Raspberry, Dorman Red

The Dorman Red Raspberry Plant is vigorous and productive raspberry bush especially excellent to be grown in the deep South, where heat and heavy humidity can adversely affect normal successful raspberry growing. The Dorman Red Raspberry Plant is ever-bearing, with harvesting beginning in June and lasting until frost, and some of the vines trail along the ground and others are erect growing, usually requiring some type of staking to prevent the berries from touching the ground and vulnerable to mud splashing on them. Early spring is the best time to plant raspberries and when you will find the best selection in garden centers. Choose a location with at least 6 hours of sun each day and plenty of room. Raspberries spread prolifically by underground runners and you’ll need space to work in your patch and pick all those delicious berries. Raspberries are susceptible to some of the same diseases as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and potatoes so don’t plant them in an area where members of the Solanaceae family have recently grown.