Organic Raspberry and Blackberry Variety Trials at the Horticulture Research Center northeast of Fort Collins, Colorado
Link: www.specialtycrops.colostate.edu/scp_exp_demo/small_fruit.htm
Research Summary:
Five varieties of red rapsberries, two varieties of yellow raspberries, and two varieties of blackberries were planted on certified organic land at the Horticulture Research Center northeast of Fort Collins, Colorado. The variety trial was established in 2004. Varieties were chosen based on hardiness, productivity, and early harvests and included the following varieties:
|
Variety
|
Description
|
| Red Raspberries | |
Autumn Bliss |
Hardy and productive, early producer, large, flavorful fruit |
Caroline |
Did outstanding in trials in New Mexico and Minnesota |
Heritage |
Widely adapted, a classic but sometimes a poor producer |
Polana |
Produces 3 weeks earlier than Heritage, short plants |
Red Wing |
Heritage x Fall Red cross, developed in Minnesota, matures earlier than Heritage |
| Yellow Raspberries | |
Fall Gold |
Very hardy variety, from New Hampshire |
Kiwi Gold |
Ripening and yields similar to Heritage |
| Thornless Blackberries | |
Chester |
Late season ripening, resistant to cane blight, high quality fruit |
Triple Crown |
Late season but may be earlier than Chester, high quality fruit |