Blackberry Ruben: planting and care rules

Blackberry Ruben: variety description

The Ruben variety is a very tasty and beautiful berry. Reviews of Ruben blackberry are mostly positive, since this variety does not require special care and tolerates storage well (unlike other blackberry varieties). In appearance, Ruben bears more resemblance to raspberries than blackberries. Ruben's shoots are not exactly like blackberry shoots. The shoot is quite powerful, thick, erect. There is no need for a garter to the trellis, the ruben can hold itself quite well. Ruben is an early ripening variety. Unlike other varieties, the Ruben variety can be harvested in the first year after you plant the berry. If you take proper care of the bush, then during the season you can harvest a good harvest twice: the end of August and November. With proper care, you will be able to pick 5-6 kg of berries. Also a feature of Ruben is the presence of thorns. But, fortunately, they do not interfere in any way with the work of caring for the bushes. Summer residents who grow this variety say that thorns do not cause any inconvenience.

Blackberry Ruben: photo of the variety

Characteristics of Ruben blackberries

Blackberry Ruben - remontant black large thornless variety. A characteristic feature that distinguishes the Ruben variety from other varieties is its fruits. The berries are large, the weight of one berry can reach 9-10 g. The length of the berries can be up to 4-4.5 cm. The taste of this variety is also simply mesmerizing - sweet, with a slight pleasant sourness. Ruben has gained particular popularity among entrepreneurs who are satisfied not only with a beautiful external presentation, but also with a good portability of transportation. The berry does not at all lose any external qualities or taste, it can tolerate storage well.

Blackberry Ruben: planting and care

You can propagate the Ruben remontant blackberry using various methods: seeds, separation, layering. All of them are quite effective. But still, the best way would be to buy a ready-made seedling or divide an adult bush. This is a 100% guarantee that you will get a good harvest in the first year after planting. It may seem surprising to you, but Ruben loves a darkened place, does not like the sun. Therefore, if on the site there is a place where the shadow of a tree falls, then this is the best place for Ruben. When choosing a place, make sure that there is no accumulation of water. Excessive moisture can damage the bush, and it can start to rot. You can plant blackberries in early spring, but the soil should already warm up at least a little. It is best to replace the mixture of earth and humus with mineral fertilizer. Don't forget about watering. Water when the soil looks dry. If it is wet, then watering should be postponed a little. At the end of November, when the last crop is harvested, it is imperative to prune the shoots.

Blackberry Ruben: pros and cons

As with any variety, Ruben's studless blackberry has both pros and cons. Having understood them, you can better imagine this berry. The undoubted advantage is that it brings a good, rich harvest, which, with proper care, can be harvested 2 times per season. One bush can yield 5-6 kg of berries. It is not difficult to take care of the bushes, the thorns do not bring any inconvenience in any way. A small drawback, or rather an inconvenience, is that the second crop can be harvested in November, and at this time the weather is no longer quite happy, so taking care of the bush will not always bring convenience. It should also be borne in mind that if the summer conditions were hot and dry, then the second harvest may simply not appear.Don't get upset and panic right away.

As you may have noticed, this berry has many advantages, so this is exactly the variety of blackberries that should be grown in your area.