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Raspberry yellow giant: variety description
Raspberry “Yellow Giant” is a hybrid variety with an early ripening period. A distinctive feature of the variety is large and sweet berries, which can be consumed even by people with a tendency to develop allergies. This type of raspberry does not require complex self-care, it is resistant to major diseases and pests.
Description of the raspberry variety “Yellow Giant” with a photo
The “yellow giant” grows in tall, semi-spreading bushes, the length of which can reach more than 2 m. The plant’s stems are straight, with few thorns, and have a more intense green color than varieties of red raspberries. The leaves are large and dark green. The first 2 years after planting, raspberries give a small number of shoots, in the third year their number increases significantly.
Raspberry “Yellow Giant”, in contrast to the red berry, does not contain an allergen
The first berries ripen in late June or early July. The yield is high – up to 6 kg of fruit can be obtained from one bush. The berries grow large in size – from 8 to 10 g, cone-shaped in shape, color – bright yellow. The taste of raspberries is sweet and juicy, fruits with a slightly sour taste may come across. The culture bears fruit for 1-1,5 months.
Berries are not suitable for long-term storage and transportation, they quickly lose their appearance
The culture has signs of remontantity – in the fall you can get a second crop, which ripens on the tops of the branches.
Description of the peculiarities of growing the variety of raspberries “Yellow Giant”
For the landing of the “Yellow Giant”, you need to choose a well-lit place on the site, which will be protected from northerly winds. Light sandy soils are best suited for soil. Humus or rotted manure, as well as wood ash, are used as fertilizers.
To maintain the fertility of the soil, it is recommended to mulch it with dry cut grass. You can also lay out weeds or tops of beets and carrots between the rows. During the period when there is little rainfall, raspberries need additional watering.
After the end of fruiting, the branches are pruned for the winter. In regions with harsh winters, branches are tied up and bent to the ground.
The variety has good immunity to major diseases and pests. However, some gardeners note that raspberries can be damaged by the weevil. In this case, it is worth sprinkling the bushes with a special preparation before it begins to bloom.
Raspberry “Yellow Giant” is an original variety that will delight you with the decorative look of its bushes, as well as with a tasty and healthy berry. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption, as well as for processing.