Everbearing raspberries - the best varieties with high yields

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Everbearing (hybrid) raspberries differ from regular raspberries only in that they produce fruit in the first year after planting. Furthermore, everbearing raspberry varieties have an extended fruiting period, capable of producing two harvests per season.

Hybrids often begin to ripen slightly earlier than regular varieties. They then undergo a short resting period. Afterward, they begin bearing fruit again. The second harvest occurs in late summer or early fall. Everbearing varieties differ in their ripening times. Therefore, when purchasing them, it's important to consider the climate zone where they grow:

• for the Urals;
• for the south;
• for the Leningrad region;
• for the middle zone, central zone, etc.

Today, you can find plants specially adapted to specific conditions in garden nurseries. There are also varieties developed by specific breeders (for example, I.V. Kazakova and others).It's worth noting that varieties differ not only in their growing climate but also in their ripening times. Let's look at the best everbearing raspberry varieties for different fruiting periods.

Video: "Characteristics of the Raspberry Bush"

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Early ripening

Early-ripening everbearing raspberries begin bearing fruit in late July or early August. The berries will ripen until the first frost. As a result, early varieties are ideal for planting in colder regions of Russia. Therefore, these raspberries must be resilient to sudden cold snaps.

The best varieties of early remontant raspberries include the following species.

Hercules

This is a highly productive variety, producing large berries on its shoots. The plant is resistant to the negative effects of pathogenic microflora and adverse environmental factors. With proper care, Hercules can reach a height of two meters. However, the plant itself is not typically large. Due to the formation of a small number of strictly vertical replacement shoots, the bushes are quite easy to care for.

Hercules has the following positive traits:

• good transportability;
• resistance to various fungal diseases;
• excellent taste;
• easy care.

One bush can yield up to 2.5 kg of fruit.

Bryansk miracle

The bush grows up to 1.5 m in height. The fruiting zone accounts for approximately two-thirds of its total length. It produces fairly large berries. Each fruit weighs approximately 11 g and is 4 cm long.

The advantages of the Bryansk diva include:

• sweet and sour good taste;
• excellent transportability;
• resistance to prolonged drought and heat;
• beautiful appearance.

The fruit ripening period begins in mid-August and ends with the arrival of deep frosts. A single bush can yield up to 3-4 kg of berries per season. However, to achieve such a harvest, it's necessary to follow certain care guidelines (choose a sunny planting site, fertilize properly, and water sparingly).

Diamond

The plant produces large berries with excellent flavor and a distinctive color. The stems are thornless, making harvesting quick and painless. The shoots can grow up to 140 cm in height. The berries weigh 6 g each and have excellent shelf life. At temperatures of 5°C (41°F), the fruits will retain their attractive appearance for a long time.

A single bush can yield between 3 and 8 kg of fruit. The main advantage of this variety is that it doesn't require daily harvesting. Ripe berries can remain on the shoots for up to a week without significant change.

Red Guard

Although a long-known variety, it still enjoys immense popularity today, thanks to its gigantic berries. The fruits of the Red Guard have excellent flavor. They grow on bushes no taller than 1.6 meters. Half of this height is devoted to the fruiting portion.

One raspberry has an average weight of 6 g. One raspberry bush of this variety produces up to 3 kg of berries.

Bryansk Jubilee

The plant forms compact bushes characterized by weak branching. With proper care and favorable climate conditions, fruiting usually begins in late July. Bryanskaya Yubileinaya produces medium-sized berries. They are elongated, have a sweet and sour flavor, and are bright red in color. High yields are typical. To achieve this, proper fertilization and watering are essential. The bushes are resistant to some diseases.

Early-ripening remontant raspberries, the varieties of which are described above, have all the necessary qualities for cultivation in regions of Russia with unfavorable climates.

Mid-season

Mid-season everbearing varieties begin to bear fruit in the second half of August. The fruit ripens until the first frost. Therefore, they are suitable for planting and subsequent cultivation in central Russia. Below are the best varieties for the Moscow region and other regions of Russia located in the central zone.

Ruby necklace

The plant forms a low-spreading, medium-sized bush, characterized by a small number of stems. The berries, formed on the shoots, are cylindrical, regular, and bright ruby-colored. They have a sweet and sour taste.

This is a fairly productive variety. In a single season, it can yield up to 2.5 kg of juicy and fairly large berries. The fruits average about 8 g in weight and withstand even long transportation. Therefore, Ruby Necklace is often used for industrial and commercial cultivation.

After the berry ripening period is complete, shoots that have finished bearing fruit should be pruned. This is done as part of the bushes' preparation for winter.

Orange miracle

An interesting variety with bright orange berries. They grow on a low bush and average about 12 g in weight. The berries are slightly elongated, reaching up to 4 cm in length.

The Orange Miracle is very popular among gardeners not only because of its high yield and large berries, but also because of their excellent taste.

Glade

The plant forms small bushes with average productivity. The fruits are small, weighing no more than 4 g. They form densely on the shoots. The fruiting area on the stems is approximately one meter.

This remontant raspberry variety is of interest to gardeners due to its high resistance to common insect pests and fungal pathogens.

Atlas

Atlant differs from other varieties in its large, regular-shaped berries, but with an elongated tip. Each berry averages 11 g. Atlant is characterized by good transportability, disease resistance, and excellent appearance.

Indian summer

The bush is upright and spreading. It can grow to a respectable height of 1.8 m. Indian Summer is characterized by low productivity and small berries. A single bush can yield up to 1 kg of berries per season. However, the variety has gained popularity due to the following factors:

• sweetish taste of fruits;
• unpretentiousness in cultivation;
• excellent winter hardiness;
• High resistance to spider mites. This Russian variety is also resistant to purple spot and powdery mildew.

The fruits are spherical or round-conical in shape. When ripe, the berries acquire a dark crimson color.

"Babie Leto" is the first variety bred in Russia. It is suitable for planting and subsequent cultivation in the central and southern regions of the country.

It's worth noting that breeders periodically develop new varieties with more advantageous characteristics than existing ones. Therefore, they thrive and produce a more abundant harvest.

The most fruitful

Everbearing raspberries, the best varieties of which for different regions of the country were described above, do not always produce high yields. This is despite the fact that all these varieties are considered high-yielding to varying degrees. However, some plants are considered true champions in this regard. The following varieties are currently among the most productive.

Brusvyana

Brusvyana is considered an early-ripening variety. It's a woody shrub whose sturdy shoots require no staking or support, despite reaching a height of 2 meters. Among gardeners, Brusvyana is prized for its excellent flavor. A single bush typically yields an average of 8 kg.

Yaroslavna

A yellow everbearing raspberry variety. Its taste and technical characteristics are very similar to Brusvyan. It differs from Brusvyan in its more compact size. Their productivity is almost identical, provided, of course, that the bushes are properly and regularly cared for.

Polka

The plant forms a medium-sized bush, characterized by the formation of numerous lateral stems. A long fruiting period has been described. An advantage of growing Polka is the almost complete absence of thorns on its shoots.

The berries of this variety have a very attractive appearance and a sweet, yet not cloying, taste. For this reason, it is considered a benchmark for its taste.

Polka isn't the most productive variety, yielding 3.5 kg per bush. However, it's particularly popular among gardeners due to its excellent transportability. Therefore, it's also considered a benchmark in this regard.

Penguin

This is a small, upright, standard-type bush. It reaches a height of only 1.3 meters. However, it is considered an extremely productive berry. With proper and timely care, a single bush can yield up to 15 kg of berries. The first harvest begins to ripen as early as late May, and the second in early August.

Penguin fruits are pink. They weigh approximately 7 grams and have a sweet and sour flavor. The pulp contains small seeds. A benefit of growing this variety is that it doesn't require staking, as is the case with other varieties.

Shugana

The everbearing Shugana raspberry was developed in Switzerland. Its average yield is approximately 9 kg. The raspberry bushes produce large berries with excellent flavor.

Apricot

This is one of the most exotic varieties. The plant produces small bushes, but they are characterized by high fertility. The average weight of a single berry is approximately 3.5-4.2 g. The small fruits almost completely cover the shoots. They are yellow with a pinkish tint. Sometimes, the berries have a distinct amber color. The fruit is obtusely conical in shape, and their flavor is reminiscent of apricots, hence the name of the variety. The harvest can be carried out until mid-October.

Yellow giant

The Yellow Giant is considered a true record-holder among everbearing varieties in terms of yield. The bushes produce very large berries, averaging around 12 grams in weight. They also have excellent flavor. With proper care and proper farming practices, a single bush can yield 12-15 kg of berries.

As we can see, the Yellow Giant is rightfully recognized as one of the best and most productive varieties of everbearing raspberries.

Every gardener dreams of getting the maximum yield from their plot. Everbearing raspberry varieties are significantly more profitable than regular varieties. While there are many profitable varieties, the Yellow Giant is considered the best. No regular variety, and certainly not every everbearing variety, can boast the same yield as the Yellow Giant.

When choosing everbearing varieties, remember that they differ not only in care requirements and characteristics, but also in growing conditions. After all, not every fruitful variety will thrive in your garden.

Video "Varieties"

From the video you will learn about all varieties of remontant raspberries.