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Everbearing raspberry bush 'Prelude'

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Hardiness Zone 4

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Family Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus 'Prelude', commonly known as 'Prelude' raspberry, is an early cultivar renowned for its vigor and abundant production starting in early summer. This everbearing raspberry offers a very early first harvest on last year's canes, followed by a second production in late summer on new shoots. Its bright red fruits are medium-sized, firm, juicy, and pleasantly sweet with a refreshing slight acidity. Ideal for fresh consumption, jams, and freezing, it stands out for its hardiness and reliability in cold climates. Its upright habit facilitates cultivation in rows or a small home orchard. Rubus idaeus 'Prelude' prefers rich, well-drained soil and a sunny exposure for optimal yield.

Rubus idaeus 'Prelude'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Compost in spring, rich soil recommended

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingBright red raspberries, firm, juicy, sweet with a slight tartness
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-35°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
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Attracts or supports pollinating insects

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