Blackberry Cacanska Bestrna

Blackberry Cacanska Bestna: variety description and characteristics

Blackberry Cacanska Bestna: photos

The Čacanska Bestrna blackberry was developed in Serbia by crossing two very popular varieties. The variety quickly gained popularity due to its advantages, a small number of disadvantages can be avoided if the plant is properly looked after. The variety is the main commercial variety in Serbia. The bush is distinguished by its power, if it is not cut off, then its height can reach up to 3.5 m, there are no thorns, which helps in caring for the plant. The branches are strong, but due to the fact that they have a large length, it is necessary to equip trellis... The bush is able to branch well, form a sufficient number of literals with fruits along the entire length of the stems. The tops do not need to be pinched. Fruit branches are arranged in groups, which makes picking much easier. The variety has a pleasant taste when fully ripe, the berries are not bland, have a pleasant aroma, sweet with a slight sourness. The fruits are round-cylindrical, slightly elongated. The berries have a dense structure, dark, shiny, can be easily separated from the stalks. The variety has a high yield. 1 hectare can yield up to 20 tons of crops, one bush can yield 13-14 kg of berries. The variety begins to yield its maximum yield 4-5 years after you plant the plant.

Characteristics. There is evidence that the variety was able to overtake its predecessors in some indicators - yield and ease of care.

Pluses of the variety.

• The blackberry variety Chachanska has a high yield.
• The variety bears fruit within 4-5 weeks.
• No thorns.
• The berries have a pleasant taste.
• Unpretentious in cultivation, can be grown in shady places.
• Possesses good resistance against diseases, especially against gray mold.
• Good resistance to heat and drought.

Cons of the blackberry variety Čačanska Bestrna

• Poor winter frost resistance.
• In the regions of the middle lane, the plant may not have time to bring the harvest.
• Taste and sugar content begin to appear clearly when the berries are fully ripe, 3-4 years after planting.
• The variety has a mediocre keeping quality and transportability.
• Fruit ripening occurs in July. The period of active fruiting lasts until September. Individual berries can ripen after the cold and cold weather sets in. A long fruiting period has both advantages and disadvantages: some berries may not have time to ripen, the harvest is not complete.

Blackberry Chachanska: landing

Blackberry Cacanska Bestna: photos

It is best to plant a plant in the regions of the middle lane in the spring, so that during the summer the root system has time to fully form, since, as we said earlier, the plant does not tolerate frost well. It is best to leave the procedure at the end of April, when all the snow has completely melted. You need to plant the plant in a sunny place so that the soil is not swampy. You can grow the plant in a shady place, but then you will need to wait for the harvest 1-2 weeks later than the established time frame. For the regions of the middle lane, this is an impressive period. Therefore, it is best to plant in the southern or southwestern part of the summer cottage, which will be protected from wind and drafts by various buildings. To plant in spring, you need to prepare the holes in advance. The pit must be at least 40 * 40 * 40 in size.Organic fertilizers must be added to the hole: rotted manure, compost, ash, 1 handful of superphosphate and ammophos. If you are going to plant in a trench, then the plants need to be distributed along its entire length. If the soil is clay, then the addition of sand is necessary. If you are going to plant several plants, then you need to keep the plant 1.5m between them. If you are going to plant in the aisles, then the distance between them should be at least 2.5-3 m. carry out treatments for various insects and diseases. The planted blackberry cuttings from Chachanska Bestrna need careful watering, for each bush 5-7 liters of water. The land around the bush is subject to mulching. If the soil is acidic, then needles and coniferous bark cannot be used for mulching. After the landing, you need to immediately start installing the trellises. An ordinary trellis is a 2-3 meter pipe, which is hammered into the ground at intervals of 4-6 m, between which you need to stretch the wire in several rows. By tying the plant to the trellis, it is necessary to distribute the first years and shoots of two years of age on different sides, this will make picking berries and pruning much easier.

Blackberry Chachanska: growing and care

Blackberry Cacanska Bestna: video

Growing a plant is the same as any other thornless blackberry. Taking care of her is not so difficult, except for the fact that she will need to be sheltered for the winter. but this will not in any way affect the taste of the berry and the level of yield.

Watering mode. The plant needs abundant watering, especially for the flowering period and fruit set. But the plant does not tolerate stagnant water, for this reason, there is no need to water the plant during the rainy period.

We carry out pruning. In order to increase the yield and facilitate the collection of blackberries of the Chachanska variety, it is necessary to carry out formative and sanitary pruning every year. Ripening of varieties occurs on the shoots of 2 years of age, all branches that have borne fruit should be cut off in the autumn, no hemp should be left. With the onset of spring, the bush is subject to inspection, keep the strongest shoots, but no more than 6-7 pieces. Branches that are withered, damaged, frostbitten, susceptible to diseases or insect attacks should also be removed.

We apply fertilizers. NSThe first fertilization is carried out in the spring. you can use any organic fertilizers: herbal infusions, bird droppings, mullein. The introduction of nitrogen is especially important, which will stimulate the growth of foliage and shoots. As for mineral fertilizers, you can use nitrogen-containing fertilizers, for example, urea. If the soil is not alkaline, then several times a season it is possible to use ash infusion. When the culture blooms and berries set, it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing potassium and fluoride. Such fertilizers can affect the taste of the berries, as well as their density. During this period, it is best to apply complex fertilizers, which are distinguished by the presence of boron, iron and calcium in their composition. Nitrogen application, starting from the 2nd half of the summer period, is no longer necessary, because this can hinder the process of ripening of the shoots, as well as their preparation for the winter period.

We carry out treatment against insect pests and diseases. Although the culture has good immunity against many diseases and insects, it still needs preventive measures. All diseased and dried shoots are subject to timely pruning, it is necessary to observe the distance between plants in order to avoid strong thickening. You should not plant blackberries in the ground where roses, raspberries, nightshade crops grew.In the autumn, spraying with copper-containing preparations is allowed, for example, it is possible to use Bordeaux liquid.

We prepare the plant for the winter period. Before winter comes, the plant needs to be thoroughly prepared for the winter cold. Like all other thornless crops, blackberries of the Chachanska variety do not tolerate winter frosts. Breeders say that the plant can tolerate temperatures as low as -21 degrees. However, even if the winter is much warmer, it is better to cover the plant, especially the young one. A powerful shoot must be tilted very carefully within 1-2 weeks by hanging a small weight from the tied branches. Those branches that have been laid in this way must be covered with soil or peat. It is also possible to build a house using old boards or boxes. It is necessary to think over the ventilation system in such a structure in advance. It will also be necessary to remove the shelter in time to prevent the kidneys from dropping out. Quickly You can also make a shelter for blackberries from Čačanská Bestrna convenient with the help of a spring garter of the stalks to the trellises. If you formed the stems until they reached a height of 50-60 cm in a horizontal manner, and only then began to tie them up and let them go up, then the area that was formed in a horizontal position will allow you to easily lower the shoots in the autumn and cover them with a non-woven material.

We are engaged in the reproduction of blackberries of the Cachanska Bestrna variety

Blackberry Cacanska Bestna: photos

Blackberries from Čačanska Bestrna reproduce only vegetatively. This can be the use of cuttings, cuttings, root suckers. In order to carry out reproduction with the help of layering, it is necessary to take a strong whip and gradually tilt it, lay it in a previously prepared ditch, so that only the tops of the shoots are visible. This procedure must be done from the side of the plant where the shadow constantly falls. The soil should be loose and moist. After 2-3 months, the formation of roots occurs. Paying attention to the circumstances, the seedlings must be immediately separated from the mother plant or left for the winter, so that the root system can develop better.