The Moscow giant is a new type of large-fruited raspberries, one of the main features of which is the early ripening of fruits. In early July, the first ripe and fragrant berries appear on the plant. Further details about the variety.
Raspberry variety "Moscow Giant"
semi-repairing, large-fruited raspberry variety "Giant of Moscow"
Giant Moskovsky variety is actively distributed and advertised by large garden centers
Description of berries and bushes
Raspberry Giant of Moscow is the brightest representative of the berry culture, which is very popular among gardeners. The weight of one berry can reach almost 30 g. Fruits of a beautiful conical shape, raspberries of dense consistency, a bright shine is visible on the surface.
Against the background of green foliage, the berries resemble bright red light bulbs. The taste of fruits is sweet, the pulp is tender and juicy, has a rich aroma. Very small bones, so even young children can eat raspberries.
Bushes of the Moscow giant are quite voluminous. The height of one stem can be 2-3 m. The bush has a tendency to thicken quickly, due to actively growing shoots, so it is so important to periodically prune. The leaves are large, saturated green.
The main characteristics of the Moscow Giant
The Moscow Giant is grown throughout the country, and besides, it can grow even in the harsh Siberian climate, because its winter hardiness is one of its advantages. This variety is often grown in the central part of the country and the Moscow region, where it is successfully distributed every year.
Productivity
The main feature of this raspberry variety, due to which it has become so popular among gardeners, is its high yield. Only one berry bush can bring about 10-12 kg of fragrant and healthy raspberries per season.
Fruiting begins in July, and under favorable weather conditions, it can last almost until mid-October. Therefore, the variety is grown not only in private gardens, but also on the territory of large agricultural farms.
Taste and application
The fruits of the Moscow Giant are tasty, fragrant and very useful for the human body. Berries can be consumed not only in their pure form, but also frozen, preserving all valuable substances. Raspberries are also used for making jam or jam, and of course, in cooking for a wide variety of desserts.
Maintainability
The Moscow Giant is one of the semi-permanent varieties. Such a feature may also be called partial remontance or pseudo-remontance. Fruits will appear exclusively on the high part of young stems. The lower part of the shoot also bears fruit, but not earlier than next year.
Sustainability
This raspberry variety is not highly resistant to various fungal diseases. It can also be affected by pests. Most often affected by aphid invasion.
To avoid these troubles and save the plant, not to lose the crop, you need to regularly carry out simple preventive measures. Weeds that can be carriers of infections must be removed.
Pros and cons of the variety
The main advantages of raspberries Moscow Giant are the following qualities:
- large fruits;
- high productivity;
- there are no thorns on the stems, which facilitates harvesting;
- the plant is self-pollinated;
- in one season a variety can produce several times a rich harvest;
- berries can easily transport long distances;
- fruits have high taste and marketability.
But also the Moscow Giant has some disadvantages:
- there is a rapid and strong growth of the green mass of the bush;
- the variety has not been sufficiently studied for cultivation in the northern territories.
Preparatory work before landing
Beginning in early spring, when the snow melts and warm weather sets in, you can plant seedlings of this raspberry variety. Allowed to land before the fall. The best choice would be territories well protected from the wind so that the plant does not die in the cold season.
It is advisable in the fall to prepare the place where it is planned to plant raspberries. To improve the soil, it is recommended to first grow various cereal crops in place of the future raspberry.
Plant this variety on a flat area, but let's say a slight bias. This will help to avoid waterlogging of the soil and rotting of the roots.
Landing instruction
The landing procedure does not cause much difficulty. The main thing is to choose strong and healthy seedlings, on which there should be no visible mechanical damage.
It is best to choose an in-line landing method. Thanks to this method, half of the garden can be planted with fragrant and tasty raspberries at the same time, which will yield a plentiful harvest next year.
How to plant raspberries in the spring is described in this article.
Soil selection
Opt for sandy or loamy soil with a neutral or weak acidity. That is why it is recommended to start preparing soil for the required indicators in the fall. To do this, use humus, sand, peat, lime and wood ash.
You can’t add too much fertilizer, as the saturation of the earth with nutrients is not desirable.
Inline landing method
Landing by this method is very simple in execution, it is enough to adhere to the following sequence of actions:
- Prepare trenches approximately 45 cm deep.
- Leave a distance of at least 1.5 m between each bush.
- Pour the mixture of humus (10 kg), potassium sulfate (90 g), wood ash (350 g), superphosphate (230 g) into the recesses. Sprinkle a layer of fertile soil on top.
- Place a seedling in the pit, but not too deep - the root neck should be 3 cm above the ground.
- At the end of planting, water the bushes, taking into account the proportion - 2 buckets of water per plant.
- Mulch the soil using sawdust and rotted manure.
How to care for a seedling?
The growth of the bush and the quality of the crop depend on how well care is taken for the berry crop. Particular attention should be paid to watering and preparing raspberries for winter, which will help the culture to safely tolerate even severe frosts.
Top dressing
When fertilizer is applied to the soil before planting, it is possible not to fertilize for the next 3-4 years. Then you need to add fertilizers in the early spring, before the flowering period begins and before the fruit grows.
For feeding, you can use:
- Infusion of bird droppings or manure becomes an ideal fertilizer for bushes. Manure is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10, and bird droppings 1:20.
- Dry top dressing is the best option. In this case, it is better to use rotted manure.
The frequency of top dressing should not exceed 1 time in 5 weeks.
It is not recommended that fertilizers be applied too often, since this raspberry variety has the ability to increase the green mass of the bush, which is detrimental to the quality of the fruit.
Watering
This variety is considered unpretentious and does not require special care. The main thing is to maintain an optimal level of soil moisture, which will ensure high-quality fruiting and good development of the plant.
Depending on weather conditions, the irrigation frequency is also selected:
- With severe drought, moisten raspberry bushes every 2-3 days.
- If it often rains, water the plant no more than once a month.
- In the summer, water only in the evening. This will help prevent sunburn of the roots.
Pruning
Unlike other raspberry varieties, the Moscow Giant needs more frequent pruning. Too fast shoot growth leads to a thickening of the bush. As a result, a shadow is created, the shoots take away all the valuable substances necessary for the growth and proper formation of berries.
The trimming procedure is recommended as follows:
- Before the onset of cold weather, remove the tops of the shoots of the first year, which have already managed to fertilize.
- Remove tops even when they still have green fruits.
- Do not cut all the shoots in the fall, otherwise in the next season you will lose some of the crop that could ripen on these stems.
Garter
For support, you can use metal pipes or wooden stakes. You need to install them next to the bush and tie up the stems at a height of about 1.5 m.
A fan garter is often used - the support is installed between two bushes, after which stems are tied from two bushes in the form of a fan.
If several rows of raspberries are planted in the garden at once, it is worth using the trellis method of garter:
- Take the trellis, which will act as a support, and place at a distance of 3 m.
- Between the trellis, pull the wire in several rows.
- Tie each shoot gently to the wire.
- Make sure that the tops of the shoots are 20 cm above the wire.
Mulching
Important in caring for this variety of berry culture is the mulching procedure, which should be performed before wintering. To mulch the soil, you need to use peat, sawdust, straw or dry hay. This will help raspberries easier to endure the cold.
Wintering
A distinctive feature of the variety is its good resistance to low temperatures. The plant can easily tolerate frosts to -20 ° C. For raspberries to tolerate winter well, special training is required:
- In the fall, when all the leaves fall off, prune - removing old and new shoots. If the branches are too long, shorten them by about half. About pruning raspberries in the fall, read here.
- Loosen the soil around the plant, and mulch with sawdust, humus or peat.
- Leave the mulch until spring until stable warm weather sets in.
- If winter is accompanied by severe frosts, bend raspberry stalks to the ground, cover with agrofibre from above, or leave it in this position. With the first rainfall, snow will cover the plant and provide additional insulation.
Be sure to treat the places of cuts with garden varieties or hydrogen peroxide, which will help to disinfect.
Where to buy and approximate prices
You can buy raspberry seedlings from experienced gardeners who are engaged in breeding or in a specialized store.
Recently, it has become increasingly popular to make an order via the Internet, where you can choose the desired variety and the number of seedlings. As a rule, delivery begins in early spring.
The approximate cost of one raspberry seedling Giant of Moscow is about 350 rubles.
Reviews about Raspberry Giant Moscow
Alexander, 40 years old, a builder.In general, the Moscow Giant turned out to be a good variety, but there are some nuances in the cultivation. For example, you need to land in sunny open areas. But the crop covered all the minor flaws. The fruits are very large, have an incredible aroma and taste.
Oksana, 38 years old, teacher.A year ago, this raspberry variety was planted on the site and were quite satisfied with the choice made. Once a month we carry out top dressing with special additives intended for fruit bushes.
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The Moscow Giant is one of the most successful examples of new products among berry crops. Every year this variety is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners. Subject to all the rules of growing and caring for raspberries, every year you can get a rich harvest of fragrant, tasty and healthy berries.