Summer raspberries come in countless varieties. Externally they only differ in size and color. However, the variety of flavors can only be found out by trying them out. A small selection of popular summer raspberry varieties and tips on cultivation and care.
Which summer raspberry varieties are there?
Popular summer raspberry varieties include Meeker, Schönemann, Elida, Glen Ample, Tulameen, Rubaca, Glen Coe and Framita (red varieties), Golden Queen, Yellow Antwerp and Fallgold (yellow varieties) as well as Bristol and Black Jewel (black varieties). They ripen between June and July.
Summer raspberries in different colors
Anyone who believes that summer raspberries have to be red should be proven wrong. The delicious fruits are also available in yellow and black.
Popular red summer raspberries
- “Meeker” – proven, frequently grown variety
- “Schönemann” – dark red, late summer raspberry
- “Elida” – early ripening
- “Glen Ample” – thornless, medium red fruits
- “Tulameen” – dark red fruit
- “Rubaca” – medium late ripening, medium red raspberry
- “Glen Coe” – spineless, purple fruits
- “Framita” – thornless, dark red raspberry
Popular yellow summer raspberries
- “Golden Queen” – robust variety with gold-colored fruits
- “Yellow Antwerp” – low, does not need scaffolding
- “Fallgold” – late summer raspberry
Black Raspberries
Black raspberries can be classified as both summer and autumn raspberries.
- “Bristol” – deep black, late summer raspberry
- “Black Jewel” – violet-black, frosted fruits
Ripening time of summer raspberries
In contrast to autumn raspberries, summer raspberries usually bear more fruit. For this reason too, they absolutely need a framework so that the canes do not bend under the weight of the fruit.
The first summer raspberry varieties ripen in mid-June. However, you can only harvest the later varieties in July. The summer raspberry harvest season only lasts a few weeks.
Growing and caring for summer raspberries
The cultivation of summer raspberries is no different from that of autumn raspberries. Like all raspberry varieties, they love a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Summer raspberries, however, require more care because they are more susceptible to diseases. They suffer more often from tail disease. The reason for this is that when pruning only the two-year-old canes are removed after harvest.
Summer raspberries bloom at a time when the raspberry beetle swarms out to lay its eggs. They develop into larvae, which later appear as maggots in the fruit.
Tips & Tricks
Summer raspberries are considered very susceptible to diseases and maggots. Breeders are therefore striving to develop new varieties that are resistant to diseases and produce rich harvests. Before deciding on specific summer raspberry varieties, it is advisable to seek advice from a nursery.