10/28/2026
Another hefty quart of raspberries to the freezer.
Last year I discovered that where I planted my raspberries, up close to the foundation on the east side, had created a nice microclimate that protected the fragile raspberries on the canes.
I continue to reap this, though the very tallest canes that are probably 8-10ft tall, are suffering from the cold. The canes closest to the ground, and the only reachable ones to a 38week pregnant lady, are safe!
At this point, just from my fall harvests of raspberries that started on September 6th, I’ve gotten to 13 # 4oz of raspberries! That does not count the spring crop AT ALL. Nor does it count the fact that I’ve been severely lackadaisical in my harvesting, maybe only getting 30-50% of the fruit produced.
Out of curiosity, I looked up that Walmart sells 6oz containers of organic raspberries for $4.66 each. My harvest is the equivalent to 35.4 containers, and equaling $165.27.
Raspberries at so easy to grow, and I only have ~30ft of canes, that originally started as 4 plants. If you wanted to grow an easy fruit that’s low to start, fast to produce, and well worth it compared to the cost to buy…raspberries. 👌
