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To: TheConservativeParty

Out of those three, I would chose Latham. I grow ‘Heritage’ because that’s the variety I grew for market with my in-laws and I just transported some from my old farm to my new one.

I cut my canes all the way down to the ground in the spring. That way, I get one late harvest (September/October) and by then most of the Japanese Beetles are gone (who love Raspberries) as well as the Picnic Bugs (those little black beetles that also love raspberries) so I don’t have to mess with them.

That system works well for me. I pick every few days and freeze the berries on a cookie sheet then pop them into a ziplock bag and back into the freezer. That way, I can gather enough to make jam or whatever, when I’m ready. I am still in a canning frenzy when they’re ripening.

And, yes! The Sunshine is awesome! Loving it! I think it was a string of 12 days with no sun this time around.


42 posted on 01/07/2023 2:00:38 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Thanks for the raspberry info!

Jungs has Heritage in the current catalog. I could get that one as a fall-bearing variety.

Latham is a summer-bearing. Maybe that one is not good because of the beetle trouble in summer.

The Japanese beetles are so annoying. 🙄


51 posted on 01/07/2023 6:27:01 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (Comfy with Frens 🐸 )
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