{"product_id":"1-live-plant-caroline-raspberry-bush-rubus-idaeus-starter-plug","title":"1 Live Plant Caroline Raspberry Bush Rubus idaeus Starter Plug","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaroline Raspberry is a primocane red raspberry variety valued for its large, flavorful berries and dependable production on first-year canes. This starter plug arrives established and ready to grow, making it a practical choice for home gardeners looking to add a productive fruiting plant. The plant is well regarded for its vigor, berry quality, and extended harvest window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Raspberry works well in a dedicated fruit bed, kitchen garden, or large container, where it can be grown for its ornamental value and culinary berries. The berries are excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and freezing. Canes should be planted in a sunny location with good air movement, watered consistently during establishment, and supported with a trellis or stake as growth develops. Pruning is typically done according to primocane or fall-bearing management, depending on the local climate and grower preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Rubus idaeus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Caroline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType: Red raspberry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant_Habit: Upright, suckering cane shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDays_to_Harvest: Fruit typically begins in late summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZones: 4-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGermination: Not applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowing: Not applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 2-3 feet apart in rows 6-8 feet apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Starter plug should be planted promptly, kept evenly moist during establishment, and given support as canes grow\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664423223432,"sku":"BTR-125","price":34.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_c7382d9d-cda0-47ad-8573-f65d439406b2.png?v=1791897420","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/1-live-plant-caroline-raspberry-bush-rubus-idaeus-starter-plug","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}