Wine Raspberry can be grown true from seed. The germination takes place over the course of 2 years so either plant outside or in a propagation flat that you plan to keep for a while. Plant shallow 1/8 inch deep outside in the fall. Lightly tamp into the soil From there: evenly cover with a thin covering of peat, fine compost and/or sand. For indoor germination: put in lightly moist peat moss for 90-120 days. Thin sprinkle out in a pot lightly tamping it in on the soils surface. Seeds will sprout over a period of a month. Very good plant percentage from growing from seed.
| Plant Specs |
| Genus & Species |
Rubus phoenicolasius |
| Height (ft) |
3-6 ft. canes |
| Pollination Requirements |
Self fertile. |
| Soil |
Often grows in disturbed soils and tolerates subsoils without mulch. |
| Climate |
Zone 6 - zone 9. Tricky in zone 5 but possible. |
| Ease of Cultivation |
Germination is slow but effective over the course of 2 years. The plant is fruitful in a variety of soils and climates. The seed is scarred by birds which helps in its germination. The soil bacteria also helps break down the seed coat to aid in germination. |
