{"product_id":"royalty-purple-raspberry","title":"Royalty Purple Raspberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Royalty’ is a purple raspberry (a red × black cross). It is summer-bearing on floricanes, late season, very productive, and known for large berries and good insect resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFruit description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berries ripen from red to reddish-purple to deep purple at full ripeness. Very large fruit, often 4-6 g, broadly conic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the red stage the fruit is firmer with classic red-raspberry character. Fully purple fruit is sweeter, very juicy, and softer. Excellent fresh and outstanding for jams and jelly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant and canes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, upright to arching canes, typically 5-8 ft with support. Canes are thorny. Suckers form a manageable hedgerow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floricane only. Primocanes grow year 1, overwinter, then fruit as floricanes in late summer of year 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis:\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple two-wire or T-post trellis helps keep heavy crops off the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in USDA Zones 4 to 8. Cold hardy and widely adapted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen it ripens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate summer. In cooler climates expect late July into August; warmer sites ripen a bit earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSite and soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun. Well-drained loam enriched with organic matter. Consistent moisture is important during bloom and fruit fill. Aim for soil pH around 6.0-6.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpacing and layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants 2-3 ft apart in rows, rows 8-10 ft apart for access and airflow. Maintain a 12-18 inch wide hedgerow by removing excess suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePruning made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, remove spent floricanes at ground level.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the growing season, thin primocanes to 4-6 sturdy canes per linear foot of row.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late winter, tip or shorten tall primocanes to your top wire to encourage branching and easier picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spring, apply a balanced fertilizer or composted manure. Mulch 2-3 inches to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Provide about 1-1.5 inches of water per week in dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePests and diseases\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoted resistance to common aphids that transmit mosaic and leaf curl viruses, and good tolerance to raspberry fruitworm. Still monitor for spotted wing drosophila in warm, humid periods and pick promptly. Maintain airflow to reduce cane blights and botrytis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYield and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy producer of very large berries. Pick at the red stage for firmer fruit with better short storage, or at full purple for maximum sweetness and processing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick pros and cons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huge berries, sweet flavor, heavy crops, sturdy plants, helpful insect resistance, broad adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thorny canes, fully ripe fruit is softer so harvest frequently, simple trellising recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":45158974718031,"sku":"RSP-ROYALTY-PURPLE-1BA","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 plants","offer_id":45158974750799,"sku":"RSP-ROYALTY-PURPLE-3BA","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 plants","offer_id":45158974783567,"sku":"RSP-ROYALTY-PURPLE-5BA","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 plants","offer_id":45158974816335,"sku":"RSP-ROYALTY-PURPLE-10BA","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 plants","offer_id":45158974849103,"sku":"RSP-ROYALTY-PURPLE-25BA","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/royalty-purple-raspberry__main__01_126d9e42-365b-4520-997f-2c749da6c447.jpg?v=1778979077","url":"https:\/\/fruitbushes.com\/products\/royalty-purple-raspberry","provider":"FruitBushes.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}