Click here for Raspberry Care Guide Rubus idaeus ‘Polka’ – Polka Raspberry Polka is a high-yielding primocane (everbearing) raspberry developed in Poland, valued for its exceptional productivity, large fruit size, and excellent flavor. The berries are firm, bright red, and well suited for fresh eating, desserts, and preserving, with strong performance in both home gardens and small commercial plantings. Plants have a vigorous, upright growth habit that is easier to manage than many trailing raspberry types. Polka produces fruit on first-year canes, allowing for an extended harvest season from mid-summer through fall, depending on climate and pruning strategy. This variety is known for its reliable production and consistent fruit quality. It performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular pruning to maintain vigor and airflow. Ripening Time: Mid-Summer to Fall (Primocane/Everbearing)Spacing: 2–3 feet in rowUSDA Zones: 4–8Pollination: Self-Fertile Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Good Disease Resistance: Good Drought Tolerance: Fair Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Good Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Fair No-Spray Potential: Good Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: Yes Plant Type: Bramble Soil Type: Fertile, Well-Drained Edible Type: Fruit Self Fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and observations are always welcome
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