Raspberry varieties for the middle zone

Caring for raspberries does not require special skills or a lot of time, so there are berry bushes in every garden. Summer raspberries are unpretentious, but love sunlight and warmth. For each region, varieties are selected that correspond to climatic and natural conditions. The yield, taste, immunity and keeping quality of the berries depend on this.

The best raspberry varieties for central Russia

Raspberries are a typical berry in many garden plots. It is planted throughout the country, but the crop grows especially well in the middle zone and southern regions. In summer, the air temperature in these latitudes is +17...+20°C, the climate is moderate, frosts are rare. The rains are short and warm, moisten the soil and prevent the raspberries from drying out.

Let's look at the description of the best raspberry varieties for the middle zone.

With large berries

Large berries good for fresh consumption. They are eaten separately, mixed with milk or sour cream to make natural yogurt, ground with sugar and served with hot tea. The size of the berry depends on the sun and heat, fertilizing and watering.

Hercules

Universal remontant variety. The bushes are medium-sized and slightly spreading, taking up little space in the garden. The shoots are straight brown, the thorns are curved or straight. The berries are round, the color is rich red, the weight of one is from 6 to 10 g. The pulp is fleshy, with a sweet and sour taste and a pleasant aroma. Variety Hercules got its name not only due to its large fruits, but also because of its strong immunity - raspberries are rarely affected by diseases and pests. Productivity up to 4 kg per plant per season.

Penguin

Early ripening universal variety. The bushes are low-growing, the foliage is dense, there are many short thorns, so they harvest with gloves. The green leaves are slightly wrinkled. The average weight of the berry is 6 g, the color is dark crimson, there is slight pubescence. The pulp is sweet and sour, tender, there is no aroma. The variety is frost-resistant, but does not tolerate drought well.

Samokhval

Late-ripening, unpretentious large-fruited variety. The bushes are erect, spreading, and have medium thorniness. Fruit weight is from 5 to 10 g, glossy red color, round-conical shape. The berries have an attractive appearance, which is why the Samokhval variety is popular among farmers who grow raspberries for sale. Resistance to diseases is above average, universal purpose.

Early

Early ripening raspberry varieties are distinguished by strong immunity - gardeners harvest until insects or dangerous viruses, bacteria and fungi reach the bushes. However, summer residents do not forget about preventive procedures - they spray raspberries with a solution of copper sulfate and apply mineral fertilizers.

Malakhovka

The early variety is winter hardy - the bushes are not afraid of frosts and gusty winds. The plant is medium-sized, the shoots are drooping. Raspberries are resistant to powdery mildew; dense bark protects the bush from insects. The weight of the berry is 4 g, the shape is elongated, the color is red-pink. The taste is juicy and delicate, with a pleasant berry aftertaste. The seeds are small, the flesh is dense.

Tenkovskaya early

Tall bushes with powerful shoots. The berry weighs up to 3 g and is colored red. The shape is blunt-conical, there is pubescence. The taste is sweet with pleasant sourness, the flesh is fleshy. Early Tenkovskaya is suitable for transportation and has a shelf life.The yield is stable - every year summer residents collect up to 2 kg of berries from a bush.

Early surprise

One of the favorite varieties of gardeners from the middle zone. Winter-hardy and drought-resistant, rarely suffers from fungal and viral diseases. The height of the bush is up to 2 m, the leaves are dark green, the thorns are short. The weight of the berry is from 2 to 4 g, the shape is conical, the color is dark crimson. The taste is sweet and sour, the aroma is moderate. The harvest is used to prepare preparations for the winter and the berries are eaten fresh.

Mid-season

Mid-season raspberries ripen by mid-July. The berries are distinguished by their sweetness and sugar content, are suitable for transportation and are stored for a long time. To reap a good harvest, gardeners regularly remove weeds, mulch the ground and monitor the condition of the soil.

Gift to Kashin

Remontant universal variety. The bush is tall and powerful, the thorns are small and blunt-pointed. The leaves are large, rich green in color. Berry weight is from 5 to 7 g. The color of the berries is red and shiny. The pulp is aromatic, the taste is pleasant, sweet and sour. The variety Gift Kashin is drought-resistant and tolerates long-term lack of watering. The berries are universal in purpose.

Lovely

Winter-hardy and unpretentious variety to grow. The bushes are medium spreading, the thorns are soft, and do not scratch the skin of the hands during harvesting. The average weight of the berry is 2 g, conical shape, classic raspberry color. The pulp is sweet and aromatic. The Prelest variety needs regular mineral fertilizers - gardeners use superphosphate, potassium salt, and ammonium nitrate.

Spark

The Iskra variety is famous for its delicate and dessert taste. The bushes are powerful, with short thorns and medium-sized leaves. Raspberry weight is 2 g, the color is red with a pinkish tint, it shimmers and shines in the sun. The pulp has a pleasant consistency, sweet-sour, aromatic.Iskra has average frost resistance, and if the rules of planting and care are followed, it rarely gets sick.

Attention! If the soil on the site is weak, then gardeners apply fertilizer once a year - per 1 square meter. m requires 1 tsp. potassium sulfate. At the end of autumn, zinc sulfate is added - fertilizing will strengthen the plant’s immunity and protect it from possible frosts and cold weather.

Late

Late varieties are chosen for warm regions. Such raspberries require regular feeding. The soil must be nutritious and breathable. Harvest in August.

Indian summer

The remontant variety Indian Summer is famous for its immunity to curl and rot, but it requires special preventive measures to protect against powdery mildew. The height of the bush is no more than 1.5 m, the shoots are of medium length, the thorns are large and sharp. The weight of the berry is about 2.5 g, the color is rich red. The taste is sweet, the purpose is universal.

Priobskaya

The bushes are tall and spreading, reaching 2 m. The shoots are strong, the leaves are medium-sized, dark green. The number of thorns is average, they are located at the base and are rigid. The average weight of the fruit is 3 g, round shape, crimson-red color. The aroma of the berries is weak, there is a slight pubescence on the surface. The variety is winter-hardy and drought-resistant, with strong immunity.

Muse

The late variety Muse is universal - suitable for fresh consumption, processing and freezing. The bushes are tall and there is a slight waxy coating on the shoots. The berry has a conical shape, weight 2 g, pale red color. The pulp is pleasant, the taste is sweet with aroma. Gardeners rate the taste of the Muse variety 5 points out of 5.

The sweetest varieties

Sweet varieties are the most desirable among gardeners. The berries are distinguished by their delicate pulp, sugary taste, and fragrant berry aroma.They make the most delicious preparations for the winter - preserves, compotes, jams.

Golden giant

The bushes reach a height of 2 m, the shoots are spreading and straight. The color of the berries is yellow-orange, the variety is valued for its attractive commercial qualities. The pulp is sweet, without bitterness or sourness. The weight of the fruit is about 4 g. The consistency is dense, not watery. The yield of the Golden Giant is stable - from 4 to 9 kg per summer.

Caramel

The variety lives up to its name - the small berries are juicy and pleasant to the taste. The pulp is sugary and aromatic. The bushes are low, about 1.5 m. Caramel is frost-resistant, rarely gets sick and has a shelf life. Every summer, gardeners collect up to 5 kg of berries from a bush. The weight of one fruit is from 3 to 6 g.

Zyugan

The average height of the plant is 1.8 m, the shoots are erect. The variety is remontant, which has a positive effect on yield. The color of the fruit is pink-red, there is slight pubescence. Average weight 3 g, sweet, honey-like pulp. Harvest up to 4 kg per plant.

Remontantnaya

Remontant varieties produce crops several times a season; the berries ripen on last year's and newly formed shoots. IN care they differ from ordinary varieties - they require more nutrition and fertilizer.

Apricot

Mid-late variety for growing in the middle zone. The plants are semi-axidous, no more than 1.5 m high. The weight of the berries is about 2 g, the color is yellow-pink, attractive. The fruits are easily separated from the stalk and are suitable for transportation and long-term storage. The pulp is tender and juicy, the taste is sweet with a pleasant refreshing sourness. The purpose is universal, the yield is about 3 kg per bush.

Eurasia

The height of the bush is 1.5 m, the branches are straight-growing, the thorniness is average. The shape of the fruit is conical, the color is dark ruby, there is slight pubescence. Weight about 3.5 g.The taste is sweet and sour, the aroma is moderate. Raspberries Eurasia are resistant to sudden weather changes and insects. Productivity is up to 3 kg per plant; fruits are harvested in late August or early September.

Golden domes

The bushes are drooping, semi-spreading, up to 1.5 m high. The shape of the berry is round-conical, the color is rich yellow, weight is about 6 g. The pulp is dessert, the taste is sweet and harmonious. Raspberries ripen at the end of June, the variety is early ripening. The yield is stable - from 2 to 4 kg per season. Advantages: frost resistance, keeping quality and strong immunity.

Ordinary

The advantages of common raspberries are ease of care, adaptation to any climatic conditions, and rapid adaptation to the soil. Disadvantages - the fruits are not distinguished by their sweet pulp and large size, the yield is average.

Meteor

The early ripening variety Meteor produces a harvest in June. The bushes are tall - up to 2 m. The berries are round, weigh about 3 g, the color is red with a pink tint. Meteor has a sweet aroma and rich taste. Rarely affected by insects, resistant to viral and fungal diseases. Productivity is about 2 kg per bush.

Crane

The low-growing and compact bush will take root in any garden plot. The berries are round-conical, the weight of one is from 2 to 4 g. The color is red, the consistency of the fruit is pleasant and juicy. The taste is sweet, the aroma is moderate. The crane is cold-resistant and is not susceptible to attacks by ticks and aphids. Suitable for transportation and storage.

Lazarevskaya

Upright plants reach a height of 1.5 m. The weight of the berry is about 4 g, in a warm climate and proper care it reaches 7 g. The shape is elongated, the color is faded red. The taste is bright and sweet, there is no aroma. Productivity up to 2.5 kg per plant per season.

Attention! The best predecessors for planting raspberries are greens, onions, and flowering plants.It is not recommended to plant berries in a field of potatoes or tomatoes.

High yielding

The yield of raspberries depends on various factors: the condition of the soil, the choice of planting site, and the implementation of agrotechnical measures. If all conditions are met, the bushes bear fruit consistently.

Hussar

The mid-early variety is universal in use and resistant to diseases. The bushes are tall, up to 2.5 m in height. The weight of the berry is 4 g, the color is raspberry-red, ruby ​​when ripe. The pulp is dense, the taste is sweet and rich. After ripening, the berries do not fall off or rot. There are few thorns, so the fruits are easy to collect. Productivity up to 10 kg per bush.

Polka

The height of the bush is up to 1.8 m, the variety is remontant. The thorniness is weak, the shoots are of medium length. Weight 6 g, bright red color, flattened shape. The taste is sweet and sour, dessert. Polka bears fruit at the end of July or beginning of August, the yield is about 3 kg per 1 sq. m.

Black raspberry varieties for the middle zone

Black varieties of raspberries attract with their appearance - the original dark berries look beautiful on green bushes. Black fruits are eaten fresh or used for cooking. The following varieties are popular among Russian gardeners:

1. Ember. Advantages: pleasant sweet and sour taste, ease of care, immunity to diseases and insects. The weight of the berry is about 2 g.
2. Cumberland. The berries are blue-black in color and taste like a mixture of blackberries and raspberries. Frost-resistant, universal.
3. New Logan. American variety. The raspberries are round, the taste is delicate, with sourness. It has a rich aroma and is suitable for transportation.
4. Luck. The berries have an attractive presentation and a sweet-sour taste. Weight about 3 g, yield 2 kg per 1 sq. m.

Reviews of raspberry varieties for the middle zone

Let's look at a few reviews about the best raspberry varieties for central Russia.

Marina, Lipetsk region: “I really love raspberries. Remontant and ordinary varieties are planted. In my opinion, the best variety is Hercules. The berries are large and sweet, I use them for preparations and fresh. I’ve been growing Hercules for several years in a row, I’m very happy!”

Egor, Bryansk region: “My favorite variety is Early Surprise. I like its taste. I fertilize the plantings with superphosphate and spray them with Bordeaux mixture so that they don’t get sick.”

Polina, Nizhny Novgorod region: “I planted the Meteor variety. At first everything was fine, but then I noticed spots and sores on the leaves. It turned out to be powdery mildew. I cured the bush, but the berries still grew small and had a watery taste.”

Conclusion

For planting in the middle zone, remontant and ordinary, late and early varieties are chosen. Iskra, Malakhovka, Lazarevskaya, Meteor, Ugolek take root well and produce a stable harvest. To ensure that the berries grow without diseases, the bushes are fertilized with mineral fertilizers and sprayed with preventive medications. Plants without thorns deserve special attention among gardeners - it is impossible to injure your hands during harvesting.