raspberry

There are many wonderful raspberry varieties available including thornless, vigourous growers with erect stems that are easier to maintain, prune and require little support. Newer varieties also possess large, high quality, juicy red fruit that are self-fruitful, produced mid-summer and/or fall. Plant with additional raspberries for better yields in sunny spots, edible gardens, as hedges or borders. New dwarf, container varieties are also becoming available. Shop our selection of raspberry varieties online.

Plant in well-drained to moist, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week the first year. For summer harvest, prune in late winter to remove weak, diseased or damaged canes, and thin canes to 6-8″ apart. After harvest, summer and/or fall, cut down all canes that bore fruit. Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with Holly-tone®. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.