Raspberry Kalashnik: description of remontant variety, planting and care rules

Raspberry Kalashnik gardeners appreciated a few decades ago. The variety was bred by Moscow breeders in the nineties of the last century. Sweet and large fruits on shrubs appear in autumn, when others have already departed. Berries are planted on their plots by residents of many regions of the country. But in order to get a high yield, you must follow the rules for caring for the plant.

Description and brief description

Kalashnik belongs to remontant varieties. Raspberries begin to ripen in August. Harvested until frost. The fruits are juicy and have few seeds. The color of the berries is a rich red hue. Gardeners harvest almost 3 kilograms of crops from 1 bush.

Other characteristics of raspberry Kalashnik:

1. The branches of the shrub reach 2 meters in height.
2. The root system is well developed.
3. The spikes are evenly spaced.
4. Berries are concentrated at the top of the shoots.
5. The weight of the fruit is about 3 grams, the shape is round, slightly elongated in the form of a cone.
6. The smell is not sharp, slightly pronounced.

The shrub takes root well. Berries remain juicy for a long time.

Advantages and disadvantages of raspberry Kalashnik

The variety has many advantages. It is not for nothing that branched shrubs are often found in home gardens and summer cottages. But it is necessary to take into account the weaknesses of the plant.

Pros and consImmunity to diseases, the variety rarely succumbs to the main enemy of raspberries - gray rot.Easy careHeat toleranceAbility to winter in harsh conditionsDoesn't crumblerapid growthBerries ripen lateMany spikesIt is necessary to cut the shoots annually to prevent the berries from being crushed.Excessive juiciness of fruits complicates their collection, large-scale cultivation is difficult

Agronomists do not attribute late dates of fruit appearance to the strengths of the variety. But the opportunity to eat sweet berries when the weather is already turning towards winter attracts many gardeners.

Planting a crop

Autumn and spring are suitable for planting Kalashnik raspberries. The choice of the season is influenced by the weather conditions of the area. The Indian summer period in September or early October is considered optimal. Advantages of the pre-winter rooting method:

1. High humidity at low air temperature has a positive effect on the survival rate of horticultural crops.
2. The seedling will take root before frost and will begin to develop with the onset of heat.
3. If you plant Kaalashnik raspberries in autumn, the harvest will appear next year. Spring placement of bushes in the soil shifts the timing of fruiting.

Pay attention to the type of shoots. An open root system requires more time to acclimatize in soil conditions. For shrubs choose sunny areas on the south side of the garden.

Raspberry Kalashnik is not recommended to be planted in areas where nightshade crops used to grow. Bacteria that are dangerous to the plant may remain in the soil.

Subtleties of variety care

Raspberry care is easy. It is necessary to adhere to the standard norms developed for the culture.

Water, fertilize and pruning

Raspberry care Kalashnik consists of several processes:

Repairing variety loves nitrogen and potassium. The preparations introduced during planting are enough for 3 years. But in the spring, the soil is further enriched. Up to 100 grams of funds are required for each square meter.Regularly remove excess root shoots.In the spring, part of the shoot is cut to live buds. Before wintering, they get rid of dead wood.

Steps	Description
Irrigation	Raspberry Kalashnik is watered throughout the season. Water stagnation must be avoided to avoid rotting of the root system. A sufficient amount of moisture in the soil will retain a layer of peat or straw laid on top. During the growing season, the shoots have enough weekly irrigation sessions. In hot weather, increase the frequency of watering.
Fertilization	As the berries ripen, mullein is added to the soil. In autumn, a 20-cm furrow is made around each shrub, into which superphosphate (60 g) and potassium s alts (40 g) are added.

If all recommendations are followed, raspberry Kalashnik will quickly take root on the site.

Preparing for winter season

They begin to prepare for the cold 2 weeks before the frosts promised by weather forecasters. If the goal is only autumn fruiting, the shoots are completely cut out. To obtain berries in the spring, some of the stems are not touched. In harsh climates, branches are bent to the ground to protect them from freezing.

Diseases and plant pests

Raspberry Kalashnik is resistant to many diseases. But immunity is sometimes reduced due to poor conditions - lack of moisture or sunlight. The most dangerous diseases are curl, characterized by the reproduction of aphids, growth or mosaic.

Viruses quickly infect plantings and lead to death. Infected shoots are completely dug up and burned. There is no cure for ailments.

To protect against fungal spores, plants are treated with Bordeaux mixture. Shoots are sprayed with a 1% solution before and after flowering. Folk remedies help repel pests. To do this, use infusions of plants with a strong odor - wormwood, garlic or onion.

Raspberry propagation

For planting Kalashnik raspberries on the plot, it is better to order seedlings in the nursery. For further breeding, you can use your own material. Shoots from the roots will do. Up to 8 branches are left to harvest. The shoots are dug up and transplanted to another place.

Another way involves rhizome cuttings. The underground part of the plant is cut into several strips about 15 centimeters long. Shoots are placed in small depressions in the ground and sprinkled with earth. The seedlings are moved to a new place of residence next year.

Harvest and storage of crops

Raspberry Kalashnik is advised to pick early in the morning when there is no rain. Berries are placed in a shallow container. The container is not placed in the sun. If the fruits are planned to be transported to another place, the fruit bed is left. Store the crop at a low temperature.

Remontant variety attracts owners of garden plots with unpretentiousness and strong immunity. Rooting raspberry Kalashnik usually goes without problems. Delicious berries are in demand in the consumer market, despite the abundance of new offers of modern selection.

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