{"product_id":"prelude-red-raspberry-rootstock-1-oz-bare-root-raspberry-roots-2-5-ft-row-planting-early-season-berry-plant-fall-crop","title":"Prelude Red Raspberry Rootstock, 1 oz Bare Root Raspberry Roots, 2.5 Ft Row Planting, Early Season Berry Plant, Fall Crop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrelude Early Season Red Raspberry Rootstock – 1 oz Package for Approximately 2.5 Feet of Row Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart your own raspberry patch with Prelude, an early-season red raspberry variety known for excellent winter hardiness, vigorous growth, and two seasonal berry crops!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped by the New York State Experiment Station in Geneva, New York, Prelude produces medium to large berries in early summer, followed by an additional smaller crop in fall. Its sturdy, vigorous canes are nearly thornless, making it an appealing choice for home gardens and backyard berry patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prelude Early Season Red Raspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 oz bare-root raspberry rootstock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting coverage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.5 feet of row\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerry size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early summer, with an additional smaller fall crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy, vigorous, and nearly thornless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh eating, desserts, jams, and freezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You're Buying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 oz of bare-root raspberry roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not an established potted plant or mature raspberry canes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRootstock is an economical way to establish raspberry plants. It is favored by raspberry farmers because it costs less than bare-root raspberry canes and is easy to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne ounce of roots can be used to start approximately four containers. With proper care, these young plants can develop into productive raspberry canes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting Your Raspberry Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can start your roots indoors or in a greenhouse before planting them in their permanent garden location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant roots approximately ¼–½ inch deep in containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace containers in a warm, sunny location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly and do not allow the roots to dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf garden soil is too wet or cold to till, allow the roots to establish in containers first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter approximately 3–4 months, the young plants are generally ready for transplanting into the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller reports that 16 oz of rootstock can produce approximately 48–72 new canes in the first year. This estimate applies to the 16 oz quantity, not this 1 oz package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanes may grow over 3 feet tall in their first year with proper care. The seller also reports that rootstock-grown plants can bear fruit as soon as plants started from bare-root canes or pruned plants. Actual growth and fruiting depend on growing conditions and plant development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed planting, pruning, and care instructions are included with your rootstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRootstock is scheduled to ship beginning December 2026 and will be available until sold out in Summer 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet us know your preferred shipping date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship to all states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping is available to most locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. Territories, and locations considered remote may require a freight surcharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders may be held if temperatures are warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Quality and Shipping Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Plants are rarely damaged during shipping, but please contact us promptly if damage occurs. Photograph the package and plants so we can help resolve the issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your own Prelude raspberries and enjoy an early-summer harvest with an additional smaller fall crop!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67507669467377,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_85_4679d23c-ab63-4447-bdd3-013b4aa13efc.jpg?v=1794504572","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/prelude-red-raspberry-rootstock-1-oz-bare-root-raspberry-roots-2-5-ft-row-planting-early-season-berry-plant-fall-crop","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}