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- New raspberry varieties without spikes
- Plant raspberries without spines
- Stingless summer raspberries
- Stingless autumn raspberries
- Popular two-timer breeding "Sugana"
- Tips for picking raspberries with spikes
- Tips & Tricks
New raspberry varieties without spikes
On the rods of the raspberries form in the leaf axils for different lengths, depending on the variety soft or hard thorns. When picking the raspberries, the spines can be quite annoying. Meanwhile, there are some raspberry varieties that have hardly any thorns.
Plant raspberries without spines
Although the spines of raspberry plants, in contrast to those of blackberries much softer. However, they still disturb harvesting. Scratched hands and arms can not be avoided when picking the thorny raspberry varieties.
Some people even have an allergic reaction to the thorns.
Raspberries without spikes have been on the market for several years. You can obtain stingless summer raspberries, autumn raspberries and two-timer raspberries from the specialist retailer.
Stingless summer raspberries
Stingless autumn raspberries
Popular two-timer breeding "Sugana"
The variety "Sugana" has become one of the most popular varieties in recent years. This is because it grows very upright, carries twice a year and is suitable for planting in the tub.
The spines were almost completely bred away at "Sugana". Only very small remnants are still present on the rods. But they are hardly felt when picking and do not hurt the skin.
Tips for picking raspberries with spikes
If you pull old raspberry varieties in the garden that have many thorns, you should protect your hands and arms from being scratched when picking.
Wear outerwear with a long arm. Solid materials are well suited, through which the thorns can not easily pierce.
Gloves made of soft rubber material not only prevent you from scratching your arms when picking. The hands stay clean too. Disposable gloves are practical because they can be easily disposed of after harvesting.
Tips & Tricks
Newer raspberry varieties have one more advantage. Their fruits often have only very soft and small kernels, which do not disturb the food so much. However, most spiny and seedless varieties are not quite as aromatic as the old varieties.