Experience the taste of summer with Red Raspberry Seeds for Planting. Known scientifically as Rubus idaeus, this classic berry variety produces clusters of plump, ruby-red raspberries that are both sweet and tart, perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserving.
The vigorous bushy vines thrive in a wide range of climates and are easy to grow, making them ideal for home gardens, patios, or small orchards. Once established, these non-GMO perennial berry plants will produce abundant harvests year after year.
Features
- 🍇 Sweet & Juicy Berries: Perfect for snacking, baking, or making jams.
- 🌿 Perennial Bush Vines: Long-living plants with yearly fruit yields.
- 🌞 Sun-Loving Plants: Thrive in full sun for maximum berry production.
- 🌱 Non-GMO Seeds: Safe, natural, and high-quality for reliable growth.
- 🪴 Versatile Use: Ideal for gardens, raised beds, and pots.
- 🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects.
Specifications
- Common Name: Red Raspberry
- Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus
- Plant Type: Perennial fruit bush/vine
- Zones: USDA 4–9
- Growth Habit: Erect to trailing canes (3–6 ft tall)
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs daily)
- Soil Type: Loamy, rich, and well-draining soil
- Soil pH: 5.5–6.5
- Watering: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
- Temperature Range: 60–85°F (16–30°C)
- Fruits: Medium-sized red raspberries
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, tangy, and aromatic
- Days to Germination: 20–40 days
- Days to Maturity: 120–150 days (first-year growth may be vegetative)
- Pollination: Self-fertile but improved with cross-pollination
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, smoothies, preserves, and sauces
Planting Guide
- Seed Prep: Cold stratify seeds in moist sand for 4–6 weeks at 35–40°F (2–4°C).
- Sowing: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil or seed-starting mix.
- Light: Provide full sun exposure or bright grow lights.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
- Transplanting: Move outdoors after frost danger passes; space 18–24 inches apart.
- Support: Use trellises or stakes for trailing canes.
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) during early growth.
- Harvest: Pick ripe raspberries in mid to late summer when fruits are fully red and easily detach.
Care Tips
- Pruning: Remove old canes after fruiting to promote new growth.
- Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and prevent weeds.
- Pest Control: Watch for aphids, beetles, and cane borers.
- Winter Protection: In colder zones, mulch heavily around roots.
- Pollinators: Encourage bees for maximum fruit production.
