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How to Grow Caroline Red Raspberry

Rubus idaeus 'Caroline'

Your complete guide to growing Caroline Red Raspberry.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterLow — drought tolerant
🗺Zones4–8
📏Height6 feet
Caroline Red Raspberry📷 Wikimedia Commons

When to Plant Caroline Red Raspberry

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 4 — — June – September
Zone 5 — — June – October
Zone 6 — — June – October
Zone 7 — — June – October
Zone 8 — — June – November

Companion Plants for Caroline Red Raspberry

✓ Good companions

Chives

Deters aphids and Japanese beetles, attracts beneficial insects

Comfrey

Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch

Garlic

Repels aphids, spider mites, and other pests while improving soil health

Lavender

Attracts pollinators and repels moths and other harmful insects

Marigolds

Repels nematodes and attracts pollinators and pest-eating insects

Parsley

Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids

Strawberries

Share similar soil preferences and attract common beneficial insects

Tansy

Repels ants, mice, and flying insects that damage raspberry canes

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Releases juglone toxin that inhibits raspberry growth and fruit production

Fennel

Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of raspberries and most other plants

Potatoes

Both susceptible to similar fungal diseases and pest issues

Tomatoes

Share verticillium wilt and other soil-borne diseases

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

1.01gProtein
23.00mgVitamin C
0.45mgIron
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