Black raspberry Cumberland is a unique raspberry variety that known for its black berries with a rich sweet taste and light aroma. This variety is suitable for fresh consumption, freezing and making jams. High yield and resistance to adverse conditions make Cumberland popular among gardeners.
Benefits of black Cumberland raspberries:
Original black
berries;
Bright taste with pleasant sweetness and light sourness;
High yield;
A unique aroma;
Disease resistance;
Excellent frost resistance;
Ease of care;
Suitable for freezing;
Does not form root growth;
Long fruiting.
Black Cumberland raspberry selection
The variety was bred in the USA, the main goal was to create a frost-resistant variety with black berries.
Basic information about the Cumberland black raspberry variety
The main feature of black Cumberland raspberries: black berries with excellent taste and high resistance to diseases.
Height of an adult black Cumberland raspberry bush: up to 2 m.
Cumberland Black Raspberry Planting Location: Grows best in a sunny location, sheltered from cold winds, with well-drained, fertile soil.
Scheme of planting black Cumberland raspberry seedlings: 0.5x1.5 m, 0.7x1.5 m, 1x2 m.
The size of the planting pit for black Cumberland raspberry seedlings: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of the plants — 40x40x40 cm.
Black Cumberland raspberry fruiting: 2 years after planting.
Black Cumberland raspberry pollination: does not need pollinators.
Black Cumberland raspberry ripening: the fruits ripen during the 1st-2nd decade of July.
Yield of black Cumberland raspberries: up to 4 kg per bush.
Black Cumberland raspberry fruits: the berries are round, initially red in color, when ripe they change to black, the weight of the berries is 3-5 g.
Frost resistance of Cumberland black raspberry: the variety is frost-resistant to -30°C, which makes it suitable for cultivation in various climatic conditions.
Black Cumberland Raspberry Drought Tolerance: Medium, needs regular watering to maintain yields, but can withstand short periods of drought.
Black Cumberland raspberry disease immunity: high level of resistance to major raspberry diseases, which reduces the need for chemical treatments.
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Recommendations for planting black Cumberland raspberry seedlings
Choose well-drained, fertile soil;
Choose a sunny location protected from strong winds so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
Dig a 40x40x40 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Install the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".
How to
buy seedlings of black Cumberland raspberries in the online store "Garden Choice" малини чорної Кумберленд в інтернет-магазині «Садовий Вибір»
You can buy high-quality seedlings of the black Cumberland raspberry variety at a low price by placing an order on the website https://sadovyy-vibir.prom.ua/ua/ or by calling on the phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.
Packaging process: The roots of seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.
Characteristics
Seedling characteristics
Recommended landing time
March-June; September-December
Seedling height
90 cm
Seedling type
Raspberry
Country of manufacture
Ukraine
Features of the plant
Variety
Cumberland
Fruit color
Black
Leaf color
Green
Packaging and Shipping
Actuality
Pre-order
Warranty
14 days
Delivery
Nova Poshta; Ukrposhta
Parcel rejection period
February-May; September-December
Packaging
Stretch film; Box