RASPBERRY LATHAM / LATHAM RASPBERRY

RASPBERRY ‘LATHAM’ / LATHAM RASPBERRY

Sweet, Tart Raspberries for a Summer Harvest
Raspberry ‘Latham’ is a classic early-season variety known for its sweet, tart flavor and high productivity. The berries are medium to large, bright red, and have a firm texture that makes them perfect for fresh eating, canning, and baking. With an early summer harvest, ‘Latham’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enjoy raspberries earlier in the season.

Why Choose Raspberry ‘Latham’?

Comparison: ‘Latham’ is known for its balanced flavor, offering a perfect combination of sweetness and tartness. Its medium to large fruit is firm and retains its shape well, making it ideal for a variety of uses. Compared to other early-season raspberries, ‘Latham’ is prized for its reliability and consistency in both flavor and yield.

Companions: ‘Latham’ pairs well with other raspberries like ‘Boyne’ and ‘Heritage,’ as well as other berries such as strawberries and blackberries. Planting a mix of varieties helps extend your raspberry harvest over a longer period.

Key Features:

Early Harvest: ‘Latham’ produces fruit early in the season, making it perfect for gardeners looking to enjoy raspberries sooner than many other varieties.

Sweet, Tart Flavor: The berries have a balanced flavor, offering the right mix of sweetness and tartness, ideal for fresh eating, desserts, jams, and baking.

Firm, Large Berries: ‘Latham’ raspberries are medium to large, firm, and hold their shape well, making them easy to harvest and ideal for preserving.

High Yield: Known for its high yield and consistent productivity, ‘Latham’ is a great choice for gardeners looking to produce a large amount of fruit.

Cold-Hardy: ‘Latham’ is a cold-hardy variety, making it perfect for northern climates where other raspberry varieties may struggle.

Specifications:

Harvest Time: Early summer.
Plant Size: 1.2–1.5 m tall, with a spread of about 1.2 m.
Hardiness: Zone 4–8.

Raspberry ‘Latham’ is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to enjoy sweet, tart raspberries early in the season. Its high yield, firm texture, and versatile use in the kitchen make it a must-have variety for anyone looking to grow raspberries in their garden.