Raspberry
A staple in the home garden! Raspberries require full sun at least 6 hours per day for abundant fruit production. They prefer a well-drained, loamy soil, proper drainage is crucial to avoid over watering which can lead to root disease. Consistent moistue is the key. Regular pruning ensures healthy growth and higher yields. Summer bearing varieties should be pruned after harvesting by removing the old canes that bore fruit. Everbearing varieties should be pruned in the spring by cutting back dead or weak canes.
Boyne
Ripening Date: Mid-Late JulyBlooms: MayPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 4-5'Zone: 3Flavor: SweetTexture: JuicyFresh Eating: FairCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Poor
Caroline
Ripening Date: Late June & SeptemberBlooms: MayPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 3-4'Zone: 4Flavor: SweetTexture: JuicyFresh Eating: Very GoodCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: Very GoodStorage Ability: Poor
Fall Gold
Ripening Date: Mid June & AugustBlooms: MayPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 3-4'Zone: 4Flavor: SweetTexture: FirmFresh Eating: ExcellentCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Poor
Heritage
Ripening Date: July & SeptemberBlooms: Early MayPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 3-4'Zone: 4Flavor: SweetTexture: FirmFresh Eating: ExcellentCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Poor
Royalty
Ripening Date: Late JulyBlooms: MayPollination: Self FruitfulHeight: 3-4'Zone: 4Flavor: SweetTexture: JuicyFresh Eating: ExcellentCooking: ExcellentCaning: ExcellentBaking: ExcellentStorage Ability: Poor