Characteristics and description of the best raspberry varieties

Who doesn't like to enjoy fragrant raspberry jam in winter? The best preparations are those made from your own harvest. In order to choose the right one among the variety of raspberry varieties, take into account the ripening period, fruit size, taste and commercial qualities. Some summer residents prefer remontant raspberries, others prefer ordinary ones. For some, taste is important, while others base their choice only on the amount of harvest. Let's look at the best varieties of raspberries.

Ordinary varieties

Ordinary raspberries bear fruit for 1 year, after which the shoots become woody, turn light brown and die. The fruits of most varieties of common raspberries are small, but juicy and sweet.

Early

Early varieties They produce a harvest by mid-June. They are grown mainly in regions with cool and short summers, for example, in the Urals. With proper care, the berries of such shrubs are not inferior in taste and commercial quality to mid-season and late varieties.

Faith

The bushes are medium spreading, up to 1.8 m high. The shoots are covered with thick leaves and small sharp thorns. The berries are small and even, average weight - 2.7 g, blunt-conical shape. The taste is ordinary, sweet and sour. Productivity stable, about 2 kg of fruits per plant are collected per season. From the detailed description of the Vera raspberry variety, it is clear that it does not cause problems in cultivation.

Tabletop

In the southern regions, Stoleshnik bears fruit after June 20, in the northern regions - in early July. Productivity - up to 5 kg per plant over the summer.Advantages include the absence of thorns, frost resistance down to -30°C, and transportability of the fruit. The berries are cone-shaped, red, shiny. Average weight - 8 g. The pulp is dense, the taste is delicate and sweet. The harvest is suitable for all types of processing.

Attention! For planting raspberries prepare the hole and fertilize its rotted manure. The seedlings are pre-soaked in a growth stimulator. These procedures strengthen the plant’s immunity and make it less susceptible to climate change.

Average

Mid-ripening raspberry varieties ripen by the end of June and bear fruit until early August. Summer residents choose these varieties for planting in central Russia and Moscow region. Growing semi-shrubs does not require special skills - even a novice gardener can get a rich harvest.

Shy

The bushes are medium-sized, about 1.5 m high, slightly spreading. The shoots are thornless, which makes harvesting easier. The berries are round-conical and weigh about 2 g each. The pulp is dense, red-pink in color. The taste is sweet, without aroma. The average yield is 2.7 kg of berries per bush. They ripen together, do not crumble or crack. The advantages of the Skromnitsa raspberry include self-fertility.

Red Queen

The bushes are slightly spreading, but tall - some grow up to 3 m. The shoots are thornless, brown, erect. The berries are blunt-conical dark red, average weight - 5 g. The red queen is resistant to anthracnose and septoria, and is rarely damaged by spider mites. The yield is stable - up to 6 kg per summer.

Kaliningradskaya

The bushes are erect, height up to 2.5 m. The shoots are green, without pubescence and thorns. Kaliningrad raspberries are winter-hardy and resistant to chlorosis. The berries are red, average weight - 4 g. The drupes are tightly linked to each other, the pulp is juicy, sweet and sour.Kaliningradskaya produces about 3 kg of berries over the summer. The fruits are transportable; the variety is grown for personal use and for sale.

Ruby

Universal large-fruited variety extended fruiting. The bushes are very spreading, the shoots are thornless and long. The berries are large, weigh about 5 g each, and the pulp is dense. The taste is harmonious and sweet, tasting score - 4.2 points. Ruby is rarely affected by purple spot and is resistant to raspberry mite. The yield is stable, up to 3 kg per plant.

Zorenka Altai

The bushes are tall and powerful, medium spreading. There are few thorns, they are short and soft. The berries are dense, one-dimensional, weighing about 3 g per one, round-conical in shape. The color is red, rich. The taste is pleasant berry, tasting score - 4.5 points. Zorenka Altai ripens in mid-July, fruiting lasts 2-3 weeks. The variety is winter-hardy, yield is about 2.5 kg per summer. Delicious raspberries are suitable for processing, fresh consumption, transportation and storage.

Late

Late varieties of common raspberries ripen from the beginning to the end of August. They are used for processing: jams and compotes are prepared, fruits are frozen for the winter or dried in the oven.

Ruby

The height of the bush is 1.8 m, the shoots are straight, there are few thorns. Ruby is frost-resistant and drought-resistant, and does not cause any trouble in care. The first fruits ripen after June 20. The berries are blunt-conical in shape, average weight - 3.6 g, bright red in color. The pulp of the Ruby raspberry is sweet, with a delicate aroma. The purpose of the fruit is universal.

Biryusinka

The shrubs are slightly spreading and produce a harvest after July 15–25, depending on the growing region and climatic conditions. The shoots are medium sized, without thorns, the leaves are small. The fruits are large, weigh from 6 to 10 g, and have a conical-elongated shape.The taste of the Biryusinka raspberry is dessert-like, sweet, with a slight sourness. Frost resistance - down to -30°C, immunity to diseases and pests is high.

Anfisa

Anfisa raspberries are grown in central Russia and the northern regions. The plant is winter-hardy and unpretentious. During the season, summer residents harvest 4-5 times, fruiting is extended. The berries are elongated-conical, weighing from 8 to 15 g each. Transportable, do not crumble when collected. The pulp is sweet and fragrant, with a bright raspberry aroma. Productivity - up to 4 kg per plant.

Stolichnaya

The bushes are tall but compact, making them suitable for growing in small areas. The shoots are thick, with a waxy coating, and there are no thorns. The weight of the fruit is about 7 g, some specimens reach 15–20 g. After ripening, the raspberries do not fall off and retain their taste and presentation.

Attention! Fresh raspberries should not be stored for more than 3 days. It is recommended to freeze it or put it in the oven to dry. In winter, the berries are added to tea or ground with sugar to make a delicious tea snack.

Stolichnaya is easy to care for and resistant to major fungal diseases. Among the disadvantages, a large amount of growth on seedlings is noted.

Remontant varieties

Remontant varieties differ from ordinary ones in that they bear fruit for a long time. The first harvest of large berries is formed on one-year-old shoots; the ripening period is from 25 to 45 days.

Erika

Remontant variety of Italian selection. The bushes are powerful and tall, growing up to 2 m. The shoots are strong, with thick thorns, and erect. The fruits are rounded, elongated, even. The color is bright red, weight - 4–7 g. The taste is pleasant, sweet. The yield of Eric's raspberries is up to 3 kg per plant per season. The variety is valued for its transportability and long shelf life. Jams, preserves, juices, and compotes are prepared from the fruits.

Jacqueline

The plant is highly spreading, with a large number of thorns along the entire length of the shoots. The berries are large, weighing about 8 g each. The color is red-burgundy, the flesh is dense, the drupes are pressed against each other. The taste is sweet and harmonious. The fruits are collected in several stages. Productivity - up to 2 kg per plant. Jacqueline raspberries are frozen, added to pies, and eaten fresh.

Margarita

Margarita is grown in greenhouses and open ground; the plant is unpretentious. The bushes are thorny, up to 2.5 m high. The shoots are light green, the leaves are medium sized. The berries are attractive: dark red, shiny, dense consistency. The taste is refreshing, sweetish, with sourness. Weight - about 5 g, yield - up to 4 kg per year. Margarita raspberries are valued for their resistance to powdery mildew.

Penguin

Remontant low-growing variety. The berries are large, weigh 4–6.5 g each, and are red-violet in color. Tasting score: 3.7 points, sweet and sour taste, no aroma. Productivity - up to 6 kg per plant. Penguins are raised in country houses and industrial farms. The plant is resistant to diseases and pests.

Alyonushka

Fruiting of Alyonushka raspberries begins in mid-July and continues until frost. The shoots are strong, greenish-brown, with few thorns. The berries are elongated, blunt-conical, pale red in color. The weight of the berry is 5 g, the taste is very sweet and pleasant. The berries are used for processing, freezing, preservation, and fresh consumption.

Dnepr-2

An early domestic variety of remontant raspberries. The bushes are vigorous, with weak thorns, the leaves are large, rich green. The berries are large, round-oval, the drupes are firmly attached to each other. Harvest time is 4-5 weeks. The weight of the fruit is from 5 to 10 g, the taste is sweet, classic raspberry.The color is bright pink, attractive. The first harvest is harvested in mid-June.

Delbar Manific

The height of the bush is about 2 m, the thorns are soft, the vines are powerful and flexible. The leaves are corrugated light green. The berries are dense and soft, the weight of one is from 4 to 8 g. The drupes are homogeneous, tightly adhered. The color is red, rich. The berries are sweet and sugary, and due to their dense pulp they are suitable for transportation over long distances. Frost resistance of Delbar Manific - down to -27°C. Productivity - up to 5 kg of berries per season. The variety rarely gets sick, but is recommended regularly treat it from pests.

Prospera

The ripening period is mid-early, the harvest is harvested in mid or late June. The berries are elongated conical, red-pink in color. The taste is sweet and sour, pleasant. Fruit weight is 3–7 g. For good yield, raspberries are formed and trimmed, otherwise Prospera will get sick often. The variety is grown mainly in the middle zone of the country.

New varieties of Dutch raspberries

Dutch varieties are famous for their large and juicy fruits. Raspberries adapt well to Russian growing conditions and show stable yields.

Mapema

Remontant high-yielding variety. The bushes are vigorous, up to 2 m high. The shoots are straight and powerful. The berries are dense and fleshy, average weight - 6 g. The color is dark red glossy. The berries are easily separated from the stalk and do not crumble. Fruiting begins in July and continues until the first frost. The taste is delicate and sweet, with a pleasant raspberry aroma. Productivity - up to 2 kg per 1 m². The purpose of the Mapema variety is universal.

Kwanzaa

Compact bush, about 2 m in height. Fruiting is extended - from the end of August until the first frost. The leaves are large and there are a small number of thorns on the shoots.The berries weigh 5-6 g, the taste is sweet and juicy. During transportation, the fruits retain their integrity and do not darken during storage. The declared yield is 40–48 t/ha. The variety is resistant to pests, diseases and adverse weather conditions.

Low growing varieties

The height of low-growing plants is no more than 1 m. Such shrubs are irreplaceable if the garden plot is small and it is not possible to grow spreading and tall crops.

Generalissimo

The shoots grow at a slight angle and are covered with thorns. The berries are elongated, large, weighing from 8 to 14 g each. The taste is sweet and aromatic, the flesh is pleasant and dense. The fruits do not crumble when picked and are suitable for transportation. Raspberry Generalissimo prefers fertile and light areas, so it is grown mainly in the southern regions.

Autumn beauty

Variety remontant, the height of the bush is about 1.3 m. The bushes grow compactly, the foliage is average. The berries are red, dense, and have a sweet taste. Fruiting is uniform, each plant produces from 5 to 7 kg of berries per season. Raspberries Autumn Beauty are suitable for fresh consumption, processing, and preservation. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, aphids, and raspberry beetles.

Yellow raspberry varieties

Yellow and orange raspberries are always particularly popular with gardeners. Beautiful and original berries decorate the garden plot and look attractive in the form of jelly or jam.

Valentina

The height of the bushes is up to 2 m, the spreading of the shoots is average. There are few thorns, the leaves are light green. The weight of the berry is 5–7 g, the shape is blunt-conical. The color is yellow-apricot, with a pinkish tint. The taste is dessert, sweet, without sourness. Valentina is resistant to fungal and bacterial diseases, yield is 2-3 kg per season.The American variety is grown in the south and in the Moscow region.

Altai dessert

Raspberries got their name due to their pleasant pulp. The mid-season variety is winter-hardy and unpretentious in cultivation. The height of the bush is up to 1.5 m, the leaves are of medium size, with slight pubescence. The shoots are flexible and erect. The weight of the berry is about 4.5 g, the color is yellow with an orange tint. The taste and aroma are sweet, delicate berry. Altai dessert is undemanding to growing conditions, yield is up to 2 kg per plant. Raspberries are used for processing, cooking, and freezing. After harvesting, the berries are good fresh.

Black raspberry varieties

Black raspberries are a curiosity for Russian gardens. Outwardly, this berry resembles a blackberry, but its taste is classic raspberry.

Bristol

The bushes are powerful and spreading, up to 3 m high. For growing the variety, choose spacious and well-lit areas. The weight of the berry is about 5 g, the color is blue-black. The taste is pleasant, sweetish. The plant is demanding on the composition of the soil, so it is planted in the southern fertile regions. Productivity - up to 5 kg per bush.

Gift of Siberia

Frost-resistant and unpretentious variety to grow suitable for the Urals and Siberia. The average height of the bush is 2.5 m. The leaves are dark green, the shoots are slightly pubescent.

Attention! Other black varieties are also popular among summer residents: Black Jewel, Udacha, Ugolek. Growing them is no different from caring for classic red or pink raspberries.

The weight of the Gift of Siberia berry is 2 g, the shape is obtuse-conical and elongated. The taste is sweet and sour, the aroma is rich berry. Productivity is about 3.9 kg per bush.

Conclusion

Before planting, it is recommended to study the types of raspberries, popular varieties and their characteristics.For example, Stolichnaya is suitable for cultivation in any region of the country and is immune to disease, while Alyonushka is ideal for processing. In cold regions, early-ripening varieties are grown, in the south - late-ripening varieties. Remontant raspberries are popular among many summer residents - they produce crops several times a season.