Caroline Raspberry is a highly productive everbearing red raspberry, prized for its large, sweet berries, exceptional heat tolerance, and strong disease resistance. With proper care, Caroline produces a reliable summer crop followed by a heavy fall harvest, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want extended, high-quality fruiting. Caroline raspberry plants offer exceptional flavor, strong disease resistance, and outstanding productivity, making them an excellent addition to backyard gardens, raised beds, and small orchards. 🌱 Why Grow Caroline Raspberries? Everbearing Variety: Produces fruit in summer with a strong fall crop. Large, Sweet Red Berries: Full-bodied flavor ideal for fresh eating, baking, jams, and freezing. High Yield & Vigorous Growth: Upright canes produce abundant harvests season after season. Disease Resistant & Heat Tolerant: Excellent resistance to root rot and performs well in warmer summers. Reliable & Productive: A favorite for both home gardeners and small-scale growers. ☀️ Planting & Care Instructions Plant Form: Bare root cane, 1-year-old, ships dormant Zones: 4–7 Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours/day) Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–6.5) Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants; 6–8 ft between rows Watering: 1–1.5 inches per week during the growing season Support: Trellising recommended for airflow and easier harvesting ✂️ Pruning Options Two crops: Remove spent floricanes after summer harvest; allow primocanes to fruit in fall. Fall-only crop: Cut all canes to the ground in late winter for a single, heavy fall harvest. 📅 Harvest Windows Summer crop: June–July Fall crop: September–October (timing varies by region)