Raspberry - Heritage

Birds also love the fruit, so you may have to share the harvest. Natural protection against strong winter winds are provided in some valleys, but in other areas it is necessary to provide artificial protection during winter months. They do best in full sun on non-alkaline, fertile loam soil. Heritage is an outstanding everbearing variety that produces a crop in mid-July and then again in early September. Raspberries take little space, and live for years. However, they may be grown in partial shade or under other environmental constraints. Although a well-drained soil is essential for success, a sandy soil will need to have plenty of organic matter incorporated in preparation. The Heritage red raspberry has been given the 2004 Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award by the American Society of Horticultural Sciences. The Heritage Raspberry, 'Rubus 'Heritage', has medium-sized red berries that have very good flavor and quality. They are disease-resistant, highly productive, easy-to-grow and will bear fruit the first year. Raspberries may be grown successfully at an elevation as high as 7,000 feet. It is exceptional for fresh eating or for making pies and jams. Raspberries need a plentiful supply of moisture throughout the growing season. The medium sized fruits have good color and flavor, firmness, and freezing quality. The berries are versatile and can be used as fresh fruit, in preserves, or in pies and pastries. ... details