An early fruiting floricane raspberry with excellent quality. Origin: Fruit Research Institute Pitesti-Maracineni, Ages, Romania by P. Mladien. Cayuga × Orrs Seedling (a Russian cultivar of unknown origin); cross made in 1983; sel. 1989; tested as 83-1-60; introd. 2000. Tree: relatively high yield; vigorous, spine free canes; relatively upright but need support at harvest; moderate production of primocanes; medium length laterals; relatively winter hardy. High resistance to spur blight and to powdery mildew; tolerance to anthracnose and leaf spot; resistant to raspberry bushy dwarf virus. Fruit: medium size; medium red somewhat dull; firm; shelf life similar to Cayuga; easy to harvest; good flavor; relatively high soluble solids; early ripening; suited to fresh market.
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