Which raspberry variety should you choose? Characteristics and uses of raspberry plants

How to choose your raspberry variety?

Do you want to plant raspberry plants on your plot but don't know which raspberry variety to choose? This raspberry variety guide lists the main varieties along with their characteristics and uses. Everbearing or non-everbearing? Red or Yellow? For sale on the farm or for processing? There's something for everyone.

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Raspberry Variety Guides:

Variety Color
Fruits		 Remontante Precocity Productivity Fruit Size / Shape Disease Resistance / Hardiness Fruiting Period Taste Self-fertile
Joseli Red Uplifting Early Very high production Large fruits Healthy and Vigorous July to August Good fragrant taste Self-fertile variety
Berberanza Red Uplifting Early Correct Medium and regular size July to August Very fragrant, firm and sweet Self-fertile variety
Joan Jay Red Uplifting Remontante One of the most productive varieties Midsized Good resistance to heat and drought. Good overall resistance to diseases. July to August Aromatic and sweet Self-fertile variety
Summit Red Uplifting Semi-Early Very productive Midsized Good resistance August to Early October Sugar Self-fertile variety
Manole Red Uplifting Early Very productive Large fruits Vigorous and solid June to July Fragrant and sweet Self-fertile variety
Joan Squire Red Uplifting Late Very productive Large fruits Vigorous September to October Very rich and juicy taste Self-fertile variety
Carmen Love Red Uplifting Productive Small fruits Perfumed Self-fertile variety
Ruby Beauty Red Uplifting Season 1.5 kg of fruit per plant Midsized June -> July Fragrant and sweet Self-fertile variety
Zeva Red Uplifting Remontante Very productive Large fruits Very good June to August to October Self-fertile variety
Faro Red No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Average 10G on average, quite large, round and regular Good resistance to disease. Quite soft, therefore not suitable for long-term transport. July No info Self-fertile variety
Frida Red No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Average Quite big, 10G on average Vigorous variety that resists diseases well July Very fruity taste Self-fertile variety
Lloyd Georges Red No
Uplifting		 Season Average Quite big, 10G on average Poor preservation, consume very quickly Mid-June to Mid-July Very fruity and aromatic, excellent taste quality Self-fertile variety
Meco Red No
Uplifting		 Season Production spread over 5 weeks, good yield, usable for processing or fresh produce Small fruits Good disease resistance, hardy and vigorous July Firm and fragrant Self-fertile variety
Rose of Côte d'Or Red No
Uplifting		 Late Average Small, fairly fragile fruits Quite susceptible to disease July to August Very fragrant, used for the production of alcohol, jelly or liqueur, very aromatic Self-fertile variety
Topla Red No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Very productive variety Large, conical, rounded fruits Good disease resistance June to July Excellent taste quality, very fruity Self-fertile variety
Wawi Bright red No
Uplifting		 Mid-season Productive variety Medium caliber Vigorous June to July Tangy and fruity taste, very attractive appearance in a tray Self-fertile variety
Tulameen Bright red No
Uplifting		 Season High productivity Large fruits (15G on average) Appreciates well-drained soil June to July Very powerful raspberry aroma. Soft and sweet flesh, known for its taste. Firm fruit Self-fertile variety
Sweet from Metz YELLOW No
Uplifting		 Mid-Late Classic productivity Fairly large fruits (10G) Disease resistant July Delicate, mild, and very sweet flavor. Perfect for jam or pastries. Self-fertile variety
Augustred Light red No
Uplifting		 Late Very productive Medium to large, its canes are short (1.2 to 1.5M) Suffers from excess water End of July until beginning of August Very tasty and aromatic fruits Self-fertile variety
White Wood Dull Red Uplifting Remontante Fairly low yield, suitable for amateurs Medium caliber Very little subject to diseases June then October to November Juicy and very fragrant fruits Self-fertile variety
Autumn Surprise YELLOW Uplifting Remontante Classic performance Small caliber Good disease resistance. Very hardy. June to October Sweet and mild flavor Self-fertile variety
Capitou Red No
Uplifting		 Late Classic performance Midsized Suitable for calcareous soil (high pH). Resists drought well. Very hardy variety. July to August Tangy fruit with good taste quality Self-fertile variety
Malling Promise Red No
Uplifting		 Very Early Very high yield, very high yield potential, some say 4KG/Foot (seems high) Large, firm, fragrant, pointed fruits A variety that has good adaptability. Hardy and disease resistant. Very versatile. Early June to July Tangy and subtly sweet taste. Suitable for processing or baking. Self-fertile variety
Malling Exploit Bright red No
Uplifting		 Early Very productive Very large fruits Adapted to altitude. Vigorous except for the somewhat fragile canes. Mid-June to Mid-July Tangy flavor Self-fertile variety
Meeker Purple Red No
Uplifting		 Early Fairly spread out harvest Medium size and rounded shape Resists mosaic and dry soils Mid-June to End of July Very sweet and fruity fruit. For direct sale or processing. Freezes well, so can be used for wholesale. Self-fertile variety
Schoenemann Dark red No
Uplifting		 Season Abundant harvest Large conical fruits Well adapted to altitude, rustic and vigorous variety July over a short period Very tasty and fragrant fruit. Suitable for direct sales. Sorbet or pastry. Sweet and slightly tangy. Self-fertile variety
Willamette Dark red No
Uplifting		 Early Easy to harvest, easily detached, very productive variety Medium caliber Adapts to many regions, vigorous and disease resistant Mid-June to Mid-July Tangy and fruity taste. Available fresh or in jam and pastries. Self-fertile variety
Golden Queen YELLOW No
Uplifting		 Late Classic productivity Firm, fairly large fruits Variety known for its resistance to disease Mid-July to August The fruits have a sweet and tangy taste. Perfect for eating raw or making into jelly and jam. Self-fertile variety
Baron of Wavre Dark red Uplifting Remontante Very productive variety with good yield Very large fruits Disease resistant variety June then October to November, late fruiting Excellent in jam or pastries, very tasty Self-fertile variety
Legacy Bright Red Uplifting Remontante High-yielding variety that secures a harvest thanks to its very good vigor Medium caliber Very hardy variety which is almost never affected by diseases June then August to October Good shelf life, mild and sweet flavor Self-fertile variety
Polka Dark red Uplifting Early Remontante Suitable for long and short circuits. High productivity. Widely used in production contracts on large surfaces. Large fruit, twice the size of Heritage. Very firm and regular berry. Good transport resistance, good disease resistance, sensitive to rust June then August Very good taste, sugar-acid balance, very fragrant Self-fertile variety
September Soft pink Uplifting Remontante Fast and abundant fruit set, difficult to pick before maturity, very productive variety Large, rounded fruit Hardy and vigorous variety. Good resistance to diseases. June then September until the frosts Soft, sweet and slightly tangy Self-fertile variety
Zeva Dark red Uplifting Remontante High productivity, very abundant fruiting Very large, shiny, conical-shaped fruits Low disease resistance. Not very vigorous, a little soft and therefore sensitive to transport. June to July then September to October Consume fresh quickly or process quickly. Fragrant but moderately flavorful. Self-fertile variety
Fall Gold YELLOW Uplifting Remontante Very productive variety, abundant fruiting Fruit grouped in small spherical drupes Good disease resistance, poor storage July to August then October Excellent taste. Ideal fruit for short-circuit sales just after harvest. Very sweet variety without acidity, soft and fragrant. Self-fertile variety
Adelita Bright red No
Uplifting		 Early High productivity, 1KG per plant on average in winter production 7.4G average per fruit, large size Variety for winter production, very firm and good storage capacity December to April Sweet and slightly sour Self-fertile variety
Amalia Rossa Light red No
Uplifting		 Mid-Early High productivity, very good harvest speed Conical shape, large fruit throughout the season Excellent storage capacity, therefore very suitable for the fresh market August until frost Dry flesh and excellent taste Self-fertile variety
Enrosadira Bright light red Uplifting Early Remontante Ease of picking, one of the benchmarks in fruit quality and yield Large-caliber, conical-shaped variety Very vigorous and hardy variety. Resistant to the main diseases. August to mid-October Excellent taste quality, one of the benchmarks in the field Self-fertile variety
Optima Red Uplifting Remontante High return potential Large conical fruit Very good shelf life. Vigorous variety with an upright habit. Good root system. Rust tolerant. Suitable for direct sale or wholesale. June then August to October Taste is very close to Tulameen Self-fertile variety
Clarita Light Red Uplifting Mid-Early Remontante High productivity, easy picking Long and conical, large fruit size Vigorous variety that will resist common diseases. Fruit keeps well. Suitable for direct sale or wholesale. Mid-June to Mid-July Then End of August to October Excellent taste quality Self-fertile variety
Kwanza Light red Uplifting Remontante Good yield, easy to pick (5-6KG of harvest per hour) Round fruit, large size (7-8g on average) Fruit that does not turn black after harvest. Ideal for Mediterranean climates. Retains its quality and firmness with storage, making it suitable for all sales channels. Not very susceptible to disease. Harvest in autumn and then in spring Good flavor, sweet taste Self-fertile variety
Lagora Plus Bright red Uplifting Very late remontant High yield potential, excellent shelf life and ease of picking Large conical fruit, medium size (6.5g on average) Very firm fruits that keep well. Suitable for all sales channels. Late Autumn then Spring Pleasant flavor with a dry texture and firm fruit Self-fertile variety
Majestic Dark red Uplifting Remontante High productivity with ease of picking Medium-sized fruit (6.5 to 7g). The size can be kept throughout the season. Good storage capacity. Low susceptibility to disease. Suitable for direct sales or wholesale. End of July until end of December Very good sweet taste Self-fertile variety
Malling Bella Light red Uplifting Mid-season remountante High productivity Large, consistent caliber. Rounded conical. Variety with few thorns. Suitable for long transport distances. Adapts to the climate of northern and southern Europe. Starts mid-June and lasts 7 weeks on average then in spring Excellent taste quality Self-fertile variety
Pink Rosalita Dark red Uplifting Mid-Late Remontante Produced in autumn and spring, large production potential in spring Fruit of good size, conical and uniform shape Great firmness which guarantees a long shelf life Mid-Autumn and spring after Very good flavor Self-fertile variety
Nobility Bright red Uplifting Very Early Remontante High productivity, easy picking Conical fruit, medium size (5.5 to 6.5 grams) Good shelf life. Suitable for all sales channels. Good disease resistance. Hardy. Early Autumn then Spring after Sweet and very aromatic Self-fertile variety
Paris Dark red Uplifting Mid-Early Remontante High productivity spread over the season Round and conical fruit. Uniform fruit, large size, firm Good shelf life End of August to mid-October then spring after Excellent taste, aroma and sweetness Self-fertile variety
Shani Red Uplifting Very early remontant Interesting productivity on winter variety with Mediterranean production, high yield, average of 1.8KG per M² in Primocane Conical and firm fruit, medium size (5-6 grams) Produces flowers and fruits in low light conditions. Good shelf life for the fruit. Early Autumn then Spring after Good tasting, juicy variety Self-fertile variety
Vajolet Bright red Uplifting Late Remontante Excellent yield potential, great ease of picking Fairly large fruits, average weight 6.5g, wide and conical fruit Very low cold requirements. Very hardy variety. Early June to Mid-July Perfect for short circuits, excellent taste quality Self-fertile variety
All Gold YELLOW No
Uplifting		 Mid-Early Variety that has good yield potential Very large fruits Disease resistant variety July to August Very sweet fruit, sweeter than red raspberries Self-fertile variety
Autumn Bliss Red Uplifting Late remontant Abundant production, high yield Fairly large fruit with a firm structure Variety resistant to the main diseases, very resistant to cold August then mid-October Very fragrant and sweet, suitable for fresh or processed. Excellent quality. Considered one of the best raspberries on the market. Self-fertile variety
Glen Ample Dark red No
Uplifting		 Mid-Early Variety with very high yield potential, at maturity between 1.3 and 1.7KG per plant Large, fragrant fruits Resists strong winds and drought. Resists major diseases and mildew well. July to August Very juicy Self-fertile variety
Ottawa Brilliant red Uplifting Remontante Very high productivity The fruits are not large, but they have excellent taste quality. Very good storage in the freezer August then October Excellent, very sweet fruit Self-fertile variety
Preussen Dark red No
Uplifting		 Mid-Early Excellent yielding variety. Known for its high productivity. Rather large caliber. Firm fruit. Fruits sensitive to sunburn July Suitable for fresh sale and processing, sweet and aromatic taste Self-fertile variety

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