Raspberry Plants

Varieties

Sweet Royalla

Firm, deep black berries
Long shelf life
High Brix
Less susceptible to fruit rot and mildew.

Ponca

High yield
Ripens early
Consistently sweet
Strong against cold temperatures

Natchez

Good shelf life
Large, glossy berries

Prime Arc Freedom

Large berries
Cold hearty and drought resistant
Ideal for fresh markets

Plant Size

Plug Plants

4.7L Plug Plant

4.7L Long Canes

Why Long Canes?

Increased Production
Trellised long cane blackberries improve harvest efficiency with accessible high yielding production. By staggering planting dates of new canes, growers can extend their harvest season and maintain consistently high production.

Chilling Optimization
Growers received prechilled canes, ready to produce within 90 day. Our monitored winter storage eliminates the probability of winter injury and ensures canes have accumulated the necessary chilling hours required for optimal, reliable production.

Irrigation and Nutrient Management
By consistently monitoring plants, growers can efficiently provide the optimal amount of irrigation and nutrients that the plant requires at every stage of growth.

Combats Disease and Pests
Potted production combats devastating soil borne disease and pests. By eliminating direct ground contact, we provide a more controlled and protected growing environment, supporting healthier canes.

Grow Guide

Planting
When you receive Ready-Set-Grow blackberry long canes, they will arrive dormant in 4.7L pots, layered in crates. Each pot contains 5-6 canes. For best root growth, transplant into larger 7L pots with a porous substrate such as coco coir. Lightly packed, well-draining substrates encourage the proper drainage needed for healthy roots.
Recommended plant spacing is one pot per meter, in a single row. Long canes should be secured to a stable trellis system. Additional lateral supports are required to stabilize lateral growth and increase air flow in the plant, improving picking efficiency. We recommend growing long canes in a covered shelter to protect the fruit from rain and dew, increasing the shelf life. Growers can expect fruit production 80-90 days after planting.

Growing Environment
Throughout the entire growing season, monitor irrigation and fertigation strategies for each growing stage: bloom, green fruit and harvest. Always avoid saturated pots in the late afternoon and evening. Adequate airflow and diffused light provide an ideal growing environment for healthy plants and optimal fruit production.
Pest pressures can be controlled in your growing environment by picking clean, harvesting often and maintain a weed free growing zone. Biological insects have the capacity to be beneficial to growers, aiding in controlling several pests such as Spider Mite, Thrips, and Aphids.