This is literally the first year in my life that I've ever stuck a fork in the ground, and I'm hoping to have some luck with raspberries. Generally, I know little to nothing, and appreciate all info. Specifically, A friend has suggested I plant Tullameens, but I'm worried I'm a bit far south (Garland). I'd also like to find a source for good healthy raspberry plants. Any thoughts out there?

By Nora Carrick on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 04:34 pm:

Hi, Leslie! Log on to a wonderful online catalog at www.RaintreeNursery.com ...Request a free catalog or call (360) 496-6400
They suggest these two varieties of Raspberry for the South:
Summit & Golden Summit

For the whole list of fruiting trees, bushes & berries, click on "Varieties that grow in your region" and read some recommendations from the book "Growing Fruits and Nuts In the South"...

"PLANTS FOR THE SOUTH
We carry many varieties that are proven to grow in the South.
We list many other plants that have low chill requirements and are tolerant of high summer temperatures.

MIDDLE SOUTH
USDA Zones 6 and 7: If you live in most of the lower midwest, the upper south and mid Atlantic seaboard, you can grow a wide variety of fruit. You have enough chilling hours to grow fruit but don't have the severe winter cold that limits much of the country. If you don't live near either coast you usually get hot summers which helps to ripen fruit. Spring frosts and disease problems can limit what you can grow so consult your local county Extension Service. You can grow most of the plants listed in the catalog except consult the map for those that will freeze out in cold winters."

By Leslie on Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 03:55 pm:

Thanks for the help. It's just what I needed.