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tasty autumn fruiting raspberries

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MamaChocoholic · 19/09/2011 09:12

I am adding raspberries to our allotment next year, and prefer autumn fruiting for ease. I was just about to buy 12 Joan J when I read on one forum that after the first year they don't taste very good ("waxy" was the description). what variety(ies) have you grown and loved? I am thinking 12-15 canes, happy to do a bit of mix and match, say 5 each of 3 varieties, and while a heavy crop sounds nice, I am most interested in something tasty.

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SybilBeddows · 19/09/2011 09:14

Mine are Autumn Bliss, though they've actually been fruiting prolifically since early July this year (in Yorkshire!)
I've had them about 3 years, this is the first year I've had a really good crop, and the taste is still lovely.

valerian · 19/09/2011 09:18

Mine are Autumn Bliss, too; they are very tasty and prolific. Easy to care for, too.

I'm hoping they will spread, which I understand raspberries do.

SybilBeddows · 19/09/2011 09:19

Mine have spread Valerian - I have more canes now than I planted Smile

valerian · 19/09/2011 09:28

Great, thanks - that's what I'm hoping for. A small forest of Autumn Bliss at the bottom of the garden wouldn't go amiss. Smile

MamaChocoholic · 21/09/2011 10:40

this plus a bit more internet searching means I think I will go for 5 each of Joan J, Autumn Bliss and Autumn . thanks :)

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