Agricultural technology for growing Raspberry seeds
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Raspberries are a valuable fruit crop that produces berries with a pleasant taste and aroma.
Raspberries grow in temperate and subtropical climates. She prefers moderate, humid weather with plenty of sunny days.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a raspberry variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yields and good quality berries are selected.
- Winter hardiness: Some raspberry varieties can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Raspberries are a moisture-loving and light-loving plant, so to grow them you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting raspberries must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Raspberries are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Raspberries are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 40-50 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. Raspberries are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, raspberries are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Raspberries are an unpretentious plant, but to get a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Raspberries are a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Pruning: To form a raspberry bush, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases: Raspberries are susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
- Garter: For ease of harvesting and to prevent breakage of shoots, raspberries are tied to a trellis.
5. Harvest
Raspberries begin to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Raspberries ripen in July-August. The ripening of raspberries is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Raspberries are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Raspberries are susceptible to the following diseases:
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
- Anthracnose
Raspberries are susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Raspberry fly
- Raspberry beetle
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, raspberries can be grown as seedlings. Raspberry seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of raspberries, you can grow them in beds mulched with straw or sawdust.
To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to follow the agricultural techniques for growing raspberries.
Raspberries grow in temperate and subtropical climates. She prefers moderate, humid weather with plenty of sunny days.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a raspberry variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yields and good quality berries are selected.
- Winter hardiness: Some raspberry varieties can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Raspberries are a moisture-loving and light-loving plant, so to grow them you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting raspberries must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Raspberries are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Raspberries are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 40-50 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. Raspberries are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, raspberries are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Raspberries are an unpretentious plant, but to get a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Raspberries are a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Pruning: To form a raspberry bush, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases: Raspberries are susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
- Garter: For ease of harvesting and to prevent breakage of shoots, raspberries are tied to a trellis.
5. Harvest
Raspberries begin to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Raspberries ripen in July-August. The ripening of raspberries is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Raspberries are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Raspberries are susceptible to the following diseases:
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
- Anthracnose
Raspberries are susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Raspberry fly
- Raspberry beetle
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, raspberries can be grown as seedlings. Raspberry seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of raspberries, you can grow them in beds mulched with straw or sawdust.
To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to follow the agricultural techniques for growing raspberries.