Material prepared by:
Deputy President of the Association of Gardeners of Russia (APYAPM), leading specialist of APPYAPM on berry crops
Shchekotova L.A.
Candidate of Biological Sciences, scientific consultant of APPYAPM
Danilova T.A.
APPYAPM specialist
Using material dr. Agnieszka Orzeł
New raspberry varieties for industrial production
Industrial raspberry plantation
The increase in the production of raspberry planting material is associated with the breeding of varieties for industrial production - Polyana and Polka, which bear fruit on annual shoots. These raspberry varieties have gained popularity among growers. Polka is a typical remontant variety with average shoot-forming ability. The main fruiting occurs on the shoots of the current year - 25 - 30 flowers are formed on the fruit branches. Fruit ripening begins at the end of July or August, and, as a rule, lasts three months. The variety is characterized by medium growth vigor. The fruits are large or medium-sized, slightly elongated, dense, shiny, almost hairless, rich in color, with a pronounced raspberry aroma, tasty, and resistant to gray rot and spider mites.
The Polka variety currently occupies a significant place in the world raspberry production. The high quality of the fruit has been noted by foreign producers and is grown as a dessert variety in many countries around the world. The percentage of healthy seedlings of the Polka variety was 90%.
Remontant raspberry varieties dominate
Industrial plantation of Polyana raspberries
Currently, industrial plantations are dominated by raspberry varieties that bear fruit from late summer to late autumn. After 2000, varieties began to appear that bear fruit on annual wood. The increased commercial interest in cultivating remontant raspberry varieties on annual wood is caused by economic and environmental factors. Fruiting on new annual shoots eliminates the problem of non-resistant shoots and flower buds to frost during harsh winters, which exists in raspberry varieties that bear fruit on biennial shoots. An important element here is the ability to increase the supply of fresh berries to the market. The new type of raspberry varieties bear fruit until the first frost. In addition to Polyana and Polka, several varieties have appeared on the market that can also be used in industrial production - Polesie, Temptation, Morning Dew.
Glade (Polana)– a remontant standard variety with very marketable sweet and sour fruits, berries of medium size (4-7 g), dense, glossy, rich bright red color with a pleasant taste and aroma, with abundant fruiting on annual shoots, the autumn fruiting zone is 0, 9 – 1.1 m, transportability is good. The shoots are distinguished by long (up to 60 cm), highly branched (3-5 orders of branching) fruit branches, the yield is 1.5 - 2.0 kg per bush.
High-quality raspberries of the industrial remontant variety Polyana
The beginning of ripening is the third ten days of July, fruiting is long. The variety is productive. The potential yield is realized before autumn frosts by 60–80%. It is advisable to obtain one harvest with the removal of shoots before winter. Bushes of medium vigor - grow up to 1.5 m.
Temptation (Pokusa)– a variety with annual fruiting on annual shoots. The ripening of raspberries begins in the second week of August and lasts until autumn frosts.
Industrial raspberry variety Temptation
The bush is medium-sized. Shoot formation is good (some shoots reach 2 m in height). The berries are large and very large, slightly elongated in shape, with a dessert taste. Resistant to fungal diseases.
Morning dew (Poranna rosa)- late remontant variety. Fruit ripening begins in early September. It is very popular in industrial production due to the unique yellow-orange color of the fruit - as a complement to varieties with red berries.
Remontant raspberry variety – Morning dew
Small drupes are tightly interlocked, so the fruits are able to maintain their presentation for a long time. The shape of the fruit is round or slightly elongated. The taste of the variety is good, the berries taste slightly sour. Raspberry yield is about 3 kg per plant. The fruiting zone occupies approximately half the length of the shoot.
Polesie– one of the sweetest varieties of remontant raspberries, with a pleasant aroma and large berries, weighing up to 20 grams. Gardeners called this variety super raspberry.
Raspberry variety Polesie
The bush is powerful, does not lie down under the harvest, and ripe berries are distributed along the entire length of the shoot. Thanks to its high yield, each superraspberry bush produces more than one bucket of berries every year. Ripe fruits hang on the bush for up to two weeks without losing their appearance. The high content of biologically active substances in the berries indicates the suitability of the berries of this variety for processing.
Poemat- a late remontant variety, the fruits ripen in the second half of August, similar to the Polyana variety. The berries are red and glossy. The variety is demanding on the presence of iron in the soil. With iron deficiency, young leaves noticeably lighten or turn yellow. The edges of the leaf blades become brown.
Late remontant raspberry variety – Poemat
However, this element is not always available to plants; the optimal way to apply iron is foliar feeding with sulfate or chelated forms at a dose of 0.8-1.0 kg/ha a.i.
Polonez– late remontant variety, fruit ripening on annual shoots begins in August.
Raspberry variety Polonez
The use of this variety determines the high amount of anthocyanins in the fruits, compared to other red-fruited raspberry varieties - 42.3 mg per 100 g of berries.
Sokolitsa– the berries ripen from the end of June, like the Lashka variety. The fruits are large, have the shape of a truncated cone, light red, with a slight shine, attractive appearance, very tasty. The variety is recommended for producing berries consumed fresh, as they have a dessert taste. Suitable for growing in tunnels.
Raspberry variety Sokolitsa (Sokolica)
Traditional fruiting raspberries
The high quality of fruits is not only their appearance, but also their taste characteristics, determined by their chemical composition. In 2012, a new variety of early ripening black raspberries, Litach, was included in the GR. The variety bears fruit on thorny two-year-old shoots. The berries are medium-sized - 4-5 g, characterized by a high content of anthocyanins (743 mg/l), significantly exceeding this ingredient in blackberries, which contain 245 mg/l. The fruits are not dessert, but have an original taste, characteristic of black raspberry varieties.
Early ripening raspberries – Litach
Today, the most important task is to increase the volume of planting material that is in demand on the market for varieties with a traditional type of fruiting and a dessert taste of fruits, such as Lashka, Benefis and Rajova.
Laszka- a variety with early ripening fruits of dessert taste, one of the most productive raspberry varieties. The variety bears fruit for a long time. The first berry harvest occurs in mid-June and continues until the end of July.
Raspberry variety Lashka
Two-year-old shoots produce many fruit branches of medium length. Plant growth is strong - up to 3 m, shoots are hard, with small thorns. The berries reach a very large size (over 4 cm) and have a rectangular shape, excellent transportability.
Benefit- a medium-late variety, bears fruit on two-year-old shoots from mid-July. The shoots are vigorous, rigid, curved at the top, thornless.
Variety of traditional fruiting period - Benefit
The berries are large and very large, cone-shaped, dark red with slight pubescence and dense pulp. The variety is winter-hardy and quite resistant to fungal diseases. The berries tolerate storage and transportation well and are suitable for freezing and canning. Frost resistance is low.
Radziejow- an early raspberry variety with fruiting on two-year-old shoots; fruit ripening begins in the second half of June, 10 days earlier than the Lashka variety. The variety is productive and valued for the dessert taste of the fruit. Suitable for growing in tunnels.
Early raspberry variety - Radziejow
The berries are characterized by high transportability. The fruits weigh more than 5 g, are spherical, with a strong coating, very tasty, suitable for mechanized harvesting and various types of processing.
Raspberry breeding objectives
Raspberry selection is focused on obtaining varieties:
- traditional - bearing fruit on two-year-old shoots, with high quality fruits (dessert);
- remontant - with high-quality fruits of dessert taste, allowing for a double harvest;
- suitable for mechanized fruit collection.
- New varieties that will provide high profitability must, in addition to high-quality fruits, have immunity to diseases and pests, as well as high adaptive potential.
- Selection to a new qualitative level of a variety is based on the selection of appropriate parental pairs with limiting phenotypic characteristics. The fruits of selected hybrid seedlings are assessed organoleptically. The stability of the variety is assessed after harvesting the fruit.
- Based on a chemical analysis of raspberries, the best varieties are identified based on the content of biologically active substances: acetylsalicylic acid, which has an antiseptic, antipyretic, diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory effect, as well as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and anthocyanins.
- Hybridization includes donors of low susceptibility of plants to unfavorable environmental factors, such as drought or excess moisture, frost resistance. An important element of selection for resistance is the selection of parental pairs as sources of resistance to certain pests and pathogens, such as viral diseases, fruit rot, etc.
The ratio of raspberry varieties for an industrial plantation (conveyor delivery of berries)
Updated: 08/08/2018 11:31:33
Expert: Evgeniy Golubev - senior specialist of the agricultural holding
Raspberries are not only tasty, but also healthy berries that delight summer residents and gardeners in the summer. There are many varieties of this subshrub, which differ not only in taste, color and size of the fruit, but also in other important qualities.
Varieties of raspberries
Usually the shrub bears fruit the next year after the seedling is planted. There are remontant raspberries that grow berries in the first year of life. Its fruiting ends with the onset of autumn frosts. There are other types of raspberries:
- Large-fruited I. The weight of the berries reaches 20 g. This species is distinguished by its high yield and excellent taste.
- Stambovaya. It has strong shoots and resembles a small tree.
- Classical. A reliable variety that takes root well.
All these types of raspberries can be either early or late ripening. The rating of the best varieties, which is compiled based on a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the varieties, will help you make the right choice.
Rating of the best raspberry varieties
| Nomination | place | Name of product | rating |
| The best remontant raspberry varieties | 1 | 4.9 | |
| 2 | 4.8 | ||
| 3 | 4.8 | ||
| 4 | 4.8 | ||
| 5 | 4.7 | ||
| 6 | 4.6 | ||
| 7 | 4.5 | ||
| The best classic raspberry varieties | 1 | 4.9 | |
| 2 | 4.8 | ||
| 3 | 4.7 | ||
| 4 | 4.6 | ||
| 5 | 4.5 | ||
| 6 | 4.5 | ||
| The best standard raspberry varieties | 1 | 4.9 | |
| 2 | 4.8 |
The best remontant raspberry varieties
It is a particularly popular plant, which is distinguished by its large fruits - up to ten grams in weight. Hercules berries are ruby in color and resistant to weevils. They easily tolerate transportation. The fruits taste slightly sour. These raspberries can be eaten in any form. It is used for making compotes, jams and preserves. Not everyone likes it fresh because of its sourness. However, in this case, much depends on climatic conditions and soil composition. The best region for Hercules is the middle zone of the Russian Federation. The variety also grows well in the south.
Advantages
good transportability over long distances;
large fruits of marketable appearance;
resistance to pest damage.
Flaws
difficulty in harvesting due to the large number of thorns;
not suitable for the northern regions of the country;
acidity in taste.
This raspberry variety is a vigorously growing shrub that is rarely susceptible to disease. Its berries are quite large and have a dark red hue. Raspberries bear fruit from the middle of the third summer month. Proper feeding will allow you to harvest twice a season. The variety is perfect for compotes and jam. Even after freezing the berries look great. It is important to trim the branches of the bush after harvesting, otherwise the fruits will be smaller next year. Despite the need for proper care, Polka deserves to be ranked among the best along with other varieties.
Advantages
perfect appearance of berries;
good yield;
high resistance to diseases and pests;
absence of large thorns;
good transportability.
Flaws
does not tolerate frosts and temperature increases (above 35);
the development of root diseases is possible.
This is an early-ripening crop that many gardeners prefer to grow. It has an exquisite taste and wonderful berry aroma. Fruits until October. Raspberries have a rich ruby hue. The taste of the fruit may vary depending on weather conditions. This plant needs constant feeding. It takes root best on loamy soils that have neutral acidity.
Advantages
early fruit ripening;
compact shrubs;
pleasant taste.
Flaws
drying of berries due to heat and poor quality care;
low transportability;
risk of infection with chlorosis.
This raspberry variety is characterized by early fruiting. The berries are visible at the end of July, the entire crop ripens before the cold weather. From one bush they harvest up to two kilograms, in rare cases up to five. More than half the height of the shoots bear fruit. The bushes branch well and grow straight. Bryansk Jubilee berries are red, weighing up to 6 grams. They have a beautiful elongated shape and a sweet and sour taste. Compotes, jams, and pies are prepared from this variety of raspberries.
Advantages
high productivity;
early maturation;
original appearance;
good taste.
Flaws
- small berries.
The Kalashnik raspberry variety is considered the raspberry of both amateurs and professionals. It deserves to be included in the ranking of the best species simply because it has been grown for several decades and is considered proven. It is valued for its dessert taste, juiciness, decent productivity and large fruits. The berries are well separated from the fruit. They are quite transportable provided there is sufficient feeding. The plant has excellent resistance to gray rot, but otherwise is at the level of standard species. Kalashnik is recommended for growing in regions with mild, long autumns. Begins to bear fruit in early August.
Advantages
high productivity;
unpretentiousness;
immunity to gray rot;
pleasant taste and good quality;
good survival rate of seedlings;
resistance to dry weather.
Flaws
prickliness;
The autumn harvest ripens late.
Bryansk breeders have developed the Orange Miracle raspberry variety, which justifies its name in appearance. The velvety berries of the bush are quite large (up to 8 grams). They turn orange, turn pinkish in the sun, and turn yellow when it rains. The fruits hold tightly to their petioles and rarely fall to the ground, even if they are ripe. Their taste depends on the climate of the region. The more sun the crop receives, the sweeter the raspberries will be. Fruit ripening begins at the end of July and lasts until the first frosty days. From one bush you get up to three kilograms of good berries. They do not lose their taste for up to 14 days if stored in the refrigerator. They are canned, frozen and dried.
Advantages
high yield rates;
good keeping quality and transportability;
frost resistance (up to minus 25 degrees);
long life cycle;
hypoallergenic variety;
high culinary properties.
Flaws
very sharp thorns;
lack of immunity to gray rot;
poor tolerance to drought.
The popular raspberry variety called the Firebird was not spared from the ranking of the best. The shrub takes up little space due to its compactness. He feels great in the middle zone, which is why gardeners in Central Russia love him so much. The branches have soft and thin thorns. The berries have a glossy surface, bright scarlet color and juicy pulp. They are eaten both fresh and after defrosting and processing. They ripen at the end of the summer season.
Advantages
disease resistance;
bears fruit 2 times a season;
good transportability.
Flaws
late maturation;
does not tolerate drought very well.
The best classic raspberry varieties
Raspberries are attractive due to their ideal taste, excellent winter hardiness and stable annual yield. Its fruits ripen among the first among others. The berries are beautiful in appearance and color. They cannot be confused with other varieties. From one bush you get 2-3 kilograms of fruit. They are slightly oblong and colored crimson. They are loved for their juiciness, aroma and tenderness. The shrub successfully adapts to different climates. It is advised to pick the berries carefully and not allow them to overripe if they are to be transported. For the same reason, it is not recommended to pour the collected fruits from one cup to another.
Advantages
small thorns on shoots;
the ability to adapt to weather conditions;
reference taste of berries;
fruits are easily separated;
minimal care for raspberries.
Flaws
not too high transportability of berries;
instability to pests and diseases.
This mid-early raspberry variety was obtained by crossing two others - Novost Kuzmina and Kitaevskaya. If you care for Novokitaevskaya raspberries properly, you can get up to four kilograms of yield from one bush. Despite their light weight, raspberries have acceptable consumer qualities. They have a dark red color, juicy flesh and a sweet taste with a raspberry aroma. The variety has average resistance to pests.
Advantages
stable high yield;
winter hardiness;
pleasant taste and aroma.
Flaws
susceptibility to viral diseases;
the berries are not transportable;
a large number of thorns.
Raspberries of the Meteor variety definitely deserve to be in the ranking of the best due to their high consumer qualities. It was obtained by crossing the varieties Novost Kuzmina and Bulgarian ruby. Meteor fruit is medium in size, weighing no more than three grams. Ruby fruits look very appetizing and have a slight waxy coating. Their density allows you to safely freeze and transport the product. This variety of raspberries ripens at the end of the first month of summer and is highly resistant to fungi.
Advantages
good transportation;
excellent taste;
ease of care;
small number of thorns;
strong winter hardiness.
Flaws
small berries;
low yield compared to other modern species.
The Balsam raspberry variety has been successfully cultivated in Russia for several decades. It is suitable for cultivation in almost all parts of the country. The berries are medium in size, weighing about three grams. They ripen from the end of June to the first ten days of July. There is a slight coating and slight pubescence on the surface.
Advantages
- possibility of cultivation throughout the Russian Federation (except for Siberia and the Urals);
the berries are suitable for transportation;
winter hardiness;
good drought tolerance;
disease resistance;
early maturation.
Flaws
primitive taste of fruits;
not too high yield without proper fertilizing and thinning.
The breeders who developed this raspberry variety were awarded medals for their work. Therefore, the next grade of the rating deservedly received the name Reward. It is recommended for cultivation in many cities of Russia, except for the Far East and some regions of Siberia. This variety of raspberry can withstand harsh winters and unexpected thaws. Friendly fruiting allows you to harvest the entire harvest in 3-4 weeks. The round berries have a bright raspberry color, intense aroma and sweet-sour taste. Raspberries are eaten both fresh and dried.
Advantages
few thorns;
excellent quality of berries;
unpretentiousness in cultivation;
resistance to weathering;
good winter hardiness.
Flaws
high risk of pests and infections.
Mirage belongs to the mid-late raspberry varieties and occupies one of the leading places in terms of yield. Up to six kilograms of fruit are harvested from one bush. With proper use of agricultural technology, the weight of the berries can reach twelve grams. Their shape is conical, and their color is matte bright red. They have an excellent taste and a slight touch of sourness, which harmoniously combines with sweetness. In the middle zone, the fruits ripen from mid-July. The bushes are not afraid of winter and spring thaws; they tolerate heat well.
Advantages
excellent taste;
super high yield;
good transportability.
Flaws
thin shoots that bend when the harvest is abundant;
not high frost resistance.
The best standard raspberry varieties
The Tarusa raspberry variety is the very first standard variety developed in the Russian Federation. The stems of the bush are strong and erect. This variety can withstand frosts down to minus 30 degrees and is a mid-late species. The berries ripen at the end of the second summer month. They have a rich red tint and are often subject to external deformation - they are bent, compressed. Therefore, their shape cannot be called ideal. The weight of one fruit can reach up to 10 grams. The taste of raspberries is not very expressive, but pleasant. Many people like it due to its juiciness. The shrub is grown in temperate and southern latitudes of the country.
Advantages
withstands frosts;
large fruit;
high yield rates;
pest resistance;
berries retain their appearance during transportation;
good immunity to diseases.
Flaws
low taste;
crop instability.
The ranking of the best raspberry varieties would not be complete without Monomakh's Cap. This is a remontant species that allows you to get two harvests per season. Huge fruits appear on the tree-like shrub, reaching 30 grams. They are colored red and do not immediately separate from the cutting. Externally, raspberries resemble strawberries, only slightly elongated. On average, one bush produces up to five kilograms of berries per season. Under favorable conditions, the harvest amount reaches eight kilograms. The weakness of the variety is its resistance to disease.
Advantages
high taste qualities;
large fruits;
a large amount of harvest.
Flaws
susceptibility to fungal and viral diseases;
vulnerability during early thaws.
Attention! This rating is subjective in nature, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before purchasing, consultation with a specialist is required.
As you know, there are no bad raspberries, there are tasty and very tasty ones. Of course, it all depends on the type of raspberry. There are the best varieties of raspberries, early varieties of raspberries growing in the garden and late raspberries. To choose a productive, good variety of raspberries, you need to understand the varieties, know their advantages and disadvantages.
In order to clearly understand the pros and cons of a particular genus of raspberries, you should consider its classification by type.
Traditionally, the following categories of raspberry crops are distinguished:
Varieties of raspberries are wild raspberries, bush raspberries, and domestic raspberries.
Video “Varieties of raspberries”
From the video you will learn a lot of interesting things about different types of raspberries.
Universal varieties
Very often, gardeners, in search of the best raspberry varieties, forget that when choosing, they must take into account the geographical location. For example, the best varieties of raspberry bushes for central Russia and productive, easy-to-care varieties of raspberries in Ukraine will not be suitable in Belarus.
However, there are universal types suitable for most regions.
Let's consider the most prominent representatives of this variety:
The best early varieties
If you want to enjoy fragrant berries as early as possible, grow varieties such as Moling Juneau, Moling Promise, Lachka, Glen Lyon, Lyashka, etc.
Raspberries of the genus Molling Juneau bear small fruits when they ripen early. Medium spreading shrub with straight shoots. The crop tolerates transportation favorably, the plant resists pests and diseases. The fruits are sweet, dark red, and can be stored for a long time after picking. Productivity is high. Fruits well in the southern Russian regions. 
Moling Promise has the following characteristics: harvest up to 16 t/ha for the south of the Russian Federation up to 12-14 t/ha when the shoots are covered under snow for the winter. The plant is medium-sized (2 m), producing many offspring. Annual branches are thin, straight with numerous spines. The fruits are large, up to 3-5 g, of the same size, orange-red, bright, with drupes.
Lachka – summer species. Sweet berry of early ripening with long fruiting. It is considered a high-yielding variety, from one hectare to 20 tons. Popular and in high demand in the markets.
Medium ripening varieties
On private plots, medium-ripening varieties are most often grown, as they give good yields. The main advantage is minimal susceptibility to disease and ease of care. Today, about 100 types of mid-season raspberries are known.
Varieties with an average period of fruit ripening begin to produce crops in the first ten days of July. These varieties include Black Jewel, Sokolitsa raspberry, Glen Ample, Tarusa, etc. 
Black Jewel is a black type of raspberry. Its plants have intense growth energy and straight-growing branches. The fruits are black with a blue coating, round, medium size. Pleasant and aromatic taste, juicy, sweet. They transport well.
Raspberry Sokolitsa comes from Poland, it is used both for traditional production - in open ground, and in closed - film tunnels, greenhouses. Suitable for desserts, processing. Ripening time: end of June. The crop is medium spreading, shoots with few thorns reach up to 2 m. The leaves are medium sized, wrinkled, rich green. The fruits are large, sometimes very voluminous. They weigh 5-7 g. The shade is red, glossy. The drupes are small, one-dimensional, and hold well. Frost resistance is high. Does not require excess moisture in the soil and air.
Raspberry Glen Ample has the following description: a productive, fruit-bearing variety on two-year-old shoots. It bears fruit with round, rich red, dense, pleasant-tasting berries. The shrub is winter-hardy and drought-resistant. 
Tarusa is a berry plant with powerful branches, which is why it received the second name “raspberry tree”. The length reaches up to 1.80 m, with a yield of up to 6 kilograms. One of the main advantages is the straight growing shoots without thorns, which makes harvesting easier. The weight of the fruit is about 5 grams.
Late ripening varieties
The description of raspberry varieties with late fruit ripening should begin with the following advantages: resistance to low temperatures and the possibility of large yields. The harvest consists of large, juicy and tasty berries. Nowadays, more than 200 species of this crop are known with a late ripening period, both remontant and ordinary types. Famous among them are Molling Leo, Octavia, Tadmor and Mac Black, etc.
Molling Leo is a well-known variety, with very tasty, large, sweet fruits that weigh 6-7 grams. Resistant to aphids. Transportability is good due to its dense consistency.
Octavia - features of the species: large round fruits with sourness, of the same size, weigh up to 7 grams. High transportability.
Tadmor is a very late ripening, one of the newest raspberry varieties. Among its features are: powerful fruits that weigh up to 8 grams. The shade is bright, burgundy. Uniform harvest ripening and excellent storage performance. After collection, they are perfectly stored and transported.
Poppy Black is characterized by late fruiting on vigorous and winter-hardy bushes. The round fruits ripen a week after all late-fruiting varieties. There are some drawbacks: the berries have low density, so they are recommended for private plots.
Remontant varieties
A remontant crop with a one-year cycle of shoot development; in one season it grows and produces a harvest. The best are considered to be All Gold, Polesie raspberries, Penguin, Hercules, Atlant, etc.
All Gold is a yellow-fruited species characterized by tasty, sweet and large berries, the weight of which can reach up to 12 grams. The fruits of All Gold raspberries are very fragrant, with a wild raspberry aftertaste, amber, glossy, shiny, and beautifully shaped. Harvest from one plant up to 9 kg. A characteristic feature is high resistance to major fungal diseases and high frost resistance. The low transportability of the harvested crop does not allow them to be grown for commercial purposes. When transporting fruits over long distances, it is sometimes possible that berry juice may escape from plastic containers. The main purpose of this type is fresh consumption. Ripening period is medium-early. 
Propagated by bare-root seedlings, it is best to purchase them in the dormant stage (in the spring, before buds form or in the fall, when the leaves fall). Such seedlings should be immediately planted in the ground. Seedlings, which are sold in containers with soil, are planted in open ground at any time of the year.
Raspberry Polesie - ripening period - late July - early October. The berries are medium-sized, dark red, sweet, aromatic, dense in texture, suitable for transportation. The plant is resistant to gray rot. 
Atlas is a high-yielding and large-fruited species that ripens in mid-August. Its peculiarity is its voluminous, dense berries, weighing up to 5 grams, with a sweet and sour taste, tender and juicy pulp. Great for freezing and processing. When fresh they have a long shelf life.
Hercules is characterized by an upright, stocky plant, with long fruiting, until the first frost. The berries are large, reaching 10 grams, which together can give a large harvest. Sweet and sour to taste. Resistant to fungal diseases. Its popularity is explained by the fact that the harvest is abundant and of high quality. Also pluses are stability of ripening, resistance to most diseases and pests.
The penguin has a standard type of crown with a low bush (up to 1.3 meters), consisting of a small number of shoots (5 - 8). Ripens at the end of summer, the berries are medium in size (up to 5 grams), dense, round in shape, dark burgundy in color. They can remain on the shoots after ripening (up to 5 days), without losing their taste characteristics. Resistant to common diseases and pests. The yield from one - with proper care - is up to 15 kg. 
As you can see, the varieties of raspberries are numerous and radically different from each other in the color of the berries (black, burgundy, red, yellow, ruby, orange, light red, bright scarlet, black-blue, orange). The flavor spectrum is also varied - sweet, honey, sour, with a blackberry aftertaste, aromatic, etc. According to the timing of ripening yields - early, mid-ripening and late. And a whole series of differences that are united by the crop we are considering, the queen of all berries - raspberries!
Video “About remontant raspberries”
From the video you will learn a lot of interesting things about remontant raspberries.
Raspberries are a popular and healthy summer berry. Old adapted varieties in central Russia are distinguished by their unpretentiousness and resilience. On the site, raspberries can even behave aggressively, capturing new territories and expanding the boundaries of the raspberry patch. This behavior is due to the characteristics of the varieties and lack of care. The best raspberry varieties, according to reviews from gardeners from different regions, are presented in our rating.
Raspberry varieties are conventionally divided into 4 groups: large-fruited, classical, repairable And standard(tree-like).
Large-fruited raspberry inherited from the parent forms a high mass of berries and low winter hardiness. When growing large-fruited raspberry varieties in the middle zone, the shoots are bent and covered for the winter. To obtain large berries, you will need to create appropriate conditions: adding organic matter, fertilizing, preventing diseases and pests, and regular watering. On poor soils you cannot get a good harvest, and in drought the berries will simply dry out on the branches. The most prominent representative of the group, which has many fans and is grown even in the Urals, is Krasa Rossii.
Standard raspberry, despite the growing interest in the group, remains exotic in Russian gardens. These raspberry varieties are distinguished by their decorative nature, ease of picking berries, resistance to disease and high yield (due to active lateral branching). The “raspberry tree” does not need support; the crown retains its shape under the weight of the berries. At the same time, the varieties exhibit good frost resistance and ease of care. Formation consists of pinching the tops of the shoots by 10 - 15 cm. The Tarusa variety is distinguished in this group.
Classic raspberry varieties They bear fruit on the shoots of the previous year, so the ripening of the berries begins early: from the end of June to July. The bushes overwinter with long shoots, which in the conditions of the Moscow region are recommended to be covered.
Remontant raspberry bears fruit both on last year's shoots and on young shoots. But experienced gardeners recommend cutting out all the shoots in winter and getting one late harvest from young growth. In this case, the yield will be higher and the size of the berries will be larger. Fruiting period for remontant varieties: from late July to September-October. Many varieties of remontant raspberries are well suited for the Moscow region. Their advantages: they winter without problems, do not suffer from pests, and are superior in yield.
The choice of the best raspberry variety also depends on the purpose of planting the raspberry tree: for home consumption of dessert berries or sale of a commercial harvest. Commercial varieties are distinguished by high yield, transportability and attractiveness of berries, but are inferior in taste.
Raspberries are one of the most common domesticated berry crops in gardening. It has beneficial properties and unique taste; it has many types that differ in the size and color of the berries, the shape of the bush and general characteristics.
To plant and grow high-yielding raspberry varieties on your personal plot, you need to familiarize yourself with breeding groups, breeding characteristics and rules for caring for them.
High-yielding plant varieties
Raspberry is a semi-shrub plant. Its peculiarity is its small round berries, which have a great taste and aroma. Due to a number of advantages, this crop has been cultivated for many centuries.
Raspberries are unique. It contains a whole set of vitamins B, C and A, essential oils and microelements necessary for the human body. Having many healing properties, berries and shoots are used in traditional folk medicine and medical cosmetology.
Every gardener strives to keep raspberry bushes on their plot, which are characterized by high yields and sweet, large fruits. Depending on the characteristics of the variety, the crop was divided into groups: ordinary, large-fruited, standard and remontant.
Regular garden raspberries
This plant is characterized by a bush with straight stems up to 1.8 m high and fruits weighing up to 4 grams. The culture is resistant to diseases and adverse weather conditions. Varieties of traditional raspberries are considered earlier, the berries are healthy, sweet and aromatic, unlike other groups of varieties.
Its yield does not exceed 2 kg per bush, but thanks to the work of breeders, there are many high-yielding varieties:
| Variety | Productivity | Berry weight | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Fine | 4-4.5 kg per bush | 5–6 grams (sometimes 10–12) | The variety is mid-early and ripens in the first half of June. The stems are smooth, not equipped with thorns, and grow 1.5-2 meters high. The fruits have a rich taste, moderately sweet, with a slight sourness. The bush bears fruit for 1.5 months |
| Cascade Delight | 4–5 kg per bush | 5–8 grams | The fruits of this variety are juicy, bright red, have a dense structure, a sweet caramel flavor and a pleasant aroma. Fruiting period 20–25 days |
| Hussar | Up to 6 kg per bush | 3.5-5 grams (under favorable conditions up to 10 grams) | The root system forms few shoots, the shoots are strong, have thorns only at the base, and grow up to 2.5 meters. The berries are dark raspberry in color, have dense pulp, and have a sweet and sour taste. |
| Glen Ample | Up to 4 kg per bush | 5–6 grams | One of the most popular varieties grown in Europe. The bushes do not exceed 2 m in height, the shoots are strong, without thorns. The berries ripen in July, have a dark red color, juicy pulp and a pronounced sweet and sour taste. |
Large-fruited raspberry
This variety includes varieties with large fruits weighing up to 15 grams. The stems are thick, grow up to 2 meters, the root system forms a lot of shoots. To obtain the expected harvest, raspberry bushes need constant watering, fertilizing and good lighting. The large-fruited group includes many unique varieties:
| Variety | Productivity | Berry weight | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules | 4 kg per bush | 4-10 grams | The bushes are spreading, weakly form shoots, the shoots are medium-sized, straight, with thorns. The berries are large, bright ruby, not very sweet, watery |
| Patricia | 4–7 kg per bush | 4–12 grams | The variety has a medium-late ripening period; the fruits ripen at the same time. The berries are loose, dessert, have a sweet taste and strong aroma. |
| Yellow giant | 4–6 kg per bush | 5–10 grams | The variety has large amber-yellow berries with a rich wild raspberry flavor. The bushes bear fruit from early July to mid-August |
| Taganka | 5 or more kg per bush | 4–10 grams | The bushes grow very quickly. The shoots have non-prickly dark purple thorns. The berries are crimson, velvety, blunt-pointed. The variety is very productive |
Standard raspberry
Standard-type raspberries are characterized by a bush with a thick stem (“standard” - trunk), which looks more like a tree. The varieties of this variety are not fertile, but if you follow agricultural practices, properly care for them and pinch the tops of the shoots, the yield will increase several times.
When planting a raspberry tree, you should maintain a distance between seedlings of at least 70 cm. Strong shoots of the plant do not need supports. The bushes grow quickly and bear fruit all summer, late varieties - until frost.
Remontant raspberry
Remontant raspberry varieties are those that are capable of bearing fruit twice a year on last year's and young shoots. To obtain a better harvest, the old stems are cut off at the root before the onset of winter. The plant produces a harvest once per season on annual branches, in August, September and until frost.
Remontant varieties are considered the most popular among gardeners. They have improved taste, large berries and high yield. Representatives of this group include:
| Variety | Productivity | Berry weight | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poranna dew | Up to 8 kg per bush | Up to 8 grams | Polish variety, very productive. Characterized by yellow, large, round fruits. The berries ripen gradually before the onset of cold weather |
| Bryansk miracle | 2–4.5 kg per bush | 5–6 grams | The plant is distinguished by erect bushes with shoots up to two meters high. The fruits are light crimson, shiny, elongated, have an excellent taste and pleasant smell. Raspberries produce a harvest in the second half of August. Culture resistant to negative weather changes |
| Bryansk anniversary | From 5 kg or more per bush | 4–6 grams | The variety has weakly branched bushes of medium height (up to 1.8 m), elongated berries, rich red color, and have a good taste. The harvest ripens in the second half of summer |
| Brusvyana | 4–5 kg per bush | Up to 15 grams | The bushes are standard, tall. The shoots bear fruit throughout the summer with bright red large conical berries |
Features of growing berry crops
It is not difficult to plant and grow raspberry bushes on a plot - they are easy to care for, susceptible to cold and hot climates, take root well in a new place and grow quickly. But in order for the planted variety to live up to expectations and show all the characteristic advantages, it is necessary to comply with the agricultural technology conditions of this crop.
Planting and propagation
You can plant raspberry bushes in open ground both in spring and autumn. Important factors when planting are the seat and the soil. The area in which the plant will live should be illuminated or slightly shaded, the terrain should be flat. Loose, light, neutral soil is considered more suitable. It can grow in one area for up to 7 years. culture is notIs it okay to drop me off there?where they grew up beforenightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, vegetable peppers, hybrid petunia, allspice tobacco and others).
The soil should be prepared for planting 3–4 weeks before the procedure. To do this, dig holes 50 cm deep, at a distance of at least 1 meter from each other. For better rooting, you can take store-bought planting soil, ash, cow manure or compost. The bush is placed in a hole, sprinkling the root system with fertile soil and fertilizers. The root collar should protrude 2–3 cm above the soil surface.
Raspberries are propagated by dividing root shoots. This process is carried out in the spring: young shoots 10–20 cm high are dug out along with a lump of earth and transplanted to a new place. The planting area is mulched with sawdust, peat, and fed with manure.
Seasonal care
Diseases and pests
Raspberries, like other garden crops, can be influenced by viruses and bacteria:
- chlorosis is a viral disease. It enters the plant through damage to the bark. Its carriers are pests. The leaves along the veins begin to turn yellow, gradually affecting the entire bush. The stems weaken, the berries become small and dry out. There is no direct treatment for these diseases. Affected bushes are dug up and destroyed;
- Raspberry curl is a disease caused by a virus. The leaves become deformed, shrink, and turn brown on the back side. The berries lose their taste, do not ripen and dry out. A diseased plant must be disposed of immediately;
- viral mosaics - symptoms of diseases of this kind are the appearance of various light patterns, inclusions, nets and spots on the leaves. This disease also has no cure. To protect a plant from viruses, you need to properly care for it, promptly remove weeds and diseased crops from the site, and fight harmful insects;
- raspberry rust - at the end of spring, brown spots appear on the back of the leaves and stems. The plant cannot be saved; it is removed from the raspberry field. Preventive treatment: in spring and autumn, the bushes are treated with a solution with the addition of Bordeaux mixture;
- Raspberry spot is a fungal disease that appears as purple spots on the leaves. If the affected bushes are not removed in time, the disease can cover the entire area;
- anthracnose is a fungal infection. Dark dots with a burgundy edge appear on the leaves and shoots. The berries do not have time to bear fruit, become deformed and disappear. For treatment, drugs of chemical origin are used - insecticides.
Raspberry leaves and stems may turn yellow, dry out, the berries do not reach maturity and bear fruit poorly due to improper growing conditions. If you look after it properly, it will thank the gardener with a bountiful harvest of amazing dessert fruits.