Norwegian raspberry: characteristics of the variety and characteristics of planting
Norwegian raspberry is an interesting variety of popular and tasty berries. Breeders brought this variety in the harsh Norwegian climate, so it is especially fond of growing in their plots summer residents of the northern regions.But the characteristics of the variety and the characteristics of planting are already known to the summer residents of many areas. They have already managed to evaluate the berry and draw their own conclusions on how best to grow it, so that it brings maximum benefit.
Crimson Thickets
If you give a description of the appearance of the Norwegian raspberry, then it is a small bushes, not exceeding one meter in height. The variety has creeping roots, and shoots may appear at a considerable distance from the plant itself. Berries need to free up enough space, because after some time on the site can form crimson thickets.
Stems and petioles are equipped with spikes, which strongly cling. Flowers of the Norwegian raspberry are white and large. They look so attractive that during flowering shrubs performs a decorative function at the dacha. Flowering begins in mid-June, in July, the shrub begins to bear fruit, and before the first frost you can harvest. Berry sweet, round shape, red.
With early harvest, the berry may be sour, the sweetness of the berry picks up when fully ripe, and then its taste and aroma resemble strawberries with raspberries.
Summer residents like this variety because of their resistance to various diseases and pests. Norwegian raspberry is considered an unpretentious plant, feels great in a cool climate. But to choose for planting better sunny areas or those in which the shadow appears in the morning and evening.
Planting and care do not differ complexity. The seedling is placed in the ground, diluted with sawdust and decomposed manure. The root is buried no deeper than seven centimeters. Then the bush must be properly watered. Within two weeks, you need to maintain a sufficient amount of moisture in the soil, then the plant will be easier to take root. Then watering occurs normally. Judging by the reviews of gardeners, the survival rate of the Norwegian raspberry is very good. With proper care, raspberries will bloom in a month and a half.
If a plant lacks something, it can also demonstrate its shortcomings. All forces will go into the formation of the root system, and the leaves will be small or even dry out. But here is the winemaker's fault, who should think and understand what the plant lacked.
Perhaps the planting rules were violated or there was not enough fertilizer, and maybe on the first, most important days, watering was not sufficiently frequent, so the soil quickly lost moisture. All these are defining moments, so you need to follow all the recommendations of experienced gardeners.
If the soil is very soft, shoots can be located at a distance of two meters from the bush. In the second year of life, a shrub is formed, raspberries bear fruit more actively, in the third year you can expect a full harvest. It was during this period of the life of the plant that it was believed to have formed: the raspberry took root, the bushes grew, now you can wait for large and tasty berries.
Proper care will give a good harvest.
Norwegian raspberry does not require increased attention. It is quite suitable moderately fertile soil. Mineral fertilizers for berry bushes are used as a subcortex. The above-ground part of the bush needs sunlight, and the root system requires moisture and coolness. Norwegian raspberry is unique in that it creates favorable conditions for itself.
In the second year of life, thickets are formed, and in such conditions the shrub is quite comfortable. The advantages of raspberries include the fact that it is resistant to any manifestations of weather that can become disastrous for other plants. It survives in drought and in rainy summer. Leaves of the Norwegian raspberry, as well as the roots, require moisture.
Many gardeners, judging by the reviews, do not specifically cover the raspberries in winter, even in cold winters. After all, the variety is considered to be frost resistant. But for safety net you can cover raspberries with sawdust, fir branches, and hay. The above-ground part of the bush in the late autumn can be mowed, in the winter they will still die off, and in the spring there will be new shoots.Care for the bushes should always be in protective gloves, very prickly spikes can injure your hands. For the same reason, the bushes do not attract pets.
Bushes grow very well, especially love the proximity of groundwater, so if you do not need raspberries to grow, you should limit it and allocate a separate area to it.
Despite all the advantages of this variety, some gardeners believe that the Norwegian raspberry will not appeal to everyone. And the fact that for one is advantage, for another can become a disadvantage. Lovers of very sweet raspberries with a pronounced aroma, most likely, this variety will not appreciate. But those who became her admirers, on the contrary, love her for the delicate aroma and gentle, moderately sweet taste.
But, as noted by the hostess, the Norwegian raspberry is well subjected to freezing, and after thawing the berry looks like fresh, does not lose its shape and taste. Also, it is easy to transport it fresh, for a long time it maintains its presentation. In addition, this variety produces tasty jams and compotes, you can simply fill the raspberries with sugar. Berry is rich in vitamins and trace elements, and with proper care will benefit the body.
You will learn more about this raspberry variety in the following video.
