Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) PATRICIA

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) 'Patricia' (Патриция)

Large-fruited Russian thornless variety with sweet dessert taste.

'Patricia' is one of the most popular large-fruited raspberry varieties from Professor Kichina (VSTISP Moscow). Gardeners love it for its huge fruits, excellent sweet taste, and complete absence of thorns. It is an ideal variety for home growing and fresh consumption, although due to the softer consistency of the fruits, it is not suitable for long transport.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very large fruits (4 – 12 g) with dessert taste.
• Thornless shoots (comfortable harvesting and care).
• High yield (4 – 5 kg per bush).
• Excellent sweet taste and strong aroma.
• Fruits do not drop after ripening.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Russia (Moscow)
• Institution: VSTISP (author Prof. V. V. Kichina)

Variety Characteristics

Bush

• Growth: Medium height (1.8 m), semi-spreading. Requires support.
• Shoots: Medium thick, hairy, and completely thornless.
• Leaves: Light green, slightly wrinkled.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large to very large (4 – 12 g).
• Shape and Color: Truncated cone, velvety red color.
• Taste: Sweet, dessert quality, with distinct raspberry aroma.
• Flesh: Juicy, melting, medium firm (drupelets are tiny).
• Usage: Fresh consumption (ideal), freezing, jams. Low transportability (fruits are softer).

Resistance and Requirements

• Climate: Medium frost resistance (may require protection in harsh winters).
• Disease resistance: High resistance to anthracnose and purple blotch. Susceptible to Phytophthora (root rot) – does not tolerate waterlogging.
• Requirements: Requires abundant (but not excessive) watering and support.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: Mid-early (early July to early August).
• Type: Summer bearing (once a year).
• Yield: High to very high (approx. 25 t/ha).