{"product_id":"himbo-top-raspberry","title":"Himbo Top Raspberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHuge, Firm Red Berries on an Exceptionally Productive Cane\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHimbo Top Raspberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus idaeus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Himbo Top') is a Swiss-bred everbearing (primocane) variety celebrated for enormous, firm, bright-red berries and outstanding yields on tall, vigorous canes. It fruits heavily on first-year wood from late summer into fall, is self-fertile, and is zone 4 hardy. Whether you're maximizing a berry patch in Edina, filling a sunny row in Maple Grove, or growing for the freezer in Woodbury — Himbo Top is a high-output raspberry for zone 4b–5a gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHimbo Top 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 'Himbo Top'\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\u003e5–7 feet — tall; a trellis is recommended\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 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; very large, firm 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\u003eHimbo Top Raspberry Uses in Minnesota Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-yield fall patch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew raspberries out-produce Himbo Top. Mow it down each spring for a heavy, easy single fall crop in a Plymouth garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrellised rows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tall canes need a sturdy T-trellis to stay upright and keep the big berries off the ground in Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFresh, frozen, and jam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, firm berries hold up beautifully for fresh eating, freezing, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Himbo Top 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 Himbo Top 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; install a sturdy T-trellis for these tall canes.\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 Himbo Top 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\u003eHow do I get the biggest yields?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in full sun, trellis the tall canes, keep it well watered during fruiting, and mow down each spring for a single, heavy fall crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a primocane type, simply cut all canes to the ground in early spring. New canes grow and fruit that fall.\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 the spring mow-down means 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\u003eHeritage Raspberry — the classic reliable everbearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoan J Raspberry — a thornless, sweet red 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":54312941158705,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/himbo-top-raspberry.jpg?v=1779557842","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/himbo-top-raspberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}