Today we will talk about a group of raspberry varieties that have a unique ability to bear fruit even on annual shoots. We will present you the best repairing varieties of raspberries. You will learn how to care for them, crop, increase productivity.
Repairing varieties - what is it
If you look at English-language publications on horticulture, this name means “continuously bearing fruit”, “bearing fruit in the fall,” “autumn bearing fruit”. In our gardeners directories, the collective name “remontant” has been assigned to such varieties.
It comes from the French “repair”, which means replenish, repair. Gardeners in Europe, America and Russia recognize that the best remont raspberries have been added to the main assortment of fragrant berries.
Such varieties have been known for over 200 years, but the older ones are distinguished by a small zone of fruiting of shoots in the fall. In the XVIII - early XIX century, more than 20 varieties were described, and by the beginning of the XX century more than 60 were already known.
Repair raspberries - growing and care
Caring for raspberries of these varieties is not difficult. Like all plants, it needs watering, loosening the soil, fertilizing and weed control. Remontant raspberry seedlings love light and moisture. Their root system is located superficially; therefore, in the dry period, it needs regular watering. It should not be plentiful, since stagnation of water can cause the death of small roots. The bush will not die, but it takes about ten days to restore the roots. At this time, remont raspberries will experience severe nutritional deficiencies. Growing and caring for it require careful monitoring of moderate soil moisture.
When loosening the soil, try to be very careful so as not to damage the root system. From the center of the bush in a radius of a meter, the depth of cultivation should not be more than 5 cm. To keep moisture in the upper layer longer, do not neglect mulching with peat or humus.
In the second or third year from the moment of planting, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is required. In the beginning, immediately after planting, the repair raspberry grows especially intensively . How to care for her at this time? The plant should be "fed" with fertilizers containing nitrogen. In the middle of summer, it is necessary to use complex fertilizers containing phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium and trace elements. The gardener calculates the amount of fertilizer based on the instructions on the packaging and the level of soil fertility on the site.
The best repairing raspberry varieties in the middle lane of our country in early spring, after snow removal, are covered with a black film. Under such a “veil”, the sun's rays will warm the soil much faster, therefore, the vegetation will begin 2 weeks earlier than usual. Due to this, in the fall, productivity will increase by 500-600 g of berries from each 1 square. meter repair raspberries.
Pruning
In Central Russia, annual shoots of remont raspberries are cut off at the very end of October. But do not worry, if you did not have time to complete this work on the specified date, pruning can be done in early November. In the southern regions, it is held until the end of November.
You should not rush into this work. It can also be done when the topsoil is frozen. It is possible to carry out this work even after the first snow falls. All this time, valuable nutrients actively come from shoots to the roots. This provides the plant with intensive development in the next season.
Spring pruning
In some regions, pruning is carried over to early spring. What is the difference between pruning raspberries in spring? In the remodeling variety, such pruning is necessary in areas with warm winters. In these areas, after fruiting is completed, the plant vegetates for a long time and accumulates nutrients. If after you cut raspberry bushes in the fall, the soil does not freeze within 4 weeks, buds can sprout on the rhizome. This will reduce the harvest of next year.
Pruning raspberries in spring (remontant in this case) is effective for areas with little snowy winters and harsh climates. Shoots that have completed fruiting will contribute to snow retention. When the buds begin to bloom in spring, pruning will help the plant produce growth substances that are synthesized in young leaves. They are very necessary for the plant for spring awakening. This is especially true of the northern regions, where the summer is short and ordinary varieties do not have time to ripen.
How to prune remover raspberries
In the fall, when the entire crop has already been harvested, two-year-old shoots that actively bear fruit in the summer are removed under the root. Too overgrown bushes free from unnecessary branches. In spring, the upper part of the branches (10-15 cm) is cut from the bushes. Such a procedure is carried out only once a year, due to which the raspberry is updated and gives an excellent harvest.
Many beginner gardeners are interested in which varieties of remont raspberries are better. We will present you the most common varieties. Perhaps this will allow you to make the right choice.
Polka
The best varieties of remont raspberries, as a rule, have large berries and increased productivity. For example, the Polka variety, bred in Poland. Today it is the most popular variety in Europe. The main fruiting is given by the shoots of the current year. The plant bears fruit from early August to frost.
Shoots grow to 1.6 m. They are dense, do not bend under the weight of the crop and do not need additional support. Polka gives about 100 processes per 1 linear meter.
This is an excellent dessert variety, which in many ways surpasses the Polyana variety. The berries are quite large, up to 10 g in weight, slightly elongated, dense, shiny, transportable, saturated purple. They have a pleasant taste with acidity and a pronounced aroma. Productivity - more than four kilograms of berries from the bush.
Grade Polyana
This is a standard repair grade. He is from Poland. Fruits in the second half of August until the onset of the first negative air temperatures, on annual shoots.
Bushes of this variety are powerful, stunted (do not exceed 120 cm). Straight shoots, they do not need trellis. The shoots that appear in late spring can bear fruit in the same season. Berries of medium size, conical shape, shiny, dense, dessert taste, with a pronounced aroma. In late autumn, the taste worsens.
Productivity reaches 6 kg per bush. This variety needs slightly acidic soils and good lighting. The first crop appears at the very end of June, the second - at the beginning of August. Fruiting will continue until the first frost. In this case, the best repairing varieties of raspberries should be cut at ground level or completely mowed.
Raspberry heracles
This is a completely new large-fruited variety, characterized by straight-growing, strong shoots. The first crop is harvested in early August. The bush is medium-sized, slightly spreading. Shoots of medium thickness, by autumn they turn purple, with a clearly visible waxy coating. The thorns are prickly and hard, tilted down, evenly distributed along the length of the branch. The plant has wrinkled, medium sized, dark green leaves. The berries have an impressive size - up to 6 g, and a sweet and sour taste. The yield of the variety is 2.5 kg from one bush.
Sugana
When gardeners discuss the best repairing varieties of raspberries, many of them call this one. Variety bred in Switzerland. It differs in large berries of dessert flavor and high productivity. Bushes bear fruit from August to October, on the shoots of last year - from July. The yield of an adult plant can reach 9 kg per bush per season.
This is a strong, powerful plant. The bush does not require garter. Berries are very large, shiny, bright red, having a conical shape. On average, their weight is 10 g. After removing the berry from the bush, it remains in its original form for up to 4 days, without losing commercial quality.
Indian summer – 2
Another new standard repair grade. It has been successfully used in both industrial and household cultivation. Has strongly branched, straight-growing, non-escaping shoots. The berries are not too large (3-3.5 g) of a pleasant taste, transportable. The variety is quite resistant to disease. Differs in high productivity (3 kg from a bush). Most (80-85%) of the berries ripen in the first half of September. In the middle lane gives 90% of the estimated yield. Ripening begins in early August, strong shoots withstand the crop well.
Bryansk divo
A fast-ripening repairing variety, with berries weighing 5-6 g. They have an elongated-conical shape. They are characterized by excellent taste.
The fruits ripen in mid-August. Before the onset of the first frosts, more than 70% of the fruits ripen. Berries do not fall and do not rot within 5 days. Surprisingly, the berries of this variety ripen, even if the branches are already cut and put into water. This repairing variety is perfectly adapted to drought and heat. Productivity - 4.5 kg.
Diamond - a new grade
The best repairing raspberry varieties, which include this new variety, often require a garter. His bushes are very sprawling, low. They have 5-6 arched branching shoots.
Crops begin to be harvested in early August. Ripe berries remain on the bush for up to 7 days without rotting. Productivity - more than 2.5 kg. Berries of this variety are conical in shape, ruby color (up to 7.2 g). The surface is glossy, dessert flavor, but without aroma.
Bryansk anniversary
This plant grows up to 180 cm, the bush is slightly spreading. The berries are elongated, bright red, weighing up to 6 g. The taste is pleasant. Differs in high productivity - 5 kg and more from a bush. Begins to bear fruit in late July. On annual shoots, the berries ripen later.
Monomakh hat
The bush looks like a small tree up to 150 cm high. It has 3-4 powerful, highly branched, medium-high shoots. The spikes are mainly located at the bottom of the branch. The berries are large - the maximum weight is 10 g. Ripen in mid-August.
Eurasia
This variety is distinguished by large berries, early maturity. Ripening begins in early August. For a long time, the berries do not rot on the branches. Harvest exceeds 2.5 kg per bush. Raspberry Eurasia is resistant to pests and diseases.
Golden domes
Large-fruited repairing variety. The fruits have a characteristic golden apricot color of berries. The bush grows to a height of 150 cm. It is quite sprawling, consisting of 5-6 wilted shoots. Berries ripen in late summer. Productivity of more than two kilograms per bush. Fruits are large (6 g), having a round-conical shape. They are unusually colored - when overripe, the color changes to orange. The taste is sweet with a slightly acidic taste.
Morning dew
A fairly “young” variety of remont raspberries bred in Poland. Young shoots grow to a height of 150 cm, hard, with spikes. The berries are large, golden yellow, bright, hard, tasty. The variety is poorly resistant to pests and diseases.
Kalashnik
Moscow repairing variety, which is used to get a rich autumn harvest. Kalashnik berries are dark red, blunt, shiny, not very large (2-3 g). Sweet with a delicate "raspberry" aroma and extremely juicy pulp. They contain a small amount of seeds. Productivity is quite high - up to 3 kg per bush. Although, according to many gardeners, Kalashnik with good care can yield twice as much yield.
Matures in early August. Between the gatherings, a break of 5-6 days can be allowed, since the berries do not spoil for a long time on the bushes.
Kalashnik raspberry bushes grow to a height of 2.0 m. This is a powerful and sprawling plant, formed by 10-12 shoots of substitution and 10 root offspring that grow very quickly on the site. Shoots are thick, elastic and durable. They are fleecy, the upper part is fruit-bearing, covered with a wax coating. The spikes are placed evenly along the entire length. During dormancy, they are painted brown.
Apricot
Great variety. During the ripening period, the bush is strewn with bright, large, orange with a golden hue, sweet berries (3.5 g). The plant is slightly spreading, about 150 cm high, shoots are slightly prickly. Its yield is more than 2 kg per bush.
Gardeners reviews
Many gardeners in our country are not very well aware of remont raspberries. The reviews of those who already have such a plant on their site are enthusiastic. Many note the simplicity of caring for him. The high productivity of such varieties and the size of the berries are striking.