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Rubus idaeus 'Nantahala'
Nantahala Raspberry
Late-season primocane raspberry — tissue cultured
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Size GuideTissue-culture plug — young start ready for grow-out
$16.00
Nantahala is a late-season primocane raspberry released by the NC State breeding program — their first red raspberry in decades. Large, firm berries with strong flavor ripen in September and October, well after most varieties have finished. That late window makes Nantahala especially valuable for extending the fresh harvest into fall. Our plants are propagated through tissue culture for superior vigor and genetic accuracy — the clean, indexed foundation that growers rely on for productive, long-lived caneberry plantings.
Light
Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water
Consistent moisture, 1–2" per week
Soil
Slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5), well-drained, rich in organic matter
Tissue-Cultured Stock
Propagated through tissue culture, this plant starts with superior vigor and genetic accuracy. You receive an indexed, vigorous specimen with the strong foundation that discerning growers expect.
Growing Nantahala Raspberry
Light
Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Watering
Consistent moisture, 1–2" per week
Soil
Slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5), well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone
USDA Zones 5–8
Spacing
2–3 ft between plants, 6–8 ft between rows
Fruiting
September–October (primocane)
Tissue Culture
Propagated via tissue culture for superior vigor, genetic accuracy, and a strong foundation from the start.
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