Blackberry Auchita

Blackberry of the Auchita variety is undoubtedly one of the most prolific shrubs, which, for all that, is completely undemanding when it comes to caring activities. It is for the yield, as well as for the bright taste properties, that gardeners highly value this variety. Moreover, he managed to earn love not only from experienced gardeners, but also from beginners, since it is not difficult for them to grow this variety - he is able to forgive some of the mistakes and mistakes of gardeners that relate to agricultural technology and plant care.

Blackberry Auchita: variety description

                                            Blackberry Auchita: photo of the variety

The name of the blackberry variety Auchita comes from the name of one of the Indian tribes, which translates as "a river with sparkling silver water." agree, the name is not only very exotic, but in principle immediately evokes quite interesting associations. Even despite the fact that the inhabitants of North America put a certain meaning in this name, for us it is rather a set of words or letters that can be formed in different combinations - often this variety is called differently from that: Auchita, Oachita, Ouoshito. But it is worth remembering that all these are the names of the same very interesting and attractive variety.

This variety was obtained as a result of cross-pollination of blackberry varieties Navajo and a variety that has such a name - Ark. 1506. pollination was carried out in 1990 at the American University of Arkansas. As a result, the breeders bred a completely new and incredibly interesting variety, which was destined to gain popularity all over the world very soon - the variety got its exotic name Ouoshito. Blackberries gave rather large fruits, very strong and powerful shoots, and the yield was above average. But at the same time, the breeders understood that this was not enough, and sought to improve the variety. As a result, another variety was bred in 1993, but it did not receive a name - it was given only the code 1905. This specimen differed from its predecessor in that its shoots were almost absolutely smooth, and the berries remained as large and tasty. Another difference was also that the period of fruit ripening was reduced, which was also considered a rather serious achievement of gardeners and breeders, agronomists, who for a long time were seriously engaged in breeding varieties with special characteristics.

The fruits of this variety are quite attractive. They are deep, almost black in color, shine and can grow to a fairly large size. In each berry, you can count from six to seven grams - this is the average weight. Blackberries are also famous for the fact that this particular variety has a very distinctive and attractive taste. It combines notes of black currant and cherry, fresh berry aroma, which is very popular not only for adults, but also for the smallest berry lovers. As for the yield, with the observance of agricultural technology and caring measures from one bush it will be possible to collect up to thirty kilograms of tasty and very high-quality fruits, which have a universal purpose. In fact, it is precisely this yield that is the most important advantage of this variety. Further, I would like to dwell in more detail on the features of this variety and demonstrate how this variety differs from many other varieties and varieties of blackberries, and why the blackberry variety Auchita is so fond of most gardeners in different parts of the world and, in particular, in our country.

Blackberry Auchita: advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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The Auchita blackberry variety can be safely grown not only on the backyard of a private house, but also on a wider industrial scale.The fact is that farmers really like to propagate and grow the Auchita blackberry, which is excellent for selling the freshest and most delicious berries. In addition, the variety is excellent for long-distance transportation, while the berries do not lose either their taste characteristics or, moreover, their external qualities, because they are very important when the consumer chooses berries and goods for further consumption. You can watch several videos that describe in detail how to plant a variety, and what it is all about. Also, the Auchita blackberry is very often discussed on special forums for gardeners, since it is an interesting and attractive planting, and many gardeners are eager to share their opinions about this plant.

One of the disadvantages of this variety is that Auchita is not very resistant to temperature extremes and frost. The plant can withstand a drop in temperature only to -17 degrees, if the temperature drops even lower, then the plant already needs additional shelter for the winter (this is especially true for areas and territories with a temperate continental climate, where this variety is still propagated and grown, but they resort to a slightly different agricultural technique so that the planting survives). By themselves, blackberries are designed to be grown in warmer and more comfortable climates. That is why we can say that the blackberry of the Auchita variety has problems with frost resistance, but drought resistance, on the contrary, has remarkable indicators above average.

Due to the fact that the parental varieties of Auchita had excellent fruiting, this variety also adopted such a positive characteristic - the bush bears fruit for a long time, and the fruits are very uniform and tasty. Fruiting begins in June and lasts until autumn. In this case, Auchita is generally considered one of the record-holders in fruiting among other varieties that have such a characteristic as thornlessness. A similar characteristic also makes a positive impression for summer residents, since some cannot regularly harvest, but with Auchita they can wait a little deeper to ripen in order to collect more tasty and high-quality berries in one go. Moreover, one of the positive features of this variety is that Auchita's bushes are incredibly productive. From a large bush in one season, you can collect up to thirty kilograms of sweet and juicy berries, which will also be stored for a long time. But, again, I would like to emphasize that such a yield can be only if the gardener takes care of agricultural technology and how to care for the plantings, to create the most comfortable microclimate for them.

Planting Auchita Blackberries

Before planting a plant in open ground, a gardener should consider several basic conditions:

• timing of planting a blackberry bush in open ground
• choosing a place where the bush will grow and develop
• selection of high-quality and viable material and its preparation for planting in open ground
• bush planting scheme (in one or several rows - requirements may differ, and this should be remembered).

Only after the gardener carefully prepares, prepares the place and planting materials, then he can start planting blackberry bushes in open ground. Like any other crops, in particular fruit and berry, blackberries are also recommended to be planted either in spring or in autumn. Both seasons are good in their own way, have positive and negative characteristics when it comes to how the new landing will feel. Planting time is largely determined by the region where the gardener plans to grow blackberries, climatic and temperature conditions that are set in the selected area.For example, if this is a landing in the spring, then it is best to plan it in April. Moreover, the farther south the planting region of the bush is, the earlier you can plant, because the soil warms up everywhere in different ways.

Blackberry Auchita: photo of the variety

Planting a blackberry bush in a new location in spring can stimulate the growth of the bush more strongly. At this time, it is also much easier to keep track of how intensively the branches of the bush are growing. But if the gardener does not comply with the requirements of agricultural technology, and if he does not provide the planting with proper care, then this can lead to a gradual drying out of the shrub, to a decrease in immunity. Blackberries will get sick more often, will be attacked by pests, and as a result, the bush will simply be impossible to save if suddenly some pests attack it or both fungal and viral diseases begin to develop. The plant's immunity will also weaken, which will lead to rather negative consequences.

In the spring, it is recommended to plant Auchita blackberries in the northern or central regions of our country. There, frosts start early enough, and they are usually severe, so the plant needs to have time to take root before such harsh times. Spring planting in these areas also has a much higher efficiency than if the gardener immediately planted shrubs in the fall. The problem is that in the autumn period, the seedlings may not have time to take root at all before the very first frosts come, and the planting materials will no longer be saved from such negative influences.

If we are talking about planting blackberries in the south, then it will quite withstand planting in the autumn. The weather in these areas is still warm in autumn, and the air humidity is gradually increasing, so the blackberry bushes will take root much faster and will be safe in winter. One of the advantages of autumn planting is that the seedling develops a very strong immunity and a high level of stress resistance, but it also has its own risks. If the gardener does not have much experience, he may make mistakes and incorrectly calculate the timing of planting seedlings, and in this case the plants may not have time to take root and adapt before winter, which means that the plantings will simply freeze and it will be almost impossible to revive them. So the gardener needs to be very careful about calculating the timing of planting, as well as ensuring that the plants feel comfortable, so that they have time to adapt, to give a normal root system before the weather conditions change dramatically.

The gardener's attentiveness will also be useful to him when choosing a place to plant planting materials. Here it is worth considering several serious conditions and circumstances, since they are really very important for the health and future growth, development and yield of planting. These points include the following:

• blackberry auchita is not the most frost-resistant blackberry variety. Given this fact, it is extremely important to look for a warm and very warm place that will be protected from drafts and sharp gusts of wind, since they are very harmful to the plant and can even make it slow down its growth, development, and the berries will not be tied at all escapes
• like all other plantings, blackberries of the Auchita variety are very hygrophilous, and this moment must also be realized when the gardener selects a place for planting a shrub
• the soil should have a sufficient amount of nutrients, minerals and trace elements, which are so important for the growth and development of the planting. And the soil itself, in terms of its composition and quality characteristics, must fully satisfy the needs of the plant. In this regard, again, the responsibility rests with the gardener himself, who must take care of the quality of the soil mixture in advance, so that the soil is loose, crumbly, light, so that it allows moisture and oxygen to pass through.

Both young bushes and already adult plants do not tolerate frosts very well. Low temperatures can cause the bush to freeze and die altogether.But if planting is still carried out in a region where exactly such climatic conditions develop, then you should still plant blackberries on the slopes, on the hills, but not in the lowlands. Plains are also unsuitable for placing blackberry bushes there, as drafts can freely roam there, and north or east winds can also rise, which are very dangerous for bushes. Also, do not plant planting materials in hollows, since cold air itself can be trapped, because of which the shrubs will grow several times slower, and the plant will refuse to yield. And if the berries are tied, then most likely they will be very small, tasteless, and this is not quite what a gardener expects to see on his own plot.

In addition to the fact that climatic conditions affect fruiting, it is also very important to pay attention to the composition of the soil. High growth and fruiting rates are recorded where the terrain is characterized by high air humidity, as well as where the soil has enough moisture, mineral and nutrients, which are so important for saturating the root planting system. Ideally, it is necessary to prepare the soil for planting blackberries two or three years before the direct planting of seedlings in the open ground. The soil is cleaned from weeds, from the remains of previous plants that grew in the same area., And also try to clean it so that no possible pathogens of infections and diseases remain in the soil. A too sharp gust of wind can damage the plant, and therefore it is best to plant a bush next to a fence or any other economic or technical building, stepping back at least one meter from it, so that the blackberry has free space for growth and development in the future.

Today, gardeners distinguish between two main types of planting blackberry seedlings:

• open landing method
• closed landing method

If we talk about the open method of planting blackberry seedlings, then it is mainly characterized by the fact that the root system can be completely examined from all sides, and therefore, after purchasing the plant, it is recommended to plant it in open ground as soon as possible, since in the fresh air the roots can be quite vulnerable ... Before this, the root system is examined, damaged and weak roots are removed, the sections at the site of the removed roots should be powdered with ash to prevent bacteria or fungal spores from entering. Before the seedling is sent directly to the planting hole, it is also necessary to carefully spread the root system. In general, it is recommended to use not one, but two gardeners in planting, so that it is easier to manage the seedling and comply with all the rules of agricultural technology. When the plant is covered with soil, it is also necessary sometimes to stir the plant, because the soil should fill all the space at the roots, empty air pockets should not form, since this does not have the best effect on the health of the plant, on its growth and development.

        Blackberry Auchita: photo of the variety

If we are talking about a closed root system, then the seedling is not freed from the soil and its root system is constantly in it. It is impossible to consider in what condition the roots are, and at the same time it is impossible to remove the formed earthen lump from the root system. When a gardener transplants a plant, then it must be thoroughly watered with warm, settled water, after which the seedling is placed in the recess of the hole and sprinkled with soil on top.

As for the planting scheme, its description is very simple - the blackberry should be placed in such a way that either a single-row planting is obtained, or a planting, but in two rows.It is also worth noting that blackberries are excellent for abundant sunlight, and therefore it is recommended to place seedlings on the south side of a building or hilly terrain, which will protect the planting from drafts and sharp gusts of cold wind. In order for the gardener to be able to correctly determine what the depth and width of the planting should be, it is also worth paying attention to some subtleties that are decisive in the state of the plant. Among such moments are the size of the planting material (seedling), its external characteristics and species, as well as the quality of the soil that the gardener prepared for planting the plant.

Experienced gardeners say that there are as many as three ways of planting Auchita in open ground, and you can choose one or alternate several, since they all have their own characteristics and, of course, advantages:

• bush the method of planting blackberries - its essence lies in the fact that a distance of 180 centimeters is left between the rows, and exactly the same distance must necessarily remain between the bushes themselves
• tape method - the cuttings must be planted in a continuous chain, and the groove was the same, and up to three seedlings can be placed in it, which perfectly take root with each other
• uterine planting method - blackberry seedlings are planted in the same way as in the bush method, while the distance from 180 centimeters increases to three meters.

Care

Let's talk a little about caring for plants, because this will determine how the plantings will feel, as well as the level and quality of the crop. Grow blackberry Auchita varieties are best on a trellis, the height of which must be at least three meters. The first row of wire is located approximately at a height of seventy centimeters, the second row can be raised by 130 centimeters, but the third row already at a height of two meters will be ideal. The supports are also installed at an impressive distance from each other - from four to seven meters. Fragrant berries may not ripen at the same time, since the crop can stretch during its ripening. So, gardeners will have to collect blackberries not in one, but in several steps at once. If the weather is dry and comfortable enough, you can pick the berries about two or three times a week. Everything will also depend on the speed with which the berries ripen, since ripening occurs in different ways in different climatic conditions and regions. As for storage, the berries are perfectly stored in a dry and slightly cool place. It is highly likely that under such conditions they will be suitable for human consumption for a long time, and it will also be possible to sell them on a wider industrial scale for a long time.

As we have already said, Auchita has a big drawback - this variety does not tolerate severe frosts at all, and this is its drawback. Branches should be removed from the supports already in September, when the fruiting season has come to an end. Plants that grow geographically and climatically in the temperate zone must be covered with special materials for the winter. Shoots can be bent up to twenty centimeters, secured and made so that the whip does not stick up, but spread horizontally. But this should be done very carefully, with jewelry precision, otherwise any wrong movement will lead to the fact that the plant will simply lose its abilities and die due to damage that was caused by the gardener himself.

The best blackberry variety Auchita belongs to the upright blackberry varieties, so this plant is mainly propagated by root cuttings. When the shoots descend closer to the surface of the earth, they can root successfully and without unnecessary interference, and give new shoots, which will become new seedlings for the propagation of culture.Greenhouse conditions are also best suited for breeding, since there you can regulate humidity and create the most favorable microclimate for planting. Collecting cuttings is carried out around the middle of the summer season, the length of the cuttings is from ten to twelve centimeters, and at the top there should be two or three viable buds, which are excellent for further planting new growth and development. do not immediately separate those shoots that have managed to take root. It is better to separate them with the onset of spring, so that both the plant and planting materials can easily endure this procedure and experience as little stress as possible. If you do everything correctly and comply with all the requirements of agricultural technology, then you can get incredibly attractive and viable plantings, multiply the bushes and preserve the signs and characteristics of the mother plant, the blackberry bush.

Pests and diseases of the Auchita blackberry variety

Just like raspberries and currants, blackberries can sometimes get sick or attacked by pests. The number of diseases and pests can constantly increase, and a very important task arises before the gardener - to save his plants and future crops. To do this correctly, it is also necessary to learn how to correctly recognize the first signs of diseases or the appearance of pests and prevent them in time before the plant is overtaken by not the most favorable consequences.

Among the pests of the best variety of blackberry Auchita, there are May beetle, raspberry beetle, furry deer, stem raspberry gall midge, stem raspberry fly, blackberry mite, common spider mite. Each of these pests actively feeds on leaf juice and the leaves themselves, as well as stems and buds, fruits and flowers. They can also move towards the root system and cause incredible harm to it. Because of this, if the gardener does not show signs of

diseases, this can lead to the fact that the plant will gradually wither, and then completely die, and after that it will be impossible to save it. So it is necessary to take preventive measures and precautions in time to prevent the appearance and reproduction of pests on blackberries. To save the blackberry bush, the first step is to remove and burn all parts that have already been damaged and withered. Next, the trunk circle is carefully and carefully loosened and mulch is added. If an extreme case has come, then you can use drugs for chemical and biological purposes and properties. If we talk about diseases, then most often the bushes are exposed to anthracnose, didimella, septoria, gray rot, powdery mildew, orange rust, bacterial root cancer, dwarfism.

Most of the diseases develop due to gray and very rainy weather, since such conditions are considered the most favorable for the development of pathogenic bacteria, which provoke the above ailments. It is possible to stop the spread of diseases, and for this, gardeners use biological preparations. Some of these remedies have a positive effect on the planting immune system, and this can lead to the fact that plants on their own, without assistance, will fight diseases and their manifestations. If we talk about specific drugs, then we can highlight Azotofit or Phytocide - they not only carry out the prevention of diseases, but also can increase the yield level of the blackberry bush, which undergoes special processing. When using, it is imperative to study the instructions for use, observe safety precautions so as not to harm yourself or the shrub that the gardener is looking after.

Conclusion

        Blackberry Auchita: photo of the variety

So, Auchita blackberry is a profitable variety, the berries of which have a very bright, rich dessert taste. A light fruity aftertaste gives even more decorativeness and, in some way, exoticism to this particular variety. The berries themselves have a universal purpose, they can be consumed fresh, or you can prepare a large number of dessert dishes and drinks from them. Berries are very useful, contain a huge amount of vitamins and minerals, due to which planting can help the human body to cope with some negative manifestations. The sugar content in the fruits is high, but even a slight sourness only balances the taste characteristics. The yield is very high - in one season, up to thirty kilograms of attractive and tasty berries can be harvested from a bush on average. They can withstand long-term storage, and can also be suitable for transportation, transportation over long distances.

The Auchita blackberry is resistant to diseases and attacks from pests, in particular to anthracnose and rust, but you should still pay more attention to agricultural technology so that the plantings will surely retain their attractiveness and health, so that the gardener gets exactly the result he is striving for. The frost resistance of the Auchita blackberry variety is average - the bushes without additional shelter can withstand temperatures down to minus seventeen degrees. But some gardeners say that on the contrary, this is a very high level of frost resistance for blackberry plants of the declared group. In any case, the bush will have high immunity and stress resistance only if the gardener himself takes care of adhering to agricultural techniques, planting rules and subsequent care for them. We must not forget that each variety has its own distinctive features and characteristics, and that is why it is worth paying attention to them, taking into account the subtleties. If you pay close attention to the nuances, then not only an experienced gardener will be able to handle planting and care, but even one who does not have so much experience, but he still strives for the same and expanding his own knowledge within the framework of gardening. In general, the best blackberry variety Auchita is not the largest-fruited, but mostly gardeners appreciate the variety for the fact that fruiting is quite abundant, regular, and the berries themselves not only have attractive taste properties, but also look great. So quite often this best variety of Auchita blackberries is also used for sale - the berries are perfectly stored, you can cook anything from them, and you can also freeze them and be sure that the taste characteristics will not be lost.

Blackberry Auchita: video about the variety