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Latham Raspberry
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Latham is a red raspberry from the University of Minnesota, and for a good part of the last century it was the most planted raspberry in the country. People kept growing it because it gets through winters that kill most other varieties. It bears one crop a year, in early to mid summer, on canes that grew the season before. The berries are medium to large, round, bright red and a little tart, so they're as good in jam and the freezer as they are off the cane.
Latham sends up plenty of new canes and spreads by suckers, so give it a row or a trellis and some room to fill in. After harvest, cut the canes that fruited down to the ground and keep the strongest new ones for next year. It's self-fertile, so one plant will fruit on its own.
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 3 to 8.
Is Latham right for you?
Pick Latham if cold winters are your problem, since it's one of the hardiest red raspberries there is. If you'd rather have a big fall crop, go with an everbearer like Heritage or September Red. Plant Latham 2 to 3 feet apart in rows with 6 to 8 feet between rows, and it will fill in within a couple of seasons.
Plant Details
Quick Facts
- Botanical
- Rubus idaeus
- Type
- Floricane red heirloom
- Fruit Color
- Dark red, round
- Fruit Taste
- Mildly sweet, fair flavor
- Thorns
- Thorned (nearly thornless)
Growing Conditions
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun Needs
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Spacing
- 2-3 ft
- Mature Height
- 4-5 ft
Pollination & Care
- Self-Fertile
- Yes
- Pollination
- Self-fertile.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Data Confidence
- High
Harvest
- Season
- July
Notes & Caveats: Minnesota 1920 release; excellent cold hardiness.
Sources:Penn State Ext·OSU Ext·Greenupside·Cultivar.guide
Growing Zones: 3–8
Hardy down to zone 3 (-40 to -30°F)
Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
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How we ship
Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.
Hawaii & Alaska orders
For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.
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If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.
Wholesale orders (100+ plants): We only ship wholesale orders on Mondays and Tuesdays. Larger orders sitting in a hot delivery truck over a weekend can damage or even kill the plants, especially for customers in the southern half of the U.S. Shipping early in the week ensures your plants reach you before any weekend transit delays.
Region overview
Continental U.S.
UPS 2-day or 3-day. Free shipping on orders $100+.
Hawaii & Alaska
USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.
Arrive-alive guarantee
Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.
Questions?
Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.
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