Raspberry "Sokolitsa" - a productive summer variety

Raspberry "Sokolitsa" was first obtained in Poland and began to be sold on their market in 2010, and appeared only in the domestic one a year later. In this raspberry, genes of proven resistant varieties are connected.It is used for standard production - mostly grown in open ground, but can also be grown in greenhouses, tunnels or gardens. The fruits are focused on processing and use in desserts. In small quantities consumed fresh.

The considered raspberry variety is characterized by medium ripening - the berries ripen by the last decade of June. Fruiting is compared with the Laczka variety, however, the Sokolitsa is about one week late, although it bears fruit well. A distinctive feature of this raspberry is repaiment. Very often the plant in question produces an atypical fruiting on the shoots of the current year.

Regarding the yield of this variety of raspberry information is still quite small. According to reviews of those who engaged in the cultivation of such a plant, we can say that it is characterized by average yield. Its productivity will be 170-200 centners per hectare if the planting was carried out tightly.

It is important to pay attention to the distinctive features of this raspberry variety.

1. The bush is scattered in the middle degree. Shoots can grow up to 2 meters, but on average their length is 1.7 meters. On the stems and fruit branches there are a small number of non-acute spines. They are thin, small, located mainly in the upper part of the plant and have a dark brown color.
2. Leaves of the considered variety are wrinkled, narrow and have an average size.. Characterized by the presence of narrow teeth at the edges and average torsion. Color - deep green.
3. The berries in this variety are elongated, visually resemble a truncated cone. Their size is very large, the average weight of a single berry is 5 grams.
4. The color of berries - rich red, there is a slight shine. Drugs are one-dimensional, large and well linked. "Sokolitsa" gives moderately dense and juicy berries, which are distinguished by good hardness, which is a definite advantage for transportation. The beauty of such a raspberry, having an elongated shape, is noted. It is characterized by a wonderful taste that surpasses many other varieties.
5. Frost resistance raspberry "Sokolitsa" is at an optimal level.

Farmers note that the plant in question is able to withstand high temperatures and is drought-resistant, while at the very peak of high temperatures the fruits will be podpekatsya. It also says that considered raspberry does not accept excess moisture in soil and air. This means that special attention should be paid to watering.

The presented Polish bush is characterized by excellent survivability, resistance to fungal diseases and frost. It reproduces well and easily, which favorably affects the yield. This is a good choice for entrepreneurs engaged in the cultivation of raspberries, as the presentation during transportation will always be preserved. Despite the fact that Sokolitsa is a summer fruiting variety, in the first year after planting, the fruits may appear at the very top of the stem. It is very convenient to collect raspberries, because the spines are not aggressive, and there are very few of them at the top of the bush.

The root system is quite powerful and well developed. This is a relatively new raspberry variety, which in a short period of time began to enjoy great popularity. This plant has every chance to surpass the well-known variety "Lyachka".

Planting is carried out in the ground in the fall, after the passage of leaf fall. Pre-dug pits and trenches should be filled with nutrient mixtures. After planting, shoots must be cut to a height of a maximum of 30 centimeters. When it comes to harsh climatic conditions, in regions where low temperatures prevail, it is recommended that plants be covered with winter cloth for the winter.

By the middle or beginning of May, the plant will have a height of approximately 90 cm. During this period, it is necessary to pinch a growth point. This action can increase lateral branching.

It is not recommended to plant more than ten shoots per square meter, but it is better to stay at seven - this will reduce the load on the ground and increase the nutrition area. This option will be optimal for gardeners and those who grow raspberries for the local market in small quantities. Ten shoots per square meter are optimal for large plantations, which is characterized by the use of compacted planting method, as this significantly increases the yield.

Gardeners often wonder if this raspberry variety needs support. For this variety, it is required, although it is possible to grow raspberries without it. Despite the fact that Sokolitsa is characterized by moderate growth, during the disembarkation by the trench method, supports are made up to 2 meters high for various reasons.

Top-dressing raspberry "Sokolitsa" is carried out similarly to the standard method for one-time fruiting. It is necessary to introduce complex micronutrients into the soil in early spring, which will contain nitrogen. Before flowering and during the formation of the ovary, fertilizing is required, which contain a sufficient amount of potassium, phosphorus, calcium and other trace elements. It is necessary to stop the choice on those top dressings which are acquired as fast as possible.

After harvesting the vine must be mowed, leaving the young growth for the next year. Before the onset of deep autumn, complex fertilizer should be applied. This advice is controversial among specialists, so in this matter, start from your own preferences.

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