Raspberry 'Nova'

Common Name: Raspberry 'Nova'

Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus 'Nova'

Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

Zone: 3-8

Bloom Colour: White

Fruit Colour: Red

Fruit Size: Medium

Ripens/Harvest: Mid-summer

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5

Flavour Profile: Sweet with mild tartness

Fruit Texture: Firm and juicy

Years To Bear: 1-2 years

Mature Size: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide

Spacing: 18-24 inches apart, with rows spaced 3-4 feet apart

Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating

Additional Information: 'Nova' is a high-yielding, everbearing raspberry variety known for its sweet flavor and excellent quality fruit. It typically produces a medium-sized, firm, and juicy berry with a well-balanced sweet-tart flavor. The 'Nova' raspberry is prized for its early harvest in mid-summer and is often grown for fresh consumption, jams, and other preserves. It is a cold-hardy variety and performs well in various growing zones. As an everbearing type, it produces fruit on both first-year and second-year canes, ensuring a longer harvest period.