Rubus idaeus Primeberry Autumn Wildy - Raspberry

The Autumn Wildy Primeberry Raspberry is a unique variety of autumn raspberry, offering fruits that resemble wild forest raspberries. It allows you to experience an authentic taste and reconnect with flavours close to nature. This autumn variety of raspberry produces fruits from early August to late September on the current year's branches. The bright red berries are medium sized measuring approximately 1.2 to 1.5 cm (1in) in diameter and have a rounded, slightly conical shape. The fruits of this raspberry variety are tart and refreshing, with a delicious aroma reminiscent of wild raspberries. Just like wild raspberries, the seeds can be felt, but this adds a crunchy texture and enhances the fruity taste experience, providing a delightful sensation in the mouth. It is recommended to plant this raspberry variety in autumn or spring, especially in regions with cold or humid winters. It is a self-fertile variety, capable of pollinating itself, but it is still beneficial to associate it with other raspberry varieties to stimulate production by staggering harvests and diversifying flavours and uses. The 'Autumn Wildy' raspberry is hardy, able to withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (1°F), and disease-resistant. It is easy to grow and requires little maintenance.

Rubus idaeus, commonly known as the Raspberry, is native to Europe and temperate Asia and belongs to the Rosaceae family, along with strawberries, blackberries, and wild roses. In its native habitat it grows in the undergrowth in cool climates with plants such as rowan, elderberry, or beech, with which it forms a symbiotic relationship. Peak production starts from the third year after planting. The lifespan of the raspberry plant is about ten years. There are two categories of raspberries. Everbearing varieties produce two crops, the first in June-July on the previous year's branches, and the second from August until frost on the current year's new shoots. Non-everbearing varieties have a plentiful harvest around June-July and fruit on the previous year's branches.

The Primeberry 'Autumn Wildy' variety is a recent Swiss creation from the Primeberry® range. It is part of this extensive range of autumn raspberries, composed of varieties selected for their vitality, robustness, high yield, and the exceptional taste quality of their fruits. Each variety has been carefully chosen to guarantee a pleasant growing experience and abundant harvests of delicious raspberries. 'Autumn Wildy' forms a bushy shrub that can reach a height of 150 cm (59in) with a width of 80 cm (32in). Its leaves are deciduous and carried by upright stems, developing as a moderately suckering perennial crown. The canes are biennial, each one dying after fruiting. Every year, new suckers emerge from its roots, armed with small prickles. The Raspberry has green leaves on the top, whitish-green and downy on the underside. The nectar-rich white flowers, measuring 1 to 2 cm (1in) in diameter, are grouped in small clusters of 10 to 12 from April-May, until August. The fruits are formed by small clustered drupes, easy to detach when ripe.

The Autumn Wildy Raspberry is an early variety in the range of autumn raspberries. It is distinguished by its abundant production of fruits from August to late September, over a relatively short period. This characteristic offers the advantage of a grouped harvest, allowing you to enjoy an abundance of raspberries in a concentrated period. Raspberries are delicate fruits that need to be carefully picked. They can be lightly washed with water and are best stored in the refrigerator. Picking them is easy, and it is very enjoyable to either enjoy the fruits on the spot or harvest them for various culinary uses: sorbets, coulis, jams, tiramisu, crumbles, puddings, etc., not to mention Raspberry Tart. Low in calories, but rich in minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron), vitamin C and K, fibre, and antioxidants, raspberries contribute to a balanced nutritional intake.

Within an edible hedge, in the vegetable garden, or as accents in the ornamental garden, the Autumn Wildy Raspberry will find a special place alongside other varieties of small fruits. To extend the harvest period and increase the diversity of colour and taste of raspberries, it can be interesting to plant repeat varieties nearby, such as the varieties Zeva and Heritage, or yellow-coloured varieties like Golden Everest, Fall Gold, Autumn Amber, or black varieties like Black Jewel or Glen Gloe.

Tip: This variety of autumn raspberry, known as primocane raspberries, fruits on the canes of the year. However, during winter pruning, by keeping a few canes from the previous year, it is possible to obtain a first harvest in June on these same branches.