Bristol Black Raspberry Bare Root Plants | Early-Ripening, Sweet & Firm | Cold Hardy & High Yield | Hand Picked Nursery
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Black Raspberry Bare Root Plug
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Product Description
Grow delicious, antioxidant-rich raspberries right in your backyard with Bristol Black Raspberry Plants, a top early-ripening variety renowned for its sweet flavor, firm texture, and reliable yields. Bristol produces deep black fruit with a classic raspberry aroma and smooth, juicy texture—perfect for snacking, baking, preserves, or freezing.
Known for its cold hardiness and vigorous growth, Bristol thrives in USDA Zones 5–8 and delivers consistent performance season after season. These 1-year-old bare root plugs are easy to establish and produce strong, upright canes that make harvesting and pruning a breeze.
Whether you’re a home gardener or small-scale grower, Bristol is a dependable, flavorful choice for early summer harvests and high productivity.
Product Features
- Early-Ripening Variety – Produces fruit in early summer for a fast and flavorful harvest.
- Sweet, Firm, & Juicy Berries – Perfect for fresh eating, baking, jams, or freezing.
- High Yield & Cold Hardy – Reliable production even in cooler climates.
- Disease Resistant – Strong resistance to common raspberry diseases.
- Non-GMO & Hand-Inspected – Healthy 1-year-old bare root plugs ready to plant.
Planting & Care Instructions
Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Sunlight: Full Sun (6–8 hours per day)
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0–6.5
- Soak roots in water for 30–60 minutes before planting.
- Plant 2–3 feet apart in rows spaced 6–8 feet apart.
- Keep soil moist, providing around 1 inch of water per week.
- Add mulch or straw to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Provide trellising for upright growth and good airflow.
Pruning Tips
- After harvest, remove spent floricanes (the canes that bore fruit).
- Tip new primocanes during the growing season to promote branching and fuller growth.
Harvest Window
- Mid to Late June, depending on your local climate.
- Expect high yields of sweet, firm black raspberries perfect for fresh eating and storage.
Customer Guarantee
All plants are hand-inspected for quality before shipping to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
If you have any questions or concerns upon arrival, our team is always available to help.