But how much sunlight do raspberries need? Raspberries thrive in a sunny area, but they also do well in a partially shaded spot. Note – the more sun, the more fruit.
Most raspberry bushes will bear fruit 1 to 2 years after planting. This means the taller varieties can grow 4 feet or more in a single year; the more reason you should stake them early.
This type does well in zones 4 to 8 producing medium orange fruit that matures around July to September through the frost season.
Double Gold Raspberry
It produces extra-large red fruit maturing in July and September. This variety does well in zones 3 to 8 growing up to 4 to 5 feet tall and bearing fruits in 1 to 2 years.
This type thrives in zones 4 to 8, bearing extra-large purple fruit that matures in August.
Royalty Purple Raspberry
This variety produces large black fruit that matures in August. They do well in zones 4 to 8 like the royalty type and grows up to 4 to 5 feet tall, bearing fruit in 1 to 2 years after planting.
When you are new to growing raspberry plants, it is wise to start with just a few raspberry plants to observe how well they thrive. After you have reaped the rewards of growing your own berries, you may want to expand and grow more.