Raspberry ‘Autumn First’ is an early autumn-fruiting raspberry variety producing generous crops of bright red berries with a delicious sweet flavour. Known for its reliable performance and early harvest period, this productive cultivar is ideal for extending the raspberry season well into late summer and autumn.
The firm, juicy fruits are excellent for fresh eating, desserts, jams, and freezing. With its compact upright growth and heavy yields, ‘Autumn First’ is perfect for gardens, allotments, raised beds, and container growing.
Key Features
- Early autumn-fruiting raspberry variety
- Sweet, bright red berries
- Heavy and reliable cropping
- Excellent for fresh eating and preserving
- Compact upright growth habit
- Suitable for gardens, allotments, and containers
Growing Information
Raspberry ‘Autumn First’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods and mulch annually to retain moisture and encourage healthy growth. As a primocane variety, all canes can be cut back to ground level in late winter for strong new growth and abundant crops the following season.
Mature Size
- Height: 1.2–1.8m
- Spread: 50–100cm
Position
- Full sun
- Sheltered location preferred
- Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
