Simmons Plant Farm

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Raspberries

RED RASPBERRIES

 

HERITAGE

An everbearing raspberry introduced by the New York Experimental Station at Geneva.  Produces vigorous, upright canes that require no trellising.  The fruit is medium size, red, firm, and extremely attractive.  Has a very good flavor. A moderate crop is produced in the summer but extra good yields are in the fall.  Plants set in the spring will produce in the fall. 

 

CAROLINE

A large, red, firm berry with a long harvest season that ripens two weeks earlier than the Heritage.  Vigorous growth habits that seems to respond well to warmer temperatures.

 

LATHAM

Very heavy breeder, very hardy and adapts well to different types of soils.  The large fruit has rich red color and good flavor.  It is outstanding for commercial purposes due to its firmness.

 

CASCADE DELIGHT

Large, attractive red fruit which is high yielding.  Excellent for fresh market due to flavor and size.  Has that good red raspberry flavor.

 

DORMAN RED

The fruits of the Dorman are very firm, shiny, light red in color and have large round berries.  Berries are slightly tart in flavor.  The Dorman produces plants that are vigorous and thrive in hot weather.  The plants require trellising.  Dorman does well in the southern states.

 

BOYNE

Early season maturing, summer bearing canes are medium height, vigorous, erect and sturdy.  Boyne is very productive and extremely hardy.  Berries are deep red, medium size, tender and juicy.  The flavor is aromatic and medium sweet, especially good for processing and freezing.

 

GOLD RASPBERRY

 

ANN

The gold colored fruit is proving to be highly productive with a consistent good flavor.  Its sweet flavor  makes it great for home or fresh market use.

 

BLACK RASPBERRY

 

CUMBERLAND

One of the largest, sweetest black raspberries.  Plants are very vigorous extremely heavy producers.  Berries are jet black and delicious.

 

BLACK HAWK

The plants are vigorous, show resistance to anthracnose.  One of the hardiest black raspberries.  Fruit is medium in size, and firm, and has a good flavor.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

Plant red and black raspberries 3 feet apart in rows and 6-10 feet between the rows.  Work soil as deep as possible.  Then level soil again.  Cut off the tops of red raspberries to about 4 inches.  Cut black raspberries to abut 2 inches.  Plow a furrow about 3 inches deep and spread roots naturally in the rows.  Pack soil firmly around the roots.  Level soil again around the plants.  Plants need about an inch of water every 7-10 days during hot weather.  Cultivate every week or 10 days to keep grass and weeds from plants. Remove all old canes after they have borne fruit each summer.  Fertilize with 13-13-13 or 10-20-10 light every six weeks during growing season.

Prices listed below berry descriptions.