Latham Red Raspberry Rootstock, 16 oz Bare Root Raspberry Roots, 40 Ft Row Planting, Cold Hardy Berry Plants, Sweet Red Berries

Latham Red Raspberry Rootstock – 16 oz Package for Approximately 40 Feet of Row Planting

Start a productive raspberry patch with Latham red raspberry rootstock! Developed in Minnesota, Latham is an extremely cold-hardy variety known for vigorous growth and abundant crops of sweet, flavorful red berries.

This 16 oz package of bare-root raspberry roots is intended for approximately 40 feet of row planting. Rootstock is an economical way to establish raspberry plants and is favored by raspberry farmers for its lower cost and ease of planting.

Plant Features

• Variety: Latham Red Raspberry

• Product: 16 oz bare-root raspberry rootstock

• Planting coverage: Approximately 40 feet of row

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8

• Berry color: Brilliant red

• Berry size: Medium to large

• Flavor: Sweet and flavorful

• Harvest: Mid-summer

• Growth habit: Upright, vigorous canes

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

• Fall foliage: Burgundy

• Canes: Thornless above 2½ feet

Latham raspberries are excellent for fresh eating, freezing, jams, jellies, and canning. They are a wonderful choice for home gardens and pick-your-own operations.

What to Expect from 16 oz of Rootstock

You can expect approximately 48–72 new canes during the first year, with proper care and growing conditions.

The roots can produce canes that grow over 3 feet tall during the first year when properly cared for. The seller reports that plants started from rootstock will bear fruit just as soon as those started from bare-root canes or pruned plants; actual fruiting depends on growing conditions and plant development.

Planting Instructions

Latham raspberry roots grow well in a range of well-draining soil types. A soil pH of 6.5–7 is recommended.

If your garden soil is too wet or cold to till, you can start the roots in containers before moving them to their permanent garden location.

1. Plant the roots approximately ¼–½ inch deep in containers.

2. Place containers in a warm, sunny location.

3. Water regularly and do not allow the roots to dry out.

4. After approximately 3–4 months, the young plants are generally ready for transplanting into the garden.

Detailed planting, pruning, and care instructions are included with your rootstock.

A Note About Rootstock

You are purchasing bare-root raspberry roots, not established potted plants or mature raspberry canes.

Rootstock is an economical way to establish a raspberry planting. One ounce of roots is described as planting four containers, making this 16 oz package suitable for starting approximately 64 containers.

Shipping Information

• Rootstock is scheduled to ship beginning December 2026 and will be available until sold out in Summer 2027.

• Please let us know your preferred shipping date.

• We ship to all states.

• Free shipping is available to most locations.

• Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. Territories, and locations considered remote may require a freight surcharge.

Start your own long-lasting raspberry patch with hardy, productive Latham red raspberries!