Malina Arbat: description and characteristics of the variety, subtleties of cultivation and care

Raspberry varieties Arbat is known for its taste and strong shoots. In all respects, this hybrid meets the standards.

History of variety breeding

To create a hybrid, 2 varieties of Scottish raspberries were taken. V. V. Kichina took part in the development. The first copy was received in 1988, and officially adopted in 1996.

Description and characteristics of the Arbat variety

This raspberry variety attracts the attention of gardeners due to its good qualities. The yield of raspberry Arbat directly depends on this. Gardeners are interested in getting the best specimens, as the variety of varieties is very large.

Bushes

Height of bushes up to two meters. Raspberries of the Arbat variety have rather strong and strong shoots that form the bush itself. The crown itself is spreading. There are no spikes, which allows you to collect berries without injury or damage. Branches aged 1-2 years are considered young shoots. Usually their color is from light green to light brown. Fruiting begins on shoots that have reached the age of two years, as well as on more mature branches.

Raspberries are endowed with a huge number of leaves, their size also depends on age. Usually there are small denticles along the edges of the leaf. Foliage shades from dark green to light with a waxy finish.

Berries

The berries of the plant are large, their length is 2-4 centimeters. Weight from 5 to 13 grams. The berries are oblong, reminiscent of a cone. The color of the Arbat raspberry fruits is rich red or dark red. The seeds are very small, so it's hard to see them.The fruits are juicy and have an excellent sweet and sour taste. But, unfortunately, there is almost no smell.

Scope of fruits

Malina Arbat is not a remontant variety. At home, berries are most often used for spinning compotes, preserves and jams. It is also very useful to eat fresh berries or add them to pies and other pastries.

Sometimes fruits are dried or frozen in the freezer to more or less preserve their original appearance.

Resistant to diseases and pests

The plant is quite resistant to various diseases and pest attacks, but like other varieties it can be affected by infection. The most important "guests" of this variety are the raspberry beetle and spider mite.

These insects overwinter in the soil, so it is important to loosen the ground when preparing the raspberries for winter. Also, from time to time, preventive spraying and treatment of plants with special substances is carried out to reduce the risk of disease.

Drought resistance, frost resistance

Raspberry variety Arbat needs constant watering, as the size and taste of the fruit, as well as the overall productivity of the bush depends on it. Speaking about winter hardiness, it can be noted that the plant tolerates winters well, therefore it is also grown in the northern regions of the country. Only in this case, to increase the chances of survival, the bushes are insulated. Raspberries are drought tolerant, but this should not be abused, as infrequent watering will kill the plant.

Fruiting and productivity

Arbat belongs to the list of high-yielding varieties. Fruiting is medium early, the first berries are harvested in early June to August. The date varies depending on the growing region and weather conditions. Lack of sun in the early months of summer can slow down the ripening process.

In general, gardeners evaluate the yield of the variety as suitable for the standards.

Positive and negative aspects of the variety

Like any other plant, raspberries have their pros and cons:

The variety is famous for its high yield, regular fruiting.
Raspberries are large and sweet.
There are almost no thorns.
Raspberries are resistant to diseases, cold and drought.
Fruits can be transported, they will not lose their taste and shape.
Cons may be weakness to some diseases.

Raspberry cultivation

The planting itself is not difficult, here the care of the plants is a very important part. Gardeners are trying to provide the raspberries with the necessary fertilizers, high-quality watering.

When to plant

To plant in spring or autumn, it is important to choose seedlings with a closed root system. If there are no such seedlings, then planting is carried out in the fall. Choose a sunny day. It is important that there is no strong wind, as a young plant may not withstand strong gusts, and the root system is not yet stable in the soil.

Selecting and preparing a landing site

Choose a territory with fertile soil, low acidity, sunny area. If the soil lacks nutrients, then it is fertilized and mulched before planting. The area should not be closed by trees or a wall, as tall plantations will cover the raspberries from the sun, from which its growth will be very slow, and the fruits are small.

It is important to plant raspberries away from other plants that are attacked by pests. If raspberries have been grown for several years, then the planting area is changed from time to time so that it has the opportunity to “rest”.

Planting seedlings

Seedlings are chosen without characteristic damage and disease. The root system is checked in advance. Before planting a plant, it is first placed in a solution of potassium permanganate. Before planting, the roots are placed in a mixture of clay and manure or humus.

The planting process begins with digging a hole 45-50 centimeters wide. Depth 30-35 cm. Chips or bark are placed at the bottom of the pit. You can also add peat or rotted sawdust. After adding a layer of fertile soil.

The seedling is lowered into the pit, watching the position of the roots. In order for the plants to become stronger, sometimes two seedlings are placed in one hole, which later grow together into one bush. After the pit with raspberries is covered with earth and well compacted. The soil is lightly trampled down and watered.

Raspberry Care Tips

Care is the most important part in growing raspberries. It is important to regularly water the plants, carry out top dressing and pruning.

How to water

Although the variety can go without water for a long time, but this, of course, will harm the raspberries. Watering is not carried out so often, but this procedure should be plentiful, since the roots of the Arbat raspberry variety grow very deep.

To better absorb the liquid, loosen the ground around the bush after irrigation.

Irrigation is stopped in November, when preparations for the winter period begin.

What to feed

Fertilizers begin to be applied in the second year of life. The first feeding is carried out in the spring. Usually these are nitrogen fertilizers. Inorganic fertilizers are applied annually. Manure, humus is used every two years.

In May, mullein with water is used, which can be applied as an irrigation. In July, the drug "Ideal" is used. In the last month of summer, a solution of potassium sulfate and water is used.

Cutting

Branches and shoots that have finished fruiting are cut off under the base of the bush. In spring, old shoots are cut to the base, and young ones only at the top. Tie specimens only as needed, in cases where the plant is weak or there are too many berries on it.

Preparing for winter

In the warm regions of the country, raspberries are not insulated, but only cut off. In areas where the temperature drops to 30 degrees below zero, the shoots bend down and cover.

Disease and pest control

Pests and diseases often cause the death of a bush. In order to avoid drying, raspberry is treated from time to time with different solutions. To combat the raspberry beetle, Karbofos is used. To get rid of this insect, old and diseased bushes are also cut out, and in the spring Arbat is treated with Bordeaux liquid.

Spider mites can appear on raspberries in the heat. Their invasion threatens the death of plants in the first year of life. For the fight, the acaricide "Aktellik 500 EC" is used. This is done when the flowers are just beginning to form.

Harvest and storage of crops

Another positive quality of this hybrid is that after ripening the berries do not crumble. The fruits are easy to harvest due to the absence of thorns.

After harvesting, the berries are used for culinary purposes. Fruit juice is released only on the second day. You can use drying after collection, which will allow you to use the product as a medicinal preparation.

Methods of reproduction

Reproduction is carried out by dividing the bush, this method gives more chances for successful breeding. They also use root offspring.