Raspberry Atlant: description of the variety, photos, reviews of gardeners
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On the territory of Russia, fruitful shrubs such as strawberries, black and red currants, gooseberries and certainly many varieties of raspberries have become widespread. The variety, the Atlant remontant raspberry, has gained immense popularity.
Raspberry Atlant: photo of the variety
Experienced gardeners and summer residents prefer to grow raspberries in their summer cottages and suburban areas, since it is not difficult to sell these sweet berries. They have a huge number of advantages, which you will soon see. For example, great taste and aroma, a large number of fruits - this should have already interested you.
Raspberry Atlant: variety description
Raspberry Atlant: photo of the variety
According to a recent poll, it was found that the best raspberry variety is considered - Atlant raspberry, the most delicious of the rest of the list of varieties. And this variety appeared only nine years ago. The Atlant raspberry variety was officially registered in 2015. Raspberries of the Atlant variety are grown throughout Russia. By the appearance of the Atlant raspberry, many people think that it is very strong, and it is. The plant grows up to two meters in height.
How to prepare for the winter remontant raspberries Atlant
Due to the fact that the shoots grow strictly vertically, you can plant a whole raspberry garden, which will not take up much space in your summer cottage or suburban areas. Some summer residents talk about the unnecessary support and garter of raspberries, but we advise you not to neglect this, helping the plant is never superfluous. Then it will be easier for you to pick sweet and tasty berries, the raspberries will have more lighting and the opportunity to get fresh air.
The raspberry bush has about six to eight replacement shoots. Young shoots are red in color, slightly inclined to the soil, and also covered with natural wax. There are not many thorns, most often they are located just above the soil. The fruits are at the top of the shoot.
Leaves of ordinary size, green color, slightly inclined towards the soil. The specificity of the Atlant raspberry is its very strong roots. Due to its powerful root system, the shrub grows quietly on short hot days. However, this variety is not drought tolerant. With a strong lack of moisture, the fruits become sour and small. The plant is moisture-loving, so it is worth watering it regularly.
The Atlant raspberry variety is a favorite among gardeners and summer residents who sell the raspberry harvest. Observing proper care and harvesting on time, the fruits have a delicate aroma and amazing taste. The level of resistance to transportation is average.
Raspberry Atlant: photo of the variety
It is impossible not to note other specifics of Atlant raspberries:
- The fruits do not fall from the branches for a long time, which allows you to harvest longer.
- They do not rot for a long time, being on the branches for a long time.
In shape, the fruit resembles an elongated ball. Usually, the weight of the fruit is five grams, sometimes nine grams. The fruit is bright pink in color and has a glossy surface. Inside, the berry is rich in juice, average in density, the taste is sour and sweet at the same time, the smell of ordinary raspberries. The fruits contain about six percent sugar.
It is very easy to pick the fruits, you don't need to make much effort. In cooking, there are a huge number of options for the use of fruits, for example, for drying, heat treatment, making jams, preserves, jellies, baking fillings, blanks for the cold season, and much more.
Raspberry Atlant: planting and care
Raspberry Atlant: photo varietybut
You do not need to have experience in growing plants to get a first-class harvest of Atlant raspberries. The plant is not whimsical, you will not spend a lot of time and effort taking care of it. We advise you to choose an area for planting raspberries with plenty of sunlight or partial shade. Direct sunlight does not harm the fruit, but it does increase the dry soil layer, which implies regular and abundant watering.
As already mentioned above, you can not make a support for Atlant raspberries and not tie it up with a soft twine, but it is recommended to do this for your own convenience. It is necessary to use twine no more than once every three months.
The space between the raspberry bushes should be one meter. And the distance between the rows is two meters.
Use sawdust as mulch, they contribute to:
- maintaining the moisture level in the ground.
- protect the roots from overheating.
- reduce the amount of weeds.
The main thing is to follow all the simple rules of care and then you will fully appreciate the Atlant raspberries. Due to their presentable appearance, the fruits of this variety are bought more often than others.
The simplest and most effective method for propagating raspberries is by cuttings.
Raspberry Atlant has a high level of resistance to parasites and diseases.
