Raspberry Varieties

Cascade Dawn
Harvest Period:
Mid-late June
Flavor: Well balanced, mild, sweet-tart flavor
Size/Color: Large, conical, bright red berry
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Special Characteristics: Nearly perfect berries with relatively small seeds make this a perfect berry for culinary presentation
Best Use: Fresh eating, fresh desserts, freezing

Cascade Delight
Harvest Period:
Late June – Early July
Flavor: Sweet-tart, flavorful berries
Size/Color: Large, firm, medium-red in color
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Special Characteristics: Large sized fruit, high yielding, easy to pick
Best Use: Fresh eating, fresh desserts

Mapena
Harvest Period:
Late June
Flavor: Excellent flavor
Size/Color: Large, medium-red in color
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Special Characteristics: Large sized fruit, producing high yields
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing, processing

Meeker
Harvest Period:
Early June
Flavor: Delicious, sweet flavor
Size/Color: Medium sized, slightly firm, medium red in color
Introduced: 1967
Origin: Washington State University
Special Characteristics: One of the most widely planted varieties in the Pacific Northwest
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing, processing

Anne
Harvest Period:
August – September
Flavor: Sweet, aromatic, with hints of apricot flavor
Size/Color: Pale yellow to golden colored berry
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Special Characteristics: Small amounts will ripen in August with main, everbearing crop ripening in September
Best Use: Fresh eating, freezing, processing
