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Raspberry Plants

Fruiting Season: Fall Bearing

Autumn Britten

Autumn Britten

Licensed Variety 

Autumn Britten originated in Great Britain. It ripens before Caroline and Heritage, bearing fruit from late summer through the fall. It has a very large, very firm and coherent berry that is flavorful. Autumn Britten has shown to be winter hardy in trials at Nourse Farms. Plants are moderately vigorous, and we recommend planting at 16 to 20 inches in-row spacing.  BARE ROOT

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Available Exclusively from Nourse Farms
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Price includes a royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.
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Plants orders shipping to CA, OR, WA and HI will be charged a $15.00 fee for phytosanitary inspection.

 

Characteristics

Berry Color:
Red
Berry Size:
Very large
Best in Zones:
4 - 8
Firmness:
Firm
Flavor:
Excellent
Freezing Quality:
Good
Winter Hardy:
Good
  • Plants
  • Price
  • Enter Qty
5
$15.80
10
$24.00
25
$45.25
100
$139.70
500
$522.60
1000+
$792.00

Extra Informaton

  • All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.
  • Plants are available for shipment in the spring only.
  • We do not ship online orders outside the US.
  • It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

Planting Information
for Raspberries

Spacing

  • 18"–24" for reds and yellows; 20"–24" for blacks
  • Recommend 8’–12’ between rows depending on machinery

Irrigation

  • Soak in water using Agri-gel™ for 1–2 hrs before planting except for TC plugs
  • Water thoroughly after planting
  • 1"–2" rainfall or equivalent per week

Fertilization

  • Before planting add ½–¾ lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft
  • Commercial growers should use 500 lbs per acre
  • An additional 1lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft can be applied in July or August and in early spring in following years
  • pH: 6.0–6.5

Weed Control

  • Regular cultivation is necessary during growing season
  • Roots are shallow – don’t cultivate more than an inch deep
  • Mulching during establishments can help control weeds
  • Contact a local extension for chemical recommendations

Trellis

  • We suggest plants are supported by a T-trellis