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Growing Better Raspberries

For more than 30 years, we have ensured superior flavor and quality by using only natural breeding methods to develop proprietary varieties of raspberries. Driscoll’s ensures year-round availability by growing raspberries in Central and Southern California, Central Mexico, and Baja.

We naturally breed berry plants to be more resistant to diseases and pests while producing berries that meet our strict quality standards for flavor, color and appearance. None of our berries are ever genetically modified or subjected to irradiation.

Driscoll’s plant breeders annually review tens of thousands of raspberry seedlings to identify a handful of plant varieties that merit further testing. These plants are subsequently tested under varied growing conditions to ascertain viability. It takes 5 to 7 years to produce a seedling that is ready for commercial development.

Selecting a Perfect Raspberry (Red and Golden)

When choosing raspberries, look for plump, evenly colored berries that have a soft, hazy gloss and are free of dents and bruises. Raspberries have tiny hairs on them called “styles.” These are a completely natural part of the fruit’s defense mechanism and do not affect the taste or ripeness of the berries.

Care & Handling

Raspberries are highly perishable, and also extremely fragile. However, a few simple, proper handling steps will ensure that your raspberries remain fresh and delicious. Under ideal conditions, raspberries should keep for 1-2 days in your refrigerator. For best results, Driscoll’s recommends that you keep your raspberries dry in storage and consume them as soon as possible after purchase. It’s also important to handle them gently when rinsing. Berries need to be rinsed just before use.

Raspberry Recipes

• Raspberry-Orange Muffins
• Raspberry Goat Cheese Salad
• Mixed Berries with Champagne Cheese
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