Can you grow raspberries in florida?

Question

I live near Daytona Beach Florida.

I purchased a couple of plants here in a local store.

They are growing fine at this point.

Will they give me fruit next year?

Is there any special care I can give them to help?

Am I just kidding myself?

Any help is appreciated...

Thank you, A Raspberry Lover

Answer 1

yes you can

Answer 2

I don't see why not. I live outside of Boston and my rasberries are just starting to get ripe. Yum!If you have alot of space, they will spread.At least here inthis part of the country they will.

Answer 3

Information from the University of Florida states that because of their chilling requirement, raspberries, such as  'Heritage'  are grown as an annual in florida.

" 'Dorman Red' is the only raspberry cultivar recommended for trial in Florida when grown as a perennial crop; however, berry flavor is poor to fair. 'Heritage' raspberry has been grown as an annual crop during the winter in the southern parts of the state after it receives its chilling requirement."

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS104

These forums discuss growing raspberries in Florida :

"As to raspberries, it is very tricky in Florida. Dr. Bob Knight of the University of Florida (Homestead research location) has done extensive research on this subject. He recommends growing them as annuals - you order the canes from "up north" ... but special order that they be pruned to 52" long instead of the usual 12". They are then given the required dormancy by the grower, about 1 month of chill time, at which point they are shipped to you. Upon planting the old canes break dormancy and start to flower in about a month, I think. In the meantime new canes start to develop. You essentially get two crops from the planting then need to find a way to give the plants their one month of chill time or order new plants for the following growing season."

http://forums.organicgardening.com/eve/f...

"Heritage is termed Everbearing in the US...So assuming they are heritage they should fruit on canes that grew this year."

http://www.helpfulgardener.com/phpBB2/vi...

Good luck!!!   Hope this is helpful.