Abstract
The red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) cultivars Jenkka and Jatsi have been released from the berry breeding programme of the Agricultural Research Centre of Finland. Cv. Jenkka was selected for its good winterhardiness and reliable yield, and cv. Jatsi for its good flavour, large fruit size and moderate winterhardiness. Both cultivars are suitable for the fresh and pick-your-own market.
Highlights
Breeding of Rubus species in Finland was launched in 1939 at the Institute of Horticulture with hybridization between the red raspberry and arctic bramble (Rubus arcticus L.)
The aim was to develop a berry plant that would combine the aroma of the arctic bramble with the cultivation properties of the red raspberry
As a result of the breeding work, two nectar raspberry varieties were released for cultivation; cv
Summary
Agricultural Research Centre ofFinland, Research Station for Ecological Agriculture, FIN-50600 Mikkeli, Finland. Agricultural Research Centre ofFinland, Institute of Horticulture, FIN-21500 Piikkiö, Finland. The red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) cultivars Jenkka and Jatsi have been released from the berry breeding programme of the Agricultural Research Centre of Finland. Cv. Jenkka was selected for its good winterhardiness and reliable yield, and cv. Jatsi for its good flavour, large fruit size and moderate winterhardiness. Both cultivars are suitable for the fresh and pick-your-own market.
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