Polka Raspberry Plants
The Highlights
- A fantastic recent introduction from Poland!
- They sure know their Raspberries in Poland and have produced arguably the best Raspberry variety on the planet: Great taste, reliable, huge crops, easy to grow, long season - it has it all
- Unlike some of the older Primocane (autumn fruiting) varieties, Polka fruits reliably on this years wood. That means you can expect a good crop in the year you plant it, which is not the case with summer fruiting (Flurocane)
- Expect to see 2.5kg of large, juicy Raspberries per plant in a good year, cropping from August right through to October
- For a full season, combine with a summer fruiting variety and enjoy Raspberries from June to October!
- Plant on a sunny spot in rows, with 50cm between canes and tie into supports as they grow. Can even be planted in a large pot (40cm+ in diameter).
- Primocane (Autumn fruiting) variety
The Highlights
- A fantastic recent introduction from Poland!
- They sure know their Raspberries in Poland and have produced arguably the best Raspberry variety on the planet: Great taste, reliable, huge crops, easy to grow, long season - it has it all
- Unlike some of the older Primocane (autumn fruiting) varieties, Polka fruits reliably on this years wood. That means you can expect a good crop in the year you plant it, which is not the case with summer fruiting (Flurocane)
- Expect to see 2.5kg of large, juicy Raspberries per plant in a good year, cropping from August right through to October
- For a full season, combine with a summer fruiting variety and enjoy Raspberries from June to October!
- Plant on a sunny spot in rows, with 50cm between canes and tie into supports as they grow. Can even be planted in a large pot (40cm+ in diameter).
- Primocane (Autumn fruiting) variety
Care Guide
Excellent
Has been bred for excellent disease resistance. Your biggest problem, as with most soft fruit, is that they are so delicious that local wildlife will want to eat them too. Grow in a polytunnel, or use a fruit net to keep birds off.MORE
Keep well watered
Water in thoroughly when planting. Raspberries prefer moist soils so make sure that they are well watered throughout summer, especially during drier periods. 1/2 time a week increasing to every other day when hot/ dry.
Full sun
Full sun means receiving direct sun for more than 6 hours each day during the spring/summer.
Prefers fertile, well draining soil.
Loam or sandy soil is perfect. You should also consider digging in some organic matter/ compost when planting to improve the soil
No need to feed
Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower