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Gardeners and gardeners are happy to grow raspberries on their plots. She deservedly became the favorite of many. To date, there are a huge number of varieties of this delicious berry. Among them you can find early ripe and late varieties, large-fruited and traditional. All of them have their own advantages, but practically do not differ in appearance. In this article, we will learn about a variety that has distinguished itself from others due to its color. Raspberry “Golden Autumn” received a lot of positive feedback from gardeners who have already grown it on their plots. Therefore, it is worth considering the description of the Golden Autumn raspberry variety.
Characteristics of the raspberry variety
This variety belongs to remontant large-fruited raspberries. The berry has a yellow color with a golden hue. Raspberries are quite large and each fruit can weigh up to 5 grams. Individual berries from the first harvests weigh about 7 grams. The shape of the fruit is conical, the drupes are tightly interconnected. It is noteworthy that the berries are very dense. This greatly facilitates transportation.
Such raspberries are classified as dessert. It has a light raspberry aroma, quite juicy and sweet. The yield of raspberries is consistently high until the frost itself. Berries are eaten fresh and after heat treatment. They make excellent jams and compotes. In the conditions of the middle zone, the berries begin to ripen towards the end of August. Below you can see a photo of the Golden Autumn raspberry.
Since the raspberry variety tolerates frost well, it can be safely grown in the northern regions of the country. But bushes should be planted only on the south side. To do this, select areas covered from the north by buildings. Of no small importance is the choice of soil for growing raspberries “Golden Autumn”. The soil should be loose and fertile. Areas with high acidity of the soil are not suitable for this purpose. In addition, raspberries love good lighting. Therefore, next to the raspberry bushes there should not be tall trees and other shrubs.
The variety does not require complex care. It is necessary to regularly loosen the soil, water, fertilize and trim. Detailed care instructions for this variety will be described below. Raspberries respond well to the application of mineral fertilizers. In the first months of summer, when the green mass is actively developing, fertilizers containing nitrogen should be used. Then whole complexes of minerals with potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen are added.
Preparing for planting
Yellow raspberries “Golden Autumn” are planted mainly in September and until mid-October. This is an ideal period that will allow the seedling to take root and strengthen the root system. As a result, you can get a wonderful harvest of ripe berries.
It is very important to choose high-quality planting material. At the same time, special attention is paid to the appearance of shoots and roots. The shoots on the bush should be straight, without any damage or flaws. The roots cannot be dry and lifeless. On sale you can find copies with a closed and open root system.
Next, you need to decide on a place for planting bushes. As mentioned above in the description of the remontant raspberry variety “Golden Autumn”, such a site should be in a well-lit place, without drafts and northern winds. Groundwater can occur at a depth of about 1 meter from the surface of the earth. Raspberry “Golden Autumn” grows well in areas where peas, mustard and tulips were previously grown. But after potatoes, tomatoes and peppers, the yield of berries may be reduced.
To prepare the beds, it is necessary to dig up the earth, simultaneously introducing organic fertilizers into it with the addition of mineral complexes. For this, humus and any mineral supplements for raspberries are suitable. They take about a bucket of organic matter and 0,3 kg of mineral fertilizers per square meter of land. If the soil is acidic, it must be limed.
Planting bushes
Raspberries can be planted in a variety of ways. To do this, dig long trenches or individual pits. Between the rows of bushes there should be at least 1,2 m, and between the raspberries themselves about 0,7 m. The depth of the pit is determined individually according to the height of the bush. The main thing is that the root neck is on the surface of the soil.
Bushes with a closed root system must be watered abundantly with water so that it gets wet and the seedling can be removed. Then the bush is lowered into the prepared hole, covered with earth, tamped a little and thoroughly watered. After that, it is necessary to mulch the soil with peat.
Seedlings with an open root system are planted in the same way, only before that the bush needs to be lowered into a solution of water and growth stimulants for a couple of days. Gardeners’ reviews confirm that Golden Autumn raspberries bear fruit well only if they are properly cared for and planted.
Proper care of raspberries
Based on the above, it becomes clear that the remontant raspberry “Golden Autumn” loves light, moderately moist fertile soil. Accordingly, caring for her provides for the creation of such conditions. Soil loosening plays an important role. As you know, this procedure gives the roots access to oxygen.
The first loosening is carried out before the kidneys begin to swell. As a result, the plant will be saturated with oxygen and will grow. In parallel with loosening, weeds should be removed from the site. At the same time, the soil is plowed to a depth of no more than 8 centimeters. Further, the soil is loosened as needed, taking into account the condition of the topsoil.
The next important step is watering the raspberries. For convenience, gardeners often use a hose. Water for irrigation should not be cold. It is desirable that watering be plentiful. The soil should get wet to a depth of about 30 centimeters. It is not necessary to irrigate the soil very often, once every 7 days is enough. If the summer is very hot and dry, you can do this more often.
Next, let’s talk about feeding the bushes. If the planting of seedlings was carried out according to the scheme described above, then it is not necessary to feed raspberries for the next 2 years. Used fertilizers will be enough for this time. Top dressing begins to be carried out in the third year of growth of the bushes.
The following fertilizers are used as top dressings:
- In springtime, it is necessary to apply nitrogen fertilizers to activate the growth of raspberry seedlings. For example, “Nitroammophoska” is suitable for this. The best time to feed is early spring (as soon as the snow melts).
- Two or three times a season, raspberry bushes should be watered with a solution of mullein. To do this, mix a liter of fertilizer and 10 liters of clean water.
- In autumn, raspberries are fed with fertilizers, which include phosphorus and potassium. They are prepared according to the instructions.
Remontant raspberries bear fruit from young shoots. Therefore, it is cut at the root. This is a very important and responsible stage in the care of plants. Pruning of bushes is carried out, as a rule, in the fall after harvest or in the spring when the snow melts.
It is best to cut the shoots from the fall. In the spring, when young branches appear, it will be possible to re-pruning. In this case, the weakest or damaged shoots are cut off. If you want to get a good harvest of raspberries next year, be sure to cut the bushes in the fall and the raspberries will start new shoots by spring.
Shelter for this variety is optional. The description of raspberries “Golden Autumn” shows that the bushes are quite winter-hardy. But in some northern regions, winters can be so severe that it is necessary to cover the raspberry bushes so that they do not freeze. Most often, gardeners in such an area immediately build raspberries.
If it is not possible to build a room for growing raspberries, you need to cover the bushes yourself. This is done as follows:
- If the bushes are not cut off for the winter, then they should be bent to the ground and fixed with metal rods.
- Then the raspberries are covered with a special non-woven material.
- The roots are additionally covered with sawdust, leaves or hay.
Conclusion
This article reviewed the description of the Golden Autumn raspberry variety, as well as its photo and reviews from gardeners. As you can see, this is a wonderful variety with delicious berries and an unusual appearance. In addition, it has a high yield and tolerates frost well. Caring for the bushes will not be difficult, and even inexperienced gardeners can cope with growing such a berry. We hope that the description of the Golden Autumn raspberry helped you make a choice, and you will definitely plant it in your area.
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