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Raspberry Red : RASPBERRY SHORTCAKE® 2 gallon pot (Summer Bearing)
$44.95
(Rubus ideaus 'NR7' PP22,141)
Expand your container garden with this new Bushel and Berry selection. A revolutionary thornless raspberry with a compact nature and a rounded growth habit, Raspberry Shortcake® makes it possible for even apartment dwellers to pick some homegrown fruit! No staking is needed, as this carefree plant only reaches 60-90cm (2-3') in height. Sweet, nutritious, mid-sized red berries with an enticing vanilla-tinged flavour are rewarding for any age of aspiring gardener.
SELF-FERTILE | ZONE 4 | HARVEST: MID-JULY
Growing Tips
Before leaving the raspberries behind, let's briefly focus on their leaves. They are such a powerful tonic, you should grow some canes for this reason alone. Tea made with raspberry leaves (fresh or dried) is a potent elixir for all sorts of ailments. Do a bit of research or ask any qualified herbalist.
Raspberry canes MUST be kept moist until they are in the ground. In fact, we believe that the main reason that canes fail to grow is from the root hairs becoming dry at some point in the planting process.
We suggest using Soil Moist root dip (see page 81). Soak the roots for 1-2 hours just before planting. From our own experience it is highly effective. It is also recommended for other plants – blackberries, strawberries, etc.
