raspberries

I have some some space for raspberries which are the most productive summer or autum. My fellow plot holders have offered me both but i only want a few plants.

Thanks
dmg

Autumn ones are far better for freezing IMHO, and in Mrs G's HO...

The summer ones are great though, as by the time they fruit, you're really getting into the swing of things, and the picking of something new and red is such a boost!

Why not do half and half, or even get three croppers, which like different seasons?

I put in new raspberry canes at about this time last year, six Malling Jewell summer fruiting and six Joan J autumn fruiting, didn't really expect much from either in the first year and  didn't get many from the summer ones, but we have had loads from the autumn ones and there still going. will be interesting to see how they both do next year after they have had time to really get going.

Thanks for all the replies,
I think I will probaply go for the autum ones as I will have plenty of strawberries to keep me through summer

dmg

I'm still picking the autumn ones. TBH I have enough of other kinds of fruit in the summer so never bother with summer rasps but they are very welcome at this time of year.

Autumn ones are easier to manage. Cut all stems to the ground in the Winter. Need next to no support. Birds do not eat them.