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It is impossible to find people who are indifferent to raspberries. In order for a large-fruited berry with a persistent aroma to grow on the site, gardeners are trying to pick up a good variety. Raspberry “Peresvet”, due to its characteristics, is included in the line of the “Golden Collection of Caucasian Raspberries”.
The raspberry variety “Peresvet” was obtained by crossing the popular “Stolichnaya” and “Solzh”. For lovers of raspberries, the most important property of the variety was the amazing unpretentiousness of the plant. To make the acquaintance complete, let’s take a closer look at the description of the Peresvet raspberry variety, photos of the plant and fruits, reviews of gardeners.
Description of characteristics
It is important for a summer resident to know at what time he can get the desired raspberry crop. The complex of measures for caring for the plant, the agrotechnics of cultivation and the choice of neighboring varieties depend on this. Therefore, the description of the raspberry variety “Peresvet” should begin with the ripening period. “Peresvet” refers to mid-late species that delight with ripe berries in the second decade of July.
Information about the raspberry variety will help to form plantings correctly:
- Bush. Upright, tall (up to 2 m), but with a compact habit. It does not take up much space, so it is possible to allocate a plot for growing raspberry varieties even in a small area. Shoots raspberry “Peresvet” gives a little. They are characterized by medium spikes, the formed spikes on the trunk harden significantly. Annual shoots are reddish-brown in color and do not have a waxy coating. More than 12 fruit branches are formed on each stem.
- Leaves. Large, slightly twisted and wrinkled. Serrated along the edges with a light lower plate.
- Flowers. They have a recognizable aroma. They are located on the same level with the pistils. Raspberry “Peresvet” has medium-sized flowers.
- Berries. Each raspberry is large, obtuse and elongated. The variety is difficult to confuse with other species, if at least once you had to try it. It has a multifaceted taste. A very recognizable combination of rich sweetness and slight sourness. During the period of full ripening, the berries of the variety become dark crimson in color, even with a hint of cherry, matte and almost without villi. Varietal weight parameters are average. Without intensive fertilizing, raspberries grow up to 3 g each. If enough time is given to raspberry nutrition, they gain weight up to 5,5 g. They are quite dense, do not crumble and are easily separated from the fruit at the moment of technical ripeness. The aroma of the variety is not pronounced, but very pleasant.
- Transportability the variety “Peresvet” is very good. This ability of raspberries “Peresvet” is provided by dense and elastic fruits.
- Stability. For raspberries of the Peresvet variety, according to gardeners, resistance to diseases (anthracnose, purple spotting, fungal infections), pests (raspberry mite), low temperatures is characteristic. Good winter hardiness allows you to grow a variety in the areas of the middle lane. In the southern regions, raspberries do not require bending down the vine for the winter.
- Productivity depends on compliance with the requirements of agricultural technology. If the culture is grown with minimal care, then from 1 sq. m collect 3,0 – 4,0 kg of large berries. With more intensive care – up to 5 kg per 1 sq. m area.
These are the general parameters of the variety that gardeners pay attention to. Video for gardeners:
A detailed description of the cultivation of raspberry varieties “Peresvet” in the garden plot will complement the missing nuances.
Advantages and disadvantages
When growing raspberries “Peresvet”, gardeners share their observations and write reviews about the variety. Based on these truthful reviews, you can group the main advantages and disadvantages of the plant. The advantages of raspberry varieties “Peresvet” are:
- Drought tolerance. Raspberry “Peresvet” does not require abundant watering. On hot days, the berries do not bake in the sun, remaining juicy. But the variety is zoned for the Central regions of the Federation, therefore, in other regions, it is still worth considering the requirements of the culture.
- Unpretentiousness to food. Raspberry “Peresvet” is not considered an intensive type of culture, and the introduction of drugs in large quantities is not required. Of course, if you leave the plant without top dressing, then you need to hope adequately for the harvest of large and juicy berries. It is important to remember that the raspberry variety does not need intensive feeding for normal fruiting, but you should not completely leave the culture without food.
- Yield indicator. Satisfies even demanding farmers. Additionally, this includes the ability of the raspberry variety to tolerate transportation well, maintain the extraordinary taste and quality of the fruit.
- Frost resistance. Significantly exceeds the standard indicators of large-fruited raspberry varieties.
- Versatility of use. Raspberries “Peresvet” can not only be consumed fresh, but also canned, dried, frozen.
Among the shortcomings of the variety, only one was noted – the prolongation of fruiting. But, if this is not entirely suitable for farmers, then summer residents are satisfied. They like to feast on fruits for as long as possible.
Landing
For the raspberry variety “Peresvet” allocate a plot with good lighting.
In this case, water and snow will not linger on the ridges, which will lead to the drying of the soil. It is better to plant a raspberry variety in the spring, and in the summer you can select healthy, powerful offspring for transplantation.
The first stage is soil preparation. The soil is dug up with the simultaneous application of fertilizers (organics and mineral complexes). If raspberry seedlings are placed in one row along the border of the site, then the furrow is located at a distance of 1,5 m from the neighbor’s territory.
Then you need a competent choice of raspberry seedlings “Peresvet”. For planting, the quality of planting material is very important. It has certain requirements. If a raspberry seedling with an open root system, then the stems should be shortened and without foliage. With a closed root system, the presence of leaves and a stem without shortening is allowed. It is important to carefully examine the planting material of the variety so as not to purchase raspberry seedlings with signs of disease, damage, or the presence of pests. The length of the roots is at least 15 cm, the base of the shoot is 1 cm thick.
The scheme for planting seedlings of raspberry varieties “Peresvet” is maintained in size:
- between rows from 2 m to 2,5 m;
- between seedlings from 1 m to 1,7 m.
Farmers slightly compact plantings and plant bushes with a distance of 0,7 – 1 m, and leave a row spacing of 2 m wide.
Plant the plants in holes or furrows. Humus (bucket), NPK mineral fertilizer complex (35 g) and wood ash (0,5 kg) are placed on one Peresvet bush.
During the autumn planting for a month and a half, they add 1 sq. m 25 kg of manure, 65 g of superphosphate and 50 g of potassium sulfate. In the future, for 3 years, organics can not be applied, but mineral nutrition for raspberries “Peresvet” is added every spring.
The seedling is lowered into the pit, the roots are straightened, covered with earth, compacted and watered. Immediately mulch with humus or sawdust. After 2 days, watering the raspberries is repeated.
Care during the season
To increase the yield of Peresvet raspberries, it is better to grow the variety on a trellis. This will make it possible to provide the bush with sufficient lighting and ventilation, to normalize the amount of overgrowth. Supports 2 m high with two rows of wire are suitable. This is enough to effectively arrange the plants.
Mulching. It is important to mulch in the spring when the soil warms up. Mulch will protect against moisture loss, keep the soil structure loose.
Watering. According to gardeners, raspberries “Peresvet” do not respond to small violations of the schedule. But to get a high yield, you need to regularly water the plants, taking into account the ambient temperature. Be sure to carry out autumn watering at the rate of at least 20 liters of water per 1 sq. m. It is recommended to do this before pruning and with the simultaneous application of mineral fertilizers.
Feeding. Gardeners monthly bring food, especially during the formation of berries. Organics, which was added during planting, last for 3 years. And the mineral components are applied annually three times per season – at the beginning of the growing season, and then, when the raspberries bloom and form ovaries. In the spring, it is good to sprinkle urea on the ridges, when fruit formation begins, more potassium is needed. The berry will be dense and transportable.
Topping. It is used to enhance the branching of the Peresvet raspberry bushes and is done in the first half of July. In the northern regions – no later than the last decade of May.
Trimming. In autumn, when planting or transplanting raspberry bushes, they are shortened by 25 cm.
About the rules for trimming raspberries on the video:
Preparation for winter. Raspberry “Peresvet” requires shelter for the winter if the variety is grown in an area with a cold climate. To save plants from frost, it is enough to bend the shoots to the ground and spud with snow. At the same time, it is important to ensure that the raspberries do not ripen in the spring. Therefore, with the start of spring care activities, you should not be late.
Gardeners who grow Peresvet raspberries in the plots note the full compliance of the characteristics with the description of the variety and photo.