{"product_id":"rubus-idaeus-heritage","title":"Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRubus idaeus 'Heritage' is a classic autumn-fruiting raspberry valued for reliable crops and good flavour. It can produce fruit on first-year canes (primocanes) from late summer into autumn, which makes it one of the easiest raspberries to manage: pruning can be as simple as cutting everything back once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood raspberries are made in the root zone. A sunny, airy position and fertile soil that holds moisture without turning waterlogged supports strong cane growth and plump berries. Support is still worth doing from the start - wire lines or a simple trellis keep canes upright, make picking easier, and improve airflow through the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSite and soil for Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for best cropping; light shade reduces yield and can increase disease pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; improve structure. Overfeeding pushes soft cane growth and can reduce cropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e wires, a trellis, or canes keep growth upright and fruit cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and establishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into a well-prepared strip, water in thoroughly, and mulch to keep moisture even. In the first season, keep watering steady through dry spells so new canes build thickness. If growth stalls, moisture and drainage are the first things to check. Keep the row narrow by removing wandering suckers so energy stays in the fruiting canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one strong autumn crop, cut all canes down to ground level in late winter to early spring before growth starts. For a smaller early-summer crop as well, leave some of last year’s canes to fruit, then remove those fruited canes after harvest and keep the new canes for the later crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProblems and protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually drought stress while fruit is swelling; steady moisture matters most then.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCane dieback:\u003c\/strong\u003e improve airflow and remove weak or damaged canes promptly. Waterlogging is a common trigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds:\u003c\/strong\u003e netting can be the difference between “some” and “most” of the crop once berries colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubus idaeus 'Heritage' is a straightforward way to get raspberries without complicated pruning - give it sun, moisture, and support, then choose a pruning style that matches how you want to harvest. Mulch is the practical lever here: it keeps roots cool, steadies moisture, and helps berries swell evenly in hot spells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61482657972554,"sku":"MM-MEC-0836","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/rubus-idaeus-heritage-plant-02.webp?v=1776362768","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.com\/products\/rubus-idaeus-heritage","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}