Nova Raspberry
CommercialNova is a very winter-hardy raspberry variety which adapts well to different climates. It can be used as a summer bearer in the North and can also produce a fall crop for more southern growers. This variety is an excellent choice for the upper Midwest and Northern regions, where high yields and dependability are required. Berries are firm, bright-red, medium to large in size, ripen gradually over a long harvest season, and have a good shelf life. Nova is tolerant of heat with vigorous canes, growing upright with light spines.
Features:
- Long Harvest: Nova’s bright red berries ripen gradually, over a long harvest period. They are firm, medium to large, and have a good shelf life.
- Heat Tolerant: Nova is tolerant of heat.
- Winter Hardy: Nova is a very winter-hardy variety that adapts to all climates and can be used as a summer bearer in the North and a fall bearer in the South.
- Recommended Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–8.
What is a summer-bearing raspberry plant?
Floricane (summer-bearing) raspberry plants bear fruit one year after planting. The second-year canes are pruned out after the summer harvest.
Do I need to trellis my raspberries?
Trellising raspberries is one of the most important cultural practices. It doesn’t have to be expensive and time-consuming. A simple T-bar post with twine will do.
Do you mulch raspberry plants?
You should lightly mulch your raspberry plants with weed seed-free straw during establishment to help control weeds and help the soil retain moisture. Leaves, grass clippings, and wood bark are not recommended as they may become matted or too heavy, impeding the growth of new canes.
How do I properly space my raspberry plants?
Raspberry plants should be spaced 18”–24” in the row for red and yellow raspberries, 20”–24” in the row for black raspberries, and 8’–12’ between rows.
How much sunlight does a raspberry plant need?
Raspberry plants should be exposed to direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day.
