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Raspberry Sokolitsa was brought to Our Country in 2011, but has already managed to win the love of gardeners. Dessert variety of universal application is suitable for cultivation in the open field and under the film. This allows you to grow raspberries in areas with harsh climatic conditions.
History of occurrence
The falcon was bred by Polish breeders Jan Danek and Agnieszka Ozhel. For production, scientists crossed several varieties of varietal raspberries with clones. The new culture was registered in the State Register of Poland in 2010.
Raspberry Sokolitsa came to the territory of the countries of the former CIS in 2011. For a few more years, gardeners looked at the new variety with apprehension. In Our Country, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, the mass cultivation of raspberries of this species began in 2015-2016.
Description of raspberry varieties Sokolitsa
Sokolitsa berries are frozen, canned, added to baked goods, eaten fresh. The cooled fruits keep a fresh look of 5-7 days.
Berries
Sokolitsa blooms amicably and abundantly in May. Peduncles of white color, medium size, collected in brushes.
Raspberry fruits have the shape of a truncated cone. The berries are large, reach a length of 2,4-3 cm, weight – 5-7 g (with proper care, there are specimens weighing 10-13 g).
Raspberry fruits Sokolitsa are juicy, fleshy, sweet in taste, have a thick aroma. When used, the drupe is practically not felt. Commodity characteristics of berries are high. When removed from the bush, they do not crumble. They ripen together, when grown on an industrial scale, mechanized picking of berries is practiced.
Bush
Bush in the Polish variety of medium branching. The height of shoots of raspberry Sokolitsa reaches 1,7-2 m. On the branches there are a small number of sharp thorns, painted brown. They are located on the top of the shoots.
The leaves are bright green in color, small in size. Foliage with a reddish tint is less common. Leaf plates are oval, strongly corrugated. On the back they have a whitish pubescence.
Characteristics of raspberries Sokolitsa
Sokolitsa begins to bear fruit on the shoots of the second year of life. The variety tolerates a long absence of precipitation, high temperatures, but excess moisture leads to decay of the root system. From waterlogging, the death of the shrub is possible.
Ripening time and yield of raspberries Sokolica
Since Sokolitsa tolerates transportation well, it is grown on an industrial scale in Poland. The yield per hectare is 17-20 tons, from one bush – 5-7 kg. In terms of ripening, the variety belongs to medium early. In the southern regions, harvesting begins in the first decade of June.
In the central, western regions and in central Our Country, residents feast on the first berries in late June or early July
In the greenhouse, raspberries give an earlier harvest. When grown indoors, fruits are harvested three weeks earlier.
Frost resistance
Raspberry Sokolitsa has an average frost resistance. In Our Country, with the onset of persistent cold weather, it is recommended to cover the bushes.
Resistance to diseases
The variety is still little studied, but has already shown that it has good immunity to diseases and pests. The only disease that affects Sokolitsa is the rust of raspberries and blackberries.
Advantages and disadvantages
Gardeners have been cultivating raspberry Sokolitsa for a short time, but they have already managed to draw conclusions for themselves about the strengths and weaknesses of the variety.
Subject to the agricultural technology of growing Sokolitsa berries, they turn out to be very large
Pros:
- universality;
- high yield;
- disease resistance;
- transportability;
- excellent taste;
- sufficient frost resistance and drought resistance;
- uniform maturation.
Cons:
- autumn appearance of remontance on shoots;
- low resistance to rust;
- from the roots comes a large number of shoots;
- the need to install trellises.
Features of growing raspberries Sokolitsa
It is recommended to tie the Sokolitsa raspberry shoots to a support. This will be a good prevention of the development of fungal diseases, save the branches from lodging under the weight of the crop, prevent them from tangling with each other, and facilitate cleaning.
Planting raspberries Sokolitsa
For planting raspberries, choose a sunny area protected from through winds. Falcon prefers fertile soils. The variety is planted in the fall, when the leaves fall. In areas with a cold climate, agronomists recommend planting in the spring.
The height of seedlings should not exceed 35 cm. Per 1 m2 planted no more than 4-5 sprouts. Landing is carried out in holes or grooves. Their depth should be at least 20-25 cm. Organic or mineral fertilizers are laid at the bottom of the trench. After planting, the soil is compacted, the seedlings are watered, the soil is mulched.
Pinching the top will help ensure the growth of fruit-bearing branches.
Raspberry Care Sokolica
If the summer is rainy, it is necessary to remove the mulch layer. Moisture will evaporate better, the likelihood of root rot will decrease.
Sokolitsa pruning technology does not differ from ordinary raspberries. In the fall, two-year-old branches are removed, and sanitary pruning is carried out in the spring: frozen, diseased and broken shoots are discarded.
Young growth is left, not forgetting to thin out. Too thick raspberries are a breeding ground for fungal infections.
During the vegetative season, Sokolitsa is fed three times:
- In early spring, raspberries need nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Of the mineral compositions, urea is suitable. From organic dressings – bird droppings or mullein, previously diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20 and 1:10, respectively.
- During flowering and fruit set, complex fertilizers are applied.
- After harvesting, in order to prepare the bushes for winter and lay the base for the next year, the plants are fed with phosphorus fertilizers.
In order to protect the roots from freezing in winter, the soil around the bushes is mulched in autumn. The shoots are removed from the supports, bent to the ground and covered with agrofiber.
Reproduction
Raspberry varieties Sokolitsa gives a sufficient number of side shoots. Therefore, gardeners do not have problems with reproduction. Young sprouts are transplanted into pre-prepared holes.
If seedlings are purchased in an online store, before planting in the ground, the roots are recommended to be placed in a growth stimulator solution. This will increase the chance for a quick adaptation of the plant in a new place.
Prevention of diseases and pests
Violation of the agricultural technology of raspberry cultivation leads to the appearance of pests and diseases
To protect plants, to achieve high yields, it is recommended to take preventive measures in a timely manner:
- remove affected and broken shoots;
- thin out young shoots and old branches;
- pull out weeds;
- dig up the soil in spring or autumn;
- before flowering and after harvesting, treat the shrub with a solution of Bordeaux liquid.
If Sokolitsa has been attacked by pests, it is recommended to fight them with insecticides that are safe for humans (Aktara, Decis).
Conclusion
Raspberry Sokolitsa has all the qualities that make her a welcome guest at their summer cottage. High yield, mid-early ripening period and disease resistance favorably distinguish the variety from its counterparts.
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