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Raspberry, Red, Prelude, Bare Root

Earliest Red Raspberry Available

Starts the season early with bright, flavorful berries.

$1595
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Prelude Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus -Prelude-)

-Prelude- is the earliest-ripening red raspberry, producing fruit as early as late May in some zones. It-s a dual-cropping variety with a light fall crop and is valued for its mild, sweet flavor, cold hardiness, and compact growth habit.

Key Characteristics

  • Earliest harvest of the season - Ripens up to 2 weeks earlier than most raspberries, extending your fresh berry window.
  • Mild and sweet flavor - Not overly acidic, making it a favorite for children and fresh snacking.
  • Small to medium berries - Uniform shape and soft texture - best enjoyed fresh or lightly processed.
  • Good cold tolerance - Bred in New York for northern growers and spring productivity.
  • Compact plant size - Easy to grow in small gardens or containers with light trellising.

Product Details

  • Sun Requirements: Full sun
  • Soil Requirements: Medium, well-drained
  • Mature Height: 3-4 ft
  • Bloom Time: April-May
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Fruit Qualities: Mild, sweet, juicy
  • Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, short-term storage, light preserves
  • Ripening Time: Late May to June (main), light fall crop
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Prelude is the earliest red raspberry to harvest - perfect for jump-starting the berry season with mild, sweet flavor and compact growth.

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Prelude Red Raspberry Bare Root Plant for Sale

Raspberry, Red, Prelude, Bare Root

$1595

Prelude Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus -Prelude-)

-Prelude- is the earliest-ripening red raspberry, producing fruit as early as late May in some zones. It-s a dual-cropping variety with a light fall crop and is valued for its mild, sweet flavor, cold hardiness, and compact growth habit.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

Prelude is the earliest red raspberry to harvest - perfect for jump-starting the berry season with mild, sweet flavor and compact growth.

Pot size

  • Bare Root

Tree Size

  • 2nd Year
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