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Raspberry Augustow Miracle - one of the earliest remontant varieties. It is grown by farms and gardeners on their plots. The variety is characterized by large sweet berries that ripen before autumn frosts. Raspberries of the Augustow Miracle variety are chosen for a stable autumn harvest.
Characteristics of the variety
Description of the raspberry variety Augustow Miracle:
- remontant variety;
- height from 1 to 1.4 m;
- compact size of raspberries;
- standard type of bush;
- the presence of thorns;
- berries ripen 1/2 of the length of the shoots.
Characteristics of berries of the Augustow Miracle variety:
- elongated conical shape;
- large size;
- average weight 8 g;
- sweet taste;
- pronounced raspberry aroma.
The Avgustovskoe Miracle variety stands out for its high yield. Each bush bears 4-6 kg of fruit. Berries are used for fresh consumption, freezing for the winter, making drinks and desserts. In home canning, jam and compotes are made from raspberries.
Berry ripening begins in August. Depending on climatic conditions, fruiting may shift. The crop is harvested before the onset of frost.
Planting raspberries
Raspberries of the Augustow Miracle variety are demanding on the place of cultivation. Plants are planted in a prepared area. For reproduction, they use their own seedlings or acquire planting material in nurseries.
Breeding varieties
According to the description of the variety, photos and reviews, raspberries of the Augustow Miracle variety release many shoots that can be used for reproduction.
Methods for obtaining raspberry seedlings:
- Cuttings. In the fall, the raspberry root is dug up and divided into 10 cm lengths. The resulting planting material is planted in trenches, covered with earth and moisture is introduced. In the spring and summer, the seedlings are watered, and in the fall they are planted.
- Root processes. Most of the root growth appears in bushes over 4 years old. When the shoots grow up to 10 cm, they are transplanted to a separate bed, regularly watered, darkened from the sun's rays and mulch the soil with humus. When the raspberries take root, they are planted in their permanent place.
Ready-made seedlings of the Augustow Miracle variety are purchased from trusted suppliers. Plants should be 20 cm long and 5 mm in diameter shoots. In healthy raspberry seedlings, the root system is developed, not overdried and without damage.
Seat selection
Raspberries prefer areas with fertile light soil and constant lighting. When planted in the shade, yield is lost, fruiting dates are shifted, and the berries lose their taste.
Best of all, raspberries develop on loam, which is good at allowing moisture to pass through. Coarse river sand is introduced into heavy clay soil. Sandy soils are fertilized with humus or peat.
Soils that are too acidic are not suitable for growing raspberries. The introduction of lime and dolomite will help to improve their composition.
Before planting raspberries, the plot is dug up and rye, lupine or other siderates are planted on it. They are buried in the ground a month before the planting of the main crop. Instead of siderates, 1 m2 use 2 buckets of humus and 300 g of complex fertilizer containing potassium and phosphorus.
It is best to place the raspberry tree on an elevated position. In lowlands, plants are exposed to moisture and cold air.
Work order
Repaired raspberries are planted in spring or October after leaf fall. Prepare the soil in advance.It is better to leave the planting hole for 2-3 weeks and wait for the soil to settle.
Sequence of work:
- Planting pits measuring 40x40 cm are prepared for raspberries.A 70 cm is left between them.
- The day before planting, the roots of the seedling are placed in a root formation stimulator.
- An earthen hill is poured into the hole, a plant is placed on top. The root collar of the raspberry is left at ground level.
- The roots of the plant are covered with soil, which is well tamped.
- 3 liters of water are added under the raspberry bush.
Young plants are watered every week. Mulching with peat or humus helps to keep the soil moist longer.
Variety care
To obtain a high yield of raspberries, the August Miracle is provided with the necessary care. Plantings are watered and fed with fertilizers. In autumn, shoot pruning is performed. Additionally, plantings are treated with special preparations for diseases and pests.
Watering
Repaired raspberries are watered weekly. The soil should be soaked to a depth of 30 cm. In drought, the intensity of irrigation is increased up to 2 times a week. Care must be taken to ensure that the soil does not dry out and remains slightly damp.
Only warm water is suitable for watering raspberries. Exposure to cold water from a hose is stressful for plants and slows down their development. Moisture is brought in in the morning or evening.
After watering, raspberries loosen the soil so that moisture does not stagnate and is absorbed faster. Loosening promotes air exchange in the soil, as a result of which raspberries better absorb nutrients. In late autumn, the last watering of the raspberries is carried out to avoid freezing the soil in winter.
Top dressing
Regular feeding helps to ensure extended fruiting of raspberries. Due to the application of fertilizers during planting, the plant is provided with nutrients for 2-3 years. Further feeding is carried out annually.
After the snow melts, nitrogen fertilizers are applied to the soil to help the raspberries grow shoots. For feeding, they take slurry or infusion of bird droppings at a concentration of 1:15. Plantings are watered at the root.
Before flowering, feeding raspberries is repeated with the addition of 30 g of superphosphate and 20 g of potassium salt per 10 liters of fertilizer.
In the future, the August miracle raspberries are fed only with phosphorus and potassium substances. They are introduced into the soil at the beginning of berry ripening and during mass fruiting.
In the fall, after picking berries, the soil in the raspberry tree is dug up and fertilized with wood ash. Due to fertilization, the plants are saturated with potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Pruning
In late autumn, the remontant raspberries of the August miracle are cut off at the root. This method of processing ensures high yields for the next year. It also reduces the risk of spreading diseases and pests that choose raspberry shoots for wintering.
If you leave the bushes for the winter, then in the spring you need to cut out the frozen and dry branches. The procedure is carried out when the buds are swollen to reveal healthy raspberry shoots.
1 m2 plantings leave 10-15 shoots. The rest of the branches are cut to avoid thickening, or used for propagation of the variety.
Protection from diseases and pests
According to reviews, raspberries August miracle has increased resistance to diseases. With high humidity and lack of care, plants suffer from fungal diseases. A gray bloom or brown spots appears on the shoots.
To protect raspberries from fungal diseases, fungicides Oxyhom, Fitosporin, Fundazol are used. The preparations are diluted with water, after which the plants are sprayed. The procedure is carried out 3-4 times during the season.
Raspberries attract ticks, weevils, aphids, caterpillars and other pests. Against insects, drugs Actellik or Karbofos are used. Treatments are carried out before flowering and in the fall after harvest.
When flowering and fruiting raspberries, insecticides are used with caution. Most of them have limitations in their use.
Then they resort to folk remedies. During the growing season, raspberries are treated with a solution containing wood ash. To repel pests, infusions on onion peels, garlic or tansy are also prepared.
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Conclusion
Raspberry The August miracle is distinguished by high productivity, large fruits, resistance to cold snaps and diseases. Regular care is a prerequisite for a good crop harvest. Raspberries are watered, fertilized with natural remedies and mineral complexes. For the winter, the shoots are pruned, which contributes to increased fruiting for the next year.
