Raspberries still going strong
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:28 pm
My variety is 'Polka', it started fruiting in late June and has been ever since. From what I've read it's an everbearer, i.e. fruits until the first frost. Each individual cane is good for 2 seasons. It spreads like a weed by underground runners so I'll have to cut it back or it will take over.
Today after work I came out and harvested a handful of berries in the dark, more berries and flowers coming.
Very good choice if you want long season cropping, just keep it in check.
In 2011 (?) people were still harvesting raspberries in January before the frosts, I wonder how long into the winter mine is going to fruit. We already had a frost in late November, but it was mild and the plant didn't bat an eyelid. The foliage is starting to get that autumnal look, but the younger canes are still light green and looking good
Today after work I came out and harvested a handful of berries in the dark, more berries and flowers coming.
Very good choice if you want long season cropping, just keep it in check.
In 2011 (?) people were still harvesting raspberries in January before the frosts, I wonder how long into the winter mine is going to fruit. We already had a frost in late November, but it was mild and the plant didn't bat an eyelid. The foliage is starting to get that autumnal look, but the younger canes are still light green and looking good