Variety traits

Ripening group — raspberry and blackberry

Rubus L.

The ripening group of raspberries and blackberries is determined through phenological observations and by comparing fruit maturation periods with standard reference varieties in a specific climatic zone.

In the reference 37 varieties crop Blackberry, where this is mentioned in the description.

Raspberry and blackberry varieties are classified by ripening periods: early varieties begin fruiting in June to early July, mid-season varieties in the second half of July, and late varieties in late summer or early autumn. Remontant (everbearing) varieties are classified into a special category, as they are capable of fruiting on current-year canes, starting the process in the second half of summer and concluding it with the onset of autumn frosts.

Membership in a ripening group determines the cultivation technology, including the establishment of a continuous harvesting schedule and the application timeline for plant protection products, while taking pre-harvest intervals into account. Furthermore, the selection of a ripening group is critical for adaptation to regional climatic conditions to avoid crop damage from recurrent spring frosts or autumnal temperature drops.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Blackberry mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.