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Common raspberry

Rubus idaeus

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Common raspberry is part of the Rubus genus and its scientific name is Rubus idaeus. It is an edible fruit and is treated mainly as a perennial, so it grows best over a period of time (3 years and greater). Common raspberry is known for its vine-like habit and growing to a height of approximately 98.0 cm (3.19 feet). Popular varieties of Common raspberry with home gardeners are Heritage, Autumn Bliss, Latham Red, Fall gold, and Caroline.

Common raspberry is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow Common raspberry

Partial Sun
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Medium

Feed with compost or rotted manure in the late fall or early spring.

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water moderately. Zone 4 to 8 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Common raspberry requires a clay soil with a ph of 5.7 - 6.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil. Keep in mind when planting that Common raspberry is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Common raspberry from seed

Transplanting Common raspberry

Companion plants for Common raspberry

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Common raspberry so consider planting:

Common raspberry likes Tansy
Common raspberry likes French marigold
Common raspberry likes Common rue

Repellent plants for Common raspberry

These plants will not grow well with Common raspberry so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common raspberry dislikes Potato
Common raspberry hates Tomato

can transfer diseases such as verticillium root rot.
Common raspberry hates Eggplant

can transfer diseases such as verticillium root rot.
Common raspberry hates Sweet pepper

can transfer diseases such as verticillium root rot.

Common Common raspberry problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Common raspberry plants:

Other names for Common raspberry

Raspberry, Purple raspberry

Rubus idaeus L.

Misspellings: Raspberries

Latest Common raspberry Reviews

09 Dec 2011

Morrigan's Common raspberry was Reviewed day 649

Dormant for the Winter.

4 stars
18 Aug 2011

Motherhen's Raspberry Polka' was Reviewed day 496

I was a bit cross with these last year as only 2 out of 3 survied, however they are the heaviest cropping of all my raspberries this autumn!

5 stars
11 May 2011

graibeard's Raspberry (Heritage) was Reviewed day 1075

Two harvests a season, 2nd one is in abundance. A great snack food for the gardener (1st) then household 2nd ;-) Easy to manage by cutting all canes short in winter. Best producer of the 3 varieties/types here.

5 stars

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Common raspberry care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Common raspberry exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Common raspberry to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Common raspberry exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Common raspberry grow into? Vine
Hardiness How frost hardy is Common raspberry? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Common raspberry come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Common raspberry grow? 98.0 cm / 3.19 feet Mature Spread How wide does Common raspberry grow? 2.00 metres / 6.50 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Common raspberry grow best in? Zone 4 to Zone 8 pH Range The level of acidity for Common raspberry. 5.7 - 6.0
Water Requirements How much water does Common raspberry require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Common raspberry need? Medium
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Common raspberry in? Clay Sun How much sunlight does Common raspberry need to grow? Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Common raspberry be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Common raspberry? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Common raspberry? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Common raspberry? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Common raspberry need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Common raspberry in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Common raspberry seedlings. 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Common raspberry seedlings. 1.70 metres / 5.52 feet
Bloom Time When will Common raspberry bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Common raspberry ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Common raspberry? Help build our wiki!

How long does Common raspberry take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common raspberry takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

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Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Common raspberry? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Common raspberry is ready for harvest / bloom? + 131 days Average 131 days | Min 46 days | Max 209 days (27)
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