Red Latham Raspberry | Gurney's Seed & Nursery Co.

Cold-Hardy, Disease-Resistant Raspberry

Wonderfully sweet, firm berries
Ripens in the summer
Excellent for jams and jellies
Adapts to range of soil types
Excellent winter hardiness

A reliable favorite for home gardeners and market growers! Red Latham Raspberry produces premium-quality berries with a glowing pure red color and a wonderfully sweet flavor. The medium to large, firm, luscious fruits process perfectly for jams and jellies—and are delicious for snacking and desserts, too. Fruits ripen in the summer. Red Latham Raspberry adapts to a range of soil types and has excellent winter hardiness. The plants have an upright growth habit. Grows best in full sun. Self-pollinating. Zones 3-8.

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4B	4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A	4/8/24 - 5/31/24
5B	3/25/24 - 5/31/24
6A	3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B	2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A	2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B	2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A	2/12/24 - 5/31/24
8B	2/13/24 - 5/12/24
9A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
10A & B	2/6/24 - 5/12/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7B: 5/29/24 Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/24

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule

ZONE

All Other Perennials & Potted Plants

3A-4A

4/29/24 - 5/31/24

4/8/24 - 5/31/24

3/25/24 - 5/31/24

3/11/24 - 5/31/24

2/26/24 - 5/31/24

2/22/24 - 5/31/24

2/19/24 - 5/31/24

2/12/24 - 5/31/24

2/13/24 - 5/12/24

9A & B

2/6/24 - 5/12/24

10A & B

2/6/24 - 5/12/24

Last Order Date

Zones 3A-7B: 5/29/24
Zones 8A-10B: 5/8/24

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus 'Latham'
Height: 4 - 6 feet
Spacing:3 feet
Depth:Same as in the nursery with the crown at soil level.
Spread:5 feet
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Self-pollinating.
Yield: Approximately 1 - 2 quarts. Matures late June to early July. Bearing age: bears on 2-year canes.
Color: White
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Summer, Mid Summer
Fruit: Large, round, up to 1 inch, deep red berries.
Zone: 3-8

Form: Fruit, Small Fruit, Raspberry, Red Raspberry
Flower Form: Open, star-shaped
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: Prune Red Latham raspberry canes in early Spring and immediately after harvest. Cut canes back in Spring to about 5 feet tall and remove any weak or diseased canes. Thin new shoots as necessary to prevent over-crowding. After harvest, cut fruit-bearing canes to the ground but leave new shoots to grow until next year.
Foliage: Medium green foliage.