Zmeur fara spini, productiv si aromat - Rubus idaeus 'Canby'
Rubus idaeus ‘Canby’ is a summer raspberry, known for its lack of thorns and for its large, deep red, firm and aromatic fruits. It is a variety highly appreciated by gardeners for its excellent productivity and cold resistance. The fruits are ideal for fresh consumption, desserts, jams, or freezing, retaining their sweet and fragrant taste.
🌱 Botanical characteristics
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Family: Rosaceae
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Origin: North America
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Type: perennial fruit shrub, summer raspberry (fruits on last year's shoots)
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Fruits: large, sweet, firm, deep red in color
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Particularity: shoots without thorns, easy to handle and harvest
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Fruiting period: June – July
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Growth: vigorous, erect, with resistant shoots
🌞 Growing conditions
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Light: prefers sunny places; produces less in partial shade
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Temperature: withstands cold down to approx. –25°C
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Soil: fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter
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Watering: regular, without stagnation; keep soil moist during fruiting period
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Fertilization: in spring and after harvest, with fertilizer for fruit shrubs
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Pruning: after fruiting, cut completely the shoots that have fruited
🌟 Advantages
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Lack of thorns – easy and safe harvesting
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Sweet, firm and fragrant fruits
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Resistant, productive variety adaptable to Romania's climate
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Ideal for gardens, hobby plantations or cultivation in orderly rows
Pot diameter: 9 cm
Height including pot: approx. 30 cm (varies depending on season)
During the cold season, plants enter dormancy - they are sold shortened and without leaves.