What are the advantages of the Brzezina blackberry variety

The value of the vitamin blackberry has long been recognized in Europe, although it comes from America. This is a fast-growing crop, fruitful, gives big tasty berries. It can be grown both on farms and in private farmsteads. A variety of breeding from Poland is especially popular, since the climate in that part of Europe is most close to the specifics of our realities. Why is this blackberry variety special, about its advantages and disadvantages, as well as planting methods and care secrets - read on.

Content

1 Description
2 Brzezina - pros and cons
3 Planting and leaving
4 Video "Growing blackberries"

Description

Brzezina is a very early variety of blackberry selection from Poles, considered the best novelty of the Polish institute. It was submitted for official registration in 2012.

The fruiting process begins in the second year after the plant is planted, and it occurs on the shoots of the last year. The fruits are dessert berries, but at the same time, the crop can be successfully used for freezing or for any other processing method.

If we make a general description of this variety of blackberries, it should be said that in appearance the berries are large in size, black shiny in color, and taste sweet.

Brzezina - pros and cons

The main advantage of the variety is its high transportability.

Another plus is the good yield of blackberries. Brzezine is characterized by elongation in fruiting, so the crop can be harvested several times. Most often, the first berries can be harvested at the beginning of June.

Březina belongs to the group of kumaniks. Plants of this group have the ability to grow up to three meters in height, but experts recommend forming the bushes no larger than an outstretched arm, for more convenient maintenance. In addition, these varieties are distinguished by strong growth vigor, tough shoots that branch well, therefore, do not require pinching.

Brzezina's variety is thornless. The description often indicates that it is frost-resistant, so it does not need shelter for the winter. However, if we proceed from the experience of cultivating related varieties in order to bear fruit steadily and richly, the plants still need to be covered for the cold period.

Planting and leaving

Brzezina reproduces in an excellent way with the help of root cuttings and rooted tops of the shoots. Purchased blackberries should be planted in a well-prepared pit, fertilized with organic-mineral mixtures. This variety prefers slightly acidic soils, does not like infused water. As for caring for such a blackberry, there is nothing special or extremely unusual here. Like most berries, Brzezina needs regular feeding with complex fertilizers, as well as watering (it is recommended to use a drip system). According to the advice of gardeners, in order to protect it from weeds, but at the same time retain moisture, the ground around the bushes needs to be mulched.

It is interesting that blackberries are among the varieties that are resistant to the influence of pests and diseases, and therefore they bring environmentally friendly products, since they do not require processing with the use of chemicals.

Despite the fact that the number of happy owners of this kind is not so large, they are already actively sharing their impressions and first results, leaving useful reviews for others. If you believe the reviews, Brzezina is a worthwhile and very promising blackberry variety, especially if it spreads towards the north.Moreover, if in the middle lane there is a need to shelter a productive Pole for the winter, it makes sense to try to grow this particular variety in areas of cold winters, and not varieties of American selection.

Video "Growing blackberries"

In this video, you will receive tips for growing blackberries from a specialist with many years of experience.