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Raspberries

Rubus idaeus

Category: Fruit

Raspberries are among the most delicious, easy-to-grow, and delicate berries. Raspberries can grow in a large variety of planting zones. Summer-bearing raspberries grow one crop per season (in the summer) whereas ever-bearers grow two crops (one in summer, one in fall).

How to Grow Raspberries

Quick Info

Spacing
1/Square
Sun
Full Sun
Water
1 in/week
Season
Perennial
Frost
Tolerant
Height
3-6 ft
Germination
Sprout to Harvest
2 years
Soil pH
Acidic - Slightly Acidic

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Growing from Seed

It is not recommended that home gardeners attempt to grow raspberrries from seed.

Planting Considerations

Raspberries can spread rather invasively if left unchecked. Some gardeners choose to plant their raspberrries in the middle of the yard so the lawn mower can prevent spread. In cold climates, he best time to plant red raspberries is in the fall. Plant other types of raspberries in the early spring once the soil is workable.

Feeding

None required.

Harvesting

Harvest berries when they turn red, preferably on dry and sunny days.

Storage

Raspberries last approximately 5 days in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen or made into jam.

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