Crimson Giant

Red Raspberry

Cultivar Name Crimson Giant
Patent Number 23,375
Patent Owner Cornell University
Berry Size Large
Growth Habit Upright, sturdy canes
Thorns Present? Yes
Ripening Season Primocanes fruit mid to late season from September with potential through mid-November
Floricanes fruit mid-July through mid-August
Chilling Hours N/A
Zone 4 to 7
Notes Primocane fruiting with the potential for double cropping
Very large, firm, light red conical fruit with good flavor
Easily releases fruit for hand picking for fresh market sales
Fruiting laterals are short and concentrated at the top 14-20 nodes
Yields are comparable to ‘Himbo Top’ and ‘Polka’
Color does not darken significantly in storage