How to grow Native Raspberry in Australia
A scrambling native for full sun to part shade in well-drained soil with steady moisture. Water regularly while establishing and during fruiting, and mulch to keep the roots cool and damp.
At a glance
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: 6 litres a week, watered every 3 days
- Spacing: 100 cm
- Time to harvest: 365 days (about 1 year)
- Time to germinate: 30 days
- Soil pH: 5 to 6.5
- Frost tolerance: Frost hardy
When to sow by region
| Region | When to sow | Regional note |
|---|---|---|
| South East Queensland | March to September | |
| Northern Rivers NSW | March to September | |
| Sydney & Coastal NSW | March to September | |
| Melbourne & Victoria | March to September | Native; frost-hardy. Melbourne cool climate ideal. Extend window vs SEQ. |
| Adelaide & SA | March to September | |
| Perth & WA | March to September | |
| Tasmania | March and April, September to November | Frost-hardy native berry. Plant Sep to Nov or Mar to Apr. Thrives in cool Tasmanian gullies. |
| Canberra & ACT | March to September | Native Raspberry is cold-hardy Australian native; plant spring-autumn; benefits from winter chill; slow to establish; persistent. |
| North Queensland | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Native raspberry prefers cooler tropical months. |
| Darwin & Top End | May to September | Dry season May to Sep. Native raspberry prefers cooler tropical months. |
Companion planting
Good companions
- Native plants
Harvest and storage
Harvest tip
Pick when the berries turn fully red and pull free with a light tug. Harvest gently by hand every day or two, as ripe fruit is soft and brief.
Storage
Fridge for 2 to 3 days. Freeze well for longer storage.