On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:52:52 +0100, Moonraker
wrote:

On 21/09/2011 21:47, Janet Tweedy wrote:
In article , Jake
writes
I'll second that suggestion though this year (it being a quirky one
for everything) mine fruited early and have now gone over yet my
Tulameen summer ones are still producing 4 or 5 ripe fruits each day
with a fair few still to ripen.

I bought mine from Ken Muir's company some years ago and Ken himself
sadly died earlier this year. I see they're currently taking orders at
£13.60 for 5 canes and can only assume they're as good as they were
when I bought mine.

Cheers, Jake


I bought Joan j from him but the plants haven't done very well at
all.........................
Thanks for your replies to date. I've been out and measured where I
intend to plant them and find that 25 is about the number I need. Autumn
Bliss seems well thought of so will probably go for those. As regards a
supplier I am obviously concerned about price but quality and
reliability is my prime consideration.

I would also recommend Autumn Bliss. I have had several very good
pickings, and there are still more to come. I have learned 2 lessons
about them.
They need:
1. Good sunlight
2. Plenty of water.

Last year I had plentiful canes but not much rain. Also there was a
big tree shading my allotment for a large part of the day. The canes
flowered very late and no fruit formed before the first frost.
In the winter we had the tree felled, and it has made all the
difference along with recent rain. Raspberries galore!

Pam in Bristol