Glen Ample

created by Si Na at 08.04.2023

Features

Color

red

Location

Bucket

Outdoor

sheltered from the wind

Bed

Balcony

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

The raspberry 'Glen Ample' is a medium-early raspberry. From May to July, the small, white, single flowers adorn the strong, shrub-like shoots, and from July to August, the very large, round to heart-shaped, medium-red fruits of Rubus idaeus 'Glen Ample' reach picking maturity. This variety is particularly suitable for families with children, as the 'Glen Ample' raspberry grows with thornless shoots. This means that the fruit can be eaten straight away without the risk of injury when picking. The fruits are characterized by their exceptionally good, sweet-aromatic and slightly tart taste. They are equally suitable for direct consumption, for fruity jams, cakes or delicious desserts. The 'Glen Ample' raspberry grows quickly and is extremely lush. New canes form around the base every year. This means that a lot of fruiting canes form very quickly. The individual canes are not very branched and grow beautifully upright. Rubus idaeus 'Glen Ample' can reach heights of up to 200 cm with a lush growth width of up to 150 cm. The variety is generally quite undemanding and also thrives in planters. The 'Glen Ample' raspberry prefers nutrient-rich, humus-rich and well-drained garden soil. The more sun this extremely productive variety receives, the more abundant the fruit set and harvest will be. The hardy variety is undemanding and requires little care. It is also ideal for newcomers to fruit growing.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

The raspberry prefers to grow in a wind-protected, semi-shaded to sunny spot in the garden. To ensure a good harvest in the first year, the root balls should be planted in the fall, but they can also be planted in the spring. Before planting, loosen the soil and mix in some compost, as raspberries prefer a loose, humus-rich soil. When planting, the buds should be covered with about 5 cm of soil and a distance of 40 - 50 cm should be maintained between the root balls. Water the root balls well immediately after planting. Depending on how tall your variety grows, you can also build a small scaffold to support the raspberries and make them easier to care for and harvest.