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Large-fruited raspberries: varieties
The owners of summer cottages sometimes arrange real competitions in the size of the crop they have grown. In this case, the main thing is to choose the right variety. Raspberries are no exception. That is why varieties with large fruits and capable of giving a good harvest have become especially popular on the market.
Large-fruited raspberry: features
This variety of raspberries allows you to enjoy large fruits, the weight of which reaches 15 grams. Taste quality is usually high. The plant has a massive stem, can form a large number of ovaries. One bush of such a plant, with good care, is able to give its owner about 10 kg of ripe berries.
Large-fruited raspberry allows you to harvest more high-quality crops with the same care costs
As a rule, large-fruited raspberry varieties have a long vine (up to 2 meters). In this regard, individual copies require the mandatory installation of backwaters. The effort spent on care is fully offset by the generous harvest of berries.
Varieties and varieties of large-fruited raspberries
Large-fruited varieties have many differences, the main ones of which are:
- ripening dates;
- color of ripe fruits;
- taste characteristics;
- resistance to cold and disease.
The most popular varieties include the following.
“Hercules”. The berries of this variety are distinguished by the correct shape, at maturity they have a beautiful ruby color. The variety is early, has increased resistance to the most common diseases.
“Patricia”. Not remontant, but very winter-hardy raspberry, giving a large amount of harvest. The berries are distinguished by excellent taste characteristics and rich aroma. Their shape is conical, the surface resembles velvet, the mass reaches 14 grams. The variety is early, yields a stable harvest every year.
“Golden autumn”. This raspberry can delight lovers of exotic with the unusual yellow color of ripe fruits. The yield is excellent, the taste is very good. The fruits perfectly tolerate transportation and are suitable for long-term storage.
“Bristol Black”. Another find for those looking for something non-standard. The berries of this raspberry are medium in size, but they have an excellent taste. Their color is black, with a slight whitish bloom. Increased resistance to disease.
“Fantasy”. This raspberry is famous for the fact that in addition to the fact that it gives very large fruits, it still has no thorns at all. The taste is good, but the plant does not tolerate winter well and requires shelter.
Of the varieties presented, which have already gained the greatest popularity, everyone can choose something for themselves. Naturally, this assortment is replenished and updated every year, but the varieties presented in the review have already been tested and tested by our gardeners, they have earned positive reviews from them.