Raspberries

Raspberries are a sweet and juicy berry, a popular summer fruit known for its distinctive taste and nutritional value. They are part of the rose family and are a good source of fibre and vitamin C.

There are summer-fruiting and autumn-fruiting varieties, offering a harvest period from early summer through autumn. At the Station Street section of the Fruit Route both types are grown:

‘Malling Jewel’ raspberries are a delicious variety, sharp-sweet taste and vibrant red in colour. This variety is summer fruiting, harvest from July.

‘Autumn Bliss’ raspberries ripen later and so are full of rich, aromatic flavours with an extraordinary sweetness. Expect to harvest from late August through to October.

Raspberries are generally easy to grow and can thrive in a variety of climates, especially cooler regions, and can be grown in containers. They are a good source of fibre, vitamin C, and other essential nutrients. Raspberries can be eaten fresh, used in desserts, or frozen for later use.