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

Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) vs Pathfinder Raspberry

Rubus sp. Pathfinder

Rubus x Souris

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Pathfinder Raspberry
Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry)

The Pathfinder is a classic red raspberry variety that is extremely productive with medium to large fruit. It is the earliest fall-bearing raspberry, ready to harvest in August, and produces berries that are firm and sweet.

Red River Raspberry is a primocane-fruiting variety, meaning that it produces fruit on first years' growth. Prune stalks down each winter or early spring to get higher fruit yields and easier harvesting.

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.

Pathfinder Raspberry Quick Facts

Souris Raspberry (an improved Boyne Raspberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: medium to large
Berries: red raspberries
Firmness: firm
Harvest: August
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: high