Malina "Indian Summer": a description of the variety, photos and reviews

A warm summer gives the cottagers and gardeners abundant harvests of berries. One of the most favorite in our country is raspberries. It seems to represent the very summer itself. Its modern varieties are especially popular today. Harvest such plants are given twice a year (in the middle and early autumn).

One of the best representatives of such plants is raspberry "Indian summer". , отзывы садоводов позволяют вырастить его на своем участке самостоятельно. Description of the variety , reviews of gardeners allow you to grow it on your own plot. Knowing the characteristics of this variety, you can avoid mistakes in growing.

Variety description

The result of the work of domestic breeders was raspberry "Indian summer". представлено далее) говорит о ее районировании в Центральном, Северо-Западном и Кавказском Северном районах. The description of the variety (pictured below) indicates its zoning in the Central, North-Western and Caucasian Northern regions. The author of the presented raspberries is Kazakov IV. He crossed such varieties as "Kuzmin's news" and "Kostinbrodsky".

Raspberry does not differ in high altitude. Harvesting is easier. The plant reaches no higher than 1.5 m. The branches are scattered slightly apart. They stand straight, have an average thickness. Branches of raspberries cover sharp thorns. Also you can observe a small wax coating.

Young branches are painted in a delicate pinkish color. Growing sprouts are not very active. On 1 m² of the plot there are about 10 pcs. Shoots. Inflorescences are characterized by strong branching. This is also characteristic of shoots. The size of the leaves is of the middle type. Twist of the leaves is weak, the surface is smooth.

Fruit

Raspberry "Indian summer" boasts delicious, juicy fruits . представлено далее) говорят о наличии ягод средней величины. Description of the variety, reviews (photo below) indicate the presence of medium-sized berries. Their shape is often round-conical. One fruit weighs about 3.5 g. Berries have a dark raspberry color. They almost do not smell at all.

The taste of the berries is very pleasant. Stones are small in size. Their structure is homogeneous. Berries have sweet and sour, delicate taste. Fruit cultivates mainly on the middle part of the shoot.

If the spring was characterized by an early onset of heat, the first berries may appear on the bush as early as June 5. The bulk of the first harvest is going to June 10-13. Fruiting ends in early July. Then the plant rest for a while.

In autumn the harvest begins on September 1. Fruiting continues to the very frosts. In autumn it is possible to collect about 1 kg of berries from one bush. If you grow a variety as an annual plant, the autumn harvest will be more abundant.

Advantages and disadvantages

обладает массой положительных качеств. The raspberry variety "Indian summer" has a mass of positive qualities. Thanks to them, the plant is often cultivated by gardeners. The main advantage is the harvest twice a year. This allows you to collect a plentiful harvest throughout most of the warm period.

If rains continue for a long time, the berries will not rot or lose their sweetness. Berries, although not very large, but they are quite a lot on the bush. Transportability is not the best for them. Therefore, the variety is most often grown by gardeners and gardeners for eating in raw form or treating berries in various ways.

The disadvantages of the variety include its low resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, purple spotting. However, the plant is almost never affected by gray rot and curly. There may be attacks of a spider mite. The variety tolerates winter well, but needs a good snow cover.

Grade "Indian summer 2"

Later the breeders produced a slightly different variety. It is raspberries "Indian summer 2". представлено далее) определяет ряд отличий этой разновидности малины от своей предшественницы. The description of the variety (the photo is presented below) defines a number of differences of this variety of raspberries from its predecessor.

The presented variety fructifies at a height of 2/3 of the shoot. Also, experienced gardeners argue that if the first plant repair qualities appear from time to time, then the second - almost always.

The second grade begins to bear fruit earlier and more abundantly. The second stage of appearance of berries occurs in August. This allows you to harvest before the cold. This is true for cold regions. The second variety has larger fruits. It is also resistant to more fungal infections and pests.

Features of raspberry "Indian summer 2"

In the Black Earth, Central, Caucasian region is recommended to grow raspberries "Indian summer 2". говорит о массе его положительных качеств. The description of the variety speaks of the mass of its positive qualities. It is a medium-sized, sprawling plant.

Shoots strongly branch. Harvesting is simple. Annual shoots have a light brown color. They have an average thickness. On the shoots along the entire length you can see sharp spikes.

The yield of "Indian summer 2" is an average of about 1.5 kg per bush. In cold regions, up to 40% of the second crop may not be viable. However, the first fruits in this period appear from mid-August.

The berries reach 3-4 grams. Their color approaches the bright red color. The berries do not crumble. Their stems are not uniform. The second grade has good transportability. The aroma and taste of the fruit are at an altitude.

Features of landing

Sunny places on the site are preferred by raspberries "Indian summer". садоводов говорят о необходимости защищать растение от северных ветров. Description of the variety, reviews of gardeners talk about the need to protect the plant from the northern winds. Fruit is best observed on the southern side of the site. It is recommended to plant it near a house or other structure.

The site should not be swamped. Groundwater should not approach the surface closer than 1.5 m. In this case, the development of the bush will be harmonious. Experienced gardeners argue that planting the plant in the ground, where previously grew members of the family Solanaceae, is not recommended.

Also, do not plant the plant in the same place where other raspberry bushes grew before. The soil in this place is tired. Raspberry has the ability to release into the soil specific components. They will oppress the growth of the young bush. Plant raspberries in the same place can only be 6 years later.

Planting process

A certain technique of planting is characterized by raspberries "Indian summer". говорит о необходимости выполнять этот процесс весной или осенью. The description of the variety indicates the need to perform this process in the spring or autumn. The best period is the end of September - the beginning of October.

On the selected site, it is necessary to dig a trench with a depth and width of 50 cm. On its bottom is decomposed humus, peat. In the mixture can be added complex fertilizers in an amount of 1 tbsp.

The roots of the bush must be covered with fertile soil. The soil is rammed. After the procedure, the land around is abundantly watered. One bush will require about 6 liters of water. At the roots, the soil can be mulched. For this, peat or humus is used. Landing at this stage is completed. It will be necessary to ensure proper care of plants.

Care

раскрывает также особенности ухода, в котором нуждается растение. The description of the raspberry variety "Indian Summer" also reveals the characteristics of the care the plant needs. In the first two years there will not be any difficulties in this matter. The plant requires timely irrigation. It does not tolerate a drought. The root system refers to the surface species. Drought can damage the plant.

If the gardener can not be present every day at his dacha, you can organize a drip irrigation system. This will preserve a healthy appearance of raspberry bushes. If it is not possible to equip the site with special equipment, you should ask neighbors in the week to visit the site.

Raspberry requires a large amount of moisture. Mulching helps to keep it at the roots. Also loosen the soil. Roots need oxygen. Loosen carefully to avoid damage to the plant. At a distance of 1 m from the bush, you can not dig the soil deeper than 5 cm. Weed and other undesirable vegetation need to be weeded out. This will reduce the risk of some diseases, insect pests.

Pruning and top dressing

A certain technology of pruning shoots requires raspberries "Indian summer". говорит о необходимости проведения этого процесса в соответствии со своими потребностями. The variety description indicates the need for this process in accordance with its needs. This will yield a crop 1 or 2 times a year. In the first case, shoots after fruiting are cut almost to the ground. If it is required to receive a crop 2 times, it is necessary to bend the offending branches to the ground.

If the shoots are not cut, the crop will grow in them already in the next season. At the end of the next season, these shoots are removed. If the owners of the site need to harvest only in autumn, all the shoots need to be removed at the end of the year.

The plant responds well to the introduction of fertilizing. At the end of June, emphasis should be placed on the introduction of nitrogen-containing solutions. In the second half of the summer it is necessary to make mineral components. It is also recommended to apply fertilizers in April-June. Top dressing should be liquid. In this case, experienced gardeners often choose a solution of manure with water in a ratio of 1:10 or chicken manure in the proportion of 1:20. Such fertilizers contribute to the harmonious development of the bush, its high yield. The taste and size of the berries will be at the highest level.

и отзывы садоводов, следует отметить массу преимуществ представленного растения. Considering the features and characteristics that raspberries "Indian summer", description of variety and reviews of gardeners, it should be noted a lot of advantages of the presented plant. Due to its qualities, it is in demand by summer residents in our country. Good yield, pleasant taste, as well as ease of breeding and the possibility of fruiting twice a year make the presented variety known and cultivated everywhere.