Raspberry Joan J: features and rules of care

Juicy, ripe, fragrant raspberry fruit is adored by adults and children.Many planted them on their own plots to enjoy fresh berries throughout the summer. However, not everyone knows that the yield of this shrub depends not only on regular and proper care.

First of all, it is determined by the variety to which the berry belongs. Modern breeders have deduced a special type of raspberry called "Joan Ji". It is designed specifically for growing in a small farm, on the backyard or in the garden.

Raspberry Joan J is a development of Scottish scientist Jenning Decker. Perhaps the variety got its name from the name of the creator. This type of plant was the result of crossing two types of fruit: Joan Squire and Terri-Louise.

The breeder brought this variety of sweet berries more recently, less than a decade ago. For this reason, very few Russian gardeners know about its development. Meanwhile, the Joan J variety has become one of the most productive in all European countries. And every day its popularity increases.

The shrub grows not too large: the average height of its shoots is no more than one meter. Raspberry trunks are thick, they have no thorns, which significantly distinguishes them from the usual shrubs. Each shoot has a branch, on which there is at least five more branches, about half a meter long. That is why during the fruiting shrub must be propped up.

This variety is called remontant, that is able to bloom and bear fruit several times in one season. Term ripening berries at the same time.

Joan J berries are quite large, painted in a rich dark red hue (unripe fruits are characterized by a bright tip). With proper care, the weight of one berry reaches seven grams. Raspberry pulp is sweet and fleshy, with a very pronounced characteristic taste. The harvest is perfect for fresh consumption, for the preparation of desserts, jams, compotes and jam, as well as for freezing.

Consider only some of the advantages of a new variety of berries, for which raspberries are so valued by gardeners.

• Great taste. Sweet red raspberry berries everyone loves since childhood. But the fruits of this particular variety will allow you to even enjoy the rich flavor. Raspberry harvest tastings are often held by Joan J. At such events, the berries are a great success and are appreciated.
• High yield. This is one of the main advantages for which such raspberries fell in love with gardeners. In addition, with suitable weather conditions, you have the opportunity to harvest several times. You can enjoy plenty of fresh berries and have time to stock them for the winter. And shrub forms a large number of processes, which allows to facilitate and accelerate the process of its reproduction.

• Ease of collection. There are no needles on the trunks and branches of the shrub, which means you don’t have to protect your skin with gloves and suffer pain, as is often the case when harvesting traditional raspberry varieties. Ripe dense fruits with strong skin do not flow, they are easily separated from the stalk. This makes it easy to transport and store raspberries, while maintaining the integrity and beautiful appearance of the berries.
• Resistance to heat and disease. Sometimes the vagaries of nature destroy the plans of gardeners and ruin crops grown by great labor. In the case of the raspberry Joan J you do not have to worry that the bush will die from the heat or drought.

With all the undoubted advantages of this variety, it still has its drawbacks and specific features, which should always be remembered.

For example, despite the property of repair, the shrub begins to bear fruit rather late. However, this rule is valid under the condition that the climate region in which the plant develops is not warm enough, there is not enough sunshine.In such regions, the variety may not reveal its full potential, as it simply does not have time to mature.

Also, some gardeners say that a large amount of the crop can cause some inconvenience. The branches of the shrub can not withstand the abundance of large heavy fruit, so the plant must necessarily make special support. And it is also important to ensure that the berries do not overripe.

Let's talk about each stage separately.

Time for planting shrubs, you can choose almost any, throughout the growing season. If you cultivate a seedling in the period from spring to late autumn, then the probability of success is 99%.

For raspberries of this variety, you should choose the lightest piece of land, which is protected from wind and drafts. The soil should be as fertile as possible (add humus or manure to it), lightly loamy, drained and retaining moisture. It is important to prepare the land about a month before planting.

And just before planting, it is advisable to hold the roots of the shrub in a solution of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers or biostimulants for an hour. So, you significantly reduce the time it takes to adapt a plant in a new environment.

After you have planted a raspberry in a prepared pit or trench, you should carefully water the shrub. For one seedling requires at least three buckets of water. Then - it is necessary to maintain an optimal level of moisture in the soil throughout the summer.

Since this variety is characterized by the intensity of growth and fruiting, the soil for it should be as nutritious and moist as possible. During the active growing season, it is best to use conventional organic fertilizers based on, for example, chicken or cow manure diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 10. Approximately four liters of this fertilizer is required per square meter of shoots. The first dressing should be done in the spring, immediately after the snow melts. Only raspberry requires no more than three such procedures.

But mineral fertilizers need to be made more often. During active development, from spring to June, add carbamide, ammonium nitrate, or other substances that contain nitrogen to the soil. This will help the plant to gain as much mass as possible. However, do not overdo it with nitrogen compounds, so as not to increase the susceptibility of the plant to disease. After all this, in the middle of summer, you can add foliar complex fertilizers. You can get by with dry or diluted ash.

In order for the plant to produce an excellent harvest, it is important to deal with possible pests on time. If you spray the shrub with special compositions about four times per season, then no parasites and diseases on the shoots will be formed. Also do not forget to cut the bushes every fall and carefully cover them for the winter. For this, sawdust, straw, agryl or any other similar material will do.

We list the main components of the proper care of raspberries of this variety:

• systematic removal of weeds;
• regular and timely thinning of bushes;
• moderate fertilizer use;

• constant gentle watering;
• high-quality fertile soil;
• correct seasonal care.

The vast majority of reviews of raspberries varieties "Joan Ji" is positive. Especially these berries like those gardeners who are engaged in the cultivation of raspberries for sale. After all, the high yield of the shrub perfectly contributes to this. Also, gardeners like the ease of transporting fruits, because they are very strong. In addition, they are quite simple to collect.

Another important advantage of raspberries for gardeners is that the plant multiplies rapidly, giving a lot of young shoots. Thus, the question of reproduction of seedlings disappears by itself. The yield of the variety is also amazing. With proper care, it is possible to collect more than five kilograms of berries from one bush in one year.

In general, over the ten years of the existence of the variety, he showed himself only on the good side and managed to conquer the hearts of gardeners around the world. High yield, excellent taste of berries, ease of cultivation make "Joan Ji" one of the leaders in the list of the best raspberry varieties.

In the next video you can see the raspberry Joan J closer.