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Rubus idaeus

Species

Also called red raspberry, European raspberry, raspberry, European red raspberry

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Rubus idaeus
Photo: Kollányi Gábor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

“This species is a cool-temperate shrub that tolerates winter chill yet dislikes prolonged extreme heat.” — How to Care for Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Days to maturity365 days

“~365 days to harvest” — How to grow Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) — G4rden

Lightfull sun, light partial shade

“Provide 6–8 hours of direct sun daily, ideally with morning sun and light afternoon shade in hot summers to reduce leaf scorch.” — How to Care for Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Waterregular water

“Irrigate when the top 3–5 cm of soil feels dry, applying a deep soak that moistens the root zone without leaving standing water.” — How to Care for Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Soil pH5.5–6.5

from Rubus · “Raspberries need moderately acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5” — Raspberry Light and Soil Requirements: Sun, pH, and Drainage for Fruitful

Spacing24 in

“24″ apart” — How to grow Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) — G4rden

Height98 in

“generally perennials, which bear biennial stems ("canes") from a perennial root system. In its first year, a new, unbranched stem ("primocane") grows vigorously to its full height of 1.5–2.5 metres” — Rubus idaeus - Wikipedia

Start indoors4 weeks before last frost

“4 weeks before your last spring frost” — How to grow Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) — G4rden

Transplant4 weeks before your last spring frost up to the frost date

“Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden from 4 weeks before your last spring frost up to the frost date.” — How to grow Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) — G4rden

Ready whenripe berries are plump and easily detach from the stem

from Rubus · “harvest hundreds of berries each season—perfect for snacking, baking, jamming, or tossing in your smoothies.” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Toxicitynot toxic

from Rubus · “Toxic to Dogs and Cats” — How to Grow Raspberries: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Tips

Keep away fromblackberry

“Keep apart from Blackberry” — How to grow Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) — G4rden

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