raspberry 'Polka'

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Polka' is a stout raspberry with slightly thorny canes. A primocane raspberry with the potential for two fruit crops in the year, starting to ripen in late July with the biggest yield in autumn. Fruits are large and red, with a fresh flavour and good keeping quality

Scientific classification

Species: raspberry 'Polka' (Rubus idaeus 'Polka')
Genus: Rubus
Family: Rosaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Fruit Edible
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Suckering
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of raspberry 'Polka'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of raspberry 'Polka'

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raspberry 'Polka' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Prune all canes to ground level in late winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in the dormant season. Lift new canes along with their rootballs. Choose only newly planted, disease-free stock from which to propagate

Growing

Grow in rows between parallel wires for support. Mulch with acidic material such as composted bark. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See raspberry cultivation

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