Heritage Raspberry - Award-winning, grown naturally, produces big, bright, juicy red berries continuously from mid-summer until frost. Grows in zones 4-8.
Heritage Raspberry
Heritage Raspberry (Rubus idaeus 'Heritage') is a popular variety of raspberry that is known for its large, sweet, and juicy berries. It is also a prolific producer, often yielding two crops of berries per season. Heritage raspberries are excellent for eating fresh, canning, freezing, and making jams and jellies.
Heritage raspberry plants are vigorous growers and can reach heights of up to 6 feet. They have a spreading habit and produce long, thorny canes. The flowers are white to pale pink in color and bloom in the spring. The berries are typically ready to harvest in midsummer and again in the fall.
Heritage raspberries are relatively easy to grow and care for. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Heritage raspberries are also drought-tolerant once established. To care for heritage raspberries, simply water them regularly and fertilize them in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Remove any spent canes after fruiting to encourage new growth.
Heritage raspberries are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of ways. They are excellent for eating fresh, canning, freezing, and making jams and jellies. Heritage raspberries can also be added to smoothies, yogurt parfaits, and other desserts.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Heritage raspberries:
- Plant heritage raspberries in a sunny to partially shady location with well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting.
- Space the plants 3-4 feet apart.
- Water the plants regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Remove any spent canes after fruiting to encourage new growth.
- Mulch around the plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
With proper care, Heritage raspberries will thrive for many years to come and produce delicious berries for you and your family to enjoy.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
