Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) vs Kent Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) vs Kent Strawberry

Rubus x Souris

Fragaria ananassa Kent

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Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry)
Kent Strawberry

Souris is an improved version of Boyne, the classic prairie raspberry. It is planted all across Canada and is extremely robust. Where other raspberry cultivars rely on unique selling points and specializations, Souris is just generally a great raspberry.

Souris is cold hardy and resistant to disease and spider mites. Its berries are deliciously sweet and tart while colourful, great for U-pick operations, fresh eating, or using in products such as jams and pies. They can be a bit softer than other raspberry varieties.

The Souris Raspberry is a fast-growing floricane. This means that raspberries will not grow on canes the year they first grow. The mature canes they do grow on, however, produce more berries than primocane varieties.

Kent Strawberry is a favourite of urban gardeners and commercial growers. This June Bearing (Short Day) strawberry grows well on the prairies and produces high yields of bright red fruit that bursts with flavour. Great for fresh eating or try them in your next batch of jam or baking.

One of the most cold hardy strawberries!

Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) Quick Facts

Kent Strawberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: red raspberries
Berries: cherry red
Firmness: firm
Harvest: June
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium