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Parentage / Origin
Bred by Reto Neuweiler, Truttikon, Switzerland from a cross between
Autumn Bliss x Tulameen.
Yield & Fruit Quality
Due to a high percentage of buds developing into fruiting laterals,
high fruit yields can be achieved. Under suitable growing conditions
can produce an additional crop in the autumn. Large to very large
berries, size comparable with that of Tulameen. Very firm berries,
easily transportable with a good shelf life. Berries have an
attractive light red colour, which does not darken after picking and
a delicious, intensive raspberry aroma with a high sugar content.
The berries release easily from the receptacle thus allowing
efficient picking.
Season
Depending on the location, TulaMagic® begins ripening as from the
20th of June, approximately one week earlier than Tulameen. Duration
of harvest is about 4 weeks. Under mild climatic conditions as well
as under plastic tunnels, current season’s canes can produce fruit
in the autumn.
Plant Characteristics
Vigorous year-old canes with sparse spines reaching a height of 2.0
m. Unlike Tulameen, with progressing age of plantation there is
still sufficient cane formation. Regular and complete bud break in
spring.
Disease Resistance
TulaMagic® has an extensive and dense root system, and evidence from
trials indicate a low susceptibility to root rot (Phytophthora
fragariae var. rubi). Experience to date shows that canes rarely
split and have a low susceptibility to cane diseases.
Horticultural Value
Very suitable for fresh consumption. Firm berries and good shelf
life makes TulaMagic® suitable for all marketing strategies.
Other Information
Plant in humus-rich well drained soil that is not subject to water
logging and cultivation on raised beds enriched by compost is
advised. Recommended planting distances: between rows 200 to 300 cm
and 30 to 40 cm between plants depending on the training system. Due
to its strong root system TulaMagic® requires less fertilizer,
especially nitrogen, than other varieties. This in turn improves
berry firmness and flavour. Removing excessively vigorous young
canes at ground level until the end of May stimulates formation of a
second generation of canes with moderate growth. These less vigorous
canes show a complete and early bud break in spring thus
contributing to an increased early fruit yield. In areas with
frequent rainfall growing under cover allows for high fruit quality
and good shelf life.
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