Raspberry Aspiring produces large dark red conical firm fruit with an excellent flavour. Grows as a bramble on upright canes. Covered with rose type leaves, simple small white flowers are followed by luscious sweet delicate fruit. A strong and productive plant, which spreads fast and is one of the easiest of all to grow. The canes are vigorous with a high number of strong upright canes.
Plant Raspberry Aspiring in an open sunny position. In northern areas plant to protect from afternoon sun. Opt for soil rich in organic matter, good drainage is essential. Use raised beds if drainage is doubtful. The roots are close to surface so will benefit from mulching with organic matter and regular watering during dry periods. Exposure to wind is not a problem but will not tolerant salt. Mulch well each winter with compost and manure. Apply general fertiliser in spring.
Raspberry Aspiring is self-fertile. Harvest in Summer and Autumn, a dual cropper. Summer fruit are on last years canes where winter chill is adequate. Autumn fruit is produced on the top 10-20 buds of new canes.
