Joan J Raspberry Plants | Bare Root, 1 Year Old Thornless Everbearing | Hand Picked Nursery
Thornless Everbearing Red Raspberry | Large, Sweet Berries | Easy Harvest | Zones 4–8
Joan J Raspberry is a standout thornless, everbearing red raspberry variety prized for its exceptional flavor, early harvests, and effortless picking. With large, firm berries and upright canes, Joan J delivers reliable, high yields without the hassle of thorns—making it a favorite for families, beginners, and experienced growers alike.
This productive variety often ripens earlier than many other everbearing raspberries, providing delicious summer fruit followed by a generous fall harvest. Its sweet, full-bodied berries are perfect for fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserving.
🌱 Why Grow Joan J Raspberries?
- Thornless Canes – Easy, painless harvesting and pruning
- Everbearing Variety – Produces fruit in early summer and fall
- Large, Sweet Berries – Firm texture with excellent flavor
- Early Ripening – One of the earliest everbearing raspberries
- High Yield & Low Maintenance – Upright growth with consistent production
- Cold Hardy & Reliable – Thrives in USDA Zones 4–8
☀️ Planting & Care Instructions
- Plant Form: Bare root cane, 1-year-old (ships dormant)
- Hardiness Zones: 4–8
- Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil; pH 6.0–6.5
- Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants; 6–8 ft between rows
- Watering: 1–1.5 inches per week; avoid overhead watering
- Mulching: Straw or bark mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Trellising: Recommended for airflow and upright cane support
✂️ Pruning Options
- Two Crops: Remove spent floricanes after summer harvest
- Fall-Only Crop: Cut all canes to the ground in late winter
📅 Harvest Windows
- Early Summer Crop: Late June–early July
- Fall Crop: Late August through frost
Joan J Raspberry Plants offer the perfect blend of flavor, productivity, and ease of care, making them an excellent choice for backyard gardens, raised beds, and small orchards.