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Raspberry Glaucus (Andean Variety)
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Description
This extremely rare and succulent fruit grows wild in the foothills of the Southern Chilean and Argentinian Andes. Long-treasured by locals, it is easy to grow and extremely hardy, and will produce an extended crop of deep red, ripening-to-purple berries from midsummer onwards. These unusual, huge sweet juicy fruits taper to a point and are exceptionally long.
Sowing Advice
Sow seeds at any time of the year into a sandy compost and cover thinly with grit. NO artificial heat is needed. leave seed tray in a cool spot and keep moist, seed generally germinates very slowly indeed, usually appearing in spring whenever they are sown. These seeds are fresh but may take up to 6-12 months to appear. DO NOT discard the seed tray, be patient, they WILL germinate if you follow this advice. Pot on small plants before planting out in rows.
Key Facts
Family:Rosaceae
Common name:RUBUS GLAUCUS
Height:1.0-1.5m
Packet Content:10 (Approx)