'Malling Minerva' Raspberry Plants
Big on flavour, not spines
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
5 Bare Root Canes
30-50cm on arrival
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'Malling Minerva' Raspberry Plants
- Whether you eat them straight from the plant, sprinkle them over a pavlova or create jars and jars of sweet, scrummy jam, raspberries undoubtedly have a place in the great fruiting pantheon. And when you grow them yourself? Well, they taste just that little bit better!
- 'Malling Minerva' is an exceptional early-season, summer-fruiting variety, reliably producing large crops of delicious raspberries on floricanes (year-old stems).
- The fruit has great texture and firmness, making them ideal for freezing.
- We love raspberries. We don't love having our hands and arms receiving an impromptu acupuncture session each time we try and pick the fruit... Relax, though, because this variety has no spines, meaning you can put that dusty first-aid box away.
- Grow your raspberry plant(s) against a wire trellis fixed to a wall, using a freestanding raspberry trellis or even in a large pot on the patio (at least 10L).
- A deserved recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, this variety is known for performing well in British gardens.
- Certified by the RHS as one of its Plants for Pollinators - be(e)autiful stuff!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Malling Minerva' Raspberrys grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Malling Minerva' Raspberry Plants produces canes that typically reach a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Malling Minerva' Raspberry thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade, though fruit production is best with at least 6 hours of sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Malling Minerva' Raspberry prefers moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and thrives when planted with a 5 cm layer of organic compost.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Malling Minerva' Raspberry Plants requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Malling Minerva' Raspberry Plants needs pruning; fruited canes should be cut to the ground after harvest or in late winter depending on the variety.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Malling Minerva' raspberry is very hardy (RHS H6), withstanding severe winter temperatures down to -20°C. It is a resilient variety that will grow successfully across all parts of the UK without needing winter protection.
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Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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