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Raspberry 'Festival'

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Hardiness Zone 4

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Raspberry 'Festival'

FamilyRosaceae

Rubus idaeus 'Festival', known as the 'Festival' red raspberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright and productive habit, recognized for its abundant and concentrated harvest early in the season. This single-cropping variety is distinguished by the visual and gustatory quality of its fruits, which are highly prized for fresh consumption. Its white spring blossoms attract pollinators and promote uniform fruit set. Its dense green foliage supports vigorous canes suitable for row cultivation or fruit hedges. Rubus idaeus 'Festival' prefers full sun exposure and rich, well-drained soil to ensure maximum production. Ideal for gardeners looking for an early variety with attractive and flavorful fruits, it offers excellent performance in the vegetable garden.

Rubus idaeus 'Festival'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingFruit large to very large, bright red, very firm, sweet flavor with low acidity, excellent for fresh consumption
Maximum height1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-34°C