Description and characteristics of remontant raspberries of the Penguin variety, planting and care

Remontant early ripening raspberry Penguin was bred by breeders in 2006. The variety is highly productive, the berries are aromatic and large. A penguin can become a decoration for a personal plot. Excellent immunity and the ability of the plant to quickly adapt to new conditions are a competitive advantage of the variety. The variety is suitable for cultivation in the central zone of our country. Suitable for novice gardeners, not demanding on agricultural technology and growing conditions.

Description of the variety

Penguin is a raspberry variety of domestic selection. The bush is small, compact, standard type, maximum plant height is 1.5 meters. The plant does not require trellises; the stems are hard, powerful, and do not break or bend under the weight of the crop.

Characteristics of raspberry Penguin

Variety Penguin - large-fruited remontant raspberry, capable of bearing fruit until autumn, includes the following description of the productive variety:

• early ripening variety - bears fruit from late spring;
• high yield - up to 6 kilograms of berries per bush per season;
• large-fruited and aesthetically pleasing appearance of the fruit;
• the berries are elastic, with small seeds, do not wrinkle during transportation;
• The foliage of the bushes is strong, the internodes are short;
• withstands frosts down to -25 ⁰C, requires shelter for the winter;
• resistance to fungal diseases;
• the thorns on the stems are large, frequent, dark in color;
• fruits are dark crimson in color with an intense aroma.

There is a yellow-fruited variety of the variety - Yellow Penguin. This species is highly decorative. Bright yellow-orange fruits decorate the plantings and add variety to the raspberry rows.

On a note! The yellow penguin has the same characteristics as the classic version, but is characterized by worse transportability and keeping quality of the fruit.

King penguin is another variety of remontant variety, characterized by improved taste of ripe fruits, the plants are taller.

Main advantages and disadvantages

The Penguin raspberry variety requires minimal care, and with relatively little labor input, the gardener receives a large harvest of aromatic sweet berries. The main advantages of the variety include:

• high transportability of ripened berries;
• raspberry bushes are compact, the branches do not break under the harvest;
• productivity and large-fruitedness;
• does not sprout, does not require tying to trellises;
• resistance to infectious diseases and pests.

There are few disadvantages of Penguin raspberries, these include:

• the presence of large, frequent thorns on the stems of the plant;
• low winter hardiness - requires shelter for the winter, not suitable for northern regions;
• The declared yield is obtained using a one-year technology; in the second year the bushes begin to ache, and the number of fruits noticeably decreases.

The taste of the berries depends on the composition of the soil and the type of fertilizer applied. Gardeners note the sourness in ripe fruits. This taste characteristic is not a disadvantage of the plant - it all depends on the taste preferences of different people.

How to grow the variety

The technology for growing Penguin raspberries is simple. The main thing is to properly prepare the area for planting and choose healthy seedlings. The more sun the ripening fruits receive, the tastier and more aromatic the berries will be.

Dates and place of landing

Raspberries are planted in the garden in early spring or late autumn. The place is chosen on a hill, without drafts. Chernozem, loam with neutral acidity is the best option.

Important! Follow crop rotation - raspberries should not be planted after nightshade crops.

Spring planting of Penguin raspberries is preferable. The seedlings will take root faster and easier, and the harvest can be harvested twice per season.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing seedlings, you need to pay attention to the root system of young plants. Raspberries have a branched root system, consisting of a large number of small thin roots. There should be no weathered roots.

At the base of the seedling there should be young sprouts - buds.A healthy plant should have at least three of them. It is necessary to purchase planting material in trusted places: specialized nurseries and shopping centers. The risk of buying diseased seedlings in this case is minimal.

Site preparation

Preparatory work begins in advance. The soil must be dug up and loosened, removing weeds. The optimal digging depth is 30 centimeters.

Mineral and organic fertilizers must be applied to raspberry plantings. Rotted manure, humus, in combination with wood ash and superphosphate, is an excellent nutritional aid for the future harvest.

Step by step process

The scheme for planting raspberry seedlings is 80 centimeters between bushes, 1 meter is the distance between bushes. The sequence of actions is as follows:

• dig holes 50 centimeters deep, observing the rows and distance between the bushes;
• Place the young plant in the hole at an angle of 45 degrees;
• Gently straighten the roots, preventing them from bending;
• cover the plant with soil and compact it;
• trim the seedling, the height of the plant should be 7 centimeters;
• water each bush at the root with warm water;
• Sprinkle the surface with peat or sawdust.

Penguin raspberries grow quickly. Within a week you can notice the first increase in plant growth.

Nuances of caring for raspberries

Despite the unpretentiousness of the variety, it is recommended to follow the planting dates and rules for caring for raspberry plantings. Raspberry Penguin needs regular feeding and loosening of the soil.

Watering

On average, raspberry beds are watered once a week. The regularity of watering depends on the weather and air temperature. The soil must be moistened to a depth of 40 centimeters. Mulch retains moisture in the soil longer. Raspberries do not tolerate dry days well.

A drip irrigation system is a convenient and correct option for watering raspberry bushes. Irrigation is carried out early in the morning or late in the evening.

Trimming

Plant pruning is carried out in two stages - in early spring and autumn, after the last harvest.

April pruning is sanitary. It is necessary to remove diseased, dried branches that did not survive the winter. The procedure activates metabolic processes in plants, prevents diseases and helps increase the yield of raspberry bushes.

In autumn, all fruit-bearing stems of remontant raspberries are cut off at the root with pruning shears. Young annual healthy shoots are left for the next season; the optimal plant height is 8-10 centimeters.

Top dressing

The main type of feeding for raspberry bushes is root feeding. In early spring, plants need potassium and phosphorus. Watering with ammonium nitrate solution can be done as early as early April.

The next fertilizing is applied immediately before flowering begins. The plants are gaining buds, there should be enough nutrients for the formation of ovaries. Watering with superphosphate in a ratio of 3 tablespoons per 10 liters of water. In addition to watering, each bush is sprinkled with humus or peat on top.

After harvesting, raspberries must be watered with an aqueous solution of wood ash: 1 glass of ash per 10 liters of water.

Garter

The Penguin raspberry variety does not require garter. But many gardeners still organize the plantings with a garter on trellises. This makes it more convenient to harvest berries and easier to maintain raspberry bushes. Many gardeners separate young shoots from fruit-bearing ones in this way. It is convenient to tie raspberries when they are grown for two harvests.

Shelter for the winter

A winter with little snow and a lack of shelter for raspberry trees can cause complete freezing of the plantings. Raspberry bushes are trimmed completely and sprinkled with humus on top and covered with spruce branches. You can use a special covering fabric - agrofibre.

Fighting diseases and insects

Persistent immunity to many diseases is genetically inherent in the remontant raspberry variety Penguin. But with poor care and cold summers, the plant can get sick. Penguin's main ailments are gray rot, root canker and anthracosis. The most common pests that attack raspberries are the raspberry stem fly and the raspberry beetle.

Bushes are treated with fungicides twice a season - before flowering and after the last harvest. Bordeaux mixture is a proven drug against raspberry diseases. From folk recipes, it is recommended to plant dill or wormwood next to raspberry beds. These plants repel pests with strong odors.

Culture propagation

Cuttings are the only possible way to propagate Penguin raspberries. The bushes produce few root shoots. The optimal length of the cuttings is 15-20 centimeters; healthy leaves are left, yellowed ones are removed.

Next, the cuttings are placed in a container with water for a day; a root growth stimulator can be added. Then the plants are planted in pots, under a jar or in a greenhouse.

When the seedling gains strength and grows new foliage, it can be transplanted to a permanent location.

Collection and storage of berries

After the start of flowering, four weeks later, around the beginning of June, the raspberry fruits ripen. They become easy to separate from the bush, they acquire a characteristic aroma and become deep red in color.

Raspberries are collected by hand in wicker baskets. Berries must be ventilated.The fruits are sorted, rotten and overdried berries are removed. You can’t pick raspberries immediately after watering. The berries will quickly give juice.

Raspberries of the Penguin variety are distinguished by good transportability and high quality berries; the fruits are large, juicy and at the same time elastic.

Remontant raspberry variety Penguin is a unique variety. The plant has important advantages: large-fruited, high yield and stable immunity. The variety is easy to care for, is not picky about soil, and is capable of producing a good harvest for a novice gardener already in the first year.