Description and characteristics of the Maroseyka raspberry variety, cultivation and care

Cultivating Maroseyka raspberries does not require complex agronomic techniques. But the plant will delight you with an excellent harvest, large sweet berries that have an amazing sugary aroma.

History of variety development

In the 70s, the appearance of this variety caused a great stir among gardening enthusiasts. The Maroseyka raspberry variety was developed by Professor Viktor Kichin, an employee of the All-Russian Selection Technological Institute of Horticulture and Nursery Growing. He used a Scottish variety with large fruits and excellent taste. The priority was the development of the hybrid genotype. L1, which is responsible for the size of the fruit, was derived from the genes.

As a result, we obtained a high-quality productive variety, which is characterized by the fact that no mutants were detected throughout the entire cultivation period. One of the weaknesses of L1 is its instability. Over time, in such hybrids it goes from dominant to a state of recession. In a word, after prolonged cultivation the berries become smaller.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Each variety has its own positive and negative sides, which gardeners take into account when planting. Raspberries surprise with a list of positive qualities:

• large fruits;
• increased productivity;
• excellent taste and excellent aroma;
• excellent resistance to painful manifestations.

But with all the positive qualities, it is worth considering the negative sides of the plant. The disadvantages of the variety include:

• raspberries are not remontant;
• not winter-hardy, requires covering for the winter;
• with long-term (more than 10 years) cultivation, the berries become smaller, this is attributed to genetic instability.

Description and technical characteristics of Maroseyka raspberries

When choosing planting material, the varietal characteristics of the plant, productivity, and the presence of immunity to diseases are taken into account.

Appearance of the bush, leaves and flowering

The bush has a beautiful appearance, spreading, medium size, up to 1.9 m. Thick shoots have a waxy coating that can protect the plant from fungal infections, frost, and drying out.

The bush is characterized by the presence of powerful branches, replacement shoots and shoots; accordingly, propagation of the plant is not difficult. This is done by dividing the bush. Each bush produces from 5 to 10 root shoots. The branches are medium-sized, relatively thick, and have no thorns. They contain up to 4 levels of branching. Productivity ranges from 150 to 210 kg per hundred square meters during industrial cultivation.

The leaf blades of the bush are flat, twisted, warty at the edges, large in size, green in color with a dark tint.

Productivity and taste of the fruit

One raspberry branch produces 20 or more large berries. The harvest comes once a year. One plant produces up to 5 kg of harvest. With intensive feeding, the yield reaches 6 kg. The berries have the following characteristics:

• have a sweet taste with some pleasant sourness;
• bright raspberry aroma;
• weight from 7 to 11 g;
• cone-shaped;
• red color with a light tint and a bluish tinge;
• a small number of small seeds;
• when ripening, they stay on the bush and do not fall off;
• when fully ripe, they are easily removed from the stalk;
• relatively dense, able to withstand transportation if collected immature.

Frost and drought resistance

When cultivated in areas where frosts reach -30 ^OFrom and below, covering the bushes is required.To do this, it is recommended to use spunbond, straw, spruce branches, and mulch. The work is carried out in the last days of September. The branches of the plant become flexible by this time. If uncovered raspberries survive frosts, such wintering will affect the yield.

The plant is relatively drought tolerant. If there is a lack of moisture for a long time, the berries become not juicy, but sweet. Productivity is declining.

Immunity to diseases and pests

The plant is characterized by increased resistance to diseases common to raspberries. The stem is protected from fungal infections and bacteria by a felt covering. But if not properly cared for, the plant is susceptible to purple spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, rust, chlorosis or cancerous pathology.

Planting a plant on the site

The main requirements before planting bushes are the choice of location, planting material, soil preparation, and correct planting.

Choosing planting material

The cultivation, development and fruiting of a plant are directly dependent on the quality of planting material. To form a viable, fertile bush with a strong root system, a healthy seedling is needed. Sick, pest-damaged or mechanically damaged seedlings will spend a lot of time recovering and developing. Even after resuscitation, this will affect their fruiting.

Accordingly, when purchasing planting material, preference is given to seedlings with a strong root system. They must be fresh. To do this, you need to scratch the root shoot of the bush. A high-quality seedling will appear to have fresh wood. A dark or dry scratch indicates that the planting material was stored incorrectly or is affected by disease or rot.

In addition to the roots, it is important to examine the shoots. They must have a solid surface, without breaks. A seedling with two woody shoots is considered ideal.

Deciding on a place in the garden

Maroseyka is a light-loving variety, but can tolerate light shading. To plant young shoots, you must choose a bright place. In the shade, the branches of the bush stretch out, become fragile, and can break under the weight of the fruit. In addition, the fruits will become sour and less aromatic. There should be no water in the place where bushes are planted after rains or melting snow. Raspberries do not like drafts.

The soil needs to be fertile. The quality of the berries and their quantity depend on the physical and chemical parameters of the soil. Soil with neutral acidity is ideal for planting the plant.

Preparing the hole and soil

For active growth and fruiting of bushes, it is recommended to add nitrogenous, mineral fertilizers to the holes. You can use organic.

Technology and planting scheme

Prepared seedlings need to be kept in water for 2-3 hours, then treated with a clay mash. Trim the top shoots at a level of 0.2 m.

The further development of the plant and its fruiting depend on proper planting. It is important to take into account the distance from other plants, the optimal distance is 1.5 m.

The timing of disembarkation is also taken into account. In spring, the optimal time is when the temperature stabilizes, at least +15 ^OC. If planted in cool soil, the plant weakens and the likelihood of fungal infections increases.

In autumn, the planting period occurs during the period of time when the heat becomes less, and ends two weeks before the onset of cold weather. The bushes must take root before the onset of frost.

Action plan:

• make a hole according to the size of the seedling’s horse system;
• Place a little crushed brick on the bottom to create drainage;
• pour a mixture of humus and wood ash;
• pour in water;
• Place the seedling in the hole, cover it with soil, and tamp it down.

Rules for caring for seedlings and adult bushes

To obtain the desired result, it is important to follow the growing recommendations. After planting, the plant needs full care so that it quickly adapts and strengthens. An adult plant needs timely feeding, watering and pruning to ensure normal fruiting.

Watering

After planting the bushes, it is necessary to loosen the soil and destroy weeds. Water in sufficient quantity and on time. The variety does not tolerate cracking of the soil, but excessive moisture also has a negative effect. When the berries dry out, they are not juicy, but sweet. And with excess moisture, the berries become vulnerable to rot and fungal infections. Accordingly, moderation is important. Therefore, when watering a plant, environmental conditions, rainfall, etc. are taken into account.

Top dressing

Before planting, potassium preparations and superphosphate are added to the soil. When flowering and fruit set, add granulated azophosphate. It is important to provide the required amount of potassium. Poultry droppings are used to increase the mass of greenery.

In the autumn, fertilizers are applied to prepare the plant for winter frosts. This requires potassium sulphide.

Shaping and trimming

The bush produces a lot of shoots. It is necessary to make several prunings so that the beneficial substances are transferred to the formation of fruits.

It is necessary to prune bushes in the spring to remove weak, frozen branches. In the fall, a procedure is performed to prepare the plant for winter.Autumn pruning is done 2-3 weeks before the onset of frost. It is necessary to remove weakened and young branches.

To prevent the bush from overgrowing, excess root shoots are cut out and about 8 are left.

If you pinch young shoots at a height of up to a meter, this will stimulate the formation of new lateral branches. The bush will be powerful and more productive.

Garter bushes

Raspberries reach 1.9 m in height; accordingly, they are mounted on supports so that the branches do not break off under the weight of the fruit. Planting is done in rows, followed by tying. To do this, you need to install a support and tension the wire.

Preventive treatment against insects and diseases

The variety is characterized by increased resistance to common diseases and pests. But if not properly cared for, the plant becomes vulnerable.

Preventive actions:

• irrigation in spring with special means: “Fundazol”, “Skorom”, “Antrakol” or Bordeaux mixture;
• if affected, remove all diseased parts, treat the rest of the plant with drugs;
• For insects, it is recommended to use Aktara, Provado, and Envidor.

How quickly does the variety grow?

Properly planted planting material with proper care quickly adapts to environmental conditions and begins to develop. The bushes give a good harvest in the next year of life.

When to expect the first harvest

After planting young seedlings, mass fruiting occurs the next season. The abundance of the harvest depends on the quality of care.

Fruit harvest time

The harvest begins in early July and lasts until early August. The ripening period may vary depending on weather conditions and the place of growth.

The main mistakes made when growing this variety

When growing, it is important to adhere to the necessary rules of agricultural technology. Common mistakes when cultivating raspberries:

1. Failure to maintain the distance between bushes. The planting becomes overgrown, shaded, the bushes lack nutrients, the berries become sour, and the yield drops.
2. Not pruning bushes. The crop thickens, in addition to yield, the plant is susceptible to diseases.
3. The plant is not covered for the winter. The raspberries may freeze or the yield will decrease.

If you follow simple rules of agricultural technology, the plant will delight you with a bountiful harvest.