.
- Boysenberry.
Conventionally, culture can be divided into two types:
- with spikes;
- without thorns.
Several dozen varieties of this berry are known: they are grown in culture, including in Our Country.
The best varieties of blackberry
There are different varieties of raspberries – with and without thorns, with black or red berries. The best varieties are selected for taste, yield, and winter hardiness. The optimal varieties include Texas, Cumberland, Merry Berry and others.
Texas
Texas (Texas) is a tall variety (up to 4 m) with flexible shoots creeping along the ground. It has good immunity to diseases and moderate winter hardiness. Gives rather large berries (up to 10 g) with a very pleasant sweet and sour taste, reminiscent of raspberries. At the same time, many thorns form on the shoots, which must be taken into account when leaving.
Ezhemalina Texas bears fruit for 15 years, the average yield is 4–5 kg per specimen
boysenberry
Boysenberry is an American hybrid, obtained in the 30s of the XX century. Named after breeder R. Boysen. Culture of medium ripening: mid-July – early August. Fruiting is not stretched, the entire crop can be harvested in 1-2 times. The fruits are dark cherry in color, then blacken. The pulp is very juicy and tender, the taste is refined, balanced, with a pleasant berry aroma.
The shoots spread along the ground, grow up to 2–3 m. They need a tie to the trellis and regular pruning. Another feature – the plant gives a lot of root shoots, which must be periodically removed.
Boysenberry shrub yield average: 3–4 kg
Cumberland
Cumberland (Cumberland) – an undersized variety that grows up to 1,5–2 m. The shoots are curved, arcuate, covered with thorns. The fruits for the blackberry are very small: the average weight is 2–3 g. At the same time, the yield is moderate and high: 4–6 kg per plant. Fruiting is extended, falls on the second half of the summer.
Cumberland produces sweet berries with a subtle blackberry flavor.
Merry Berry
Merry Berry is a variety of blackberry with a distinct blackberry flavor (raspberry notes are not noticeable). On tasting evaluations, its taste qualities are considered reference. The shoots are prickly, so it is not so easy to take care of the shrub. At the same time, the berries are not only tasty, but also quite large (weight up to 8 g). Another advantage is early ripening. The yield is moderate, comparable to raspberries: 3–4 kg per bush.
Merry Berry berries ripen from late June to mid-July
Marionberry
Marionberry is another hybrid with a reference taste. Sweet tones and delicate sourness are noticeable, blackberry aroma is pronounced. The berries are medium, weight is about 4–5 g. Vigorous variety, shoots reach a length of 6 m, spread along the ground. The branches are covered with thorns.
When grown on an industrial scale, the yield of Marionberry reaches 7,5–10 t / ha
Sylvan
Silvan (Silvan) – another creeping variety covered with thorns. It has good resistance to diseases and pests, but needs winter shelter. A variety of early ripening – the crop is harvested from early July to mid-August. Differs in very large berries of saturated burgundy color (weight up to 14 g).
The average yield of the Silvan variety reaches 4–5 kg per bush
Marion
Marion is an American variety that began to be grown in the mid-50s of the last century. Creeping shrub, branches grow up to six meters in length. Covered with small sharp spines. Berries with dense pulp, black, medium size (weighing about 5 g). The taste is standard – sweet, with rich tones of blackberry and raspberry. Fruity aroma is well expressed.
The yield of Marion reaches 10 kg per bush
Varieties of thornless raspberries
Some varieties of blackberry are thornless. This is especially convenient for both tending shrubs and harvesting. The most popular varieties include Buckingham, Loganberry Thornless and Black Satin.
Buckingham
Buckingham – The name of this raspberry variety is associated with Buckingham Palace. It was bred in the UK in 1996. Buckingham is close to the Tayberry variety, but produces larger berries, reaching 8 cm in length, weighing up to 15 g). The taste is balanced, sweet and sour, with a pronounced aroma.
The bushes are quite tall, reaching 2–2,5 m. The first fruits are produced 2–3 years after planting. The berries of this raspberry variety ripen from July to mid-August without pronounced waves (extended fruiting).
Buckingham produces large, rich red berries.
Loganberry Thornless
Loganberry Thornless produces large, conical, pure black fruits. This is a late raspberry variety: the berries ripen from late August to early October, although flowering occurs, as usual, in June. The taste is very pleasant, somewhat reminiscent of mulberry. The pulp is juicy, sweet, with a rich aroma. The fruits are very large, weighing up to 15 g. At the same time, the bushes are decorative, they can be used to make an attractive hedge.
Loganberry Thornless berries have a dense skin that allows you to transport the crop over long distances.
Black Satin
Black Satin is another thornless variety with small (4–7 g) black berries. The taste is pleasant, with pronounced sweetness. Ripening later – from mid-August to the end of September. The bushes are vigorous, reaching 5-7 m in height. Black Satin is a high yielding blackberry variety. Adult plants give up to 15–20 kg in one season. Therefore, the culture is suitable for cultivation not only in private farms, but also for sale.
Black Satin – one of the most productive types
Varieties of garden raspberries for the Moscow region and central Our Country
When choosing a seedling, it is very important to take into account its winter hardiness. The best varieties of raspberries for the Moscow region and other regions of the middle lane are Loganberry, Tyberry and Darrow.
Loganberry
Loganberry (Loganberry) gives berries with a pleasant sweet and sour taste. The size of the fruits is average (reach 5–6 g), the shape is strongly elongated, almost cylindrical. Taste qualities are good: the pulp is juicy, with sweet and sour notes. The keeping quality and transportability are low, so the species is not suitable for industrial cultivation.
Loganberry gives up to 10 kg per bush
Tyberry
Tayberry (Tayberry) is a Scottish hybrid of medium strength, reaching a height of 2 m. The stems are covered with small spikes. The fruits are large – about 10 g. Ripening begins in early July, so Tayberry is classified as an early variety of blackberry. Fruiting is uneven, so 4-5 collections are carried out per season. Frost resistance is moderate – the shrub can be grown both in the Moscow region and in neighboring regions.
Taiberry yield reaches 3-4 kg per bush
Darrow
Darrow (Darrow) – a productive variety, bringing up to 10 kg per bush. The berries are small – 3-4 g, with a pleasant sweetness and slight sourness in taste. The shoots are straight, reach a height of 3 m, while they need a garter. Both the fruits and leaves of the plant are used as food – they are brewed in the form of tea.
Darrow is one of the most productive specimens
Conclusion
Varieties of raspberries are suitable for growing in the Moscow region and other regions of the middle lane. Most varieties give a consistently high yield, they are not very demanding for care. Many shrubs are covered with thorns, so you need to work with them only with thick gloves.
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