Raspberry Pride of Russia: variety description and characteristics

Malina The Pride of Russia was received by V.V. Kichin in 1992. The parent varieties are the "capital" variety and the "standard 20" variety. The fruits of the raspberry variety Pride of Russia are large in size and have an amazing presentation. We advise you to pay attention to it, because it was not a simple matter that the variety received such a name.

Raspberry Pride of Russia is a small bush with powerful branches that do not have curvature, as well as large stems. It usually grows upwards by one hundred and fifty centimeters. The main difference from other varieties is the smooth surface of the branches, without a single thorn. About twenty fruits are formed on one branch. The leaves are green and glossy. The back of the foliage with bumps.

The raspberry variety Pride of Russia brings red berries, large in size, velvety in texture. The taste is amazing, sweet and sour at the same time, the smell is fresh, the number of seeds is small. Upon reaching full ripeness, the fruits still do not fall to the soil. However, this does not prevent them from being ripped off without difficulty.

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Raspberry Pride of Russia: photo of the variety

Raspberry variety The Pride of Russia belongs to varieties with a short ripeness and self-fertile varieties, and also ripen at an early or medium term. In three months, it is possible to harvest six times. It is possible to get four kilograms of fruit from each bush.

Ripe fruits of the Pride of Russia raspberry cannot withstand transportation over long distances, and retain their useful properties for a short time.
The plant has a high level of resistance to cold, it can live at temperatures of minus thirty degrees, and also has a high level of resistance to heat. Raspberries of the Pride of Russia variety are not attacked by fungal diseases, rot, chlorosis and mosaic.

Features of the plant:

Short ripening times.
Large amount of harvest.
Does not have a single thorn.
Has a high level of disease resistance.
Simple care that does not require much effort and time.
Simple breeding methods.

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Raspberry Pride of Russia: photo of the variety

Planting raspberry varieties Pride of Russia

We recommend planting raspberries Pride of Russia in the fall or in the spring. We recommend that you give preference to planting a plant in the autumn, because raspberries will take root in the ground and increase their immunity during the winter. But remember that then you need to purchase or make your own protection for raspberries from the cold.

The most important thing that will help accelerate the growth of the Pride of Russia raspberry variety is regular weeding and loosening of the soil, as well as the introduction of organic or mineral fertilizers into it. Gardeners and summer residents with experience are advised to prepare the land in advance, about one hundred and twenty days.

The best option for planting raspberries of the Pride of Russia variety will be a site near the fence. Preference should be given to loamy soil, it should contain a lot of humus. Watch the level of groundwater, between them and the plant, the distance should be about two hundred centimeters.

It is not recommended to plant this plant in pits and ravines. Raspberry varieties Pride of Russia cannot stand cold and strong winds. And also capable of perishing in drought.

The place where raspberries will grow. The pride of Russia should be completely protected from weeds, fertilizers should be applied to the ground on an ongoing basis, do not forget loosening.There are seven kilograms of humus per square meter, this must be done an hour before planting raspberries of this variety. Landing pits are made in sizes of fifty centimeters by fifty centimeters, the space between them should be about fifty centimeters. The space between the beds should be about one hundred centimeters. All planting holes are filled with about more than half of the soil with fertilizer. Place the raspberry seedlings Pride of Russia in the middle of the planting hole, carefully spread the root system and cover it with earth.

The root collar must be above the topsoil. All planted bushes are moistened with three to four liters of warm and settled water, then cover them with mulch, for example, sawdust.

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Raspberry Pride of Russia: photo of the variety

Raspberry Pride of Russia: variety care

Raspberry The pride of Russia is an unpretentious plant. It is important that you take care of it on an ongoing basis, the place where the plant grows should not have weeds, should be constantly dug up and moisturized.
Raspberry The pride of Russia is very fond of water, which means that the soil should be moistened, in the worst case, five times every three months. Namely, before the flowering process, during the fruiting process, at the end of the fruiting process, before the onset of frost. Experienced gardeners and gardeners offer to buy a drip irrigation system in a store or make their own, her plant loves most of all. Use mulch.

The taste and quantity of fruits depends directly on the quantity and quality of fertilizers applied to the soil. Top dressing is applied to the ground once a year. It is recommended to apply fresh manure with water (ratio of three to two), as well as nitrogen and potassium fertilizers, superphosphates.

The process of pruning raspberries Pride of Russia is a necessary procedure for a shrub, if there is a desire to have a strong and branched bush. It is necessary to remove damaged, infected, dried parts of the plant. This process must be carried out at the end of the first spring month. After the buds are forming and opening, reduce the size of the branch by fifteen centimeters. This helps to increase the amount of harvest and enhance immunity. Yes, the arrival of frost has time to make one more pruning.

Before the first cold weather comes, you must prepare the plant for the winter season. Purchase or make your own greenhouse, greenhouse, or cover the raspberries with a thick film.