There are countless varieties of summer raspberries. Externally, they only differ in size and color. The variety of flavors, on the other hand, can only be discovered by trying. A small selection of popular summer raspberry varieties and tips on cultivation and care.

Summer raspberries in different colors

Anyone who thinks that summer raspberries always have to be red should be proven wrong. The delicious fruits are also available in yellow and black.

Popular red summer raspberries

  • “Meeker” - proven, widely grown variety
  • "Schönemann" - dark red, late summer raspberry
  • "Elida" - early maturing
  • "Glen Ample" - thornless, medium-red fruits
  • “Tulameen” - dark red fruit
  • "Rubaca" - medium late ripening, medium red raspberry
  • "Glen Coe" - without spines, purple fruits
  • "Framita" - thornless, dark red raspberry

Popular yellow summer raspberries

  • "Golden Queen" - robust variety with golden-colored fruits
  • "Yellow Antwerpers" - low, does not need scaffolding
  • “Fallgold” - late summer raspberry

Black Raspberries

Black raspberries can be counted among both summer and autumn raspberries.

  • "Bristol" - deep black, late summer raspberry
  • "Black Jewel" - purple-black, frosted fruits

Ripening time of summer raspberries

In contrast to autumn raspberries, summer raspberries usually bear more fruit. For this reason, too, they absolutely need a framework so that the rods do not snap under the weight of the fruit.

The first summer raspberry varieties ripen in mid-June. The later varieties, on the other hand, can only be harvested in July. The summer raspberry harvest season lasts only a few weeks.

Cultivation and care of summer raspberries

The cultivation of summer raspberry varieties is no different from that of autumn raspberries. Like all raspberry varieties, they love a sunny location with well-drained soil.

However, summer raspberries require more care because they are more susceptible to diseases. They are more likely to suffer from cane disease. The reason for this is that pruning only removes the two-year-old canes after harvest.

Summer raspberries bloom at a time when the raspberry beetle swarms out to lay its eggs. Larvae develop from them, which later appear as maggots in the fruit.

tips and tricks

Summer raspberries are considered to be very susceptible to diseases and maggots. Breeders are therefore striving to develop new varieties that are resistant to diseases and produce bountiful harvests. Before deciding on certain summer raspberry varieties, it is advisable to consult a nursery.

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