Rubus idaeus
Raspberry
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Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Description
Rubus idaeus (raspberry, also called red raspberry or occasionally as European raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries) is a red-fruited species of Rubus native to Europe and northern Asia and commonly cultivated in other temperate regions. A closely related plant in North America, sometimes regarded as the variety Rubus idaeus var.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Blooming
Blooms in late spring so frost is usually not a threat.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Growth
Grow deciduous species in full Sun. Grow evergreen species in full sun or partial shade. Brambles thrive in areas with long, mild springs and cool summer nights. Best to train brambles to a V-shape trellis which makes harvesting the fruits easier.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Planting
Take greenwood cuttings of deciduous species in summer or hardwood cuttings in early winter. Take semi-ripe cuttings of evergreen species in summer. Make sure not to plant brambles in a site where potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes, and peppers have grown in the past 3 years, because this site may contain verticillium wilt which will harm brambles.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Pest
Prone to various wilts and mildews, scale, leafhoppers, and caterpillars.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Interesting facts
The fruits of blackberries, raspberries and the like have some of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit, which is primarily due to their high concentrations of polyphenolic compounds.In the United Kingdom there is a superstition that blackberries should not be harvested after September 29th. After this date the devil has marked them by urinating on the leaves of the brambles. As unfortunate as this may sound, there is some value to the superstition. As October rolls around, the fruits have been on the stem long enough that they may be rotten and infested with insects. Whether or not they are covered with the devil's urine or rotten, they should not be eaten.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in well drained soil that is moderately fertile. Brambles prefer acidic soil. Infrequent watering. Provide a mulch to prevent the growth of weeds and enhance water retention.
