Hand Picked Nursery Nova Raspberry Plants – Bare Root, 1-Year-Old – Summer-Bearing Red Variety – Cold Hardy, Thornless, Sweet & Firm Berries – Disease Resistant – Grows in Zones 3–8

Grow a dependable and cold-tolerant raspberry with Nova Raspberry Plants, a summer-bearing variety prized for its vigorous growth, nearly thornless canes, and consistently sweet red berries. Ideal for both home gardeners and small fruit growers, Nova produces a single heavy crop of medium to large berries in early to mid-summer.

These firm, flavorful berries are excellent for fresh eating, baking, or preserving. The canes grow strong and upright, and their nearly thornless nature makes them easy to prune and harvest—even for beginners. Nova is particularly well-suited for colder climates and shows strong resistance to many common raspberry diseases.

Shipped as a bare root, 1-year-old plant, Nova establishes quickly in spring or fall and will reward you with years of abundant harvests.

Planting & Growing Instructions:
USDA Zones: 3–8
Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours/day)
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with pH between 6.0 and 6.5
Spacing: 2–3 feet between plants; 6–8 feet between rows
Watering: 1–1.5 inches of water per week; maintain moisture during fruiting
Mulching: Use straw or wood mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
Trellising: Optional; upright canes often support themselves well

Pruning:
Remove spent floricanes (2-year-old canes) after fruiting
Thin new primocanes for airflow and productivity

Harvest Period:
Early to mid-summer (typically June–July)