Plant library
Perennial food
Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Zones 3–8
The fastest 'orchard fruit' — berries just one year after planting, and a well-managed patch bears heavier every summer for a decade.
Sun
Full sun
Water
moderate
Spacing
2-3 ft apart in rows 6 ft apart
Soil
Well-drained, pH 5.5-7.0
Difficulty
easy
Zones
3–8
When to plant
Mar
Apr
Oct
Nov
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Plant canes in spring or fall; mulch heavily. Trellis for easy picking. Remove spent canes to the ground — new canes carry next year's fruit.
Good companions
Garlic and comfrey beneath
Harvest
Ripe berries slip off the core with a gentle pull every 2-3 days through the season.
Want a plan for growing Raspberry?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
