Raspberry Essay

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Growing the sweetest red raspberries (Rubus spp.) can be challenging, because there are many varieties to choose from. Although flavor is important, you must also take the climate and fruiting habit into consideration. Summer-bearing varieties will grow one year and produce the next, while fall-bearing varieties produce fruit on the current season's growth. Both varieties have various sweet raspberries to choose from, most of which prefer a cool climate. (See References 1)
Autumn Bliss Raspberries

"Autumn Bliss" is a early-season, fall-bearing raspberry that's hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. Recommended by the University of California, this raspberry variety originated in England in 1984 and grows short canes with few spines. The shrub develops pink flowers that are followed by large, juicy, sweet berries that are exceptionally flavorful. The berries are dark red, and tend to get darker upon storage in the refrigerator. (See References 1 through 5)
Heritage Raspberries

"Heritage" is a fall-bearing red raspberry variety that's also recomm...

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