Raspberries
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Black raspberries are native to Iowa and therefore suffer little insect pressure, though birds and deer enjoy them. They are best sold fresh but can also be freeze-dried, frozen, dehydrated or made into jam or jelly. They tolerate transport just a little better than red raspberries. Some thornless cultivars sacrifice flavor or size for convenience, are a little bit sturdier but not as cold hardy as the others.
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Considerations:
- Susceptibility to SWD
- Birds and deer
- Perishability
Cream of the Crop Resources:
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