Dorman Red Raspberry is a classic American raspberry variety prized for its adaptability, rich flavor, and dependable production. This unique variety produces fruit on both floricanes (summer) and primocanes (fall), giving gardeners extended harvests in the right conditions.

Dorman raspberries are especially valued in warm and humid climates, where they thrive with proper establishment and moisture control. With patience during the initial growth phase, these plants reward growers with sweet, flavorful berries and long-term productivity.

Dorman Red Raspberry plants offer heritage flavor, extended harvests, and strong adaptability for gardeners willing to provide proper early care. With patience and correct humidity management, these plants can deliver years of sweet, rewarding harvests.

🌱 Why Grow Dorman Red Raspberries?

Dual Bearing Variety – Produces summer and fall crops
Classic American Cultivar – Developed by E.M. Dorman in the United States
Medium-Sized Red Berries – Sweet, juicy flavor ideal for fresh eating and preserving
Adaptable Growth Habit – Performs well in warmer, humid regions
Strong Rootstock – Long-lived plants with proper care
Non-GMO – Grown naturally without genetic modification

☀️ Planting & Care Instructions

Plant Type: Dormant root stock
Bearing Type: Floricane (summer) + Primocane (fall)
Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Sandy loam or well-drained soil
Spacing: 2–3 ft between plants; 6–8 ft between rows
Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during establishment
Thorns: Yes

🌿 Important Establishment Notes (Read Before Planting)

Dorman Raspberry plants require humidity during early establishment. It is normal for the initial stalk to die back as the plant redirects energy into root development.

Recommended setup:

Cut the plant back to 1 inch above soil level
Use a large humidity dome or container (not a small bottle)
Ensure ventilation holes to prevent excess condensation
Keep soil moist but not soggy
Avoid fogging or water buildup inside the humidity cover

New growth typically emerges from the soil within 1–2 weeks once roots are established.

👉 We also provide a YouTube video showing how to propagate additional plants from cuttings using this method.

✂️ Pruning Options

Two crops: Remove spent floricanes after summer harvest
Fall-only crop: Cut all canes to the ground in late winter

📅 Harvest Windows

Summer Crop: Early to mid-summer
Fall Crop: Late summer through fall

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Dorman Red Raspberry Plants | Everbearing (Summer & Fall) | Medium Sweet Berries | Non GMO

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