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Rubus arcticus L. Arctic raspberry · Miscellaneous · bred by Maatalouden tutkimuskeskus (MTTK) (later: Maa- ja elintarviketaouden tutkimuskeskus (MTT)/ Present Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke))

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The bush is an herbaceous perennial, forming a dense mat of erect stems with scales at the base. The leaves are ternate, light green, and wrinkled. The pink flowers reach up to 2 cm in diameter, and the flowering period lasts from late April to June.

The fruits weighing 1–2.5 g are cherry or dark purple in color with a glaucous bloom and have a sweet-and-sour taste. The variety is mid-season, with berry ripening occurring from July to September. The plant is not self-fertile and requires cross-pollination by other Arctic raspberry varieties.

The variety is distinguished by rapid growth and excellent winter hardiness. For cultivation, partial shade sites and moist, well-drained soils are preferred.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

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Breeder: Maatalouden tutkimuskeskus (MTTK) (later: Maa- ja elintarviketaouden tutkimuskeskus (MTT)/ Present Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke)) Developed the variety
Applicant: Luonnonvarakeskus / Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) Submitted the application to the register

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