Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Easy
- Grown as
- Perennial
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Super Hardy
Cane berries are versatile and hardy in the coldest climates where other fruits fail.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- Early
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot
Cane berries prefer a deep, well–drained, fertile soil and typically bear fruit on 2–year old wood.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 55°F - 85°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 40°F
In colder climates, plant in Spring. In mild climates, you can plant anytime in Spring or Fall.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- No
- Light
- Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot)
Raspberries need a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day for maximum productivity.
Part shade (Cool, Warm, Hot)Raspberries will tolerate some shade.
- Water
- Moderate
Raspberries are deep rooted, so they only need a moderate amount of water. Drip irrigation is highly recommended to avoid fungal disease on the berries.
- Feeder
- Heavy
Raspberries should be fertilized every Spring with a good organic fertilizer or compost mix.
- Suitability
- Tolerates light frost, Needs lots of space
- Small Gardens?
- No
- Containers?
- No
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- Yes
- Color
- Rich, dark-red
- Fruit Size
- 0.5 - 0.5"
- Plant Height
- 36.0 - 72.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 36.0 - 48.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-11
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Firmer berries.
- Rotation Group
- Perennial