Latham Raspberry
Home GardenerMeet the Latham raspberry, a favorite from Minnesota! Known for its fantastic winter hardiness and good fruit quality, this variety produces bright red, medium to large berries. They’re rounded and tasty, although they might occasionally be crumbly, making them ideal for baking. (Our favorites are raspberry crisp and raspberry crumble bars, so if you ever make extras, we would be happy to take them off your hands! 😘) Latham raspberries are easy to grow and thrive in a wide range of climates, making them perfect for home gardeners. Enjoy a reliable and fun harvest with this adaptable berry!
- Why Choose Latham? Latham raspberries are easy to grow and thrive in a wide range of climates, making them perfect for home gardeners.
- What to Expect: Known for its fantastic winter hardiness and good fruit quality, Latham produces bright red, medium to large berries. They’re rounded and tasty, although they might occasionally lack cohesion.
- Recommended Growing Zones: Latham is best suited for hardiness 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.
