Autumn fruiting variety suitable for double cropping
Harvest
Floricane Nov-Dec Primocane March-April
District Suitability
All except very warm areas
Habit
Vigorous upright canes with few spines
Estimated chill-hours
400-500
Frost tolerance
Late spring or early autumn frosts can reduce yields
Fruit Size & Flavour
Large firm dark red fruit with good flavour
Royalties
Yes
Non-propagation Agreement
Yes
Availability
Order now for 2018
Variety Fruiting Time
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Raspberry Kaituna PVR
High yielding summer-fruiting variety
Harvest
Dec-Jan
District Suitability
Waikato south-wards
Habit
Vigorous upright canes with few spines
Estimated chill-hours
600+
Frost tolerance
Late spring frosts can damage flowers and fruit
Fruit Size & Flavour
Large firm medium-red berries with good flavour
Royalties
Yes
Non-propagation Agreement
Yes
Availability
Order now for 2018
Variety Fruiting Time
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Raspberry Lewis
High-yielding variety with few spines
Harvest
Mid-Dec- late Jan
District Suitability
Waikato southwards
Habit
Medium vigor producing a moderate number of canes
Estimated chill-hours
600+
Frost tolerance
Late spring frosts can damage flowers and fruit
Fruit Size & Flavour
Large firm easily removed shiny medium-red fruit
Royalties
Yes
Non-propagation Agreement
Yes
Availability
This variety is no longer grown as a standard line by Tharfield Nursery Ltd. If you are interested in this crop please ring us and we may be able to grow it for you. It will depend on volume and when required.
Variety Fruiting Time
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Raspberry Moutere PVR
NEW for 2013 Large-fruiting red raspberry with machine harvesting potential. Developed by Plant & Food Research.
Harvest
Early -mid summer
District Suitability
Waikato southwards
Habit
Strong upright canes with few spines when mature
Estimated chill-hours
600+
Frost tolerance
Late spring frosts can damage flowers and fruit
Fruit Size & Flavour
Large firm mid-red fruit with good flavour
Royalties
Yes
Non-propagation Agreement
Yes
Availability
Variety Fruiting Time
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Raspberry Qualicum
Proven fresh-fruit variety with machine harvesting possibilities
Harvest
Mid-Dec- mid Jan
District Suitability
Waikato southwards
Habit
Very vigorous canes
Estimated chill-hours
600+
Frost tolerance
Late spring frosts can damage flowers and fruit
Fruit Size & Flavour
Large easily removed med-red berries with good flavour
Royalties
Yes
Non-propagation Agreement
Yes
Availability
This variety is no longer grown as a standard line by Tharfield Nursery Ltd. If you are interested in this crop please ring us and we may be able to grow it for you. It will depend on volume and when required.
Variety Fruiting Time
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Raspberry Tadmor PVR
NEW for 2013. Late season large-fruiting variety developed by Plant & Food Research.
Harvest
Mid-late summer
District Suitability
Waikato southwards
Habit
Vigorous arching canes with very few spines
Estimated chill-hours
600+
Frost tolerance
Generally no problems
Fruit Size & Flavour
Large firm fleshy berries with good flavour
Royalties
Yes
Non-propagation Agreement
Yes
Availability
This variety is no longer grown as a standard line by Tharfield Nursery Ltd. If you are interested in this crop please ring us and we may be able to grow it for you. It will depend on volume and when required.
Variety Fruiting Time
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Raspberry Tulameen
Mid-season variety with high quality fruit
Harvest
Dec-Jan
District Suitability
Waikato south-wards
Habit
Tall vigorous canes
Estimated chill-hours
600+
Frost tolerance
Late spring frosts can damage flowers and fruit
Fruit Size & Flavour
Large glossy bright red fruit with excellent flavour
Royalties
Yes
Non-propagation Agreement
Yes
Availability
Order now for 2018
Variety Fruiting Time
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Raspberry Waiau
Strong-growing Mid to late season variety
Harvest
Dec-Jan
District Suitability
Waikato south-wards
Habit
Vigorous, strong semi-upright spiny canes
Estimated chill-hours
600+
Frost tolerance
Late spring frosts can damage flowers and fruit
Fruit Size & Flavour
Very large firm medium-red fruit with good flavour
