All the secrets of growing large-fruited and high-yielding Zyugan raspberries

History of the origin of the variety

Raspberry Zyugan was born thanks to Swiss breeders. They presented their creation for the world assessment in 1999. Since then, the popularity of the variety has grown exponentially.

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Description and characteristics of Zyugan's raspberries

The technical features of the variety will allow you to evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages, as well as your cultivation capabilities.

Description of the bush

The semi-stem bush forms powerful, stable shoots. Biennial bushes reach a height of 2 meters. The rhizome is strong, able to withstand frosts down to -30 ° C. The scourge is decorated with large, slightly wrinkled leaves of a dark green color.

Commercial and taste qualities of berries

Fruits are conical, elongated, large in size (up to 4-4.5 cm). The weight of one berry is 8-10 g. At the stage of maturity, they acquire a crimson hue. Overripe berries do not fall off, but darken and lose their juiciness.

The aromatic and taste characteristics of the variety clearly distinguish it from the background of other domestic and European representatives. Due to the high percentage of sugar in the composition and the balanced amount of fruit acids, the berries have a bright forest raspberry flavor.

Productivity and application

A high-yielding variety, thanks to which it gained popularity. On average, from one bush, you can collect from 7 to 9 kg of raspberries. Berries are consumed fresh (especially the first stream), and jam is made closer to autumn. The variety tolerates transportation very well and is therefore suitable for sale. During storage, the aroma and taste of the berries is not lost.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Rules for planting and caring for Zyugan's raspberries

Productivity directly depends on adherence to planting rules and agrotechnical techniques. Therefore, it is worthwhile to first study all the features of the variety and clearly follow the recommendations presented.

The best place for a raspberry

It is recommended to grow remontant raspberries on loose, nutritious soils, although they can take root in almost any conditions. The only requirement is no acidic soil. Therefore, the site is pre-sprinkled with lime. It is also worth considering the level of groundwater, since the plant does not like stagnant moisture. The minimum permissible burial depth is 1 m.

The culture is light and thermophilic, therefore it is recommended to place the raspberry plant in well-lit, elevated areas. In shading, the ripening period of the berries will be postponed, which is not suitable for all climatic conditions.

Planting takes place in previously prepared beds, which you need:

• clear weeds;
• dig up;
• saturate with peat, humus, mineral fertilizers.

How to choose and prepare seedlings

Particular attention is paid to the state of the planting material. Its root system must be developed, without signs of disease. Immediately before planting, the seedlings are placed in the Heteroauxin growth activator. "Trichodermin" (1 g of substance per liter of water) is added to the solution as a disinfectant.

Landing rules

There are two periods for planting raspberries: spring and autumn. Gardeners' reviews show that the first option is preferable. On a plot prepared in advance, with the arrival of spring, pits with a size of 40x50x30 cm are formed. At the same time, a distance between the bushes of 50-60 cm is observed, and between the rows - 1, 5 m. The prepared seedlings are lowered into the holes and covered up to the root collar. Fresh plantings are watered and then mulched with hay or a special substrate.

Watering and soil care

A moisture-loving plant with a shallow root system requires at least a bucket of water every week. In a dry season, the amount of watering is increased. After each procedure, the earthen lump is loosened to ensure oxygen circulation. Mulching with dried grass or straw will help prevent excessive evaporation of moisture.

Pruning remontant raspberries

Caring for a remontant variety includes one mandatory stage, without which the plant will not be able to develop normally. With the onset of the autumn period, when the entire crop is harvested from the bushes, the branches that bear fruit are cut off. At the same time, annual shoots are removed, leaving 7-8 strongest ones.

How to protect from frost

The description of the variety focuses on the plant's resistance to significant drops in temperature. For gardeners of the southern regions, it is enough to mulch the root zone with humus. In winter, it is recommended to throw snow over the bushes to increase protection.

In extreme frost conditions (eg below -30 ° C) with little snow cover, the plant may be damaged. In this case, additional insulation will be required. After pruning, the shoots are tied, gently tilted to the ground and covered with agrofibre. With the onset of the thaw, the bushes are opened and fixed near the supports.

Diseases and pests of Zyugan's raspberry

In the process of cultivation, Zyugan's raspberries can be affected by several types of diseases. The most common are:

1. Root rot. The main reason for the development is high humidity. This can be provoked not only by excessive watering, but also by the wrong planting site (for example, with a close occurrence of groundwater). The affected plant withers, does not tolerate wintering well. The leaves are covered with reddish spots, and the roots take on a brown tint. Affected bush is recommended to be burned, and healthy ones should be treated with Ridomil Gold solution (25 g of substance per 10 liters of water). The procedure is repeated after 7 days.
2. Powdery mildew. High humidity and heat provoke the development of pathogenic microorganisms. The foliage is covered with a whitish bloom, the shoots stop developing. Timely elimination of weeds and fallen leaves will help prevent infestation. For prevention purposes, plantations are processed twice a season. To do this, dilute 100 g of ash and 5 g of soap in 1 liter of water. In addition, before flowering, after it and after another 14 days, they are sprayed with Topaz solution (2 ml of substance per 10 l).

The main cause of disease is non-compliance with agrotechnical rules.

In addition to diseases, remontant raspberries suffer from the following parasites:

1. Chafer. Seasonal emergence occurs during the period of active flowering of the culture. Therefore, adults often damage delicate buds. The larvae feed on the root system, which can provoke the death of the plant. To protect the planting, you need to regularly dig up the soil and eliminate the larvae. In addition, the plantings are treated with the Antichrushch solution (20 ml of the product per 10 liters of water).
2. Aphid. Warm, dry weather encourages the development of aphids, which are located in whole colonies on the leaves. This can be prevented by getting rid of old foliage, as well as attracting birds to the site. For this, feeders and drinkers are placed nearby. It is recommended to treat the bushes with a solution of "Nitrofen" (30 g of the product per 10 liters of water) before the buds open.

Gardeners reviews

Zyugan's raspberries can rightfully be called the favorite of domestic gardeners. A rare variety is able to satisfy the need of all regions for juicy, tasty, high-quality raspberries. It is important to comply with all agrotechnical requirements, and the plant will give a generous harvest.