Rubus idaeus
RED EUROPEAN RASPBERRY
SKU: 1036-10
Description
Plants of Rubus idaeus grow to 1.5–2.5 m (5.0–8.3 feet). In its second year, a stem produces several side shoots, which flowers in late spring. The fruit is red, edible, and sweet. In raspberries, the drupelets separate from the core when picked, leaving a hollow fruit, whereas in blackberries and most other species of Rubus, the drupelets stay attached to the core.
Type: Hardy shrub
Location: Sun or part shade
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away for best germination rates. Start indoors. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Your planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 60-90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
Description
Plants of Rubus idaeus grow to 1.5–2.5 m (5.0–8.3 feet). In its second year, a stem produces several side shoots, which flowers in late spring. The fruit is red, edible, and sweet. In raspberries, the drupelets separate from the core when picked, leaving a hollow fruit, whereas in blackberries and most other species of Rubus, the drupelets stay attached to the core.
Type: Hardy shrub
Location: Sun or part shade
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away for best germination rates. Start indoors. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Your planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 60-90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
