Raspberry, Killarney

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Standard, red raspberry. Ideal for canning or making jams and preserves.

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Killarney is the hardiest raspberry we know; it's also disease-resistant and bears medium-sized, very bright red berries that have good flavor and freeze well. Ripens early and bears for 4-5 weeks. Recommended for colder climates.

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Product properties

Fruit Bearing This refers to the relative season when the plant produces fruit, or if it bears continuously or just once

Standard

Zone This refers to the USDA hardiness zone assigned to each part of the country, based on the minimum winter temperature that a region typically experiences. Hardiness zone ranges are provided for all perennial plants and you should always choose plants that fall within your range.

5-8

Sun The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.

Full Sun

Height The typical height of this product at maturity.

48-60 inches

Spread The width of the plant at maturity.

24-36 inches

Life Cycle This refers to whether a plant is an annual, biennial or perennial. Annuals complete their life cycles in one year; biennials produce foliage the first year and bloom and go to seed the second year; perennials can live for more than two years.

Perennial

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Average Last Frost: 05/15

Average First Frost: 10/15

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First Date: Sep-17 - Last Date: Oct-29

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Raspberry: Bare Root or Potted Fruit Plant

How to Plant

Raspberries may be planted as bare root or potted plants.
Choose a well-drained, sunny location with no standing water. Prepare the soil before planting by mixing compost or other organic matter in with the soil. Work the soil deeply.
Space canes 3 feet apart in rows 6 feet apart. Dig each hole to twice the size of the root mass.
Plant black and purple varieties 100 feet away from red and yellow varieties.

Planting Bare Root Plants:

Before planting, trim very long or broken roots.
Cut back top growth to 6 inches.
Set roots 1-3 inches deeper than formerly grown.
Back fill with loose soil. Gently press soil in around the root ball. Transplants need good root-to-soil contact. Do not press too hard because that can cause soil compaction and root damage.
Gently water around the root ball to settle the soil and drive out air pockets.
After planting be sure to mark the plants with plant labels so you know where they are and what varieties they are.
Mulch with 2-3 inches of compost of pine needles to retain moisture and prohibit weed growth.

Planting Potted Plants:

Set the plant in the hole at the same depth as it was growing in the pot.
Backfill the hole and press firmly around the base of the planting.
Water deeply. The water will seal off any air pockets around the root ball.
After planting be sure to mark the plants with plant labels so you know where they are and what varieties they are.
Mulch with 2-3 inches of compost of pine needles to retain moisture and prohibit weed growth.

Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients. Control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.
Add mulch each year as needed.
Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1-2" of rain per week during the growing season. It's best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.
In the spring, before leaves sprout, apply a granular fertilizer following the instructions on the label. Most new growth will come from the plant’s crown under the soil. Plants use a lot of energy in spring when growth begins, so do not let plants dry out.
Remove all wild brambles near cultivated varieties to prevent virus diseases.
Pruning Standard Raspberries:
- Do not prune the first year EXCEPT to remove dead, damaged or diseased wood.
- Each spring select 5 or 6 of the most vigorous new canes and cut them back to 30 inches tall. All other canes can be removed.
- Remove and destroy canes immediately after they fruit in their second summer. They will not bear again.
- Add a summer topping to encourage side shoots off the canes to the pruning done in early spring and after harvest. Pinch back 3-4 inches off shoots up to 24 inches tall.
Pruning Everbearing Raspberries:
- Do not prune the first year EXCEPT to remove dead, damaged or diseased wood.
- Each spring select 5 or 6 of the most vigorous new canes and cut them back to 30 inches tall. All other NEW canes can be removed.
- Do not remove last year’s fruiting canes- they will fruit again in early summer. Pinch back 3-4 inches off their lateral branches.
- Expect new canes to fruit in the fall of their first year and in early summer of their second year.
- Remove and destroy old canes immediately after their second fruit in early summer of their second year. They will not bear again.
Monitor for Pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.
Cane fruits may need support to help prevent against wind damage and make for easier harvest. Tie canes to wire that is strung parallel between two posts at either end of the row.

Harvest and Preserving Tips

Raspberries ripen on the plant at different times through the season in summer. Berries ripen quickly and are highly perishable. Pick frequently and discard berries that have rotted on the canes to prevent diseases.
Hold the berry carefully between your thumb and forefinger and pull. Berries are ripe when they are easily pulled from the core without getting squashed. At their ripest and sweetest, berries are plump and turn the deepest color, depending on the color of the variety.
Expect to harvest at least twice a week.
Keep berries in a shallow container, around 3 berries deep. Quickly cool berries in a refrigerator after picking. Properly stored, berries can keep for 3-7 days
Raspberries may be frozen or used for preserves.

Product Details

Fruit Bearing

Standard

Zone

5-8

Sun

Full Sun

Height

48-60 inches

Spread

24-36 inches

Life Cycle

Perennial

Growth Habit

Bush

Food Use

Edible Fruit, Pie, Sauce

Ornamental Use

Beds, Borders

Planting Time

Fall, Spring

Reviews

Raspberry, Killarney is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 2.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Salsalady from Another fantastic raspbery We planted these raspberry bushes in 2001 and have had a terrific crop each year. This year we are planting another bed of raspberries and will definitely plant these again. They withstand some of our coldest winters and the sweetness is incomparable to anything we have ever tasted.

Date published: 2016-01-16

Rated 3 out of 5 by Ernie from Runner Up Red Raspberry This raspberry is one of the first to ripen in my garden. Ripens way before Heritage or any other variety. The problem is that it's fruit isn't as sweet as heritage, but it's still pretty good. The other down-side is that the plant gets only one harvest in the early summer. Then that's it and it doesn't get anymore berries for another year. It's still a nice plant, but heritage is recommended over Killarney.

Date published: 2009-04-24