Disease Resistant Dwarf Raspberry Released in the USA
March 13, 2013| |
A new cultivar of raspberry has been released in the USA. It is commercially labeled as Raspberry Shortcake™ because it is a dwarf cultivar, growing to at most 3 feet tall, with added advantages such as disease resistance, thornless and ability to self-pollinate. The cultivar is currently marketed by Fall Creek Farm and Nursery.
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