15 of the best raspberries

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Raspberries are not only tasty, but also a healthy berry that pleases summer residents and gardeners in summer. There are many varieties of this subshrub, which differ not only in taste, color and size of fruits, but also in other important qualities.

Varieties of raspberry varieties

Usually the shrub bears fruit the next year after planting the seedling. There is a remontant raspberry on which berries grow in the first year of life. Its fruiting ends with the onset of autumn frosts. There are other types of raspberries:

1. Large-fruited. The berries weigh up to 20 g. This species has a high yield and excellent taste.
2. Stamp. It has strong shoots and resembles a small tree.
3. Classic. A reliable variety that takes root well.

All these types of raspberries can be both early and late ripening. The ranking of the best varieties, which is compiled on the basis of a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of varieties, will help to make the right choice.

Rating of the best varieties of raspberries

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
The best remontant varieties of raspberries	1	Hercules	4.9
	2	Polka	4.8
	3	Unattainable	4.8
	4	Bryansk jubilee	4.8
	5	Kalashnik	4.7
	6	Orange wonder	4.6
	7	Firebird	4.5
The best classic raspberries	1	Kuzmin's news	4.9
	2	Novokitaevskaya	4.8
	3	Meteor	4.7
	4	Balm	4.6
	5	Reward	4.5
	6	Mirage	4.5
The best standard raspberry varieties	1	Tarusa	4.9
	2	Monomakh's hat	4.8

The best remontant varieties of raspberries

Hercules

Rating: 4.9

It is a particularly popular plant with large fruits – up to ten grams by weight. Hercules berries have a ruby ​​color and are resistant to weevils. They calmly endure transportation. The fruit tastes slightly sour. This raspberry is eaten in any form. It is used to make compotes, jams and preserves. Fresh, not everyone likes it because of its sourness. However, in this case, much depends on climatic conditions and soil composition. The best region for Hercules is the middle zone of the Russian Federation. The variety also grows well in the south.

Advantages

• good portability of transportation over long distances;

• large fruits of marketable appearance;

• resistance to pest damage.

disadvantages

• difficulty in harvesting due to the large number of thorns;

• not suitable for the northern regions of the country;

• acid in taste.

Polka

Rating: 4.8

This raspberry variety is a highly growing shrub that is rarely affected by disease. Its berries are quite large and have a dark red hue. Raspberries bear fruit from the middle of the third summer month. Competent feeding will allow you to harvest twice a season. The variety is perfect for compotes and jam. Even after freezing, the berries look great. It is important to cut the branches off the shrub after harvest, otherwise the fruit will be smaller next year. Despite the need for proper care, Polka deserves to be in the ranking of the best on a par with other varieties.

Advantages

• perfect appearance of berries;

• good productivity;

• high rate of resistance to diseases and pests;

• lack of large thorns;

• good transportability.

disadvantages

• does not tolerate frost and temperature rise (above 35);

• development of root diseases is possible.

Unattainable

Rating: 4.8

This is an early maturing crop that many gardeners prefer to grow. It is distinguished by its exquisite taste and wonderful aroma of berries. Fruiting until October. Raspberry has a rich ruby ​​hue. The taste of the fruit may vary depending on weather conditions. This plant needs constant feeding. It takes root best on loamy soils that have neutral acidity.

Advantages

• early ripeness of fruits;

• compact shrubs;

• pleasant taste.

disadvantages

• drying of berries due to heat and poor-quality care;

• low transportability;

• the risk of chlorosis.

Bryansk jubilee

Rating: 4.8

This raspberry variety is characterized by early fruiting. Berries are visible at the end of July, the whole harvest ripens before cold snaps. Up to two kilograms are harvested from one bush, in rare cases up to five. More than half the height of the shoots bear fruit. Shrubs branch well and grow straight. Berries of the Bryansk Jubilee are red, weighing up to 6 grams. They have a beautiful elongated shape and sweet and sour taste. Raspberries of this variety are used to prepare compotes, jams, pies.

Advantages

• high productivity;

• early maturation;

• original appearance;

• good taste.

disadvantages

• medium-sized berries.

Kalashnik

Rating: 4.7

The Kalashnik raspberry variety is considered a raspberry by both amateurs and professionals. It deserves to be ranked among the best species already because it has been grown for several decades and is considered proven. It is appreciated for its dessert taste, juiciness, decent productivity and large fruits. The berries are well separated from the fruit. They are quite transportable, provided there is sufficient feeding. The plant has excellent resistance to gray mold, otherwise it is at the level of standard species. Kalashnik is recommended for growing in regions with mild, long autumn. Begins to bear fruit in early August.

Advantages

• high productivity;

• unpretentiousness;

• immunity to gray mold;

• pleasant taste and good quality;

• good survival rate of seedlings;

• resistance to dry weather.

disadvantages

• prickly;

• autumn harvest ripens late.

Orange wonder

Rating: 4.6

Bryansk breeders have developed the Orange Miracle raspberry variety, which justifies its name by its appearance. Velvety shrub berries are quite large (up to 8 grams). They bark orange, turn pinkish under the sun, and turn yellow during rain. The fruits are firmly held on their stalks and rarely fall to the ground, even if they are overripe. Their taste depends on the climate of the region. The more sun the crop receives, the sweeter the raspberries will be. Fruit ripening begins at the end of July and lasts until the first frosty days. Up to three kilograms of good berries are obtained from one bush. They do not lose their taste for up to 14 days if stored in the refrigerator. They are canned, frozen and dried.

Advantages

• high yield rates;

• good keeping quality and transportability;

• frost resistance (up to minus 25 degrees);

• long life cycle;

• hypoallergenic variety;

• high culinary properties.

disadvantages

• very sharp thorns;

• lack of immunity to gray rot;

• poor drought tolerance.

Firebird

Rating: 4.5

The popular raspberry variety called the Firebird did not pass the rating of the best. The shrub takes up little space due to its compactness. He feels great in the middle lane, which is why gardeners of Central Russia love him so much. The branches have soft and thin thorns. The berries have a glossy surface, bright scarlet color and juicy pulp. They are eaten both fresh and after defrosting and processing. They ripen at the end of the summer season.

Advantages

• disease resistance;

• bears fruit 2 times a season;

• good transportability.

disadvantages

• late ripening;

• does not tolerate drought very well.

The best classic raspberries

Kuzmin's news

Rating: 4.9

Raspberries are attractive for their ideal taste, excellent winter hardiness and a stable annual yield. Its fruits ripen one of the first among others. The berries are beautiful in appearance and color. They cannot be confused with other varieties. From one bush, 2-3 kilograms of fruit are obtained. They are slightly oblong and have a crimson color. They are loved for their juiciness, aroma and tenderness. The shrub successfully adapts to different climates. It is advised to pick the berries carefully and not to overripe if they are to be transported. For the same reason, it is not recommended to pour the collected fruits from one cup into another.

Advantages

• small thorns on the shoots;

• the ability to adapt to weather conditions;

• reference taste of berries;

• fruits are easily separated;

• minimal care for the raspberry tree.

disadvantages

• not too high transportability of berries;

• instability to pests and diseases.

Novokitaevskaya

Rating: 4.8

This mid-early raspberry variety is obtained by crossing two others – Novost Kuzmina and Kitaevskaya. If you take proper care of Novokitaevskaya raspberries, you can get up to four kilograms of harvest from one shrub. Despite their low weight, raspberries have acceptable consumer qualities. They have a deep red color, juicy flesh and a sweet taste with a raspberry aroma. The pest resistance of the variety is average.

Advantages

• stable high yield;

• winter hardiness;

• pleasant taste and aroma.

disadvantages

• susceptibility to viral diseases;

• berries are not transportable;

• a large number of thorns.

Meteor

Rating: 4.7

Raspberries of the Meteor variety definitely deserve to be in the rating of the best due to their high consumer qualities. It was obtained by crossing Novost Kuzmina and Bulgarian Ruby varieties. The fruit of the Meteor is medium in size, their weight is no more than three grams. Ruby fruits look very appetizing and have a slight waxy coating. Their density allows you to safely freeze and transport the product. This type of raspberry ripens at the end of the first month of summer and is highly resistant to fungi.

Advantages

• good transportation;

• excellent taste;

• unpretentious care;

• a small number of thorns;

• strong winter hardiness.

disadvantages

• medium-sized berries;

• low yield compared to other modern species.

Balm

Rating: 4.6

For several decades now, the raspberry variety Balsam has been successfully cultivated in Russia. It is suitable for growing in almost all parts of the country. The size of the berries is medium, the weight is about three grams. They ripen from late June to early July. On the surface, there is a slight coating and slight pubescence.

Advantages

• berries are suitable for transportation;

• winter hardiness;

• the possibility of growing throughout the territory of the Russian Federation (except for Siberia and the Urals);

• good drought tolerance;

• disease resistance;

• early maturation.

disadvantages

• primitive fruit taste;

• not too high yield without proper feeding and thinning.

Reward

Rating: 4.5

The breeders who bred this raspberry variety have been awarded medals for their work. Therefore, the next grade of the rating was deservedly called the Reward. It is recommended for cultivation in many cities of Russia, except for the Far East and some regions of Siberia. This raspberry variety can withstand severe winters and unexpected thaws. Amicable fruiting allows you to harvest the entire crop in 3-4 weeks. Round berries have a bright raspberry color, intense aroma and sweet and sour taste. Raspberries are eaten both fresh and dried.

Advantages

• few thorns;

• excellent quality berries;

• unpretentiousness in growing;

• resistance to damping;

• good winter hardiness.

disadvantages

• late ripening (can be considered a plus);

• high risk of damage by pests and infections.

Mirage

Rating: 4.5

Mirage belongs to mid-late raspberry varieties and occupies one of the leading places in terms of yield. Up to six kilograms of fruit are harvested from one bush. With proper use of agricultural technology, the weight of berries can reach twelve grams. Their shape is conical, and their color is matte bright red. They have an excellent taste and a light touch of sourness, which is harmoniously combined with sweetness. In the middle lane, the fruits ripen from mid-July. The bushes are not afraid of winter and spring thaws, they tolerate heat well.

Advantages

• excellent taste;

• super high productivity;

• good transportability.

disadvantages

• thin shoots that bend with a plentiful harvest;

• not high frost resistance.

The best standard raspberry varieties

Tarusa

Rating: 4.9

The Tarusa raspberry variety is the very first standard crop variety bred in the Russian Federation. The stems of the shrub are strong and erect. This variety can withstand frosts down to minus 30 degrees and belongs to the mid-late species. The berries ripen at the end of the second summer month. They have a deep red hue and often undergo external deformations – they are bent, squeezed. Therefore, their shape cannot be called ideal. The weight of one fruit can be up to 10 grams. Raspberry flavor is not very expressive, but pleasant. Many people like it due to its juiciness. The shrub is grown in the temperate and southern latitudes of the country.

Advantages

• withstands frost;

• large-fruited;

• high yield rates;

• resistance to pests;

• berries retain their appearance during transportation;

• good immunity to diseases.

disadvantages

• low taste;

• crop instability.

Monomakh's hat

Rating: 4.8

The rating of the best raspberry varieties would not be complete without the Monomakh Hat. This is a remontant species that allows you to get two harvests per season. Huge fruits appear on the tree-like shrub, which reach 30 grams. They are colored red and do not immediately separate from the cutting. Outwardly, raspberries resemble strawberries, only slightly elongated. On average, one bush gives up to five kilograms of berries per season. Under favorable conditions, the amount of the crop reaches eight kilograms. The weak side of the variety is its disease resistance.

Advantages

• high taste;

• large fruits;

• large amount of harvest.

disadvantages

• susceptibility to fungal and viral diseases;

• vulnerability during early thaws.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.