Raspberries

The raspberry looks like a cluster of small, red fruits. Raspberries grow quickly, and thus can easily take over a garden if left unchecked. They can be red, black, purple, or a golden yellow.

Origin:

East Asia

Planting Instructions/Basic Care Information:

Spring: Transplants: Plant outdoors in early spring.

Fall: Perennial Plant (produce for multiple years)

Preferred Growing Climate: Cool, mild winters for initial seeds, then warmer climates

Planting Depth: Until roots are covered

Plant Spacing: 3′

Days to Germinate: N/A

Days to Harvest: Produce in second season, depending on the variety

In Season:

Year-round

Pairs Well With:

Other fruits and berries, salads, jams, yogurt

Nutrition Facts:

Amount per 100 grams

Calories: 53

% Daily Value*

Total fat: 0.7 g    1%

Saturated fat: 0 g    0%

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g

Monounsaturated fat: 0.1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg    0%

Sodium: 1 mg    0%

Potassium: 151 mg    4%

Total Carbohydrate: 12 g    4%

Dietary fiber: 7 g    28%

Sugar: 4.4 g

Protein: 1.2 g    2%

Vitamin A: 0%    Vitamin C: 43%

Calcium: 2%    Iron: 3%

Vitamin D: 0%    Vitamin B-6: 5%

Vitamin B-12: 0%    Magnesium: 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.