‘Double Delight’ Red Raspberry

Abstract

‘Double Delight’ is a primocane-fruiting (fall bearing) red raspberry ( Rubus idaeusssp. strigosus(L.) Michx.) cultivar, developed by the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Morden Research Centre (MRC) breeding program. This new cultivar is specifically adapted to colder prairie regions of Canada and northern USA. ‘Double Delight’ typically begins fruiting earlier than ‘Redwing’ or ‘Heritage,’ cultivars generally considered too late for commercial fall bearing production on the Canadian Prairies, and approximately 10 days later than ‘Red River’ a recent introduction from the MRC program. ‘Double Delight’ is intended to diversify commercial raspberry production since relatively few cultivars are suitable for the harsh prairie climates.