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Fresh Market Use — Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

Interspecific hybrids of raspberry and blackberry are a highly demanded dessert crop characterized by a firm texture, large fruit size, and a unique flavor combination of the parent forms.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke, where this is mentioned in the description.

The berries of these hybrids are characterized by a specific complex flavor that combines the intensity and sweetness of blackberries with the aromatic nuances and floral aftertaste of raspberries. High fruit firmness provides them with an advantage in terms of transportation and extended shelf life in the fresh market compared to common raspberries.

The large size of the hybrid berries serves as a significant marketing asset, while higher yields and a prolonged ripening period allow for longer supply of fresh produce to the market. A technological feature of harvesting is that, for most hybrids, the torus remains inside the berry, which directly affects their physical properties upon consumption.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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Varieties of Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke 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.

Sunberry

Active

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

NL SE
3 records

Tayberry

Active

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

NL
2 records

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

2 records

Navaho

Active

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

2 records

Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus subg. Eubatus Focke

1 record