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Raspberry Daughter of Hercules is a new remontant variety derived from the Hercules variety. The plant has much in common with the parent variety: the external features of the bush, the size and taste of the berries. However, the Daughter of Hercules is a more spreading shrub and requires additional support.
Growing remontant raspberry varieties has its own characteristics. Increased attention is paid to watering, pruning and feeding raspberries. This ensures the active development of raspberries and high yields.
Characteristics of a variety
Raspberry Daughter of Hercules is a medium-sized shrub that is prone to branching. Therefore, for raspberries, it is imperative to build a support.
Description of the raspberry variety Daughter of Hercules is as follows:
- the height of the bush reaches 2 m;
- weight of berries – from 10 to 20 g;
- shrub stems are straight with thorns;
- obtuse fruit shape;
- berries are sweet in taste with a slight sourness;
- fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing;
- fruiting lasts from August to October.
Due to the strong connection of drupes, raspberries are distinguished by good transportability. It can be frozen and stored as such. After defrosting, the berries retain their marketable appearance and taste.
Fruiting variety continues until frost. Since this period is extended in time, in some regions the last crop may not have time to ripen.
Landing order
Remontant raspberries of the Daughter of Hercules variety are distinguished by increased requirements for soil fertility and lighting. Therefore, the correct choice of a place for planting and soil preparation are the main conditions for a good harvest.
Site Selection
Remontant raspberries are planted in well-lit areas so that the plants have access to the sun’s rays throughout the day.
Another nuance is the protection of raspberries from drafts. Therefore, it is planted along fences, which are an obstacle to air masses. You should also choose the south side of the site, where the snow melts faster.
Soil Preparation
It is recommended to plant raspberries in the soil where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cucumbers or eggplants previously grew. Light loams are best suited for growing raspberries, which have a neutral or slightly acidic balance.
Remontant varieties are planted in autumn. First, the soil must be dug up, 45 g of potassium sulfate, 13 kg of humus and 65 g of superphosphate are added for each square meter.
If vegetables grew in place of the raspberries, then after harvesting them, you need to dig up the soil and plant clover or legumes the next year. In August, they must be crushed and applied to the soil when it is dug up.
Landing order
Raspberries are planted in trenches 0,5 m deep, at the bottom of which a fertilized soil mixture is placed. Then seedlings are placed in the pits and the soil is compacted. Plants must be watered.
Repair raspberries are planted in one of the following ways:
- Tape. Plants are planted in rows every 0,7-0,9 m. 1,5-2 m are left between rows. Such a planting does not contribute to the thickening of the raspberries, as a result of which each plant will gain access to the sun.
- Square-bush. The plot is divided into squares with a side of 1-1,5 m. One seedling is placed in each of them.
- Triangular. With this method, raspberries are planted in the corners of triangles, the side of which is 0,5 m.
- Curtinny. Plants are planted in groups at a distance of 0,6 m, including no more than three specimens.
Before planting, the raspberry seedling is cut off, leaving 25 cm. The root system should be completely under the ground.
Variety care
Remontant raspberries require constant care, which consists in watering and fertilizing. To protect plantings from pests, it is necessary to observe agricultural technology and constantly care for plants.
Raspberries of the Daughter of Hercules variety are cut, leaving no more than 6 branches. The remaining shoots are tied up. It is also necessary to periodically loosen the soil.
Watering of raspberry
Regular watering of remontant raspberries ensures its normal development. It is especially important to water in dry weather.
The soil under the bushes must always remain moist. However, moisture should not be allowed to stagnate, which leads to rotting of the root system. The need for constant watering is explained by the fact that the ripening of berries is carried out in several stages.
Raspberries are watered with settled water, which has warmed up in the sun. It is not recommended to use cold water from a hose for irrigation. The procedure is carried out in the morning or in the evening in the absence of direct exposure to the sun.
Application of fertilizers
Remontant raspberry varieties must be fed in the second year after planting. At the beginning of July, mineral fertilizers are applied to the soil, since during this period the accelerated development of shoots begins. In August, it is recommended to carry out complex top dressing.
Organic fertilizers are high in nitrogen. They are obtained by diluting bird droppings with water in a ratio of 1:20. If using mullein, then the proportion of 1:10 must be observed.
Nitrogenous fertilizers are applied at the beginning of the summer period. For each square meter, 5 liters of liquid fertilizer are prepared. Raspberries Daughter of Hercules are fed on a warm day during watering.
Autumn top dressing promotes the formation of fruit buds. During this period, you need to prepare top dressing from superphosphate and potassium (1 tsp each). The resulting mixture should be sprinkled on the soil. Additionally, you can add a bucket of humus.
Loosening and mulching
Due to loosening, air exchange in the soil is ensured, which improves the growth of the root system and the supply of nutrients. Since the roots of raspberries are located close to the surface, loosening is carried out to a depth of 10 cm.
To avoid loosening and weeding of weeds, the soil under the bushes is mulched with peat, rotted manure, straw, sawdust, mowed grass. The procedure must be carried out in the fall to protect plants from freezing.
Protection against diseases and pests
Raspberry variety Daughter of Hercules is a resistant plant, not susceptible to most diseases and pests. If there are signs of planting damage, they are treated with fungicides or insecticides.
For their prevention, the following recommendations should be observed:
- implementation of the landing scheme;
- prevention of dense plantings, which contributes to the spread of the raspberry beetle;
- spring treatment of the plant with Bordeaux liquid to protect against fungal diseases;
- feeding raspberries with potassium and phosphorus to repel caterpillars;
- from a spider mite, an infusion of onion peel and a colloidal measure helps.
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Conclusion
The daughter of Hercules is a remontant raspberry variety capable of producing several crops per season. Subject to the rules of planting and care, the Daughter of Hercules variety gives a good harvest. Be sure to water the raspberries, loosen the soil and fertilize.
The fruits of the variety are suitable for freezing, long-term storage and processing. Particular attention is paid to the choice of a landing site, which should be on the sunny side and have protection from the wind.
