Raspberries do not leave indifferent any lover of the gifts of nature. It is a tasty, juicy and healthy berry. However, growing a good raspberry crop is far from easy. Firstly, you need to choose varieties that will correspond to climatic conditions and the wishes of the gardener. Secondly, this plant requires at least minimal care. Here you need to take into account all the nuances - from planting to pest and disease control and harvesting. There are unpretentious varieties and very high-yielding. Raspberry “orange miracle” is a repairing variety that is distinguished by the unusual color of berries.
Types of raspberries
This plant is divided into three types. Each of them has a large number of varieties, among which you can choose the one that will meet all the requirements. Traditional raspberries are considered more reliable. They are prone to abundant growth, as they give a lot of shoots per year. These varieties are more adapted to the climatic conditions of different regions. However, they cannot be called high-yielding.
Large-fruited varieties are distinguished by large berries. Their weight ranges from 4 to 12 grams. Another feature is the ability to branch. From such raspberries you can create beautiful and tasty hedges. The berries of these varieties are tasty and fragrant. They are successfully used by gardeners in their areas. Repairing varieties are characterized by stable fruiting. The only obstacle to the crop is frost. Berries can be picked twice a year. A later harvest is large. Each of the species has early, late, sweet, sweet and sour varieties. Berries can have a different color. A striking representative of the repairing varieties is raspberry "orange miracle."
Features of repair varieties
This species has its own characteristics and advantages, for which gardeners love them so much. Raspberry "orange miracle" remontant, like other similar varieties, forms fruits on annual shoots. For winter, all ground shoots are cut off. In spring and early summer, raspberry shoots begin to grow intensively. In mid-summer, the shoots begin to bloom, and in August the crop matures.
Recently, many new
varieties have been created
. Repairing varieties mature
well in regions with late frosts. Raspberry "orange miracle", the description of which is further on, is one of the best representatives of this species.
"Orange Miracle"
If you want to plant an unusual and at the same time tasty and healthy plant, then this variety is perfect for this. Raspberry "orange miracle" has golden yellow fruits. Hence the name of this plant. It is a repairing variety with large berries. It is suitable for an environmentally friendly cultivation method at a low cost. After fruiting, the aerial part of raspberries is removed.
Raspberry fruit
The raspberry variety “orange miracle” has large berries, the weight of which reaches 7 grams. Their shape is slightly elongated, conical. All fruits have almost perfect parameters. Their structure is dense, homogeneous. The seeds in the berries are small. This variety is very transportable. The berries have a subtle original raspberry flavor. They can be consumed fresh or used for canning, making jams, preserves and other sweets.
Unusual is the color of the berries. It is golden yellow, close to orange. Raspberry "orange miracle" will become a decoration of the garden. The yield of the variety with good care is up to 15 tons per hectare. From one bush in the fall you can get 2-2.5 kilograms. Berries begin to ripen in mid-August. Raspberry fruits to the very frosts, and during this time she manages to fully realize her potential.
Raspberries
Repair raspberries have some difficulties in breeding. The traditional method is not always suitable here and does not give the desired results. Raspberry "orange miracle", a description of the variety which is in this article, is easy to care for. It gives not so many shoots, which simplifies the task. However, a small number or complete absence of root processes makes reproduction of this plant difficult. Since overhaul raspberries form shoots over a year, all the forces go to the future harvest.
However, if some agricultural activities are carried out, the formation of root processes will increase. Raspberries "orange miracle", whose seedlings are especially appreciated, can give up to 20 pieces of seed. To do this, in a 2-3-year-old plant, the central part of the bush is removed. The diameter of the cropped area should be about 10-15 centimeters. The remaining roots will give up to two dozen seedlings. This is how the raspberry “orange miracle” propagates. Reviews from experienced gardeners indicate the effectiveness of this method.
Landing area
Repair raspberries, including the "orange miracle", are very whimsical. She has her own requirements for soil quality, lighting and heat. Landing site must be chosen very correctly. What does raspberry “orange miracle” love? Reviews of gardeners indicate that the plants are demanding of the sun and heat. These two factors are decisive in the formation of the bush and the future crop. It is better to choose the most lighted place on the south side near any building.
Here, raspberries will be more comfortable. Shoots on the sunny side will begin to form very quickly. In such places, the snow melts early, and the sun warms the earth well. Highly moistened areas are not suitable, but raspberries do not tolerate drought well. In spring, it is necessary to clear the landing area from snow as early as possible and cover it with a film. You can also set arcs and make a greenhouse over planted plants. So raspberries will grow faster and give an early harvest.
The soil
Raspberry "orange miracle", the description of the variety and the rules for the care of which is in this article, is very demanding on the nutritional value of the soil. The fruit ripening rate depends on this. This distinguishes it from ordinary raspberries. Repairing varieties love loose and fertile soil. When planting, fertilizers must be applied. For this, from one to two buckets of peat, an equal amount of humus, 5 tablespoons of azofoska, the same amount of superphosphate and about 1-2 liters of wood ash are added to the planting pit. Ash can be replaced with potash fertilizer. Such top dressing will help the plant undergo adaptation and give good and high-quality crops.
Planting raspberries
To plant raspberries, you should dig a trench, the depth and width of which is about 50 centimeters. All the necessary nutrients are added to the pit . Then less fertile soil is poured into it and everything mixes well. In this soil, the raspberry variety “orange miracle”, reviews described in this article, will feel very comfortable. There are three landing methods. The first, ordinary, provides for the placement of plants in rows. The distance between them is from 1.5 to 2 meters.
Between the seedlings must be maintained at least 50 centimeters. The tape method involves landing in several lines, between which there should be at least 1.5 meters. Plants are planted with an interval of 60 to 90 centimeters. And finally, the bush method, which is also acceptable. In this case, raspberries are planted in the corners of the square, the side of which should be at least 1-1.5 meters. You can plant seedlings in any sunny area, forming small groups of them.
Raspberry Care
Raspberry "orange miracle" requires the same care as traditional varieties. This is mandatory weed removal and soil loosening. These activities should be carried out very carefully. The root system of the plant is very close to the surface. Therefore, when loosening it can be damaged. The penetration depth into the soil should be no more than 5 centimeters. Watering is very important for raspberries. In the dry period, it should be especially intense. Frequency of watering should resemble short-term rains. Repair raspberries need to be fed regularly. It is better to use liquid organic fertilizers. For example, a mixture of bird droppings with water in a proportion of one to twenty or one part of mullein with ten parts of water.
About 4 liters of fertilizer per square meter will be required. Before top dressing, you need to water the plants. Raspberry "orange miracle" gives strong branchy shoots. They must be tied to the supports. Young plants form one to three shoots in the first season. When the first light frosts come, it is necessary to cut off the entire ground part of raspberries. It is advisable not to leave hemp and cut branches under the very root. This will prevent the plant from diseases and the appearance of raspberry moth. These works must be carried out necessarily. Shoots and root processes that appear in the spring should be planted. They carry out these works as early as possible so that the main plant gains strength and gives a good harvest. Each bush should contain no more than five processes. Old rhizomes must be removed with a shovel every five years. To replace, you must leave a few good shoots. Repair raspberries have one unique feature. Its berries can ripen on branches that are placed in a vase.