Description and yield of Taganka raspberries, planting and care

According to the description of the Taganka raspberry variety, this plant has excellent productivity and bears tasty fruits. To achieve success in growing a crop, it is necessary to carry out planting work correctly and provide it with comprehensive care. It includes timely watering, weeding, and pruning of the plant. It is imperative to protect the crop from diseases and parasites.

Description and characteristics of Taganka raspberries

This is a remontant late-ripening variety of raspberries that reaches a height of 2 meters. The culture is characterized by thick brown shoots. The branches are covered with large dark green leaves. A characteristic feature of the culture is considered to be many small purple thorns. 20-30 fruits appear on the branches, which often leads to breakage.

The berries are very large in size. Their weight is 6-8 grams. The fruits are characterized by a cone-shaped shape and a rounded top. They have a rich scarlet hue. The yield from one bush reaches 5 kilograms.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The main advantages of culture include the following:

• good resistance to frost;
• high productivity;
• soft thorns;
• large fruits;
• resistance to diseases and parasites.

At the same time, the plant also has certain disadvantages. These include:

• poor resistance to drought;
• short shelf life.

How to grow raspberries correctly

To achieve success in growing crops, it is necessary to carry out planting work correctly..

Site selection

For raspberries of this variety, a well-lit area that is reliably protected from drafts and wind is well suited. This could be near a wall or building. It is better to plant raspberries in the south or southwest. Loose and soft soil that allows moisture and air to pass through well is suitable for the plant.

Preparation of planting material

Before purchasing a seedling, it is worth examining the condition of its roots. They should not show mechanical damage or symptoms of disease. Before planting, it is recommended to soak the crop in water or a growth stimulant. It is also worth dipping the roots into a clay mash.

Planting scheme

In order for raspberries to take root well, you should follow these planting rules:

1. A trench 40-50 centimeters wide is suitable for the plant. The distance between bushes should be at least 1 meter. There should be a 2 meter interval between rows.
2. It is recommended to sprinkle a third of the trench with a composition containing fertilizers. To do this, per 1 square meter it is worth taking 10 kilograms of humus, 200 grams of superphosphate, 120 grams of potassium sulfate.
3. The plant should be placed on a mound and the roots should be carefully straightened.
4. Sprinkle the bushes with soil and compact them.
5. It is important to ensure that the root collar is above the soil surface.
6. After planting, 7-10 liters of water are poured under each bush.
7. Cover the tree trunk circle with peat or humus. The thickness of this layer should be 5-7 centimeters.

Plant care rules

The plant is allowed to be grown in the Kuban, Moscow region and other regions. To get a bountiful harvest, raspberries should be provided with quality care.

Watering, pruning and tying up

Taganka does not tolerate fluid stagnation well. However, it is recommended to water it regularly. This is especially true during fruit formation. With a lack of moisture, the quality and quantity of fruits decreases. Raspberries should be watered 2-3 times a week. This is done in the morning and evening.

After harvesting, the bushes are pruned. It is recommended to do this flush with the ground surface. Shoots that are left over the winter may freeze. At the same time, the roots under a layer of mulch and snow will survive the winter normally.

In the spring, sanitary pruning is carried out. It is aimed at removing dry and affected areas. It is also worth getting rid of excess root growth.

Bushes of this variety are considered tall. That's why they need support.

Plants can be tied using a bunch, fan or trellis method.

Fertilizing, soil care and preparation for winter

It is recommended to feed raspberries three times a season. In spring it is worth using a combination of organic and mineral preparations. In summer, a complex composition based on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is added.

In early September, it is recommended to use mineral products. A composition based on wood ash and superphosphate is also perfect. In summer, during flowering, the soil around the bushes is covered with humus. After flowering ends, add a solution of chicken manure.

The soil should be systematically loosened and weeded. It is recommended to do this after watering. It is recommended to cultivate the soil to a depth of a maximum of 6-7 centimeters.

Before wintering, you need to cut out all last year's shoots. This should be done at the root. After which the bed is covered with peat mulch. If the shoots have not been cut, they are tied, bent to the ground and insulated. To do this, it is permissible to use straw or spruce branches. A special covering material is also suitable.

Protecting raspberries from diseases and pests

Taganka is resistant to diseases and parasites. At the same time, she sometimes suffers from raspberry beetle attacks and the development of purple spotting. The raspberry beetle leads to damage to almost all fragments of the crop. It eats buds, leaves, inflorescences.

To cope with parasites, they are knocked down from the bushes onto a film spread and destroyed. Among chemical agents, it is allowed to use Kofidor or Iskra.

Purple spotting is considered a dangerous pathology. It often occurs in June and is accompanied by the appearance of dark spots that are localized on the leaves and buds. If measures are not taken in time, the size of the spots increases. There is also a risk of cracks in the bark.

To avoid the development of pathology, it is recommended to avoid excessive planting density. Affected shoots should be cut out, including some healthy tissue. It is necessary to water the plant moderately. Among chemical agents, it is permissible to use Fundazol or Bordeaux mixture.

Another disease that raspberries of this variety may encounter is anthracnose. The pathology is difficult to treat. It is accompanied by the appearance of brown spots on the leaves. In conditions of high humidity, rotting processes begin.

To prevent the development of pathology, raspberry plantings should be kept clean and separated from other crops. Equally important is the timely thinning of bushes and the addition of potassium and phosphorus. Among the chemicals used, Kuproksat or Oksikhom.

Reproduction methods

Raspberries of this variety are easy to propagate. A plant older than 2 years is suitable for this. It is recommended to take young shoots from it and plant them in a new place. Taganka seedlings seem small. But they take root well and begin to grow quickly.

Healthy plants that produce a bountiful harvest are suitable for propagating raspberries. They must have lateral shoots that have a lignified trunk. It is important that the shoots grow at a distance of 30 centimeters from the main plant and have a height of 10-20 centimeters.

The shoots should be dug up with a lump of soil and moved to a new place.

Harvest and storage

Raspberries of this variety begin to bear fruit in early August. This process continues until mid-October. Fruit picking should be done very carefully. The berries wrinkle easily. Ripe fruits are easily separated from the stalk, so it is not recommended to apply force.

The collected berries should be placed in boxes or containers.Small plastic buckets are also suitable for this. It is best to lay the fruits in layers. They should be lined with raspberry or horseradish leaves.

It is permissible to keep fruits in the refrigerator for 5-6 days. If you need to preserve the berries for a longer period of time, they should be frozen in plastic containers.

Raspberries of this variety can be used for making baked goods, wine, and jam. If you grind the fruits with sugar, you can get an excellent mixture for the treatment of viral diseases. The leaves of the plant are great for brewing. The result will be a delicious and aromatic tea..

Taganka raspberries are characterized by high productivity and bear delicious fruits. In order for the plant to develop normally and fully bear fruit, it is recommended to provide it with high-quality care. It should include timely watering, since moisture deficiency reduces the quality and quantity of the crop.