Overview
Raspberries are popular berries on that grow on thorny canes. There are spring bearing and autumn bearing raspberries.
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Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Also known as
American Red Raspberry, Common Red Raspberry, Western Red Raspberry, Wild Red Raspberry
Raspberries (Rubus Idaeus) by Juhanson (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
6a
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 2m |
1.5m | Min | 50cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Fruiting
spring
summer
autumn
winter
Depending o the cultivar fruit is harvest in early summer or autumn.
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Common problems
Bollworm, stink bugs and crickets can be problematic. The biggest problem is rotting fruit, try to keep fruit dry from blossom time to harvesting, by watering at soil level. Promote airflow through the canes to prevent disease.
Companion plants
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Propagation
Division
Lift plants in winter and divide. The plant regrows from buds on the root system.
Layering
When canes touch soil, it will make new rootsand new plants.
Cuttings
Stem cuttings: Cut 20cm section of new growth off from late spring to midsummer. Dip the cut end into powdered rooting hormone and then into a moist propagation medium 10 cm deep. Roots in 2-4 weeks.
Special Features
Attracts bees
Bees are needed to pollinate the flowers.
Pot plant
Raspberries can be grown in large pots in the outdoors which helps to prevent them from spreading.
Uses
Edible
Raspberries can be eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking. The leaves can be used to make tea and contain antioxidants.