Cascade Harvest Red Raspberry – Large, Firm, Flavorful Berries

Grow impressive red raspberries with Cascade Harvest, a newer raspberry release from Washington State University. This productive variety is known for its very large, firm berries, excellent flavor, and strong yields.

The berries are reported to be approximately twice the size of older varieties. Their firmness and longer shelf life make Cascade Harvest an appealing choice for home gardeners, U-Pick operations, farm stands, and commercial growers.

Available now in two plant options:

• 1–2-year-old potted plants

• 6–8-month starter plants

Raspberry Plant Details

• Variety: Cascade Harvest

• Fruit: Large red raspberries

• Flavor: Very good flavor

• Fruit quality: Firm berries with longer shelf life

• Productivity: Excellent yields

• USDA growing zones: 6–8

• Winter chilling requirement: Approximately 600 chilling hours

• Ripening period: July in the Pacific Northwest

• Cane growth: Erect and vigorous

• Thorns: Numerous very small thorns near the base of canes; nearly thornless above 3 feet

Why Grow Cascade Harvest?

Cascade Harvest combines large fruit, excellent flavor, and productive growth.

Very large berries: Produces exceptionally large berries, reported to be twice the size of older varieties.

Firm fruit: Firm berries with a longer shelf life are especially useful for fresh-market sales, farm stands, and U-Pick operations.

Excellent flavor: Enjoy flavorful raspberries fresh or use them in your favorite recipes.

Upright canes: Erect, vigorous canes make picking, pruning, and tying to a trellis easier.

Disease resistance: Has resistance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV) and moderate tolerance to Phytophthora root rot.

Growing and Harvest Information

Cascade Harvest is suggested for USDA Zones 6–8 and requires approximately 600 hours of winter chilling to set flower buds.

Fruit ripens in July in the Pacific Northwest. Actual ripening dates can vary with climate and growing conditions.

The upright canes benefit from suitable support and trellising to help keep plants organized and make harvesting easier.

Available Plant Options

1–2-Year-Old Potted Plants

• Available now

• Ships Monday or Tuesday via UPS 3 Day Select

• May ship dormant without leaves during fall and winter

• Pots may be removed before shipping

6–8-Month Starter Plants

• Available now

• Smaller, younger plants for gardeners establishing a raspberry planting

• Fall and winter ordering is not recommended unless you have a greenhouse or live in USDA Zone 9 or warmer. Starter plants may not have enough time to establish roots before cold weather.

Seasonal Shipping Appearance

Raspberry plants are deciduous and change appearance with the seasons.

• Spring and summer: Plants ship with leaves.

• Fall and winter: Plants ship dormant without leaves.

Dormant plants without foliage are normal during the winter resting period.

Planting Instructions and Support

Plants come with detailed planting, growing, and care instructions. If you have additional questions, you can call or email for assistance.

Shipping Information

Free shipping is available to most locations.

We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, or locations considered remote without an additional freight surcharge.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. If your plant arrives damaged, please let us know promptly. Take photos of the package and plants so we can help resolve the issue.

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