16 oz Joan J Thornless Raspberry Rootstock, 40 Ft Row of Everbearing Red Raspberry Roots, Sweet Firm Berries, Patented Variety

16 Ounces Joan J Thornless Everbearing Red Raspberry Rootstock – 40-Foot Row

Establish a larger raspberry planting with Joan J, a patented, thornless everbearing red raspberry variety. Joan J produces completely spine-free canes and large, firm, flavorful red berries that are easy to pick. It's an excellent choice for northern growers looking for an economical way to start a raspberry patch.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 16 ounces of Joan J raspberry rootstock

• Rootstock intended for a 40-foot row

• Raspberry roots for growing your own plants

• Detailed planting, pruning, and care instructions

Important: You are purchasing rootstock (roots), not established bare-root canes or potted plants.

JOAN J RASPBERRY FEATURES

• Completely thornless, spine-free canes

• Large, firm red berries that are easy to pick

• Excellent flavor

• Everbearing raspberry variety

• Seller-reported yields approximately 20–30% higher than Autumn Bliss

• Patented variety

• Recommended for USDA Zones 4–8

• A great choice for northern growers

HOW TO START YOUR ROOTSTOCK

Starting raspberries from roots is an economical way to establish a raspberry planting. Rootstock can produce more canes than purchasing established bare-root raspberry canes, at a lower cost.

You can start the roots in a heated greenhouse, sunroom, or sunny window to get a head start. For outdoor planting, wait until the soil temperature is above 40°F.

If your garden soil is too wet or cold to work, you can start the roots in containers:

1. Plant the roots approximately 1/4 inch deep in containers.

2. Place the containers in a warm, sunny location.

3. Water regularly while the roots establish.

4. After approximately 3–4 months, transplant the growing plants into their permanent garden location.

One ounce of roots plants approximately four containers, according to the seller's planting guideline.

GROWTH AND FRUITING INFORMATION

The seller reports that 8 ounces of Joan J rootstock can produce approximately 24–36 new canes during the first year. With proper care, those canes can grow more than 3 feet tall.

This is the seller's estimate for 8 ounces of rootstock. Actual growth and cane production from your 16-ounce package will depend on growing conditions, establishment, and care.

The resulting plants can bear fruit, with timing and production depending on establishment, growing conditions, and care. With proper care, your raspberry patch may remain productive for more than 15 years.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

• Rootstock is scheduled to ship at the end of November or until sold out in Summer 2027.

• Please let us know your preferred shipping date.

• Free shipping is included to most locations.

• Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote locations may require an additional freight surcharge.

• We ship to all states.

• Orders may be held if temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F until conditions improve.

QUALITY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Detailed planting, pruning, and care instructions are included with your order.

If your order arrives with plant damage, please contact us promptly and include photos of the package and plants so we can help resolve the issue.

Please message us before ordering if you have any questions. We're happy to help you get your Joan J raspberry planting started!