Raspberry "polka": reviews of gardeners

Raspberries "polka", reviews of which show the popularity of this European variety everywhere, has become famous for its record yield. There is evidence that with proper farming technology it is possible to harvest up to 12 t / ha. It is profitable to grow this highly profitable variety both on large and small land plots. What is this wonder-raspberry "polka"? Reviews of the Polish breeders who crossed such high-yielding varieties as Otm Bliss and P89141 were fully confirmed by the gardeners of many countries that grew this berry.

This variety belongs to the repair. It has average rates of shoot formation. The main fruiting takes place on the shoots of the current year. Raspberry "polka", reviews of which testify to the strong branches of its erect bushes, forms about 30 flowers on annual branches. Shoots 2 and 3 years bring a much smaller crop. Among the tallest varieties, one of the leading places is raspberry "polka". Comments gardeners say that the forcing of new shoots sometimes reaches 1.5 m. Their peaks do not bend under the weight of berries, and the bush does not require additional support or tapestries. There are small thorns on the shoots.

This variety is resistant to spider mites, gray rot. Fruit bushes a little later than other mid-late varieties. The main wave of harvest is in August. This raspberry has a rather extended period of fruiting. Harvesting can continue until frost. It is these features of this variety that led to its high profitability. Even in the late autumn, the markets meet raspberry "polka". Consumer feedback suggests that the taste of these berries is simply excellent. Such raspberries are well tolerated by collection and transportation, without losing their presentation. The flesh does not flow for a long time. Conical fruits of this variety are large (up to 12 g). They reach a length of 3 cm. The flesh of the berries is dense, shiny, slightly pubescent. It has a purple color, sourish sweet taste and characteristic aroma. This raspberry, planting, care of which is not particularly difficult, brings the harvest twice a year (June and August-September). The only insignificant disadvantage of this variety is that summer berries are slightly tastier than autumn berries.

This variety forms numerous root siblings, which can be easily used for propagation of the culture. Saplings of raspberry "polka" should be planted on sunny, sheltered from the wind. This variety prefers weakly acid soils. Responsive for raspberries and for the application of organic fertilizers. In early spring, they produce an annual pruning of shoots. This removes broken, sick, frozen and weak branches. Cutting the tops of each shoot by 10-15 cm can provide an increase in the size of berries and their number. The young growth of this raspberry, which appeared in May and planted in another place, has time to give berries in the first year. After harvesting, the fertilized shoots are cut off. If they are not cut, the fruits that appeared on them in July will be reduced. Berries of this grade are suitable for freezing, jams, compotes.