Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) PUTEŠESTVENŅICA

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) 'Puteshestvennitsa' ('Rubinovaya')

Russian thornless variety "Traveler" with gradual ripening of large fruits.

'Puteshestvennitsa' (known in Russia as 'Rubinovaya', translated as "Traveler") is a Siberian raspberry variety bred in Barnaul. It is sought after especially for its practically thornless shoots in the upper part, which significantly facilitates harvesting and maintenance. It features large, firm fruits and a long ripening period.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Practically thornless shoots (thorns only at the bottom, missing at the top).
• Large, bright red and firm fruits (3.0 – 5.5 g).
• High resistance to mites.
• Excellent frost resistance and regenerative ability.
• Gradual and long harvest period (7 – 9 waves).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia (Siberia)
• Institution: NIISS - M. A. Lisavenko Research Institute of Horticulture for Siberia (Barnaul)
• Parentage: Selection from seedlings of 'Canby' (open pollination)
• Registration: 1991 (Russia)

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Strong, medium height (1.8 – 2.0 m), moderately spreading.
• Thorns: Practically thornless in fruiting zones (thorns are only small and soft at the bottom).

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large, averaging 3.0 – 4.0 g (max. 5.5 g).
• Shape and Color: Broad-blunt-conical, bright red.
• Taste: Good, sweet-sour, strongly aromatic (rating 4.0/5).
• Firmness: Fruits are firm, do not drop, and transport well.
• Usage: Universal.

Resistance and Requirements

• Climate: Excellent frost resistance. Good regeneration after damage. May require protection in extreme frosts.
• Disease resistance: High resistance to mites. Slightly susceptible to spur blight.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-late (mid-July to August). Ripening is gradual and long (multiple harvests).
• Yield: Medium to good (approx. 5 – 8 t/ha).