Click here for Raspberry Care Guide Rubus idaeus – Heritage Raspberry Heritage is the most popular everbearing raspberry variety, known for its excellent red fruit. It can be cultivated for both spring and fall crops, particularly in northern climates. No staking is required if mowed to the ground early each spring. Heritage produces a large crop of berries from new growth, typically from August to late fall in Virginia. Recommended spacing is 3' apart in 5' wide beds with good garden soil. Suitable for Zones 3-9. Plant Characteristics: Pest & Disease Resistance: Very good Drought & Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Very good Sun Tolerance: Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Good Salt Tolerance: Poor Deer Resistance: Fair No-Spray Suitability: Very good Thorns: Yes Soil Type: Fertile Edible Type: Berry Self-Fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
