Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) BOZHESTVENNAYA

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) 'Bozhestvennaya'

Russian "Divine" variety with giant fruits and thornless canes.

'Bozhestvennaya' (translated as "Divine") is a unique Russian variety that truly lives up to its name. It is exceptional for combining thornless canes with the production of extraordinarily large fruits, which can reach a weight of up to 20 g. The bush is very vigorous, growing to an impressive height, which requires sturdy support. Thanks to the absence of thorns, maintenance and harvesting are very comfortable and safe.

Key Highlights:

• Giant fruits: Weight 12 – 20 g.
• Thornless: Smooth canes facilitate pruning and picking.
• Excellent taste: Sweet, aromatic with firm flesh.
• Vigorous growth: Vital plant reaching up to 3 meters.
• Attractive crimson color.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia.

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Strong, tall, and spreading. The plant commonly reaches a height of up to 3 meters.
• Canes: Strong, upright, purple-brown with a reddish tint. They are completely thornless.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Extremely large, 12 – 20 g. A characteristic feature is the strong sepals, indicating the large fruit size.
• Shape and Color: Elongated, long shape. The color is an attractive raspberry-red (crimson).
• Flesh: Firm (good transportability).
• Taste: Sweet-sour, predominantly sweet and aromatic.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Support: Due to its height (up to 3 m) and crop weight, sturdy support is required.
• Maintenance: Thanks to the absence of thorns, pruning and handling the canes is very easy.