Raspberries, raspberries, raspberries.  We couldn't decide just what to grow so we planted 8 different varieties for you to choose from.  That will also give us a better idea of what varieties to include when we expand our raspberry field.  Here are the plant descriptions so you know what to expect.

Summer:  Prelude, Canby, Lauren, & Royal Purple                                   

Prelude:  Prelude is our earliest ripening summer red raspberry.  This berry also fruits again in the fall.                                                                                              

Canby:  This reddish/purple berry is a delight to pick due to the fact that it is nearly thornless.  The large, attractive fruit  are firm and have excellent flavor.                

Lauren:  This early-season variety has wonderful flavor and it's large, purple/red size makes another attractive, tasty fruit a "must-try.                                                      

Royal Purple:  This purple raspberry is very productive.  The fruit is large and is the sweetest of all the purple raspberries.  Good for fresh eating and excellent for jams and jellies.  2006 is the first year of production for Royal Purple at Stoney Beach Farm.

Summer Black Raspberries:  Jewel                                                                  

One of the most popular black raspberry varieties on the market. This fruit is glossy black in color, large in size and has a rich raspberry flavor. Excellent choice for use in jams and jellies.

'Everbearing' Raspberries:  Caroline, Heritage & Kiwigold                             

Caroline:  This is a large reddish/purple berry and has a rich, full and intense raspberry flavor.                                                                                          

Heritage:  For many years, this was the standard variety of raspberry for production and high-quality fruit by which fall-bearing varieties were judged.  The fall crop is highly productive and ripens from the end of August - usually until the first frost.  This fruit has good size, color and flavor - all excellent for jams and freezing as well as fresh.                                                                                                       

Kiwigold:  Here's something a little different for most raspberry eaters... yellow-gold raspberries.  This bountiful fruit is something that you must try. It's delicate raspberry flavor melts in your mouth and is a fun splash of color among all the red and purple in the field - and in your bowl.