Volume 53 Number 1 Article 5
Year 1999 Month 1
Title: Performance of Primocane Fruiting Red Raspberries
Authors: B. L. Goulart and K. Demchak
Abstract:
Nine relatively new primocane fruiting raspberry genotypes were evaluated along with 4 standard
cultivars in a randomized complete block experiment in central Pennsylvania from 1994-1997. 'Autumn Bliss' and 'Redwing' were the heaviest producers, followed by 'Polana' and 'Caroline.' Heavy
yields were primarily a function of earliness, rather than cane density, though cane density varied considerably among cultivars. 'Polana' was a particularly attractive fruit, with a bright red color, even
small drupelets, and an ovoid shape. 'Dinkum' also had exceptionally high quality fruit, with good flavor and firmness, however the season was later, resulting in lower yields.
The flavor of 'Anne,' 'Caroline' and 'Rossana' were ranked highest.
Berry size was largest on 'Ruby' and 'Anne' (two of the
lower yielding cultivars), 'Autumn Bliss' and 'Autumn Britten' (two of the highest yielding cultivars).
Size and flavor of 'Golden Harvest' was unacceptable for commercial production in this experiment.
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