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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: beanqueen on February 12, 2010, 09:05

Title: Which Raspberry
Post by: beanqueen on February 12, 2010, 09:05

Hi
I  inheritated a large raspberry bed but think they have seen better days so now looking to replace.

I was given a huge load of autum raspberries ( no idea what but lovely) and I brought Tulmaleen from my old plot

I want to buy some new summer fruiting but cannot decide which :(
Any recommendations?
Thanks

Title: Re: Which Raspberry
Post by: Nobbie on February 12, 2010, 09:36

I've had Malling Admiral in my garden for 6 years and they have given heavy crops of tasty berries. I've just planted a row on my new allotment as well. By contrast the Autumn bliss in the row next to them have been rubbish, although many on here really like them. I suspect it may be due to lack of water as they are quite near a large hedge, but the Admiral do OK.

I've just realised that it's because they are autumn fruiting so are swelling the fruit in late summer when it's usually bone dry here. I water all the raspberries in early summer, but forgot about the autumn ones :ohmy: It's so obvious now ::)

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Which Raspberry
Post by: new_2_veg on February 12, 2010, 09:42

sorry to hijack but can i just ask what you think to Tulmaleen ?

iv just bought 30 from jparkers


http://www.jparkers.co.uk/c-cf/fruit-and-veg-plants/raspberry-plants/
may be worth you looking there i thouyght they where all a good price



thanks

nathan

Title: Re: Which Raspberry
Post by: Snap Dragon on February 12, 2010, 11:42

I've just ordered Glen Ample... No idea what they taste like but they looked good and are meant to be able to cope with strong winds.

They are also spineless so it will be easier for my girls to pick the raspberries with me!

I'm looking forward to trying them next year.

Title: Re: Which Raspberry
Post by: Nobbie on February 12, 2010, 12:23

Good point,

the Admiral are suceptible to strong winds breaking the branches. Worth thinking about on a windy site.

Title: Re: Which Raspberry
Post by: Shadrak on February 12, 2010, 12:54

I hade some Malling jewel on my old plot great flavour but not the best cropper.

Title: Re: Which Raspberry
Post by: beanqueen on February 12, 2010, 14:31

I love them..a really tasty fruit which crops well.  I went to Ryton a few years ago and was lucky enough to be with someone who knew the head blokie..so was able to taste all the vaieties there. Tulmaleen cam out on top.

I decided after postin gto stick with what I know and have just bought another lot lol

Quote from: new_2_veg on February 12, 2010, 09:42

sorry to hijack but can i just ask what you think to Tulmaleen ?

iv just bought 30 from jparkers


http://www.jparkers.co.uk/c-cf/fruit-and-veg-plants/raspberry-plants/
may be worth you looking there i thouyght they where all a good price



thanks

nathan