Published in Scientific Papers. Series B. Horticulture., Vol. LVII
Written by Parascovia SAVA, Cristina CATERENCIUC
The paper presents research results and observations made on the development of phenological stages and plant development of blackberry varieties Darrow, Smoothstem, Thornfree studied during the years 2010-2012 in the Republic of Moldova. It was established that during the period between budding and flowering was 31-46 days and fruit ripening begins at 55 -64 days from the beginning of flowering. The varieties studied during fruit maturation until early vegetation ranges from 88 to 114 days. The average length of blackberry shoots ranged from 1.18 to 3.29 m and the average number on bush was 8-11. pcs. The average mass of blackberry fruit settled in the amount of 2.9 to 4.9 g. Bush fruit number ranged from 224 pcs. to 483 pcs.
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