The new remontant variety of raspberries Cap of Monomakh has not yet become widespread, but it is quite worthy of the attention of gardeners and has already managed to find a certain number of fans.
The Monomakh Hat variety looks very impressive with proper care.
Description
By its appearance, raspberry Monomakh's hat most of all resembles a tree, and not a bush, which it is. The variety has powerful stems that grow up to 1.5 m. The color of the berries is rich crimson (closer to purple). The average weight of berries is 7 grams, but when ideal conditions are created for the plant, it can reach 20 grams. The largest berries are comparable in size to small plums. In general, yields can vary from 4 to 8 kilograms of ripe fruit per bush.
The berries are easy to separate from the stalk, have a firm texture and are well kept fresh.
The harvest from last year's shoots can be started already in the middle of summer, and from young ones - closer to the beginning of autumn. Fruiting continues until the onset of frost.
Interesting. The autumn harvest from young shoots not only surpasses the spring harvest in volume, but is practically not subject to the harmful effects of harmful insects.
There are practically no thorns on the bush itself. If they do occur, it is usually at the very bottom of the stem, so nothing prevents the picking of berries.
An important characteristic of the Monomakh Cap is the frost resistance of the shrub. It can easily withstand even severe cold without insulation - up to -25C. But if there is a risk that the thermometer will drop below the indicator indicated above in winter, it is strongly recommended to take care of the plant in autumn and bend it to the ground, having previously tied the shoots together. Additional insulation with straw or branches of conifers will also not be superfluous.
An interesting feature of the Monomakh Cap is that the variety practically does not grow, therefore, raspberries are propagated by cuttings or seedlings. The length of cuttings to be cut for planting should be about 15 cm. Cut them slightly below the soil level, and root them in containers before planting in open ground. It is allowed to start preparing cuttings for the subsequent planting of raspberries in the fall. In this case, they are neatly placed in boxes and sent to a dry basement until spring.
Planting shrubs such as raspberries Monomakh's hat should be in a sunny location. There are no special requirements for the soil. The most important thing is that it is fertile, neutral in composition and breathable.
Important! If the soil is acidic, it can be neutralized with lime flour. Alternatively, you can use wood ash for this purpose. It not only helps to lower the acidity of the soil, but also to enrich it with minerals.
Raspberry Monomakh's cap, in accordance with the description of the variety, is very fond of organic fertilizers. Therefore, when planting, they must be added to each hole.
During planting, the root collar should be approximately at ground level. If it is raised high enough, the root will be exposed. In the opposite case, if the root system is buried too much, decay may begin. The distance between plantings should be a little less than a meter.
It is strongly recommended to thoroughly loosen the soil after planting. This will saturate it with sufficient oxygen. Loosening should be done with care to prevent damage to the roots located in the immediate vicinity of the soil surface.
Among the main advantages of the variety are:
- beautiful and large berries;
- excellent productivity;
- good presentation;
- long fruiting period;
- long shelf life;
- good transportability.
Cap Monomakh - remontant variety of raspberries
There are also some disadvantages. First of all, we are talking about susceptibility to viral diseases. For example, curl, yellow mosaic or chlorosis. If raspberries get too much moisture, they become smaller and taste more watery.
Gardeners and agricultural technicians have no consensus regarding the taste of the Shapka Monomakh variety. Some call it excellent, while others consider it insufficiently sweet. The only thing that all experts agree on is that the size of the new berry species is impressive.
It is believed that this raspberry thrives in the southern regions of the country. In northern climates, most of the harvest simply does not have time to ripen due to early frosts.
Care
The cultivation of the Shapka Monomakh variety involves a certain care, and it should not be accidental, but systemic.
Fertilizer
In the first year after planting, raspberries do not require fertilization. Courting should be started from the second year. Each spring should start with nitrogen fertilization. This will activate the growth of the leaves. In the summer, phosphorus and potash compositions are suitable. In autumn, it is best to use organic matter: cow dung or chicken dung.
Fertilize raspberries of this variety according to the rules
It is most effective to feed raspberry bushes after rain and in warm weather.
Watering
Watering the raspberry tree should not be neglected, but also fill it with water. Practice shows that the berry tolerates drought better. With excess water, plants become prone to rot and vulnerable to harmful insects. The best option is to find a middle ground and try to stick to it.
Pruning
It is also impossible to do without pruning when caring for a plant. If the gardener decides to get one, but a bountiful harvest, shoots can be cut to the very root once a year - in late autumn. In order for the crop to ripen twice over the summer, it is worth doing sanitary pruning. That is, remove diseased, old, damaged and dried stems twice a year. It is enough to leave only five full-fledged healthy shoots on the bush.
Timely pruning of raspberries is the key to a good harvest
Despite the fact that the described type of raspberry is not even included in the top ten most popular, it has every chance of becoming one.
