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Raspberry

Raspberry is listed botanically as Rubus idaeus. It may also be listed as american red raspberry, common red raspberry, red raspberry, western red raspberry. Perennial cane producing sweet, delicate berries. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Rubus and in the family Rosaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as subshrub. PlotPal currently carries Raspberry as an outdoor growing and fruit reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop, perennial edible. Growing note: Prune out fruited canes. Trellis for support. Summer-bearing and fall-bearing types available. Plant-health prevention note: Prune for air circulation, remove old canes, ensure good drainage Pest-prevention note: Monitor for pests, use row covers, encourage beneficial insects The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 365 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Spider mites, Japanese beetles, Raspberry fruitworm. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Cane blight, Anthracnose, Root rot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.