Raspberry Cascade Delight: features of agricultural technology
Of the many raspberry varieties, the Cascade Delight variety is the most popular among gardeners. It was bred by American breeders and resembles an equally famous variety raspberries Tulamen. How to properly plant and care for raspberries to get a bountiful harvest?
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Characteristics of the variety
This variety is high-yielding and belongs to the summer type of fruiting. Cascade Delight has a powerful root system, therefore it is resistant to decay. Cascade Delight is of American origin and the variety is quite popular. This variety is highly fertile. You can collect up to 5 kg of berries from one bush. The shrub can reach up to 3 meters in height.
This is a compact plant and the branches with sparse thorns are arranged vertically. Raspberry leaves are complex, large and wide. The leaves are arranged horizontally, i.e. cover the berries and protect from the scorching sun.
Raspberries are large and cone-shaped. The structure of the fruits is dense and elastic, so they can be easily transported over long distances. Cascade Delight berries are sweet, bright red with a pleasant aroma. The fruits ripen in late June, and in some regions in early July. The variety It is well stored without loss of aroma and does not deform.
Preparing and planting the plant
Growing raspberries does not require any special skills and is similar to growing other varieties, but there are some features that need to be taken into account to obtain a good raspberry harvest. For normal development and high fruiting of raspberries, fertile and well-drained soil is needed.
Productivity will be reduced on acidic soils, loams and heavy clays. If the soil is slightly acidic, then it is necessary to carry out liming in time. To reduce soil acidity, it is recommended to add dolomite flour. Per square meter you will need about 0.4-0.6 kg.
The bush should be located in a well-lit area where there will be gusty winds. The distance between bushes should be about 1.5 m, and between rows - at least 2.25 m. Over time, lush bushes with developed shoots will grow. Planting a seedling can be done in spring or autumn, but the site must be prepared in advance.
The area under raspberries should be cleared of weeds and dug deep soil and add fertilizers: rotted manure, superphosphates and potassium sulfate. Carefully place the seedling in a shallow hole and cover it with soil without compacting it. After planting, you need to mulch the surface around the raspberries with dried peat or dry leaves.
Raspberry care
The Cascada Delight raspberry variety needs sufficient moisture. Watering should be moderate. Neglect of this rule leads to poor plant development, small fruit size, and sour taste. After planting, it is necessary to apply a complex of special fertilizers. Potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied during the period of flowering and ovary formation.
Since the bush grows up to 3 meters in height, it is advisable to use a high support.Next, pull the wire in two horizontal rows and the trellis is ready. Long shoots about 90-100 cm need to be pinched. This encourages more branching.
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Pruning in the fall is a must. If there are branches that bear fruit, they need to be removed. In preparation for winter, the main trunk should be about 1 meter high, and the side and top shoots trimmed. After the leaves fall, they must be removed. If this is not done, the insects will overwinter in the foliage and there is a high probability of developing various diseases.
It is important to loosen the soil regularly, especially in spring. This procedure should be carried out immediately after the snow melts. It is recommended to loosen the soil after watering to a depth of no more than 10 cm, since the roots are located close to the surface. With proper and regular care of Cascada Delight raspberries, you can get a good harvest.
Application
Raspberries have long been used in cooking, folk medicine, and cosmetology. You can make jam, jam, liqueur, or tincture from the fruits. The berries are used to prepare various dishes. They can also be frozen, ground with sugar, cooked into compotes, added to drinks, salads, desserts, etc. Raspberry sauces are served with meat dishes and poultry.
In folk medicine, berries are useful for consuming anemia, diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis. Dried raspberries and an infusion prepared from them have a diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory effect. Berry decoctions raspberries They are actively used during colds as an antipyretic.
In cosmetology, a decoction of raspberry leaves is used to grow and strengthen hair.Fresh berries can be used as a face mask, after squeezing the juice out of them. The scope of application of raspberries is quite wide, due to the beneficial properties of this berry.
