Raspberry Encore Red 2 Gallon

Encore Red Raspberry Overview

The Encore Red Raspberry is a fall-bearing (primocane-fruiting) raspberry variety prized for its sweet, firm berries and extended harvest season. It’s a favorite for gardeners who want fresh raspberries late into the season.

🌱 Origin & Background

• Type: Rubus idaeus (red raspberry), fall-bearing type.

• Developed: Released by the USDA and University of Arkansas.

• Purpose: Bred for large fruit, good flavor, and disease resistance.

🎨 Appearance

• Plant Size: Upright, vigorous canes growing 4 to 6 feet tall.

• Leaves: Medium green with serrated edges.

• Flowers: White blooms in spring and on new canes in summer.

• Fruit: Medium to large, bright red berries with conical shape.

🍬 Flavor & Texture

• Taste: Sweet with a balanced tartness, classic raspberry flavor.

• Texture: Firm but juicy, excellent for fresh eating.

• Harvest Time: Primocane fruiting means it produces fruit in late summer to fall on new canes.

🧁 Best Uses

• Fresh eating: Perfect for snacking.

• Baking & cooking: Great for pies, jams, sauces, and desserts.

• Freezing: Holds up well when frozen.

• Extended harvest: Provides fruit late in the season, complementing early-bearing varieties.