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Raspberry Plants

Fruiting Season: Fall Bearing

Caroline

Caroline

U.S. Plant Patent # 10,412

Caroline has a larger berry than Heritage and is more productive, with a rich, full, and intense raspberry flavor. It is a very vigorous variety, with more tolerance for root rot than Heritage. The farther south you grow it, the earlier it will ripen. Caroline is widely adapted, growing everywhere from the East Coast to the West Coast. This variety does not tolerate high heat and drought. 

special features
Contains high levels of Nutraceuticals, a substance providing a healthy benefit to the human body!
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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.
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A signed non-propagation agreement will be required for orders of 1000 plants or more.

 

Characteristics

Berry Color:
Red
Berry Size:
Med/Lg
Best in Zones:
4 - 7
Firmness:
Firm
Flavor:
Excellent
Freezing Quality:
Good
Winter Hardy:
Excellent
  • 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