Kweli®, Raspberry

Mid-season primocane
Vigorous, producing well branched canes
Suitable for double cropping and able to produce a very early floricane crop

Three weeks later than Imara with a 50% pick date around the end of September in the 2012 PCF Tongeren trials, Kweli produced a similar yield of class 1 fruit to that of Imara. The berries are an attractive orange-red and do not darken. Kweli have an exceptional shelf life being the firmest of the ABB varieties. The berries are large (averaging 5gms) well flavoured and easily picked.

The variety is vigorous and produces well branched canes with no evident pest of disease problems to date. Kweli performed particularly well in the 2012 UK trials when grown under polythene and glass and has consistently produced a high quality product that has been well received by the customer.

Kweli is suitable for double cropping and capable of producing a significant and very early floricane crop. Well managed substrate crops have produced fruit that have equalled the top floricane varieties for flavour throughout the season.

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Standard Cane: POA - Subject to availability
Root: POA - Subject to availability

Please note: This variety may no longer be available, please get in contact for more information.

Additional charges may apply, please click here for our cold store charges.

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Plant from autumn through to late spring in a sunny position with free draining soil. Floricane raspberries (summer fruiting) will require a sturdy support system made of posts and horizontal wires, primocane raspberries (autumn fruiting) do not require supports. Plant in rows spaced 60cm (24”) apart and prune to 15cm (6”) above ground level immediately after planting to encourage more growth. At the time of despatch, canes will be dormant and often look dead, but this is completely normal. Prepare holes in the soil wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Please plant as soon as possible upon arrival and water well, apply a mulch to protect the roots from cold temperatures and the canes will then begin to establish. If conditions prevent immediate planting, heel the plants in.

Fresh dug raspberry canes are available from early November to January. Coldstored raspberry canes are available from February to May. The prices listed are for quantities per thousand, if you wish to place a smaller order please get in contact with a member of the team.

Please let us know when you are ready – we will not send plants without prior notice from you. Orders are despatched by parcel courier or pallet network depending on the size, weight and dimensions. Unfortunately, at this moment in time we are only able to deliver plants to UK based addresses, however if you would like to discuss the option of an export, please send an email to liam@rwwalpole.co.uk.

Kweli®, Raspberry

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