Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) LAZAREVSKAYA

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) 'Lazarevskaya' (Лазаревская)

Early Russian variety with good yield and interesting shoot coloration.

'Lazarevskaya' is an older, proven Russian raspberry variety bred by Professor Kichina at VSTISP. Although it has certain weaknesses in disease resistance and transportability, growers appreciate it for its early ripening, reliable yield, and ability to overwinter well even in areas with temperature fluctuations.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Early ripening.
• Good and stable yield (approx. 2.2 kg per bush).
• Good resistance to winter thaws and bark rot.
• Pleasant taste of fruits.
• Decorative red coloration of shoots in autumn.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia
• Institution: VSTISP (now FNC Sadovodstva), author V. V. Kichina
• Parentage: 'Karnaval' × 'Malling Jewel'
• Registration: 1993 (in testing since 1978)

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium height (1.5 – 1.8 m), moderate formation of suckers.
• Shoots: Straight, thin, moderately thorny. In autumn, they acquire a distinct red color.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium size, averaging 2.6 – 2.8 g.
• Shape and Color: Elongated-conical, red color.
• Taste: Pleasant, with weaker aroma (rating 4.1/5).
• Usage: Universal. Transportability is weaker (mostly for home use).

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Medium (down to -33 °C). Tolerates winter thaws well.
• Disease resistance: The variety is moderately susceptible to powdery mildew, spur blight, viral dwarfism, and some pests. Nevertheless, it is viable.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Early variety. Summer bearing.
• Yield: Good (2.0 – 2.2 kg per bush).