Ezhemalina thornless, description
According to the description, thornless Ezhmalina is identical to traditional thorned varieties with one exception. Its creeping branches are bare and thornless, which makes harvesting much easier. Thornless varieties were obtained as a result of selection. This method is characterized by the formulation of a specific task: high yield, disease resistance or absence of thorns.
In some cases, it is possible to combine several advantages in one variety. For this purpose, source material is used, which has many positive characteristics. Several varieties are crossed with each other, after which the best plants are selected from them. After they pass the assessment, we can talk about the success of selection and the receipt of a new variety.
Thornless varieties have other advantages. The Loganberry variety has good yield and a unique taste of berries. Thornless varieties of Loganberry reach a height of up to 2 meters. The shoots are creeping and require a trellis. The trellis method is identical to growing grapes. Loganberry fruits ripen early and are burgundy in color. The berries are elongated, weighing about 10 g. The yield of the variety is up to 9 kg.
The Boysenberry variety is widely available with thorns, but thornless varieties can also be found. The berries are large from dark burgundy to almost black. The taste of the berries is sweet and sour. Fruiting begins in the last ten days of summer. The growing method is trellis. This variety has another advantage - high frost resistance.
The thornless variety Black Satin has a strong tall growth, so you should not limit yourself to a 2-meter trellis. Shoots grow up to 5 and sometimes up to 7 meters in height. The berries are black in color, up to 7 g. The taste characteristics of the berries are high.
All thornless varieties of raspberry need the same care as varieties with thorns. Among some features, one can note the deeper location of the roots in thornless varieties. This allows them to tolerate lack of water well. Even if the summer turns out to be dry, thornless raspberries will tolerate it much better than varieties with thorns.
Ezhemalina Darrow, description
Among the tall varieties of berry crops, the description of the Darrow raspberry is interesting. Due to the size of the bush, the harvesting area also increases. With proper care, you can harvest up to 10 kg of berries from one bush. The berries are medium size, elongated, black. The taste characteristics are good, but there is a slight sourness.
The shoots of the bush are erect, but the abundance of berries can cause damage. Therefore, growing on a trellis is recommended. The variety has thorns. It has good winter hardiness and is suitable for growing in northern regions.
To get a good harvest, you need to choose high-quality planting material. It is best to purchase raspberry seedlings from a nursery. Favorable growing conditions and modern technologies make it possible to grow a healthy plant with good survival rates. Such plants resist disease and cold better and produce more yield.
Ezhemalina - winter-hardy varieties
Winter-hardy raspberry varieties are well suited for planting in harsh climatic conditions. They tolerate winters with little snow better and withstand severe frosts well.
In order for the plant to be healthy and bear fruit well, it is necessary to properly plant in the northern regions. It is necessary to choose the brightest place on the site on the south side. Plantings and buildings that are too tall will create shade, which will reduce the yield of the shrub. It is best to choose an open place, not blown by winds. Low shrubs in the form of a hedge or a fence can protect the raspberries from strong winds, which is especially important in winter.
Tip: It’s good if cereals or legumes grow near the raspberries. These neighbors will further enrich the soil with nitrogen.The soil for planting should be fertile and moderately moist. Ezhemalina does not grow in acidic soil, so if it is present, it is necessary to carry out liming. If the soil is infertile, organic and mineral fertilizers will help. Planting work can be carried out in spring or autumn, depending on the age of the plant. Young seedlings do not take root well when planted in autumn and require additional shelter for the winter. It is recommended to plant raspberries a month before the onset of cold weather.
Young seedlings need to be covered with coniferous branches, straw or any other material. Mature plants are bent to the ground to minimize the risk of freezing.
Winter-hardy varieties include:
- Loganberry. Medium-sized shrub with creeping shoots. The berries are large, red-violet in color, elongated. The taste of the berries is sweet and sour.
- Darrow. Upright shrub up to 3 meters in height. One of the most frost-resistant varieties. The berries are medium in size, but they hang densely on the branches, which allows for high yields.
- Tayberry. The shrub is vigorous, requiring cultivation on a trellis. Purple berries have a fragrant aroma and good taste.
Feeding every raspberry
Feeding every raspberry has a good effect on the growth and fruiting of the bush. For nutrition in spring, you can use nettle infusion. A good helper will be mulch made from ash and sawdust. The mulch layer should be about 10 cm. It will prevent the proliferation of weeds and diseases, and will also serve as a good nutrient material.
Complex fertilizers can be used only in the second year after planting. Ezhmalina is most sensitive to nitrogen deficiency. With a lack of this element, the leaves of the plant begin to turn yellow. To restore normal nitrogen levels, every malin is fed with urea or ammonium nitrate.
Important: During dry periods, you especially need to pay attention to watering and fertilizing.Ezhemalina variety Black Satin
One of the giant plants is the Black Satin variety. This variety has a height of up to 7 meters. In a short time, branches can grow up to several centimeters. The shoots do not have thorns and are therefore very sensitive to damage. The variety reproduces only by the tips of the shoots. This is explained by the fact that the roots do not produce shoots, so this variety is convenient to plant in any place without fear that it will fill the entire area. The fruits ripen at the end of summer and are black in color. The weight of the fruit can reach up to 7 g. When transporting, it is advisable to collect slightly unripe fruits, otherwise there is a high probability of their spoilage. The taste characteristics of the berries are good. The yield of the variety is up to 25 kg per bush.
The variety has good resistance to diseases and pests. The frost resistance of the shrub is average, so it grows best in warm climates. In this case, the berries will be able to ripen well before the onset of winter.
When growing the Black Satin variety, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil and the absence of shade. Severe waterlogging of the soil is dangerous for the plant and can provoke the development of certain diseases. High-quality fertilizers will help you get a good harvest. For raspberries, superphosphate, potassium, nitrogen and other fertilizers are used.
Ezhemalina is an incredibly tasty and healthy berry. She can share her healing properties with proper care.