The Zyugana variety was developed in Switzerland at the end of the 20th century. Gardeners note that this raspberry is unpretentious and productive. Let's consider a description of the Zyugana raspberry variety, yield from one bush, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, rules and features of cultivation, how to plant and grow berry bushes, prepare for winter. How to protect raspberries from pests and diseases and harvest.
Description and characteristics of Zyugan raspberries
The Zyugana variety is remontant and produces 2 harvests per season. The shrub has developed roots and powerful thornless shoots.The first wave of berries occurs in July; the berries on the shoots of the current year ripen from the end of August to the end of October. The total harvest volume is up to 9 kg per bush.
The growth of adult plants reaches 1.7-1.9 m. The leaves are large, rich green. The berries are medium and large in size, 7-10 g each, regular cone-shaped, red when ripe. The skin has a shine, ripe berries do not fall off. The berries are dense, well collected, and do not crumble. They do not bake in the sun, the density allows the berries to be transported without spoilage.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Zyugana raspberry variety has positive characteristics:
- cold resistance, withstands frosts down to -30 ºС;
- can be grown in beds and indoors;
- there is no need to tie it up, since straight shoots do not bend to the ground;
- unpretentiousness to the soil.
Disadvantages: does not grow well on acidic soil, without liming it reduces the yield.
Growing
The Zyugana variety does not require any special growing technology, but you will still have to care for the bush. It needs watering, fertilizing, loosening, it needs to trim and shape the bushes so that the crop can be planted correctly. It is also necessary to cover raspberries for the winter.
Choosing a location and seedlings
Zyugana raspberry seedlings suitable for planting should be 1 or 2 years old, with straight, strong shoots and powerful roots. The seedlings should not show signs of disease or damage by pests.
The preparation of the beds proceeds as follows: remove the remains of plants and weeds, select the roots. Dig up with a shovel, add a bucket and a half of rotted manure and 1 kg of ash per meter. Organic matter can be replaced with mineral fertilizers. Mix everything with soil.
Deadlines
Planting raspberries should be done in spring or autumn, before the buds open or after the leaves have fallen. In the spring you need to have time to plant in still moist soil before the heat sets in, in the fall - a month before the onset of frost.
Landing algorithm
The planting pattern for Zyugana raspberries is 70 cm in rows and 1.5 m between rows. The depth of the planting holes and diameter are about 50 cm. The planting sequence is to lower the roots into the hole, straighten it, sprinkle it with soil, and compact it. Water it with water and spread mulch around the bushes.
Further care
After planting, raspberries need to be fed, watered, pruned, and covered for the winter. For the Zyugana variety, agricultural technology is no different from agricultural technology for other varieties of crops.
Watering and fertilizers
In the first year, raspberries need to be watered frequently; There is no need to feed if fertilizers were applied during planting. Fruit-bearing shrubs are watered when the soil dries out, or in hot weather - once a week, pouring 1-2 buckets of water under the plant.
Fertilizing is done 3 times a season: in spring, before flowering and in the middle of the period of berry formation. What to feed - organic matter or mineral fertilizers - is decided by the gardener himself.
Trimming
Remontant raspberries are pruned in the fall, the fruit-bearing shoots are cut out, and those formed in the current season are left. Trim the tops to the same height. All diseased shoots are removed, as are dry ones, with traces of pest activity. The remains are burned and cannot be composted.
Preparing for winter
After pruning, the area near the roots is covered with any mulch, the layer of which should not be less than 10-15 cm. Mulching material can be sawdust, shavings, tree leaves, straw and hay, pine needles, small chips and crushed bark. In the northern regions, the shoots are tied and covered with an agrofibre cover.
Diseases and pests
The Zyugana variety can be damaged by fruit rot, especially during rainy seasons. For prevention, the shrub is treated with fungicidal preparations that reduce the likelihood of diseases. Among the pests, raspberries can be damaged by weevils and bugs; folk remedies are effective against them; if there are a lot of insects, bioinsecticides must be used.
Harvest
Raspberries are harvested after ripening; only clean and dry berries without damage can be sent for storage. Pour them into containers and place them on the refrigerator shelves. The berries will be stored in it for at least a week. You cannot wash the berries before placing them. Fruits that are overripe or have mechanical damage must be processed immediately.
The Zyugana variety may have classic red berries, but varieties with yellow berries can also be found. Planting and care, characteristics and productivity are approximately the same. The peculiarity of the variety is that the plants can also be grown indoors, which expands the possibilities of its use. Raspberries can be planted even in northern regions where growing under natural conditions is problematic.
