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Raspberry Plants

Fruiting Season: Fall Bearing

Heritage

Heritage 

For many years this was the standard variety for production and high-quality fruit by which fall-bearing varieties were judged. The fall crop is higly productive and ripens from the end of August through October, depending on your location. The berries have good size, color and flavor. The fruit is good for jam and freezing and is delicious for fresh use, as well.

special features
Easy to grow!
special features
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:
Med/Lg
Best in Zones:
4 - 8
Firmness:
Firm
Flavor:
Good
Freezing Quality:
Good
Winter Hardy:
Excellent
  • Plants
  • Price
  • Enter Qty
5
$15.00
10
$22.70
25
$42.60
100
$131.80
500
$496.00
1000+
$720.00

SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON

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