{"product_id":"heritage-raspberry","title":"Heritage Raspberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Classic, Reliable Everbearing Red Raspberry\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage Raspberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus idaeus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Heritage') is the standard against which other raspberries are measured — a tough, productive everbearing (primocane) variety that delivers a heavy crop of firm, flavorful red berries in late summer and fall. It's vigorous, self-fertile, zone 4 hardy, and about as foolproof as fruit gets, thanks to its mow-it-down pruning. Whether you're starting your first berry patch in Edina, filling a sunny row in Maple Grove, or planting a dependable producer in Woodbury — Heritage is the go-to raspberry for zone 4b–5a gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage Raspberry Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRubus idaeus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Heritage'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverbearing (primocane) raspberry; cane fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 feet; benefits from a support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours) for the heaviest, sweetest crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — 1–2 inches per week; shallow roots dislike drying out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining; amend Minnesota clay-loam with compost. Avoid wet feet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-fertile — a single plant will fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEverbearing\/primocane — fruits on first-year canes in late summer\/fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer into fall; firm, flavorful red berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to zone 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage Raspberry Uses in Minnesota Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoolproof fall berry patch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage is the easiest raspberry for beginners — mow it down each spring and enjoy a big fall crop in a Plymouth garden with no cane-sorting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProductive rows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous and high-yielding, a short row supplies a family with fresh berries plus extra for the freezer in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreserving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirm berries hold up well for jam, freezing, and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Heritage Raspberry in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the best window, giving canes a full season to establish. Early fall planting can work in a sheltered spot. Never plant after mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Heritage Raspberry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun, well-drained site away from wild brambles (which can spread disease).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep; backfill with native soil mixed with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 2–3 feet apart in rows; a simple support keeps canes upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the crown at soil level and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 3–4 inches with straw or shredded bark, kept off the canes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the easiest care, mow all canes to the ground in early spring for one strong fall crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Heritage Raspberry in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: 1–2 inches per week, especially during fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep evenly moist during flowering and fruiting for plump berries. Shallow roots mean steady moisture and mulch matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the easiest way to prune Heritage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMow or cut every cane to the ground in early spring. New primocanes grow and fruit that fall — the simplest pruning of any berry, ideal for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill raspberries spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — they sucker and spread by roots. Plant where you can mow or edge the patch, or install a root barrier to keep the row contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — hardy to zone 4, and with the spring mow-down, winter cane survival doesn't affect the fall crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoan J Raspberry — a thornless, sweeter red everbearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHimbo Top Raspberry — a larger-berried, heavy-yielding everbearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnne Raspberry — a sweet golden everbearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1\/7\" Pot","offer_id":54312937554225,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/heritage-raspberry.jpg?v=1779557841","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/heritage-raspberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}