Raspberry Nootka
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus x hybrids
A floricane variety producing high yields of bright red, medium sized, fragrant berries. Good rot resistant fruits that freeze well. Harvest for four to five weeks over Summer, with a smaller Autumn yield.
Raspberries are a versatile fruit used to make mouthwatering jams, sauces, purees, soufflés or simply eaten fresh with cream or ice-cream.
Raspberries are a suckering plant that grow best in cooler climates and prefer a rich well drained soil in a position that does not have exposure to the hot afternoon sun. When planting create a mound of 10-15cm to assist drainage, mulch and keep well watered during growing period. Attaining a height of 2m they should be supported with a trellis or grown up against a wall.
Nootka is a floricane variety that fruits on new growth as well as on the previous year’s growth that has received winter chill.
How To Grow | Raspberries are a suckering plant that grow best in cooler climates and prefer a rich well drained soil in a position that does not have exposure to the hot afternoon sun. When planting create a mound of 10-15cm to assist drainage, mulch and keep well watered during growing period. Attaining a height of 2m they should be supported with a trellis or grown up against a wall. Cover roots 50cm apart in full sun. Feed plants with a complete fertilizer as fruit is forming. |
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When To Plant | Winter/Early Spring |
Harvest | Summer and Autumn |
When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Winter |
Soil Type | fertile, well drained |
Important Note | Our bulbs are seasonally available at leading garden retailers nationwide. Spring flowering varieties are in peak season February to June, and Summer flowering varieties and produce from June to September. Please contact your nearest garden retailer for availability. |
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