Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) RODNAJA

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) 'Rodnaya' (Родная)

Early Russian variety with few thorns and remontant ability.

'Rodnaya' is an interesting Russian raspberry variety whose exact origin is little known. It is primarily classified as a summer bearing (once fruiting) variety, but in warm years it exhibits remontant traits and produces a second crop in autumn. It is valued for its early ripening, few thorns, and good resistance to frost and grey mould.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Early ripening with potential autumn harvest (in warmth).
• Few thorns on shoots.
• Good frost resistance and fertility.
• Resistance to botrytis and mites.
• Good fruit taste.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia (probably)
• Origin: Exact breeding data are unknown.

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Shoots: Long, with few thorns. Tend to bend under the weight of the crop, therefore require support.

Fruit

• Size: Medium size.
• Taste: Good.
• Firmness: Fruits are relatively soft (suitable mainly for fresh consumption and processing, less for transport).

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.
• Disease resistance: Good resistance to botrytis (grey mould) and mites. Moderate resistance to shoot diseases, leaf spots, and raspberry gall midge.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Early variety.
• Type: Summer bearing (once fruiting), but in warm autumns it remontants (fruits on tips of young shoots).
• Yield: Productive.