Botanical profile

Rubus idaeus 'Early Sweet'

Latin name
Rubus idaeus 'Early Sweet'
Common name
Raspberry 'Early Sweet'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus ‘Early Sweet’ is a very early summer raspberry known for its early season and delicious fruits. This upright bushy raspberry develops vigorous stems producing an abundance of bright red raspberries, medium in size, firm, juicy and particularly sweet. Its summer fruiting, on the previous year's canes, ensures an early harvest ideal for fresh consumption, jams and freezing. Its bright green foliage supports sustained growth and promotes pollinator activity in the garden. Perfect in rows, as a fruit hedge or in an edible bed, Rubus idaeus ‘Early Sweet’ is attractive for its earliness, good hardiness and reliable production in cool climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, rich, loose and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Bright red, medium-sized, firm, and very sweet fruit
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Summer-fruiting raspberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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