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Raspberry Diamond: raspberry variety, description
Repaired raspberries are especially popular because they make it possible to harvest for a long period. Gardeners strive to find the best variety for their needs. In this regard, the “Brilliant” raspberry variety deserves special attention, since it shows excellent results with standard care.
Raspberry “Diamond”: features
“Diamond” deserves attention primarily due to the attractive appearance of the berries. The yield is also at the proper level, and the taste is not bad. In addition, the berries can be harvested before frost, which is an added benefit.
Raspberry “Diamond” covers not only your own needs for healthy berries, but also allows you to treat relatives, neighbors, and also sell surplus
The bush is wide, but not very tall. Its height is about 1,5 meters. The berries weigh about 4 grams; at maturity, their color is purple, they have a characteristic glossy sheen. They taste sweet and sour, have a light, barely perceptible aroma. The pulp is juicy, but quite firm.
Raspberry variety “Diamond”: description
The specified variety can please with an abundance of delicious berries that attract the eye with their appearance. Fruiting begins in early August and lasts until the very frost. Heat and lack of moisture are well tolerated, although they can affect the taste of the berries. Due to the fact that the fruits have a dense pulp, they tolerate transportation well, and can also be stored for a long time without loss of taste and marketability.
Despite a lot of advantages and positive qualities, “Brilliant” has some drawbacks. So, the variety is very dependent on the amount of sun received by the plant. Even a small shadow can significantly slow down growth and development. In particular, the harvest suffers in this case. Therefore, for growing raspberries of this variety, it is necessary to choose the most illuminated places.
Under the weight of the berries, the shoots can strongly lean to the ground and even break. That is why the variety needs timely tying and installation of supports. But later it will be very convenient to harvest.
“Diamond” can be a real boon for owners of small summer cottages. With a minimum number of planted bushes, you can collect many tasty and healthy berries. According to gardeners, the harvested crop is enough not only to cover their own needs, but also to sell, treat relatives and neighbors. That is why this variety is gaining more and more popularity.