Loganberry

Plant family

Rose family (Rosaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Light germinator

Germination temperature

15 - 20 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

150 cm

Row spacing

200 cm

Seeding depth

25 cm

Instructions

Description

The loganberry is a robust berry plant that came about by chance in California from a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry. It combines the fruitiness of the raspberry with the juiciness and size of the blackberry. The fruits are elongated, dark red to violet and have an intense, sweet-sour flavour. The plant grows as a low-thorn, climbing shrub with vigorous canes that require a support structure. It is particularly well suited to gardens with some space and delivers a rich harvest in midsummer when positioned in a sunny, well-ventilated spot. The loganberry is easy to care for, long-lived and reliably productive from its second year in the ground.

Growing tips

Use a climbing aid (e.g. tensioning wires or trellises), as the long canes will otherwise spread out on the ground. Cut back older shoots to the ground after harvesting, as they will not bear fruit again. Tie up young shoots in summer and shape them. Regular thinning prevents diseases and promotes healthy growth. Birds love the fruit - netting protection can be useful. Pay attention to harvest time: Ripe when they are easy to remove but still firm. Overripe berries quickly become mushy.