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Raspberry Plants

Fruiting Season: Summer Bearing - Late Season

Octavia

Octavia 

U.S. Plant Patent Pending

This is a new late-season floricane raspberry. The berries have a longer shelf life than Tulameen. Early trials of Octavia show excellent productivity and flavor, with picking starting 10 days after Tulameen. Consider Octavia for fresh market applications. We are learning the adaptability of this variety, and winter hardiness has been variable. Octavia will extend summer production into the early primocane season.

special features
Available Exclusively from Nourse Farms

 

Characteristics

Berry Color:
Red
Berry Size:
Med/Lg
Best in Zones:
5 - 7
Firmness:
Firm
Flavor:
Good
Freezing Quality:
Good
Winter Hardy:
Good
  • Plants
  • Price
  • Enter Qty
5
$17.20
10
$26.10
25
$49.00
100
$151.40
500
$562.10
1000+
$842.00

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