Raspberries

sternus1 says...
heritage performs well for me in brisbane. I've just got a black variety which is growing very well, summer will be the test.

my tayberries do grow here, but much, much more slowly.

sternus1 says...
No idea.

sternus1 says...
Atherton raspberry isn't worth it. You get so few fruit for such a massive sized plant. Viciously spiny too.

Try the heritage raspberry.

There is a tropical raspberry grown by one of the board contributors...

Diana says...
Atherton raspberries are magically transformed into sensational jam or sauce when cooked- they have a really deep, rich flavour. That's the main reason why I grow them. Also they are pretty in the garden in winter and spring. They are easy to keep under control in Brisbane.

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Diana says...
No problem with low productivity here (see potfull on the boil in the picture). They tend to drop a few before I can pick them all during the week and they are no good once on the ground, they are very soft. My heritage ones were far less productive and have nearly died off. Visitors during Atherton raspberry season always comment and enjoy eating them. My kids graze on them. These are near the house in part shade.

BJ says...
If only there was a 'thornless' variety, they would be fantastic for us. I've found them to be very productive, but I have to move them after a few years as they get out of hand and the thorns just compound the problem.