Raspberry Terentiy: description of the variety, photos, reviews

History of selection

The raspberry variety Terenty became known to the scientific world in 1994 thanks to the breeding work of Professor V.V. Kichina, who conducted biological research at the Moscow Institute of Horticulture and Nursery Growing.
To create the variety, cross-pollination of large-fruited second-generation raspberry varieties - Patricia and Tarusa - was carried out. The parent variety Tarusa is a standard variety, so the hybrid seedlings also showed an interesting standard type shape during experimental cultivation. The plant received variety status and its name in 1998.

Did you know? The first person to discover wild raspberries was Pliny, an ancient Roman polymath writer. He tried the wild berry on the island of Crete and soon took out a seedling for cultivation in European territories.

The main differences between the raspberry varieties Krasa and Pride of Russia

1. The Beauty of Russia was born a little earlier (1990). She is a representative of the second generation of Russian large-fruited raspberries. The pride of Russia belongs to the next, third generation (1992).
2. Pride of Russia is a mid-early variety, Krasa Rossii is a mid-season variety. Their main fruiting period is approximately the same (4 weeks).
3. The shape of the berries varies: Krasa’s is slightly more cone-shaped, while Pride’s has a wider nose.
4. On the bushes of Pride of Russia, double berries are sometimes found (like Maroseyka).
5. The record weight of Pride’s fruits is a little larger, but Kras’s are a little sweeter and more tender.
6. The yield and average weight of berries are approximately the same.
7. The fruit branches and sepals of Pride of Russia are thicker, the drupes and seeds are large, with weak adhesion. Krasa Rossii's berries are more solid and even.
8. Krasa’s bushes are slightly higher than Pride’s (200 cm versus 170).
9. Beauty of Russia shows better resistance to viral diseases.

Description of the variety

Terenty forms low bushes consisting of eight to nine shoots. The shoots themselves reach a height of 1.5 m, are quite powerful in cross-section, and droop under the weight of the berries only at the time of harvest. It should be noted that there is something to wilt about - the weight of the fruits of this “raspberry tree” can reach 16 g. The use of trellises will reduce the risk of stem breakage and increase yield.

The leaves are dark green, corrugated, with large leaf blades and a sharp tip.

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The berries have a conical shape, purple-red color, and a specific rich smell. Their drupes are quite small and easy to chew. Up to 15 ovaries are usually formed on one hand.

The stems of Terenty raspberries are thornless, which simplifies the process of caring for raspberries, and is also a good distinguishing feature when purchasing young seedlings, which is extremely important because Counterfeits of popular varieties are common.

The ripening of berries for the Moscow region begins in early July and lasts until mid-August. Juiciness, delicate taste, resistance to major viral diseases make the variety a regular, both on the plots of beginning gardeners and on the fields of large farmers.

Terenty raspberries are poorly stored, and therefore need to be consumed or processed as soon as possible. Left on the bushes in damp weather, it quickly becomes limp.

One bush of Terentia, with proper care, will yield up to 6 kg of large, tender, sweet berries.

As for winter hardiness, the variety is also cultivated in the conditions of the Urals and Siberia, but with proper shelter. Frosts down to minus 30 degrees can lead to freezing of bushes, even complete freezing, even if there is snow cover.

Peculiarities

Large-fruited raspberry Terenty is characterized by high productivity. One bush can bear up to 10 kg of berries. To achieve such results, seedling care must be correct. With high-quality agrotechnical tillage and abundant watering during the flowering period of the raspberry bush, you can reap an excellent harvest of excellent quality.

Thick and strong branches of the plant

Additional Information. Raspberry Terenty is considered the brainchild of a Russian breeder, Professor Viktor Valeryanovich Kichina. Before this, he had already presented gardeners with many other improved varieties (Maroseyka, Malakhovka, Stolichnaya, Kirzhach, Shosha, Lazarevskaya, Mirage).

The purple-red raspberry berries are cone-shaped, dense, and do not crumble. When ripe, each of them can reach 10-15 g. The berries have high taste, pronounced aroma, and are easy to transport. They ripen in early July, fruiting continues for 3-4 weeks. On bushes in rainy weather, the fruits turn sour and become moldy. Each berry is ideal for fresh consumption, providing sweetness and a sour aftertaste. The fruits of the plant can be frozen or homemade preserves can be made from them (jam, preserves, marmalade, etc.).

The quality and size of Terenty raspberries depends on the growing conditions

The raspberry bush does not grow higher than 1.5 m, which makes harvesting from it much easier. The leaves of the plant are large, dark green, corrugated, and pointed at the tips. The versatility of the fruit has been proven by many reviews. In the description of the raspberry variety Terenty, it is noted that it is immune to four basic viruses and is characterized by high winter hardiness.

The main advantages of the malina Terentiy variety include the following criteria:

• excellent berry taste;
• high frost resistance;
• absence of thorns;
• large fruit;
• transportability;
• weak propagation by shoots;
• unpretentiousness;
• immune resistance to common viral and bacterial diseases.

It is better to plant Terenty raspberries using the bush method.

a brief description of

Advantages of the variety:

• excellent taste;
• large fruit;
• juiciness of berries;
• unpretentiousness;
• disease resistance;
• absence of thorns;
• frost resistance.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• poor transportability;
• does not reproduce well by shoots;
• does not tolerate dry periods well.

Landing

For Terenty raspberries, you should choose well-lit areas of the garden, previously enriched with fertile soil. Shaded habitats cause raspberries to stretch, reducing the yield and taste of the fruit.

For planting, it is better to take healthy seedlings with a pair of powerful shoots and a developed root system. Renewal of the raspberry tree should be carried out approximately once every 8 years; during this period, the soil is depleted even with regular fertilizing, and the number of pests specific to raspberries increases.

Important! The best predecessors of raspberries are cucumbers, peas, beans, onions, garlic and grain crops. But it is not recommended to plant it after tomatoes, potatoes and peppers.

Raspberries grow well on light loams, which actively retain moisture, but the optimal location of groundwater should be no higher than 150 cm. If there is too much moisture, this will lead to rotting of the rhizomes and rapid death of the plant. When planting raspberries, they adhere to the rule of the golden mean: seedlings are placed neither in lowlands nor on hills.

The Terenty variety is planted in spring or autumn. It is advisable to prepare areas for planting in advance. To do this, dig holes at a distance of 0.5 m from each other and 1.5 m between the rows. Put humus (10 kg), ash (0.5 kg), mineral fertilizers (potassium salt and superphosphate 40 g each) into the pits and let stand for 2 weeks. After which they land. For better survival, rhizomes should be kept in a growth stimulator or in a mixture of clay and mullein.

The soil around the seedlings is laid with straw or humus to prevent drying out.

Reviews from gardeners

Marina, 48 years old, Kirov

It took us a long time to choose varieties for our raspberry garden at the dacha. As a result, we settled on Terenty raspberries based on the description of the variety, photos and reviews. The seedlings took root well and began to grow. The taste of raspberries is excellent. The berries are sold and used at home. The jam turns out to be especially tasty.

Vladimir, 59 years old, Volgograd

The Terenty raspberry variety is considered one of the best in their area. First I saw it at a neighbor’s place and liked the appearance and taste of the fruit. The variety does not get sick and responds positively to organic fertilizers. I definitely trim the bushes to get a big harvest.

Elizaveta, 25 years old, Krasnodar

We purchased Terenty raspberries from a nursery to plant at our parents’ dacha. We previously selected Terenty raspberries according to the description and photo. The variety attracted me with its large berries and unpretentiousness. We regularly water the raspberry tree during drought, add wood ash and compost. Next year we plan to increase the area for planting it. Children really like the berries and are suitable for homemade preparations.

Growing and care

There are no special secrets in growing Terenty raspberries; however, to get a good harvest, you must follow a number of general recommendations.

Watering

Drought is detrimental to raspberries, since the crop loves moisture. In the absence of precipitation for a long time, the bushes are watered manually. The water requirement is determined by the specific growing season.

So, in the last ten days of May, 3 liters is enough. for each bush weekly, in the first summer months - already 6 liters, but already twice a month. In August, raspberries should be watered once (in the first ten days).

In October, the bushes are already being prepared for winter. Abundant moisture-replenishing watering will help the plant better prepare for the dormant period and overwinter better.

Note. After watering, the raspberries are loosened or mulched with hay or straw. This way it is possible to prevent evaporation, providing the crop with moisture for a long time.

Trimming

After winter, Terenty raspberries are carefully inspected, pest-affected or frozen stems are removed. For each bush, it is enough to leave 6-8 shoots, the tops of which are shortened by 15-20 centimeters. If there are more shoots, then the berries become noticeably smaller, and the bush itself becomes very depleted.

In autumn, old branches and excess young shoots are cut out.

It is not advisable to do pruning in the spring, since this will delay the period when the raspberries emerge from dormancy and will require additional effort for restoration.

Top dressing

Raspberry Terenty is responsive to the addition of organic matter. However, we should not forget about mineral fertilizers, which, in combination with humus, provide the plant with all the necessary nutrients.

When fruiting, the variety is fed with Superphosphate (25 g per meter) and potassium salt in the same proportions. It is better to apply these fertilizers in a pre-diluted form, and after feeding the raspberries, thoroughly water them with plain water.

In the autumn, humus (5 kg per meter), ash (500 g per meter) is added, and in the spring - urea (10 g per meter). The latter allows the crop to more easily break dormancy and begin to grow.

Preparing for winter

Raspberry Terentiy has average resistance to frost - it can tolerate short-term cold down to - 30 ° C, but it can also freeze, even at higher temperatures. Thaws with further frosts are especially destructive for the variety.

In September, the shoots should be bent to the ground. If you are a little late, the stems will lose their plasticity and it will be much more difficult to do this. If the winter is snowless for a long time, Terenty is covered with special agrofibre.

Wintering

It is recommended not to just bend standard raspberries for the winter, but to hide them in a well-ventilated shelter.

Unfortunately, standard large-fruited varieties are not particularly winter-hardy. They are also not very comfortable in hot climates. There they winter more successfully, but in the summer they suffer from heat and dryness. They prefer a cool climate, but harsh winters frighten them.

Malina Terenty is no exception. If late autumn or early spring has little snow, then even the roots of standard raspberries may freeze, resulting in complete death of the bush.

At negative temperatures below thirty degrees, those shoots that rise above the snow level will certainly freeze.

Even bent stems do not always overwinter successfully. And it’s not easy to bring them closer to the ground - the standard trunks are too thick. You have to bend them down quite early, at the very beginning of autumn, before they become woody.

It is advisable to hill the plants with the first snow that falls. Some gardeners not only bend standard raspberries like Terentia for the winter, but also cover them. Only the shelter must be dry (as for roses, grapes), otherwise there is a risk of the stems dying from overheating.

Reproduction

There are a number of ways to propagate raspberries, but for the Terenty variety, propagation by root shoots is most suitable. The shoots, which have become stronger over the summer, are separated from the parent plant at the beginning of leaf fall. Ideal shoots for planting have a thickness of more than 1 cm and a height of 50-70 cm. Each shoot must have at least 2 buds at the base.

If a plant produces few offspring, it is propagated by other methods: cuttings, green shoots and dividing the bush.

Root cuttings are dug up in the fall and placed for storage in the basement. With the arrival of spring, they are planted in a well-fertilized place, regularly watered and loosened. With this care, by autumn it is possible to obtain dense growth, which is ready for transfer to the main place.

Dividing a bush for propagation is used very rarely - in the absence of shoots and good root cuttings. To do this, in spring or autumn, the parent bush is dug up and divided into several small bushes. It is important that all parts have several young stems and a developed root system, necessary for rapid adaptation to a new location.

Main varietal characteristics

In the conditions of Central Russia and the Southern Urals, in Altai, in the south of Western Siberia, the berries begin to ripen in mid-July. The main fruiting ends by mid-August. Single berries hang in the lower part of the bush even in early September.

The raspberry variety Krasa Rossii bears fruit only on shoots of the second year of life, in the summer at the usual time. There are no signs of remontancy in this variety. In the fall (or spring), the stems that bear fruit must be cut out, removed from the plantation and burned.

Productivity

The yield of this variety is greatly influenced by weather conditions and careful care.

The genetic potential of the variety is enormous. Under optimal conditions, the yield of one Krasa Rossii bush can be 10 kg (a bucket of berries per season). This is the real maximum that every amateur gardener should strive for.

If the microclimate is not very suitable, there is not enough time for proper care, there is no way to fertilize the raspberries with manure, the Krasa Rossii variety will still produce large berries - 3-4 kg per bush. It is possible that fees will not be very stable over the years.

Not everything depends on the gardener. The Krasa Rossii variety in this regard is a little more stable than many of its “brothers”. He inherited the good adaptability and unpretentiousness of one of his “parents” - the Mirage variety.

How to improve productivity?

Recommended fertilizer application schedule for raspberries.

A significant increase in yield is facilitated by:

Good lighting of the bush. Normal ripening of shoots by autumn. Wintering in a bent position under the snow. Standardization of stems in a bush. Early removal of root shoots growing next to the parent bush. (These “babies” take up a lot of nutrition. If the shoots are not needed for reproduction or the formation of a row, they must be mercilessly cut below ground level as soon as they emerge

The importance of this technique was constantly emphasized by the author of the Beauty of Russia variety, Professor V.V.

Kichina).

Organic fertilizing (manure, grass humus) in the spring and first half of summer. Manure can also be spread in late autumn. Any raspberry loves organic matter, and large-fruited ones in particular.

Several abundant waterings in the spring and in June-July (if there is no heavy rain). Late autumn moisture-recharging irrigation is also appropriate. Mulching (you cannot use fresh sawdust for this purpose).

Berries

The berries are dark red in color with a glossy surface and a pleasant, pronounced aroma.

• The shape of the Krasa Rossii berry is elongated, elongated with a cone, slightly blunted. The fruits are very even, which is not typical for all large-fruited raspberries. Even from the photo you can see how appetizing the Krasa Rossii berries look.
• The drupes adhere well to each other and do not fall apart. The crumble is found in some other large raspberries. The seeds are not hard, not too big.
• The color when fully ripe is classic crimson, bright, with moderate shine. Large berries color slowly, gradually, not always evenly.
• The taste and aroma of Krasa Rossii is much more pleasant than that of many other large-fruited varieties. True sweetness appears only at the stage of full ripeness, which occurs later than the berry begins to color. There is no need to rush to pick unripe fruits.
• Good taste qualities were inherited from the Krasa Rossii variety from the parent variety Mirage, and the large-fruited variety was inherited from another “parent” - Maroseyka.
• The transportability and shelf life of such large and delicate berries are not too high.

Fairly powerful bushes of medium height with spreading branches that require support.

• The trunks are thickened and durable. They bend rather poorly, so they are bent for wintering early, before they become lignified - in early September.
• The internodes are located slightly more often than in ordinary raspberries. According to this characteristic, the Krasa Rossii variety occupies an intermediate position between standard and ordinary raspberries.
• The leaves are corrugated, dark, very large.
• Fruiting branches (laterals) are medium in length, strong, without thorns. They are very branched, each producing more than two dozen ovaries.
• The surface of the shoots is perfectly smooth. There are no thorns at all, even in the very bottom of the trunk. But there is a characteristic felt pubescence and a weak waxy coating. It protects shoots from aggressive attacks by insects and microscopic fungi.

Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention

According to gardeners, the raspberry variety “Terenty” needs to be sprayed with Bordeaux mixture against infectious diseases in the spring; when the crop begins to bloom, it is treated with biologically active agents. In the fall, the soil is dug up and ash is added; this measure allows you to destroy parasite larvae and fungal spores.

When raspberries are affected by stem gall midges, deformed shoots are cut off and removed from the site. The plant is treated with Alatar. If rot appears, adjust the watering regime, apply potassium fertilizer, and loosen the soil to allow oxygen to enter.