Fall raspberries are becoming increasingly popular - and rightly so. There are now a large number of breeds that bear rich fruit in the orchard. A small selection of well-known varieties that are well suited for growing in the garden.

The great variety of autumn raspberry varieties

The hobby gardener is faced with a difficult decision when choosing autumn raspberries given the large number of varieties on offer.

There are autumn raspberries not only with red, but also with black and yellow fruits.

Red autumn raspberry varieties:

  • "Aroma Queen" - aromatic and very productive
  • "Autumn Bliss" - aromatic, suitable for container planting
  • "Bakker's Jewel" - ideal for preserving
  • "Polka" - very firm fruits with a delicate taste
  • "Pokusa" - fruits with very large pearls
  • “Himbotop” - very fragrant

Yellow autumn raspberry varieties:

  • "Alpengold" - breeding without spikes
  • "Autumn Amber" - apricot-colored fruits
  • “Autumn Gold” - honey-colored fruits
  • “Golden Everest” - hardy with large fruits
  • "Golden Bliss" - yellow-orange fruits, versatile
  • "Goldmarie" - old, aromatic local variety

Black autumn raspberry varieties

  • “Black Jewel” - undemanding, good yield
  • "Black Diamond" - very robust variety
  • “Bristol” - undemanding, small fruits

Growing autumn raspberries in the garden

There are some advantages to growing autumn raspberries in the garden compared to summer raspberries.

You don't need much prior knowledge to grow the fruit. The shrubs are easy to care for and less susceptible to disease.

Above all, however, the fruits are only very rarely attacked by maggots. The dreaded raspberry beetle is only active in spring, so autumn raspberries do not suffer from this plague.

Autumn raspberries - care tips

The care of autumn raspberries is far less complex than that of summer raspberries.

While summer raspberries only bear fruit on the two-year-old canes, autumn raspberries bear fruit on the one-year-old wood. Autumn raspberries can therefore be cut down completely before winter. This makes them resistant to the dreaded cane disease.

Since autumn raspberries usually do not grow that high, they usually do not need to be tied. A framework is then not necessary.

tips and tricks

If you want to harvest fresh raspberries not only in autumn but also in summer, choose a two-timer variety like "Sugana". She produces two crops. Due to its smaller stature, this strain is also ideal for growing in pots.

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