Useful tips and tricks for growing Tarusa stock raspberries

The origin of the standard variety

The large-fruited Tarusa raspberry was the result of a successful crossing of the Stolichnaya varietal culture and the hybrid form of the Scottish selection of Shtambovaya-1. The standard form obtained as a result of the experiment took over practically all the positive characteristics of the "parents". We are talking about high yields, excellent commercial qualities, resistance to diseases and weather phenomena typical for Russian regions.

The author of the variety is Viktor Kichina, Doctor of Biological Sciences, well-known among breeders. An experiment to develop a standard variety was carried out in 1987. 6 years later, Tarusa raspberry seedlings became available for sale.

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Culture characteristics

The Tarusa variety differs from its "brothers" in the structure of the bush and the size of the berries. The shrubs are able to withstand frosts down to -25 ° C.

Description of the bush and berries

Tarusa is a compressed standard raspberry. The average height of an adult bush is 1.5–1.7 m. The lower part of the plant has no shoots. Branched shoots located in the upper part of the shrub form a dense tree-like crown.

The trunk and branches of the plant are colored light green. Above, the bark is covered with a light waxy bloom. The leaves are characterized by a heart-shaped shape. The edges of the leaf plates are torn. The outer side is painted bright green, the inner side is bluish-greenish. Veins are clearly visible on the inner surface of the leaf plate.

The peculiarity of the variety is large, high-density berries with drupes. The average weight is 15-16 g, the length is 5-7 cm. The fruit is characterized by a blunt, conical shape; paired specimens are often found. The color ranges from deep red to juicy ruby. The pulp is juicy and tender.

Fruiting and productivity

Raspberry Tarusa is a medium late ripening variety. Harvesting begins in mid-July and ends closer to the second decade of August.

Fruiting depends on the characteristics of the climatic zone of cultivation. In the southern regions, harvesting can begin 10-15 days earlier than the period indicated above. In the northern regions, raspberries can be harvested until the beginning of autumn.

One of the advantages of the Tarusa variety is its high yield. According to experienced gardeners, under favorable weather conditions, one bush gives at least 4 kg of berries. About 20 tons of large berries are harvested from 1 hectare.

Taste and use of berries

Some gardeners note a pleasant sour-sweet taste and a characteristic raspberry aroma, others cite the variety's weak taste. This controversial opinion is due to weather conditions.With an excess of moisture in the soil and an abundance of precipitation, a deterioration in the taste characteristics of the fruits is observed.

If the berries are juicy and sweet, they are eaten fresh. Sour fruits are processed for the production of various drinks and desserts.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Before buying a seedling, we recommend that you carefully study the advantages and disadvantages of the standard variety.

Raspberry tree agrotechnics

The yield of cultivated crops is laid even at the stage of planting seedlings. An improperly selected planting site or poor quality planting material can cause low fruiting and poor yields.

Landing features

Growing raspberries begins with determining the timing and choosing a place for planting seedlings. Since the Tarusa variety is characterized by high survival rate, gardeners practice both spring and autumn planting of fruit and berry crops. Depending on the climatic characteristics of the region, spring planting is carried out from late March to early April. If the planting of a raspberry tree is planned for the fall, then it is better to perform the procedure before the onset of cold weather. The optimal period is the first month of autumn.

Raspberries love active sun and do not tolerate an abundance of shade. For growing raspberry bushes, sandy loam and loamy soils rich in organic matter are suitable. The acidity level is from 5.8 to 6.2 pH.

Raspberries do not tolerate being close to grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and potatoes. Neighborhood with marigolds, irises and nasturtium is undesirable. The best neighbors are apple, pear, plum, red and black currant, honeysuckle and barberry.

A landing pit with dimensions of 50x50x40 cm is prepared in advance. A distance of 1–2 m is maintained between the holes. Drainage and fertilizers are placed on the bottom of the planting pit. For feeding raspberries, you can use a mixture of rotted manure, wood ash, phosphate and potash fertilizers.

When planting a seedling, keep an eye on the root collar, which should be above the ground. The planted plants are watered abundantly along the edge of the trunk circle and mulched.

Increased yield

Raspberries like moderate watering - about 1 time in 7-10 days. If the summer is rainy, the interval between watering is increased. One adult bush requires a bucket of water.

For abundant fruiting, standard raspberries should be periodically fed. Fertilizers can be applied according to the following scheme.

Forming and tying a bush

One of the mandatory stages of caring for standard raspberries is the formation of a bush. The first pinching is done when the bush reaches 1.6 m. The seedling is shortened by 10 cm. The next spring, the lateral shoots are shortened by 5–10 cm. At the end of the growing season, the branches that bear fruit are cut to the very root.

Forming pruning of the shrub is carried out every autumn. Remove young growth and weak shoots. A raspberry tree should have no more than 6-8 shoots.

A properly formed Tarusa raspberry bush does not require a garter. The trunk holds on its own, strong shoots are not prone to falling off.

Preparing for winter

Raspberry trees grown in the southern and central regions do not need to be covered for the winter. But the crimson trees growing in the northern regions should be insulated.The stems are cleaned of leaves and bent to the ground. The collected bunch of branches is covered with spruce branches.

Common diseases and pests

The Tarusa variety is characterized by high resistance to bacterial and fungal diseases. But it suffers from invasions of aphids, raspberry moth and raspberry beetle. To prevent the appearance of parasites, Bordeaux liquid is used (1%). Insecticide "Karbofos" will help to get rid of pests.

Reviews of gardeners about raspberries Tarusa

Raspberry Tarusa is often called controversial. The dependence of the taste of berries on the amount of moisture and precipitation makes you wonder. Stable fruiting and large-fruited, on the contrary, attract the attention of gardeners.