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The variety of raspberry varieties obtained in recent years is impressive. So remontant varieties appeared, capable of producing either several small waves of fruiting several times a year or blooming and fruiting abundantly, starting from the second half of summer and right up to the very frosts. Among the latter, raspberry Bryansk Divo enjoys unchanging love among summer residents and gardeners. Initially, it seems that this raspberry variety is generally devoid of flaws, it is so good in many ways. Of course, this is not so, there will always be shortcomings, but the number of its advantages clearly outweighs the scales. It is not for nothing that the Bryansk Divo variety is equally popular with both amateur gardeners and professionals involved in the commercial cultivation of raspberries.
The history of the variety
When, at the end of the last century, remontant raspberry varieties began to actively emerge and be introduced into life, the idea arose that it was possible to create a variety that would satisfy almost all the characteristics of an ideal raspberry adapted to the climatic conditions of the central regions of Our Country. The so-called ideal model included 30 main features.
And already in 2001 in the Bryansk region on the basis of the breeding station, referring to the parameters of this model, as a result of free pollination of the interspecific form under the number 47-18-4, a remontant raspberry variety was obtained, which was called the Bryansk Divo.
After numerous tests, already in 2006, the raspberry variety Bryanskoye Divo was registered in the State Register and patent No. 3940 of the All- Selection and Technological Institute of Horticulture and Nursery was received for it.
Variety description
Despite the fact that usually remontant raspberry varieties do not differ in large sizes, the bushes of the Bryansk Diva are powerful and tall. At the same time, they are weakly scattered in different directions, which is quite convenient for harvesting. In height, raspberry bushes can reach 1,8-2 meters, while an average number of shoots is formed – about 7-8. Thanks to these characteristics, Bryanskoe Divo bushes do not need a special garter, but if hurricane winds and heavy rains are not uncommon in your area, it is better to grow raspberries on trellises.
Powerful raspberry shoots at the beginning of the growing season have a weak anthocyanin shade, but by autumn it becomes more saturated. They are characterized by a medium wax coating and slight pubescence. Raspberry shoots are covered with a small amount of rather soft green spikes along their entire length. At the same time, lateral branches with fruits do not have thorns.
Raspberry leaves are quite large, slightly wrinkled, slightly rough, their back side has a slight pubescence and a whitish color. There are small teeth along the edge of the leaves.
Raspberry flowers are white and about 10 mm in size, are in racemose inflorescences in the axils of the leaves and on the tops of the shoots. They are very useful in themselves, as they contain vitamin C, organic acids and tannins.
Bryansk Divo is a remontant raspberry with fruiting mainly on annual shoots. It begins to ripen in the southern regions already from the end of July or from August, and the berries are formed right up to the very frosts at the end of October. A distinctive feature of the variety is the appearance of berries along the entire length of the shoots, from the very tops to the ground.
The berries of this raspberry variety ripen very gradually, but even in the northern regions, about 70-90% of the crop has time to ripen. Ripening berries can withstand short-term frosts down to -3 ° without much harm to themselves. With a special desire, the ripening of raspberries can even be extended by covering raspberry bushes with berries with lutrasil, especially if the weather forecast promises warm, sunny days after frosts.
The yield of raspberry Bryansk Divo is quite at the level of world standards. From one hectare of plantings, you can collect 14-17 tons of raspberries, which is about 3-3,5 kg of berries from one bush.
Resistance to most diseases is average, at the level of most of the most common raspberry varieties. Therefore, in rainy and damp summers, all leaves can be covered with spots from fungal infections. But due to its repairability, before winter, all shoots with leaves near the bushes will be cut off at ground level and burned, which will prevent the further spread of diseases.
The heat resistance and drought resistance of this raspberry variety are at an average level. In the southern regions, it is desirable to use drip irrigation to keep the soil of raspberry plantations moist, and also to mulch all plantings with a variety of organic matter: straw, peat, leaves, decaying sawdust.
Characteristics of berries
Raspberry berries Bryansk divo are its main pride, and it can hardly be otherwise, because raspberries are grown primarily for the sake of berries. They are just large and very large.
The average weight of a berry is 5-7 grams, although there are often specimens reaching 10-11 grams. At the same time, the berries often reach 3 cm in length.
In the video below, you can see in detail the shape and size of raspberries of the Bryansk Divo variety, and at the same time evaluate its yield:
The color of raspberries is light red, have a slight sheen. The collected berries are distinguished by uniformity of shape and beauty. When describing the shape of the berries, one cannot help but recall the spindle, they are so reminiscent of this ancient object. In general, the berries are dense and juicy, well stored. At least a few days after harvesting, the berries will remain intact and will not flow.
The pulp of the berries is tender, has a rich sweetish taste with a slight sourness and a delicate raspberry aroma. Berries contain 5,6% sugar, 1,76% acid and 44,6 mg of vitamin C. Experts rate the appearance of the berries as 5 points, and their taste as 4 points.
Due to the good density, raspberries of this variety tolerate transportation and storage well, therefore they are recommended for industrial cultivation and sales.
Raspberries of a universal type of use are equally good both fresh and as a raw material for various preparations for the winter.
Planting and care
Caring for raspberries of the Bryansk Divo variety is simple, the shrub is quite unpretentious in terms of growing conditions, provided that the right place is chosen and watering is ensured during the summer season.
Below are the main nuances that you should pay attention to when planting raspberries of this variety, since such plantings of remontant raspberries can last you 10-15 years.
- Raspberries can be planted both in spring and autumn, but for remontant raspberries, it would be preferable to plant them in the fall. Since the remontant raspberry wakes up in the spring and begins to grow at a very early date, which means that there is a chance of damaging the awakening buds and roots when planting.
- It is important to plant raspberries at a low air temperature, not higher than + 10 ° + 11 ° C, so that the root system of the seedlings does not have time to dry out during the planting process.
- For planting, it is necessary to choose a sunny area with deep groundwater and loose fertile soils, with a slightly acidic reaction. However, in the southern regions, perhaps the best option for growing this raspberry would be a site in partial shade, or at least provide it with protection from the scorching sun on the hottest days.
- When planting raspberries, completely free the intended area from weeds, especially perennials with creeping roots, such as couch grass and nettle.
- Raspberries are usually planted in a tape way, leaving a distance between plants in a row of at least 1 meter, and making row spacings 1,5-2 meters wide to make it easier to take care of the bushes.
- Although she does not specifically need supports, they will create better ventilation for the bushes, which will help prevent fungal diseases.
When rationing in the spring, usually 4-6 of the strongest shoots are left, the rest can be used for variety propagation. If you intend to grow raspberries using intensive top dressing, then you can leave 7-10 shoots.
In autumn, after the end of fruiting, all raspberry shoots of this variety must be cut to the very root. It is important not to leave the slightest hemp, because through it the root system can freeze during severe frosts after thaws. In addition, stumps continue their vital activity even during the dormant period, sucking out forces from the uterine root, and he cannot use them to form new growth.
Feedback from amateur gardeners
Raspberry Bryansk Divo, a description of the variety and a photo of which you could see above, causes mostly only positive reviews. This is not surprising, since this raspberry variety has practically no obvious flaws. After all, you still won’t please everyone, and, as you know, you won’t find comrades for taste and color. But the most interesting thing is that in none of the reviews of gardeners there is a negative mention of any characteristics inherent in the variety. And there is only an ambiguous assessment of taste, which can be very subjective.
Conclusion
An amazing berry is raspberries, and tasty, and fruitful, and so useful that every family has a jar of raspberry jam in case of a cold. And now you can enjoy it when planting various varieties from June until the very frost.