Raspberry - Latham

Raspberries may be grown successfully at an elevation as high as 7,000 feet. However, they may be grown in partial shade or under other environmental constraints. The berries are versatile and can be used as fresh fruit, in preserves, or in pies and pastries. Raspberries take little space and live for years. It makes a delicious jam or a dessert as well as for fresh eating. Raspberries need a plentiful supply of moisture throughout the growing season. Latham is a hardy, older cultivar bearing somewhat crumbly fruits in fall and is suitable for intermountain regions. Birds also love the fruit, so you may have to share the harvest. This raspberry has become a standard in early-bearing garden and pick-your-own operations. They do best in full sun on non-alkaline, fertile loam soil. A sure cropper for home use, this variety starts ripening in July and continues to ripen over a long period of time. 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. The Latham Raspberry, 'Rubus 'Latham', is a popular red raspberry that produces large crops of big juicy berries. Although a well-drained soil is essential for success, a sandy soil will need to have plenty of organic matter incorporated in preparation. ... details