Raspberry Volnitsa

The raspberry variety Volnitsa is the result of crossing the varieties Bryanskaya and Brigantina. It was developed by Russian breeders. This is a non-renovated variety that has its own growing characteristics.

The bush is sprawling, and therefore requires a garter. The height of the tree is 150-200 cm, it has light brown straight shoots with small purple straight thorns located along its entire length.

The leaves are large, dark green in color, the leaf blade is wrinkled, the edge is absent. On one trunk, 10-12 powerful fruiting branches are formed, branched brushes bear about 20 ovaries.

The first berries turn red about a week after the early varieties, so this variety is classified as mid-season.

The variety is considered to be high yielding. At the same time, even under unfavorable conditions, one bush brings about 4 kg of fruits, which is approximately 113 c / ha. The yield is stable over the years.

The fruits of the Volnitsa variety are bright red in color and conical in shape. The berries are large, their weight is about 3.2-5 g, there is no aroma. The berry pulp is tender, the taste is not sugary, sweet and sour. The fruits have medium transportability and low shedding, while unripe berries, in general, are not removed from the fruit plant.

One of the main advantages of growing the variety is its high winter hardiness. The bushes can withstand temperatures down to -35 degrees. In this regard, landing is allowed in all regions of Russia.

Among the disadvantages of Wolnitsa, it is worth noting the weakness of the shoots that require garters to the trellises. In addition, the berries are very firmly attached to the stalk, and this makes harvesting difficult.

Raspberries of this variety prefer to grow in fertile, well-moisturized soil. However, it is important to avoid locating the site near groundwater.

If peaty soil is chosen, then add clay and manure before planting - these funds ensure the development of organisms that decompose peat. Do not plant raspberries in low areas.

The optimal place for the bushes is near the fence on the south side, this location is comfortable because of the uniform sunlight throughout the day. Avoid planting near tomato, potato and strawberry beds.

Pruning is carried out three times a year:

• in the spring, it is required to remove the shoots damaged during the winter;

• in summer it is important to remove weak shoots and leave 5-6 healthy shoots;

• in the fall, they eliminate last year's shoots from which the berries were removed.

Bushes need tying up. Plants that are grown in a trench are tied to a trellis. Single shrubs are attached to a nearby stake.

When growing the presented variety, overflows must not be allowed. Before wetting the ground, check the condition of the topsoil. If it's too dry, moisturize it a little. During the season, it is customary to water the plant 3-5 times - in spring and twice in June, and then as needed.

After winter, at least 10 liters of water is poured under the bush, in June this rate doubles for each bush. Keep in mind that overflows are not only the cause of diseases of the bushes, but also contribute to the deterioration of the quality of the fruits - the berries become watery. The bushes respond well to mulching. Peat, sawdust, hay can be used as mulch.

For the first time, a tree needs fertilization 2-3 years after planting, and this is if, when planting, the soil was prepared in advance by adding organic matter and minerals to it.

In the spring, before the snow melts, the plant should be fed with nitrogen - it contributes to the formation of a green mass. Before flowering, potassium and phosphorus are relevant, as well as calcium and magnesium, which are recommended to be applied foliarly, that is, for example, using a sprayer.

The Wolnitsa variety is vulnerable to insects such as raspberry mites or kidney mites. But the bush is resistant to fungal infections. The fact is that the stems of this bush are covered with a waxy coating, which protects the tissues from cracks and the penetration of fungus, even in a rainy season. Such raspberries and anthracnose are not susceptible, which contributes to an increase in yield.

High resistance to diseases prevents the use of chemicals, and therefore the fruits remain environmentally friendly.

Breeding a variety is usually not difficult. In the fall, it is required to dig up offspring located 30-40 cm from the trunk and plant them in pits.

Breeding a variety by rooting cuttings is quite simple to perform.

1. Dig a trench 30 cm wide and 40-50 cm deep near the parent bush.Add a mixture of superphosphate, potassium and humus.

2. Cut off half of the buds from a large, healthy branch.

3. Lay the shoot in a trench, reinforce it with slingshots and sprinkle it with fertile soil.

4. Moisten the planting site gently. The buds that are cut will give roots, and the remaining buds will develop shoots.

5. In August, dig up shoots and plant them in separate holes.

Basically, gardeners highly appreciate the yield and quality of the Volnitsa fruit. Summer residents like the taste of berries, as well as the ability to store them for several days. Ease of cultivation and high frost resistance are noted - for some gardeners, the bush withstood frosts at 40 degrees. Among the minuses, thorns on the stems are mentioned, which impede a comfortable harvest.