A mid-late-season, floricane-fruiting red raspberry producing high yields of good quality fruit suited to processing markets. Origin: Plant and Food Research Limited, Motueka, New Zealand, by M.J. Stephens and H.K. Hall. Lewis × 86105M57; crossed 1990; selected 1993; tested as HR40; introd. 2008. USPP 21,185. 10 Aug. 2010. Tree: strong vigor; very high yields; produces fewer canes than Meeker; semi-spineless, upright canes; adapted to low winter chill conditions such as Motueka, New Zealand; suited to the Pacific Northwest U.S.; similar winter hardiness to Meeker; RBDV tolerant; good field resistance to phytophthora root rot and cane botrytis. Fruit: medium; very good firmness; some resistance to fruit botrytis; good flavor, high soluble solids; removes very easily from receptacle; very suited to machine harvesting; high quality IQF product.
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