Popular raspberry varieties with photos and descriptions

In order to harvest a rich harvest of raspberries, you should correctly implement planting and subsequent care of the plant... At the initial stage, during the preparation, you should choose a raspberry variety that will be accepted and will bear fruit in the soil of the region in which you plan to plant.

Top best raspberries

Since each variety of raspberries has certain requirements for observing the temperature regime, climatic conditions, as well as soil characteristics, it is better to choose universal varieties that show themselves perfectly in any conditions. Today there are the best varieties of raspberries, which are popular among most gardeners in the country.

The most popular and, perhaps, resistant varieties of berries include:

"Hercules". These berries represent large-fruited varieties of raspberries, and are distinguished by excellent indicators of resistance to frost and various diseases. The berries of this raspberry variety are very large in size and weight, which is about 12 grams. Taste qualities are also not inferior to external characteristics and are distinguished by their pleasant sweet and sour aftertaste.
Cumberland. This variety is very often confused with blackberries, because the berries of such raspberries have an almost identical appearance... The harvest from such a berry bush can be harvested throughout most of the summer. The berries, in addition to their unusual appearance, have a very pleasant aroma and sweet taste. An additional bonus of this variety is that the bushes do not have thorns.
"Yellow Giant". Tall raspberry bushes of this variety are distinguished by good endurance and average productivity. Large sweet berries have a non-standard color and almost no seeds.
Dnipro 2. This variety is popular not only for its excellent appearance and taste characteristics, but also for its ability to produce a crop twice a year.
"Pride of Russia". The flashy name fully corresponds to the raspberry variety, since the berries of this raspberry are fragrant, large in size, and also bright red in color.

But as mentioned above, not all raspberry varieties are accepted in certain areas. Therefore, before buying a particular bush, you should ask whether it will grow in a particular region.

The best varieties of raspberries for growing in the Moscow region

So, in order to choose the best raspberry varieties for the Moscow region, you should know that this region is characterized by early frosts. Based on this, we can conclude that it is best to plant in the areas of this area remontant varieties of raspberriesthat do an excellent job with frost. Many years of experience of gardeners near Moscow has shown that the following raspberry varieties bear fruit best in this region:

"Diamond". The complete absence of thorns on the bushes, beautiful large sweet berries with a red tint, the best variety that can be planted in the area near Moscow.
"Polka". This is one of the most popular varieties of the Moscow region, due to record yield indicators. A raspberry variety "Polka" appeared with the help of Polish experts, who crossed two varieties, different in their characteristics. This raspberry variety belongs to the remontant species, which, having a considerable height, is absolutely not whimsical in care.A feature of this variety is its resistance to gray rot, spider mites and other diseases, since the peak of fruiting of the bush occurs at a rather late date - early August. The frost resistance of the variety is reflected in its ability to bear fruit for a very long time. It is because of this peculiarity such raspberries are called cost-effective... Large dense berries of almost scarlet color have a pronounced raspberry aroma, sweet and sour taste and excellent transportability. Many housewives prefer to freeze the fruits of this variety, because after defrosting they do not lose their natural shape.
"Hussar". Like all representatives of the remontant type, this variety is resistant to cold and easily tolerates it. Fruit ripening begins in July. During ripening, the berries are dark red in color. A feature of the variety is that it is very easy to grow, raspberry bushes do not require a garter.
"Yantarnaya Sadko". This raspberry variety is a type of yellow raspberry. The peak of fruit ripening can be called August, it is during this period that large sweet berries ripen on the bushes, which are about 2 meters in height.
Raspberry "Patricia" variety description: the bushes tolerate frost well and can withstand temperatures down to -30. But in the suburbs, it is better to protect the bushes and bend them down for the winter. Raspberry "Patricia" was bred in 1986 in Moscow and adapted to the local climate. Bushes bear fruit annually and mainly in the first decade of July, so the variety can be called early. The berries have a beautiful canonical shape and a pleasant velvety surface. Since this raspberry is large-fruited, the berries reach from 4 to 12 grams in size. The fruits are firm and do not crumble when plucked. The taste is sweet, and the aroma is pronounced raspberry. Few seeds are buried in juicy pulp. It is best consumed fresh, but it is also ideal for processing and preservation.

In addition to these varieties, almost all varieties of remontant raspberries will be accepted on the lands of the Moscow Region, and will give an excellent harvest.

Raspberry varieties for the varied climates of the middle lane

In order to choose raspberry varieties for the middle lane, you should pay attention to berry bushes that can withstand sunny, dry and hot summers, as well as the harsh frosty winter of this region.

But, despite such climatic indicators, local summer residents grow almost all known varieties in their gardens, among the most popular were the following:

Atlant. This variety is distinguished by its high yield and special frost resistance. The fruits of these raspberry bushes are sweet and dense.
"Early Surprise". The name of the variety speaks for itself, I really ripen berries on the bushes quite early. But despite this, they taste very sweet. The berry itself has a ruby color and an oblong shape.
"News of Kuzmin". The specially bred variety has bright and sweet berries, the size of which is more than 5 grams. This variety takes root very well in the middle lane, since it has high frost resistance, as well as an average stable yield.
Raspberry "Bryanskoe Divo", description of the variety: Gardeners unanimously assert the unique properties and unpretentiousness that distinguish this variety. It is obtained through free pollination. Large-fruited raspberry varieties are best reflected in this remontant type of berries. This variety bears fruit late, in the second decade, but, despite the late ripening, the bushes yield until the frost. The size of the berry ranges from 4 to 11 grams, the color of the fruit is light red, and the shape of the berries is elongated. The taste characteristics are not inferior to the name, the berries are sweet, while they have a slight acidity, which reveals the full brightness of the taste characteristics of the fruit. Planting "Bryansk Diva" does not require special skills, since the planting of bushes is carried out according to the standard scheme.Care also does not require special features. The only requirement that is mandatory for growing is sufficient lighting... If this rule is not observed, then the berries lose their sugar content when ripe.
Raspberry "Skazka" variety description: stamped large-fruited raspberry was bred relatively recently. Some gardeners call this variety "crimson tree»Because of the strong stems that require a garter for the best yield. From one such “tree” you can collect up to 10 kilograms of berries. The berries are red and very large in size (15-18 grams). Fruits begin to ripen in early July. The fruits are dense, therefore they are well transported. You can eat raspberries both fresh and in the form of frozen and canned fruits. At the same time, the berries do not lose their natural form or aroma. The bushes are well resistant to diseases and parasites.

Malinka for Siberian conditions

Raspberry varieties for Siberia must be frost-resistant and comply with local harsh climatic conditions. That is why the most popular varieties here are:

"Early Sweet". True to its name, this variety ripens very early and tolerates Siberian frosts well. The berries are small, but nevertheless very sweet.
"Siberian Ogonyok". This variety is specially bred by breeders and adapted to local conditions. The fruits of the variety are bright red. The berries have a sweet taste. Also, despite the ripening conditions, the berries appear in the standard terms for raspberries.
"Reward". The variety is resistant to winter Siberian frosts and at the same time the fruits of the bush are sweet and sour, having a red tint.
"Barnaulskaya". This variety does not belong to large-fruited, but at the same time it is very resistant to frost and was bred specifically for Siberian conditions. The fruits, although small in size, nevertheless have a pronounced raspberry flavor.

The best varieties of raspberries for plots of the Rostov region

Raspberry varieties for the Rostov region do not have special requirements, since the climate here does not differ in specific conditions that provoke raspberry bushes to adapt and survive.

In order to get a rich harvest of this berry in the regions of the Rostov region, the following raspberry varieties should be planted:

"Indian summer". This remontant variety is late ripening, usually in late summer. The size of the berries is large, but, despite this, the taste of the fruits is excellent. The variety is resistant to almost all pests and diseases.
"Balm". This variety is characterized by high yield rates, is quite resistant to frost and unpretentious in care. Diseases and pests are not terrible for the variety. Red berries of the variety can be called dessert because the taste is bright and sweet. Large fruits have a canonical shape.
"Vera". The high-yielding variety ripens early and has excellent frost and disease resistance. But in special frosts, so that the raspberries do not freeze, it is better to bend and wrap them.
Raspberry "Beauty of Russia" variety description: a new variety, bred in Moscow, has very large berries. The size of the fruits ranges from 8 to 12 grams, and they have a canonical slightly elongated shape. In addition to their beautiful shape, the berries have a deep red color and a shiny surface. The berries are dense, so they can be easily removed from the stalk and do not break at the same time. Thanks to this, they tolerate transportation very well. The taste is sweet and at the same time the aroma of the berries is very rich. Since the seeds are not numerous in the fruits, the fruits are good to eat fresh. The yield of the variety is quite high, up to five kilograms can be harvested from one bush. And with quality care, the yield can be increased several times. The bushes are very compact and the shoots do not multiply throughout the site. The plant itself is resistant to various diseases and parasites. But even if signs of disease appear on the shoots, the yield of the variety will not be affected by this.

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