Raspberry fruitis a fruit shrub that is rare in our country, naturally occurring in the forests of Japan. Contrary to the general notion ofraspberry strawberry is not a cross between raspberry and strawberry, but a completely separate speciesIt is characterized by red fruit, quite tasty and very decorative. See whatgrowing raspberry strawberries in the garden looks like , does this plant cope with the Polish climate and what is theprice of a raspberry strawberry seedling
Raspberry Strawberry - fruit. Photo tinca5, forum.PoradnikOgrodniczy.pl
Japanese raspberry(Rubus illecebrosus), also known as a seductive raspberry, and balloon berry in English literature is a short (30-40 cm tall) shrub from Japan. A characteristic feature of raspberry strawberries are large (4-5 cm), dark red, juicy and aromatic fruits with a sweet and sour taste, ripening from August to September. They look like wild strawberries.Strawberry raspberry fruit can be eatenraw as an addition to summer salads and fruit desserts, you can also prepare preserves (jams, compotes) from them. "
Raspberry orange fruit bears fruit on annual shootsThe stalk of this shrub is slightly lignified and branched. The plant has a domed habit. Light green pinnate leaves grow on the twigs, consisting of 3-7 individual serrated, pointed leaves, 3-8 cm long.Strawberry raspberry flowers are white , similar on strawberry flowers. In the winter, the green parts of the plant die, and the woody part hibernates in the ground, in order to produce new shoots in the spring.
The Raspberry Strawberry is grownmainly as an ornamental ground cover or for creating low, unformed hedges. Its use as an fruit plant is of less importance.Fertility of raspberry strawberriesis not high, therefore it is not of great importance in commercial cultivation.Raspberry fruit is recommended mainly for amateur cultivation on plots and home gardens , where it delights with its original fruits.
Raspberry blackberry - cultivation, requirements
Raspberry blackberry grows in natural conditions over thickets of Japanese forests, rich in humus soil. In European climates, also in Poland,Raspberry Strawberry is easily accepted and can be successfully grown in gardensIt grows best in fertile, permeable and moist clay soil. However, it is very tolerant and can be found in any medium.Raspberry Strawberry requiresmoderately sunny or semi-shaded position (very intense sun is harmful).
Raspberry blackberry is not completely frost-proofand in the Polish climate it may freeze in winter. Therefore, at the end of autumn, the wintering part of the shrub should be protected against frost. The Raspberry Strawberry does not require regular pruning. In the spring, we only remove the remnants of last year's green shoots.
Raspberry blackberry - flowers. Photo tinca5, forum.PoradnikOgrodniczy.pl
In good growing conditionsRaspberry Strawberry grows freely through the root suckers , which can become expansive. Therefore, it is not suitable for small gardens or rockeries, and it is worth digging in root barriers before planting. It can also be planted in pots and grown on balconies and terraces.
Before planting raspberry strawberriesimmerse the pot with the seedling in a pot of water for 10-30 minutes. Strawberries, watered in this way, are planted in wells measuring 40x40x40 cm.At the bottom of the hole, compost or manure is poured with a 10 cm thick layer, and the rest is filled with fertile soil.
Malinotruskawa - seedling price
Malinotruskawka is a little known cultivated plant in Poland. It has appeared on sale recently, a few years ago. However, thanks to the ever wider range of Polish producers offeringsale of raspberry seedlings , the interest in this plant is slowly increasing, especially among amateur gardeners.
In retail salesprice of raspberry seedlingsis approximately PLN 10. For this price, you can buy nice, already branchingseedlings of raspberry strawberries , which will bear fruit in the first year after planting.
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
