Raspberry Himbo – description
The Himbo remontant raspberry variety was developed by crossing two other varieties. The berries of this variety are larger.
Description of raspberries “Himbo”
The fruits of this variety are quite large, the mass of one can reach 10 grams. Average weight ranges from 6 to 8 grams. A distinctive feature is not only weight, but also a strong, pleasant aroma. Raspberry “Himbo”, like other remontant, bears fruit 2 times a year.
Raspberry variety “Himbo” is considered one of the most productive
The berries of the second harvest are just as large and fragrant. The taste of the berries is interesting – a sweetish aftertaste, mixed with a slight sourness, makes an indelible impression even on seasoned gardeners. The berry is dense, it can hold on without falling from the bush for several days. Well suited for transportation, freezing and preparation for the winter.
Raspberry bush “Himbo” – tall, shoots for 3 years reach about 2 meters. The shoots need a garter, during fruiting they can break from their own weight. Lateral and fruit branches are elongated, reaching 65-80 cm.
Gardeners say that pinching is not necessary for the Himbo variety, lateral branching is well developed
Plants must be planted at a great distance from each other so that each of them can fully open. The row spacing should be more than 2 meters. Himbo grows well in both loose and hard soil. On hot days, the berries need shading and abundant watering. Due to regular rains, the berries may lose their sweetness. To get a bountiful harvest, during the formation of the ovary, the bushes must be fed with mineral fertilizers. The bush is highly resistant to disease. The thorns of the bush are not sharp, do not affect the harvest. It is advisable to feed young plants with superphosphate and potassium fertilizer.
When grown in greenhouses, the Himbo variety bears fruit until October. The yield from one bush reaches 3 kg, under special conditions about 5 kg.
In the conditions of harsh winters, many bushes can freeze out. To prevent this from happening, the shoots must be covered with agrofibre or straw. The bushes are pruned in the fall, and in the winter the shoots are bent to the ground. Many gardeners do not recommend completely pruning the Himbo variety for the winter – this prevents higher yields next year.
Raspberry variety “Himbo” is successfully grown both at home and in industrial conditions. Possesses high productivity, unpretentious to weather conditions.