Nootka Raspberry (Rubus idaeus 'Nootka’) was developed in British Columbia, Canada. ‘Nootka’ has medium-sized, bright red fruit. Easy to pick. Stores well and has good resistance to fruit rots. Mid-season summer-fruiting and then again in autumn. Produces a crop in Queensland, although better suited to areas with colder winters.
Product includes 6 bare-root canes.
- Uses: Eating fresh, jams, jellies, syrups, drinks, desserts, cooking, and novel cut flower/foliage. Fruit freeze well.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Harvest: Late December to early February, and possibly end of March into June
- Type: Summer fruiting on second-year floricanes—prune spent canes to ground each winter—and often a smaller autumn crop.
- Size: About 150+ cm tall x 50 cm wide
- Chill requirements: About 800 hrs
- Growing conditions: Sheltered, well-drained, full sun; thrives in large tubs.
- Features: Some fruit for the summer festive season, high yielding. Hardy with some disease resistance.
- Also known as: Raspberry ‘Nootka’
Explore our raspberry growing guide for expert tips and advice.
Reference NSW DPI (accessed 5/4/2016)
