Raspberry Runaway

The Beglyanka raspberry variety was bred at the Kokinsky support point of VSTISP. Admirers of the variety are amateur gardeners who prefer to grow universal types of berries. The variety is unique in that it has yellow and golden apricot fruits, which not only look delicious, but also have an excellent taste.

The bush has a height of 1.7–2 m, slightly spreading, erect shoots, almost thornless, light brown by autumn. Shoot productivity is good - 7–9 plants per bush. The leaves have no edge, the leaf blade is green and wrinkled, with medium-sharp denticles visible along the edges. Thorns are short, green, localized in the lower part of the shoots.

Early ripening is noted. The first harvest period is in the second half of July, the second harvest takes place in late autumn.

The yield is high: it is 2 kg per bush, which is equal to about 76.3 kg / ha. In good conditions, productivity can increase significantly.

The pulp of the fruit is tender, sweet and sour. The berries can be used in any suitable dish, but are usually eaten fresh. The aroma is subtle, light. The size of the fruits is average, usually the weight is 2.5–3 g and can reach up to 6 g. The shape of the berries is round-conical, the color is yellow. The berries are good marketable, but not transportable.

A gardener who decides to grow this variety should familiarize himself with some of the rules in advance:

• planting is recommended to be done on sandy soil that is well permeable to water;
• 2-4 weeks before disembarkation, a landing pit should be prepared;
• favorable planting time - spring, the recommended soil temperature is at least 15 °;
• the most appropriate top dressing in the spring is mullein, in the fall - potassium and phosphorus;
• to retain moisture, it is recommended to create special furrows and mulch the soil, since the variety is moisture-loving.

In general, the variety is not picky about the type of soil, but when planting, it should be borne in mind that the plant loves the sun and partial shade. For example, an area near the walls of buildings or fences would be a suitable place for arranging a site.

The pit is prepared in advance. The excavated earth is combined in equal parts with humus, wood ash is added (1 tbsp.). A mound is made from the resulting mixture at a depth, where the shoot is planted, the roots are distributed along the slopes. Then they fall asleep, while the neck should not be buried. The earth is compacted, watering is performed.

During spring pruning, it is customary to remove shoots that have frozen or dried out during the winter. If only the upper part is damaged, then trimming the sprout to the first healthy bud is allowed.

In the autumn period, it is necessary to eliminate non-lignified green shoots, as well as shoots left over from the last season - the berries will not grow on them anyway. They should be cut at the root. By winter, the plant should contain only absolutely healthy lignified shoots of the current season.

Fertilize raspberries of this variety throughout the growing season. There are recommendations for plant feeding.

• In the spring, during the development of the culture, feed the bush with nitrogen - it contributes to the formation of green mass.
• When buds are laid, use chicken droppings with water (1: 20) or mullein with water (1: 10) for fertilization.
• Before the fruits begin to pour, feed the plant with potassium and phosphorus to strengthen and increase stamina.
• Instead of potassium and phosphorus, it is allowed to use wood ash, which reduces the acidity of the soil (such soil is often found, for example, in central Russia).
• Raspberries of this variety respond well to herbal infusion. Put the herb in a barrel (halfway), fill with water, add nitrogen fertilizer (1 tablespoon), and let the mixture infuse for 1.5-2 weeks. Next, combine the solution with water (1: 3) and water the bush under the root. Do not throw away the rest of the grass, spread it in the aisles - this mulch will protect the soil from drying out and serve as additional food.
• In the fall, potash-phosphorus mixtures will again be appropriate.

The variety requires moderate watering. In dry weather, it is recommended to moisten the soil every 7-10 days; during the rainy season, the plant does not need watering if the soil is moistened to a depth of at least 40 cm.

It is important to water before flowering, during the pouring period, after harvest and before winter. It is recommended to dig a furrow 30 cm from the bush to a depth of 15 cm and fill it with water - moisture will directly get to the roots of the plant.

The presented variety is characterized by high winter hardiness. Shelter is not required for the bush. It is recommended to tie the shoots so that they do not break under the snow mass. If severe frosts are expected, then you can protect the plant with a non-woven covering material. No further action is required, the Runaway withstands the winter well.

The most common fungal ailments usually do not relate to this variety of raspberries, but spider mites or mycoplasma overgrowth can become a problem. Also, lovers of the variety are the raspberry gnat, the raspberry-strawberry weevil.

In spring and autumn, loosen the area to a depth of 8–10 cm and remove plant residues at the roots - this is a good defense against parasites. It is better to avoid chemicals during flowering and resort to mechanical removal of insects.

It is customary to breed this variety with root suckers. They are separated from the parent bush in the spring or towards the end of summer. Children are planted in the same way as ordinary seedlings.