Raspberry variety Kirzhach is one of the most popular and reliable varieties for growing in suburban and garden plots. This mid-early variety begins ripening in early July, and fruiting continues until early August, allowing for several harvests of berries per season. Kirzhach raspberry bushes are powerful, upright, and compact, reaching a height of about 2-2.5 meters, forming numerous replacement shoots and root suckers. Plants possess high winter hardiness and can withstand frosts down to -35°C, making them suitable for growing in various climatic zones of Russia.
Kirzhach variety berries have a blunt conical shape, bright red color, and an average weight of 2 to 3.5 grams. The fruits are dense, with small uniform pips, are well connected to each other, which ensures good transportability and preservation during transport. The taste of the berries is sweet with a characteristic raspberry aroma and juicy flesh, making them an excellent choice for fresh consumption, as well as for home processing — jams, jellies, pastilles, and dried goods.
The variety is characterized by high yields, reaching approximately 10-12 tons per hectare or about 3 kilograms per bush. Kirzhach raspberry is unpretentious to soils and does not require complex care, making it convenient for amateur gardeners. Additionally, the variety possesses resistance to main fungal diseases and pests at the level of the best standard varieties, which contributes to a stable and high-quality harvest.
