Raspberry Plants

Raspberry Plants Buyer's Guide

Reap the delicious and nutritious benefits of growing raspberry plants right in your own backyard. These vigorous, productive raspberry canes will provide abundant crops of easy-to-pick, uniquely flavorful berries season after season.

We offer a wide selection of raspberry plant varieties, including red, yellow, purple, and black raspberry plants, allowing you to choose the best type for your garden and taste preferences. If you’re looking for continuous harvests, consider primocane raspberry plants, which produce fruit on both first-year and second-year canes for an extended growing season.

Why Grow Raspberry Plants?

  • Homegrown raspberries taste better than store-bought
  • Perfect for fresh eating, freezing, and making jams, jellies, and desserts
  • Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals for a healthy diet
  • Low-maintenance, high-yield plants that thrive in home gardens
  • Multiple varieties available, including black cap raspberry plants for a unique flavor

To ensure successful growth and a productive harvest, consider these important factors when choosing and planting raspberry plants.

Choosing the Right Raspberry Plants for Your Garden

Zone Compatibility

Your climate plays a crucial role in whether a raspberry plant will thrive and produce fruit. Before purchasing, check the recommended hardiness zone range to ensure compatibility with your growing area.

Pollination & Fruit Production

Most of our raspberry plants are self-pollinating, meaning they do not require a second plant to set fruit. However, for maximum fruit production, we recommend planting multiple raspberry varieties to encourage cross-pollination and higher yields.

Planting Location & Disease Prevention

For best results, follow these raspberry planting guidelines:

  • Black raspberry plants should be planted separately. Avoid planting Red, Gold, or Purple raspberries within 75-100 feet of Black raspberries to reduce the risk of viral diseases spread by aphids.
  • Choose a well-drained, sunny location with good air circulation.
  • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  • Prune raspberry bushes regularly to promote healthy growth and improve fruit quality.

Maximize Your Raspberry Harvest

Whether you’re growing classic red raspberries, golden raspberries, or black cap raspberry plants, you’ll enjoy a sweet, homegrown treat packed with flavor and nutrients. With proper planting and care, you can reap abundant harvests year after year while enhancing your garden with these productive fruiting bushes.

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Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.