Raspberry Pshekhiba

There are raspberry bushes on almost every site. This crop, when properly processed, does not take up much space, and the harvest is always plentiful. In the article, we will consider a new variety of Pshekhiba raspberries, note its pros and cons.

Raspberry Pshehiba is a summer plant that was bred by Polish breeders in 2015 in the city of Brzezn. They crossed the Lyashka raspberry variety and the clone 966081, besides these two species, there are others from England.

Polish scientists have set themselves the goal of creating a very fruitful, sweet-tasting culture. Which they did. The berries of the Pshekhiba raspberry are long, large and heavy. The shoots are tall, vigorous. They grow up to 2 m in height. In hot climates or in greenhouses, the bush can grow up to 2.5 m. Small thorns are present that do not interfere with harvesting. On young seedlings, the thorns will have a slightly purple hue. The older the raspberry gets, the fewer thorns it will have.

The bush itself is covered with greenish leaves, they are large and oval, have a slightly elongated tip. Fringing of leaflets with small teeth.

In the summer, new fruit branches begin to form at the raspberry bushes, their length is on average 50-70 cm. Since this species grows very quickly, it should be placed on supports or trellises.

Fruiting begins from the second year of stay on the site, and abundant flowering occurs in May. Large white flowers are formed. On average, 15-20 fruits ripen on one brush.

Let's list the main features of this raspberry:

• unpretentious, grows even in the shade;

• suffers a slight drought;

• high frost resistance;

• large berries;

• high threshold of disease transmission;

• early fruiting;

• fertility.

The disadvantages include the following factors:

• it is necessary to feed regularly;

• ennoble the place where raspberries grow (with supports or trellises);

• high price for seedlings;

• it is necessary to monitor the bushes and prune them in time.

Raspberry Pshekhiba belongs to the early varieties, begins to bear fruit from the second year. In the southern regions, the harvest begins to ripen at the beginning of June, and in the central and more northern regions by mid-July - early August. During the season, 5-7 new shoots are formed on the raspberry bush, the fruits on them will begin to ripen already next year.

Raspberries bear fruit for some time, so the berries must be picked every two to three days.

Collecting any berries is a very laborious process that requires a lot of time. But the uniqueness of the Pshekhiba raspberry lies in the fact that the berries of this variety are large and ripen almost simultaneously. Due to the fact that the fruits are large, they should be collected in small containers so that they do not crease.

Up to 25 berries ripen on one bunch. And from one bush you can collect up to 1.4 kg. Small bushes give an average of 0.5 kg.

From large plantations, gardeners remove up to 400 kg from one hundred square meters, and from one hectare of raspberries, approximately 20-35 tons can be harvested.

The berries of this variety are very large, deep red, have a slight gloss, as well as barely noticeable hairiness. When the fruit is fully ripe, it begins to darken.

In size, the berry is large, weighty, on average 10 g. The largest fruits weigh up to 14 g. Their length is 3-5 cm.The berries are juicy with a thin skin, firm, few seeds. Elongated in shape, cylindrical, rounded tip. When picking, the berries do not crumble, which allows them to be transported perfectly.

The taste is quite rich, not too cloying, ideal for dessert. Excellent sugar-to-acid ratio.

Raspberry Pshekhiba does not have any particular preferences in cultivation. The site should be with neutral soil, and the place itself should be sunny. The variety does not like winds or drafts, since the berries are heavy, they can begin to fall off.

It is better to plant seedlings in spring or autumn. But it should be remembered when choosing a planting site that this raspberry should not be planted in places where other species of this crop have already grown, since larvae of pests or sources of fungal diseases can remain in the soil.

The choice of location is dictated by good soil. Before planting, the soil must be dug up and get rid of all weeds. For good growth of raspberries, it is necessary to place the seedlings at a distance of at least 75 cm from each other. The distance between the rows should be more than a meter, and preferably two. In crowded conditions, large shrubs will grow worse, and eventually the struggle for a place in the sun will begin. First of all, the harvest will suffer from this.

Seedlings should be planted in dug holes or trenches. Organic fertilizer or top dressing is poured into the pits, then the raspberry roots are lowered into the pit. At this point, water the roots with not too cold water, and then fill the hole and tamp it slightly.

If the shoots are too long, then they should be cut off. The shoot height should be no more than 25 cm.

Raspberries are very fond of being watered, but you shouldn't pour them either. If the soil is flooded too much, fungal diseases can begin. On average, watered approximately once a week. Do not water the raspberries if it rained the other day.

On large plantations, a drip irrigation system should be provided.

For feeding, you should choose something organic, for example, straw or manure. You can make a liquid top dressing from the manure and spill it under the bushes. The amount of top dressing should not exceed half the bucket.

The first top dressing should be done in the spring, as soon as the bush begins to gain color, the next one after flowering, and the last top dressing should be done after the crop is harvested.

Malina Pshekhiba has excellent immunity. Therefore, most diseases and pests are not afraid of it. But still there are a number of diseases that a plant is susceptible to.

1. Late blight is a disease of excess moisture in the soil. This could be due to swampy areas or watering. A bush affected by late blight quickly dies, as the roots begin to rot. To combat, chemical preparations containing fungicides should be used.

2. Raspberry rust. This disease is divided into two types: the first affects only the leaves, and the second - the roots and shoots. Yellow blotches appear on the foliage, and black capsules appear on the back of the leaf. It is worth fighting this disease with drugs that contain copper.

Pests include aphids and spider mites. To avoid their appearance, raspberries are sprayed with a solution of laundry soap.

Raspberries are propagated in two ways. The first is the cuttings method. In order to propagate raspberries by cuttings, shoots should be prepared in the fall, having previously cut them into 20 cm each. They are buried in small holes, spilled with water, and for the winter they are covered with Christmas tree branches or foil. Over the next season, these cuttings will take root, and in the fall, you will get good seedlings.

Reproduction of culture by roots. This method is easy and inexpensive. In the spring, it is worth choosing the strongest and thickest shoots, digging them up together with a small lump of earth so as not to damage the rhizome, and then replanting them to a new place.