Raspberry Bristol

Raspberry Bristol
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Repairability: Yes
  • Berry color: black with a gray touch
  • Taste: sweet
  • Berry weight, g: 5
  • Yield: up to 5 kg per bush
  • Frost resistance: winter hardy, up to -29 ° С
  • Appointment: fresh consumption, processing and freezing
  • Fruiting period: in July
  • Keeping quality: Yes
  • Yield rate: high
View all specifications

Raspberries do not always have to be only red, there are other colors, for example, black. One of the brightest representatives of this type is the Bristol raspberry. In this article, we will consider the description of the variety, yield, features of cultivation, reproduction.

Breeding history of the variety

Raspberry Bristol was first grown in 1934 in New York at the Geneva Garden Station.

Description of the variety

Raspberry Bristol has a strong root system, without actively releasing new shoots. The bushes reach a height of 3 m, are erect, there are thorns throughout the vine. Seedlings from one year old are very thin and have a characteristic bloom. Two-year-old seedlings are already distinguished by a thickened vine and a more brown tint, the plaque on the hole becomes more.

The branches are spreading, and the top is inclined towards the ground. The foliage is dark green in color, medium in size and corrugated.

Flowers are combined in a brush of 5-10 pieces.

Positive sides of raspberries:

  • good root system;

  • does not creep over the site;

  • the berries are well attached to the stalk, so they do not crumble under their own weight.

Ripening terms

The variety is remontant, therefore the growing season is very extended. The first fruits ripen by mid - late July and continue to ripen until the end of August.

Yield

The yield of Bristol raspberries is very high, up to 5 kg of berries are harvested from one bush.

Berries and their taste

The fruits are large, in shape closer to the circle, weighing up to 5 g. The shade of the fruits is black with a characteristic gray bloom. The pulp is firm and juicy, thanks to which the berries do not lose their shape even after freezing.

The berries are sweet to taste with a kind of honey aftertaste.

How to choose a raspberry seedling
Due to its unpretentiousness, raspberries live in almost every garden plot. But in order to get tasty berries, you must first plant a healthy and strong seedling. In nurseries, shops and private sellers, you can find a huge assortment of seedlings, but how to determine their quality and be sure of the abundance of fruiting already upon purchase?

Growing features

There are no special agrotechnical requirements. Raspberries will grow anywhere, under any conditions. But still, it is worth following some rules in order to harvest a good harvest.

The soil should be soft, loose, with a little clay, with a low acid content. Water should not stagnate in the selected area.

Site selection and soil preparation

The place must be sunny, on the south side of the garden. The site should not be heavily blown by winds or drafts. Black raspberries get along well with red, but do not tolerate close proximity to blackberries.

It also coexists well with cereals and legumes, since they are rich in nitrogen.

It is necessary to ensure that raspberries do not overgrow with branches and grass. Therefore, the distance between the bushes is on average 0.8 m, and the width between the rows is 2 m.

It is worth digging holes for seedlings 0.5-0.8 m deep and 0.5 m in diameter. Seedlings are planted from north to south. The soil must first be dug up with top dressing and the soil must be allowed to rest for two weeks. Then the seedlings are carefully planted in a hole and tamped down with earth. After disembarking, each resulting hole should be spilled abundantly with water.

A plentiful and high-quality harvest in the future depends on the correct technology of planting a raspberry bush. It is necessary to choose the right planting material, determine the location and prepare the site.
Raspberry garter is a difficult and painstaking task. This requires time and imagination. But on the other hand, the benefits from this process are enormous. Thanks to the garter, the fruits ripen more intensively and regularly. Bushes are much less deformed, branches do not break off. After the garter, the berries are better preserved, and the greatest achievement at the same time is the convenience of harvesting.

Pruning

Raspberry vine grows quickly, it is very thin, so it needs timely pruning and garter to the trellises.

In the spring, it is worth cutting off all frozen shoots and those that are affected by pests.

In summer in late June - early July, it is worth pruning all young annual shoots by about ¼ part. This is necessary so that the shoots begin to bear fruit next year.

And the last pruning is carried out in the fall before the first frost. It is necessary to remove all old branches, preferably at the very root. And healthy vines should be shortened up to 2 m in length.

The raspberry pruning process is an essential and essential part of caring for your garden and the key to harvesting large, juicy berries. Without pruning, raspberry shoots lose their strength and cease to bear fruit. It is very easy to avoid thickening of the raspberry tree: you only need pruning - in the spring, summer and autumn months.

Watering and feeding

Raspberries Bristol are not so demanding for frequent watering. In this case, it is worth observing the regime, especially after the beginning of flowering, on average it is from 2 to 4 buckets for each bush. If there is heavy rainfall, then you should not additionally water the bushes.

One of the conditions for proper care of raspberries is proper watering. The rules for watering raspberries are the same for all varieties and varieties of this garden plant. Moistening should be carried out if the soil has dried out by 5 cm or more.
One of the most important conditions for growing large and sweet raspberries is timely fertilization. For each stage of development of the raspberry bush, different feeding is required. Fertilizers that are used at the beginning of the growing season of the plant are not suitable during flowering and ripening of berries.

Frost resistance and preparation for winter

This species has high frost resistance, but still much depends on the region of cultivation.

In the southern regions, raspberries can simply be left on trellises without a covering, but the roots should be mulched in case there is no snow due to frost.

In the northern regions, it is worth sheltering raspberries, you can start this before the first frost begins. It is necessary to remove the branches from the trellises and twist them, then tie them loosely with a rope, and cover them with mulch, best of all with spruce branches, while you should not cover them with sawdust, as they absorb moisture well. And only after that, the bushes must be insulated with a covering or agrofibre.

Preparing raspberries for winter is another of the stages of berry care. If you start preparing raspberries for wintering in time, then next year you will get a rich harvest of delicious and sweet berries. Winter preparation activities include pruning, feeding, pest control, watering and shelter.

Unfortunately, raspberries, like other plants, do not bypass various diseases and pests. Only armed with the knowledge and the necessary means for this, you can cope with such troubles. To help the plant, it is very important to be able to recognize the disease in time and begin timely treatment.

Reproduction

Since Bristol raspberries do not give any root growth, gardeners use the Chinese breeding method to breed the species.

At the end of the season, when the entire crop is harvested, young shoots are gently tilted to the ground and pinned.It is best to make a small groove for this, lower the shoot there and sprinkle it with a layer of earth up to 10 cm.

Raise the upper part of the shoot above the ground and wrap a little along a specially stuck peg into the ground. You can tie an escape if it does not hold.

Before the first frost, a new shoot is insulated with spruce branches and peat. In the spring, the resulting seedling must be separated from the bush and transplanted to a new place.

There are many ways to breed raspberries. Raspberries can be diluted with root cuttings, woody cuttings and root cuttings. Regardless of the method of berry propagation, a number of requirements must be observed to ensure the receipt of high-quality planting material.
General characteristics
Synonyms (or Latin name)
Bristol
Appointment
fresh consumption, processing and freezing
Yield
up to 5 kg per bush
Yield rate
high
Keeping quality
Yes
Transportability
Yes
Bush
Description of the bush
compact, upright
Bush height, cm
200
Bush size
tall
Escapes
branched
Berries
Berry color
black with gray bloom
Berry shape
round
Berry size
large
Berry weight, g
5
Taste
sweet
Pulp, consistency
firm, juicy
Scent
expressed
Growing
Frost resistance
winter hardy, up to -29 ° С
Drought tolerance
high
sunlight
is necessary
The soil
any
Resistance to fungal infections
low
Maturation
Repairability
Yes
Fruiting period
in July
Reviews
There are no reviews.
Popular raspberry varieties
Raspberry Amir Amira Raspberry Atlant Atlant Raspberry Balm Balm Malina Bryanskoe Divo Bryansk Divo Raspberry Hercules Hercules Raspberry Glen Coe Glen Coe Malina Pride of Russia Pride of Russia Raspberry Hussar Hussar Malina Joan Jay Joan Jay Raspberry Yellow Giant Yellow giant Raspberry Zyugan Zyugan Raspberry Caramel Caramel Raspberry Beauty of Russia Beauty of Russia Raspberry Red Guard Red Guard Raspberry Lyachka Lyachka Raspberry Maravilla Maravilla Malina News Kuzmina Kuzmin's news Raspberry Orange Miracle Orange Miracle Raspberry Patricia Patricia Raspberry Polana Polana Raspberry Polka Polka Raspberry Praise Praise Raspberry Pshekhiba Pshekhiba Raspberry Samokhval Samokhval Raspberry Taganka Taganka Raspberry Tarusa Tarusa Malina Tatiana Tatiana Raspberry Phenomenon Phenomenon Raspberry Himbo Top Himbo Top Malina Enrosadir Enrosadir
All raspberry varieties - 107 pcs.
Other cultures
Apricot varieties Apricot varieties Cherry plum varieties Cherry plum varieties Eggplant varieties Eggplant varieties Grape varieties Grape varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Blueberry varieties Blueberry varieties Pea varieties Pea varieties Pear varieties Pear varieties Blackberry varieties Blackberry varieties Honeysuckle varieties Honeysuckle varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Zucchini varieties Zucchini varieties Cabbage varieties Cabbage varieties Potato varieties Potato varieties Gooseberry varieties Gooseberry varieties Onion varieties Onion varieties Raspberry varieties Raspberry varieties Carrot varieties Carrot varieties Cucumber varieties Cucumber varieties Peach varieties Peach varieties Pepper varieties Pepper varieties Parsley varieties Parsley varieties Radish varieties Radish varieties Rose varieties Rose varieties Beet varieties Beet varieties Plum varieties Plum varieties Currant varieties Currant varieties Tomato varieties Tomato varieties Pumpkin varieties Pumpkin varieties Dill varieties Dill varieties Cauliflower varieties Cauliflower varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Garlic varieties Garlic varieties Apple varieties Apple varieties

Kitchen

Bedroom

Furniture