The Flavor of This Berry is a Summertime Classic!

Meeker Raspberry

The Flavor of This Berry is a Summertime Classic!

Heavy yields of flavorful berries
Long harvest season
Ripens in the summer
Ideal for fresh eating and freezing
Self-pollinating

Raspberries of all varieties deliver a delicious blend of sweet and tart with every bite, but this delicious variety has that little something special… the flavor of summer! You'll enjoy incredibly heavy yields of delightfully juicy fruit over a long harvest season. The large, dark red berries have a classic raspberry flavor that is unmatched by many of the varieties available today. They make wonderful juices, and are ideal for jams or jellies. They freeze well, and can be thawed later to enjoy a little taste of summer in winter. Grows 4-6 ft. tall with an equal spread. Self-pollinating. Zones 4-8.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Most Dormant Bareroot, Potted Perennials & Shrubs
3A-4B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
5A & 5B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	9/4/23 - 10/27/23
7A & 7B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	9/25/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2023 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2023

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus 'Meeker'
Height: 48 - 72
Spacing:3 - 4 ft
Depth:Plant at the same depth as the nursery.
Spread:5 ft
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Self pollinating.
Size: 3" Pot
Fruit: The large, dark red berries have a classic raspberry flavor that is unmatched by many of the varieties available today.
Zone: 4-8

Form: Shrub, red raspberry
Flower Form: Small white flowers.
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning: In early Spring before new growth begins, cut the old canes as low to the ground as possible to encourage buds to break from below the soil surface. Remove and discard the canes. Obviously, this approach cannot be performed with Summer-bearing red raspbe
Foliage: Medium green foliage.