Thorned Varieties Cheyenne

Thorned Varieties Cheyenne - Large, attractive fruit that ripens mid-June through early July. Canes are erect, vigorous and productive, but susceptible to the disease “rosette” (double blossom). Shawnee - Fruits are large, attractive and have good flavor. Fruit ripens later and over a longer time than Cheyenne. Plants are productive, erect and vigorous, but also are susceptible to rosette. Choctaw - Fruit size and flavor similar to Cheyenne and Shawnee but ripens one week earlier (early June). Plant vigor and growth are similar to Shawnee, as is its susceptibility to rosette. Thornless Varieties Chester - Fruit quality is good with large size, and the plants are vigorous and productive. Fruit is less sensitive to sunburn and bleeding. Plants have good winter hardiness and are resistant to cane blight. Hull - Medium- to large-fruited variety with good flavor. Fair winter hardiness. Navaho - Only thornless variety with erect enough canes not to need trellising. Fruit quality reported to be better than other thornless varieties, but plants may not be as productive. Navaho has shown resistance to “double blossom,” a fungus disease common in Tennessee. Raspberries: Summer Red Latham - Plants yield well, but have fair winter hardiness and are susceptible to mosaic virus. Fruit is medium-sized, round, firm and light red. Titan - An early maturing, large-fruited variety with a high level of aphid resistance. May require trellising. Plants are susceptible to crown gall and root rot. Black Cumberland - Also known as “Blackcap.” Canes are vigorous and productive. Fruit ripens in mid-summer. Bristol - Heavier producer than Cumberland, with larger, high-quality fruit. Jewel - Canes are vigorous and productive. More resistant to disease and larger fruit than Bristol. Purple Brandywine - Vigorous plants with some disease resistance. Berries are large, tart and of good quality. Royalty - Vigorous plants with multiple resistance to insects and the raspberry aphid which carries the mosaic virus. Larger, sweeter fruit than Brandywine. Fall-bearing red Heritage - Fruit is medium-sized, firm and high-quality. Produces fruit late summer to first fall frost. Ruby - Larger fruit than Heritage and matures two weeks earlier. May be susceptible to root rot. Autumn Bliss - Fruit matures earlier than Heritage and is of higher quality. Plants are less vigorous than Heritage with fewer root suckers produced. that area. This should be done in advance of planting so any weed regrowth can be killed. Planting Correctly Brambles can be planted any time they are dormant, usually from Nov. 1 to March 15. If a fall planting is made, a mulch at the base of the plant may reduce winter injury. Either root cuttings or root suckers can be planted. If root cuttings are used, plant them about 3 to 4 inches deep. If root suckers are used, make holes large enough and deep enough to completely spread the roots. Once planting is done, firm the soil around the plant and water well. Spacings used for blackberries and raspberries are listed below:

top tips for keeping your lawn in the best condition

Mowing Tips

In their natural habitat wild grasses are grazed by animals such as sheep and cattle. In order to survive the grass plants have evolved to grow from the base. By regularly mowing the grass we mimic the effect of grazing, which stimulates the grass to grow more strongly from the base.

Here are our top tips for keeping your lawn in the best condition:

    Keep the blades on your lawn mower properly adjusted and sharpened.
    If the conditions are ideal for growth (warm, moist and sunny) then you may need to mow twice a week to keep it looking good.
    Don’t mow the lawn too short when it is very hot.
    If you are on holiday, cut the lawn before you go. Don’t be tempted to cut it very short, as this will cause it stress. Weak grass cannot compete well with invading weeds and moss and will suffer. Cut it as normal as near to your leaving date as possible.
    Don’t cut the grass when it is wet, or when the soil is waterlogged.
    It is safe to cut the lawn during winter months if it is still growing, but keep the blades high and avoid wet conditions.
    Never cut the grass in frosty conditions.
    When mowing a newly seeded lawn allow it to reach about 5cm (2inches) in height and then cut to 2.5cm (1inch).
    Very short grass clippings produced from regular mowing can be left on the lawn as a mulch during summer when the weather is hot. This helps to reduce water loss. Don’t allow this to build up though, or it will create thatch.