Raspberry – Rubus idaeus L.

Raspberry – Rubus idaeus L.

Crop: Raspberry
Botanical name: Rubus idaeus L.
Plant type: Perennial fruit-bearing shrub

Variety overview

• Perennial raspberry plant producing edible berries
• Suitable for cultivation in loose, permeable, slightly acidic soils
• Recommended soil pH of approximately 6.0
• Planting period from October to April, preferably in autumn
• Harvest begins in June
• Fruits are ready for harvesting when easily separated from the receptacle
• Fruit production increases during the first three years
• Average plant lifespan of approximately 10 years
• Everbearing types generally require no support
• Taller varieties benefit from trellis support
• Requires regular irrigation, pruning, fertilization and weed management

Plant & fruit characteristics

• Crop type: Berry Fruit
• Botanical name: Rubus idaeus L.
• Plant type: Perennial fruit-bearing shrub
• Plant lifespan: Approximately 10 years
• Harvest period: From June
• Fruit maturity indicator: Berries separate easily from the receptacle
• Productivity: Increases until approximately the third year
• Soil requirement: Loose, permeable and slightly acidic
• Soil pH: Approximately 6.0
• Planting period: October–April
• Preferred planting season: Autumn
• Plant support: Depending on variety and growth habit
• Trellis height: Approximately 0.8 m for taller varieties, as specified in the catalogue
• Irrigation: Regular watering during summer
• Pruning: May, according to the catalogue
• Fertilization: Recommended
• Weed management: Regular weed control
• Recommended use: Fresh consumption and processing

Technical Specifications