2025 Nourse Farms Catalog

Greetings from Whately!

Earlier this year, after devoting a lifetime to the berry plant industry and significantly influencing Nourse Farms’ reputation as an industry leader, Tim Nourse passed the torch to the company he founded. Together with our team, including many dedicated employees who have built Nourse Farms alongside him, Tim has poised the company for its exciting next chapter, and for that, we are grateful.

As the new growing season approaches, all of us here at Nourse Farms can feel the excitement in the air. It’s a time brimming with possibility, careful planning, and the anticipation of the fruits of your labor (see what we did there?). We share your enthusiasm as we introduce our 2025 catalog, creatively nurtured from the seeds of your feedback. We’re proud to present this catalog to help you plan your best garden yet. This year we’re excited to include recommendations from our team to help you pick the next exciting variety to include in your garden.

When you’re ready to order, head over to our newly redesigned website. You’ll find all our home garden products and a ton of valuable information there. Our goal is to make the website user-friendly and easy to navigate so you have the best possible experience as you plan your garden. Visit NourseFarms.com today to see the difference for yourself.

Remember, we’re here to help you grow every step of the way. As you are perusing the catalog, if you have any questions, let us know. Our Customer Service team is available at 413-665-2658 or info@noursefarms.com, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST.

We look forward to continuing to grow with you,

John Place, CEO

Pictured: John Place, CEO

Pictured: Tim Nourse

Keys to Success

Getting the basics right is essential for successful plants. From selecting the ideal location and preparing the soil to understanding the nutrient and care needs of each plant, a little planning can make all the difference.

Strawberries

• Avoid planting strawberry plants in soil where previous crops have included strawberries, brambles (raspberries and blackberries), potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, or peppers. These crops may harbor soil pathogens, affecting your new plants’ health and performance.

• Mulch with approximately 4" of clean straw or salt marsh hay after the plants have gone dormant. Do not mulch with materials like decayed/wet leaves.

• Do not renovate day-neutral and June-bearing berries in the planting year.

Raspberries

• Avoid planting raspberry plants in soils where previous crops have included strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, or peppers.

• Soak bare root plants for up to one hour before planting. Agri-gel™ can be added to water – see catalog insert for order information.

• Mulch lightly with weed seed-free straw during establishment to help control weeds and help the soil retain moisture. Leaves, grass clippings, and wood bark are not recommended as they may become matted or too heavy, impeding the growth of new canes.

• Trellising raspberries is one of the most important cultural practices. It doesn’t have to be expensive and time-consuming. A simple T-bar post with twine (see illustrations at right) will do.

Blackberries

Currants & Gooseberries

• Choose a sunny location but avoid southern exposure and southern-facing slopes since intense sun may injure plants.

• Varieties are bred for tolerance to White Pine Blister Rust disease. Check with your local cooperative extension office or Department of Agriculture for any restrictions on growing Ribes in your area.

• Fertilization is not required during the planting year.

Elderberries

• Keep the soil moist throughout the establishment period. Elderberries are not drought tolerant. Wood chip mulch can aid in water retention.

• No fertilizer should be applied in the planting year and weed suppression.

Asparagus

• Use soil tests to check and maintain soil pH and phosphorous levels. Make soil pH adjustments before you plant.

• Till in lime any time prior to planting.

• Incorporate bone meal or super phosphate* into the soil at the bottom of the planting trench.

• If frosted, tips become brown. Remove the spear immediately to prevent further setback of the planting.

• Avoid planting in soils where previous crops have included strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, or peppers.

Blueberries

• Trellising is highly recommended. We suggest plants be supported by a 5-wire trellis.

• Mulch lightly with weed-free straw during establishment to help control weeds and retain moisture in the soil. Mulching is necessary in hardiness zones 5 and 6 for winter protection.

• Use soil tests to check and maintain acidic soil pH levels.* Make soil pH adjustments before you plant.

• Pinch blossoms during the establishment year.

• During harvest, asparagus roots need about 2"–3" of water per week. Do not let the soil get too dry.

Applicable to All

• Select a weed-free site in direct sunlight for at least half the day.

• Plants require well-drained soil. For poor drainage conditions, consider raised beds.

• Make sure the soil is well prepared ahead of planting. Check for proper soil pH. Matching soil pH to plant requirements can make a huge impact on your success. Use the pH meter* or contact your local cooperative extension office for assistance.

• Planting time is critical. One of the biggest mistakes is planting in cold, wet soil. We recommend planting when soil temperatures reach 50ºF. If you are not planting as soon as your plants arrive, small orders can go in the refrigerator’s crisper, and large orders should go into a cooler set to 28ºF–32ºF. DO NOT FREEZE YOUR PLANTS.

• Water well one to three times per week, not every day.

* Find our pH meters and growers supplies on our catalog insert.

Strawberries

Planting Guidelines

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: Target 6.5–6.8

Acceptable 6.0–6.8

SPACING: 12"–18" in the row, 3'–4' between rows

June-bearing strawberry plants bear fruit one year after planting.

Day-neutral/Everbearing strawberry plants begin bearing fruit about 12–14 weeks after planting, depending on conditions.

PLANTING: Plant as soon as possible in the spring, after the soil has warmed to 50ºF.

Planting at the correct depth is very important. Plant with the middle of the crown level with the top of the soil and roots straight down.

June-Bearing

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

U.S. Plant Patent #18,340 (K96-5 x Evangeline) | Early Season

A productive variety with vibrantly colored wedge-shaped berries with exceptional fresh flavor. Best for gardeners with some strawberry experience because, while moderately resistant to powdery mildew and Botrytis, AC Wendy does require extra care as it is susceptible to Verticillium Wilt and Red Stele. Because it flowers early, AC Wendy is also vulnerable to frost damage, so protection may be needed. Thrives best in lighter soils.

Zones: 3–8

[(Micmac x Raritan) x Earliglow] | Early Season

Annapolis is an excellent choice for home gardeners looking for attractive, high-quality, medium-large strawberries with a mild, sweet flavor. Best for home gardeners with some experience, Annapolis is vigorous, very winter hardy, and has shown some resistance to Red Stele and foliar diseases but can be susceptible to Botrytis.

Zones: 3–8

(Fairland x Midland) x (Redglow x Surecrop) | Early Season

If you’re new to growing strawberries, consider Earliglow! We recommend Earliglow to beginners because it doesn’t require extra attention and has shown good resistance to Red Stele and intermediate resistance to Verticillium Wilt. A “wonderful strawberry flavor” is Earliglow’s trademark, with berries that are excellent for eating fresh or freezing.

Zones: 4–8

U.S. Plant Patent #19,763 (NCH87-22 x Earliglow) | Early Season

Let Galletta strawberries be the superheroes of your garden! A strong and vigorous variety, Galletta produces big, beautiful, shiny berries that will not disappoint. Galletta is resistant to leaf diseases and Red Stele. It is tough enough to handle moderately cold winters and heavy soil, making it a perfect variety for almost any garden.

Zones: 4–7

U.S. Plant Patent #28,048 (Honeoye x E1991-023) | Early Mid-Season

Yambu produces an abundance of beautiful, sweet berries over a longer period than the standard 2–3 weeks of June-bearing strawberry varieties. An easy-to-grow variety, Yambu does not need any special nutrients or soil type to grow successfully. If you want good plant vigor and pleasantflavored berries, Yambu is for you!

Zones: 4–7

(Vibrant x Holiday) | Early Mid-Season

Zones: 3-8

A fantastic choice for beginners, known for being highly productive and winter hardy. Produces large, firm berries that are not only attractive but also easy to pick. You’ll love the high yields throughout the long fruiting season. Berries freeze well, so you can enjoy them all year. For the best flavor, plant Honeoye in medium to light soil. Plants are vigorous, but lack resistance to soil-borne diseases.

25: $24 | 100: $87

(Cavendish x Honeoye) | Early Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

An early mid-season strawberry variety that is an outstanding choice for home gardeners, especially in northern areas. Your garden will be full of berries with excellent flavor (make sure to pick them when they’re fully ripe; otherwise, they can be tart!), good size, and attractive appearance. Brunswick is vigorous and shows reliable disease resistance, a popular choice for organic gardeners.

25: $26 | 100: $94

(Annapolis x Glooscap) | Early Mid-Season

Zones: 3–7

A home garden favorite due to their high-quality, big, beautiful fruit. You can expect Cavendish to fill your garden with lots of strawberries that ripen over a long season. Cavendish stands tough against common strawberry diseases like Red Stele and has some resistance to Verticillium Wilt. While the berries might ripen unevenly in hot weather, Cavendish always keep their fantastic flavor.

25: $24 | 100: $87

(B759 x B786) | Mid-Season

Zones: 4–7

Expect large, bright red berries with exceptional flavor. These do best with experienced growers because they need some extra care (including management of nitrogen applications) to prevent excessive growth. Highly resistant to diseases like Red Stele and leaf diseases and is not susceptible to Anthracnose Crown or fruit rot, which makes this variety an exemplary choice for organic growers.

25: $24 | 100: $87

U.S. Plant Patent #18,000 (Elsanta x Polka) | Mid-Season

[(Senga Sengana x NY E-58) x Holiday] | Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

Easy-to-grow top seller for 30 years! Expect highquality, sweet, large berries through the fruiting season. Enjoy the berries fresh or freeze them to use later. Jewel performs consistently in a wide range of growing conditions. While Jewel needs some extra TLC at renovation time, including extra watering and mowing less closely, it will be worth it when you taste the fruit of your labor!

25: $24 | 100: $87

(US 4419 x MdUS 3184) | Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

This variety has many appealing qualities that make it a great choice if you’re new to strawberry growing: adaptable to a wide range of soil types, performs well in difficult conditions, highly resistant to Red Stele, and has intermediate resistance to Verticillium Wilt. Allstar produces large, light-colored sweet berries.

25: $24 | 100: $87

(Parker x Elsanta) | Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

Growers love Darselect for its large bounty of highly rated sweet, tasty fruit. This variety has specific nutrient requirements (including optimum amounts of nitrogen combined with magnesium and potassium during fruit growth) and is susceptible to leaf diseases. The good news is that Nourse Farms’ experts can help! Just give us a call, and we’ll talk it through.

25: $24 | 100: $87

(Fairfax x Aberdeen) | Late Mid-Season

Zones: 3–8

Zones: 4–7

If you’re looking for some hard work that pays off in berries, Sonata is for you! This productive variety gives large, sweet, bright red berries. Sonata is a variety that does ask for some special attention: for best results, optimum rates of magnesium and nitrogen are needed. Sonata has tolerance to Angular Leaf Spot and good winter hardiness.

25: $28 | 100: $101

Beginners: this one is for you! Sparkle is an excellent choice for home gardeners new to strawberry growing. Easy to grow and very vigorous. Sparkle is an heirloom variety that produces flavorful, medium-sized berries perfect for jam and freezing. A word of advice from our growers: be careful not to allow the strawberry bed to get too thick. Remove excessive runners to get a nice crop of berries!

25: $24 | 100: $87

[(Elsanta x K79-S) x K79-4] | Late Mid-Season

Zones: 4–7

Cabot produces the best-tasting big berry of all the varieties we have available. Cabot’s high yields and resistance to Red Stele make it a great variety choice for home gardeners living in northern locations. Quick tip: it has been noted that the first fruits may split or be rough. Don’t panic! If you need assistance, give us a call.

25: $26 | 100: $94

Employee Favorite

Strawberries

Dickens (NY 02 56)*

U.S. Plant Patent #32,535 | Late Mid-Season

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

Planting at the correct depth is very important.

• Dig a hole deeply enough that you are able to lower the plant into the ground without bending the roots.

• Set plants in the ground with the roots straight down.

• Make certain that the plants are set with the middle of the crown level with the top of the soil.

• We advise not to cut any of the roots off your plants.

Take care that soil is pressed firmly, but not hard-packed around the plant roots. Be sure not to cover the crown. Check the soil level within a week or so, as the soil will likely settle, leaving roots exposed. Avoid covering crowns with soil while you hoe, weed, and cultivate throughout the season.

If you’re looking for a strawberry variety that gives you lots of easy-to-pick berries late mid-season, Dickens is our recommendation! Dickens produces large, firm, sweet-tasting fruit perfect for fresh eating.

Zones: 4–7

AC Valley Sunset*

Canadian Plant Breeder’s Rights Certificate #3484 (formerly KRS-10)

Late Season

AC Valley Sunset will give you a garden full of large, flavorsome berries before you say goodbye to strawberry season. AC Valley Sunset plants are vigorous and have no apparent foliage disease concerns.

Zones: 4–7

U.S. Plant Patent #23,246 | Late Season

The latest fruiting June-bearing variety we have to offer, Malwina’s large berries have excellent flavor with high Brix readings, meaning there are more simple and complex sugars in the fruit, making for a sweeter and tastier flavor. Talk about ending the strawberry season on a sweet note! Bonus: Malwina shows resistance to mildew and tolerance to Verticillium Wilt and Red Stele.

Zones: 4–6

Canadian Plant Breeders Rights Certificate # 2980

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Evie-2 is easy to grow and has a higher yield than most day-neutrals. It’s less sensitive to the warm summer temperatures that would typically shut down production of a day-neutral variety. Evie-2 will give you the largest crop of goodtasting, attractive berries than any other day-neutral variety.

Zones: 4–8

U.S. Plant Patent #16,228

With Albion in your garden, you’ll have lots (and lots and lots) of big strawberries to eat and share! Albion is a good choice for experienced strawberry growers, as it requires extra care, including a robust and reliable watering and nutrient program. If you’re ready to take on the challenge, Albion will reward you with a beautiful and tasty bounty. Albion is resistant to Verticillium Wilt and Phytophthora Crown Rot and shows some resistance to Anthracnose Crown.

Zones: 4–7

Zones: 4–7

Seascape is a consistently productive, topperforming, day-neutral variety. Will enrich your garden with large, firm strawberries that taste exceptional when picked ripe. Many customers have claimed that Seascape offers the besttasting berries among our everbearing varieties.

25: $29 | 100: $105

U.S. Plant Patent #19,975

Zones: 4–7

25: $31 | 100: $112

Great for high-productivity and delicious fruit! You can count on a consistent yield of large, tasty berries from early in the season through summer. A great everbearer for home gardeners, San Andreas stands tough against diseases like Red Stele, Verticillium, Leaf Spot, and Leaf Scorch. With its low chill requirement, it’s perfect for warmer climates. You’ll love the dependable and flavorful harvest San Andreas offers.

Zones: 4–7

Most fragrant, flavorful everbearing strawberry? Check! Top choice for planting in hanging baskets? Check! Mara des Bois produces smaller berries, but they sure pack a punch. Plant in the spring to enjoy fruit from the summer into the fall. Bonus: you’ll get another crop the following spring! While it is a loweryielding variety, it’s is a top-notch everbearer.

25: $35 | 100: $126

San Andreas*

Mara des Bois

Pictured is Gabriel of Northern Vermont displaying the harvest of a single day’s picking in June of 2024.

Employee Favorite

Photo from Moore Memories and Verlinden Farm

Raspberries

Planting Guidelines

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.5–6.8

SPACING: 18"–24" in the row for red and yellow raspberries, 20"–24" in the row for black raspberries, 8'–12' between rows

PLANTING:

• Bare root: Take care while planting to keep roots horizontal at a 2" depth to allow easy sucker development from the roots.

• 32 Plug/liner: Plant 1⁄2"–1" deeper than the soil level of the plug.

Floricane (summer-bearing) raspberry plants bear fruit one year after planting. Those second-year canes are pruned out after summer harvest.

Primocane (fall-bearing) raspberry plants bear some fruit in the first fall of the planting year and either summers or falls after that depending on how they are managed. Most fall-bearers will produce the best crop if canes are cut down each year and only allowed to fruit in the fall.

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

Red Floricane/Summer Bearing

The earliest red raspberry to ripen, Prelude delivers high-quality fruit around mid-June if you’re up north. While Prelude does produce some fruit in the fall, most of its delicious berries appear in the summer. Expect berries to be medium/large in size, beautifully round-conic with tightly packed drupelets and a fantastic flavor.

Zones: 4–8

Boyne produces beautiful medium-sized berries with a sweet, aromatic flavor, ideal for jam-making and freezing. An exceptionally winter-hardy variety, Boyne thrives where other raspberry varieties will experience winter injury.

Zones: 3–7 5: $27 | 25: $129

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Killarney red raspberries are mediumsized and have an incredible aroma and flavor, making them a baker’s dream. Killarney is also easy to grow thanks to its winter hardiness and upright, sturdy canes.

Zones: 4–7 5: $27 | 25: $129

Known for its fantastic winter hardiness and good fruit quality, Latham produces raspberries that are round and tasty (although they might occasionally be crumbly), making them ideal for baking. This variety is also easy to grow and thrives in a wide range of climates, making it perfect for home gardeners.

Zones: 3–8 5: $27 | 25: $129

Zones: 3–8 5: $27 | 25: $129

With vigorous and upright canes, Nova is easy to manage and an excellent pick for the upper Midwest and Northern regions. Versatile enough to adapt to different climates, the firm, bright-red, medium-to-large berries ripen gradually over a long harvest season.

Perfect for extending your summer raspberry-picking season, Encore is as tough as its large, red berries are tasty. Encore also stands upright and is nearly spineless, making it a breeze for home gardeners to pick. Better yet, Encore boasts excellent winter hardiness and easily handles chilly months.

Zones: 4–7

Red Primcane/Fall Bearing

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A superstar in northern locations. For early fall raspberries, Polana is perfect between summer and fall, giving a continuous supply of tasty fruit. Canes are short but vigorous. Just add extra fertilizer in May and June so it reaches its best height.

Zones: 3–8

Photo from HiBerry Farm

U.S. Plant Patent #46,031 | Early Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

5: $32 | 25: $152

Joan J*

Imara® is an easy-to-grow variety that produces a lot of tasty fruit. It’s strong and healthy, so you can count on a bountiful harvest. Imara® starts producing fruit early in the season, with bright red berries that are tasty and easy to pick.

U.S. Plant Patent #18,954 | Early Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

5: $32 | 25: $152

One of the most productive thornless raspberry varieties around. Its firm, easyto-pick large berries have a delicious flavor when fully ripe, and the berries store well, too, if picked when bright red. Also produces a summer harvest, making this a great addition to any home garden!

Heritage

Late Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8 5: $27 | 25: $129

If you choose just one raspberry variety to put in your garden this year, let it be Heritage. This heirloom variety is what all other fallbearing varieties are judged against. Bursting with fruit, its perfect for making jams, freezing, and eating fresh! An easy choice for home gardeners.

Black Floricane/Summer Bearing

Early Season

Zones: 5–8 5: $49 | 25: $221

Picking berries is a breeze with Bristol Black, thanks to its upright growth and cluster formation. Its medium-sized berries also have the reputation of being the best black raspberry flavor around. Bristol Black isn’t just tasty. It’s also moderately hardy, very vigorous, and has great tolerance to powdery mildew!

Early Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

5: $27 | 25: $129

Himbo-Top ® *

An excellent variety for beginners! Polka plants are strong and grow more upright than other varieties, making them easy to manage. It also gives you an incredible haul of large, firm, tasty berries. Don’t panic about the color, though! Polka’s red berries do not darken as much as other varieties.

U.S. Plant Patent #19,512 (‘RAFZAQU’ variety) Mid-Season

Zones: 4–8

5: $32 | 25: $152

Thanks to its extreme vigor, Himbo-Top® requires less fertilizer and has a high tolerance to Phytophthora root rot disease, making it an organic home gardener’s dream. Be sure to water the plants regularly, and you’ll enjoy easy-to-pick, extremely large, firm, bright red berries that do not darken at harvest!

(Bristol x Dundee) | Mid-Season

Zones: 5–8 5: $49 | 25: $221

Want to make jams and jellies that people will talk about for years to come? Then get some Jewel! This winter-hardy black raspberry variety is ideal for jams and jellies thanks to its bountiful harvest of superb berries that tout a rich raspberry flavor.

U.S. Patent Pending | Mid-Season

Zones: 5–8 5: $53 | 25: $239

Shekinah Tahi is the first-ever spineless black raspberry variety! This robust, vigorous plant produces large, hassle-free fruit with a deep black hue. Its tasty berries grow in tight clusters, but the absence of spines ensures an effortless and pain-free harvest.

Late Season

Mid-Season

Zones: 4–7

5: $27 | 25: $129

Caroline consistently delivers an abundance of delicious, very-large red berries with a rich, full, intense flavor, making them perfect for eating fresh. With its good tolerance for root rot and wide adaptability, Caroline can be grown everywhere from the East Coast to the West Coast.

Zones: 5–8 5: $49 | 25: $221

Mac Black is the perfect option to extend your black raspberry season, producing lots of tasty berries. Mac Black does well when grown on a trellis system and shows some resistance to anthracnose.

Bristol

Jewel

Shekinah Tahi*

Mac Black

Raspberries

Nourse Team Recommendations

I love recommending raspberries in general (they’re my favorite berries!), but I recommend Joan J specifically because it has great flavor and is also thornless! It makes pruning and picking easy for everyone.

— Catherine, Customer Service Team Lead

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* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

Black Primocane/Fall Bearing

Niwot*

U.S. Plant Patent #27,131 | Early Season

Niwot is a very productive black raspberry variety with an attractive, shiny fruit and delightfully mild flavor. Beyond its bountiful fall harvest, Niwot will also give you an exceptional summer crop, but it will need 2–3 years to establish before you can enjoy this double crop.

Zones: 5–8 5: $53 | 25: $239

Purple Floricane/Summer Bearing

Royalty Purple

This crowd-favorite is the sweetest purple raspberry you can find. The berries ripen late, so they often dodge those troublesome spring frosts, but you can also pick them early when they’re still a firm, tangy red. Royalty Purple canes are tall and thorny, so a simple trellis system will help. It also has multiple insect resistances, including immunity to the raspberry aphid.

Late Season Zones: 4–8 5: $49 | 25: $221

Yellow & Gold Primocane/Fall Bearing

If you’re looking for a plethora of large raspberries the color of sunshine, Anne is for you! It produces a sweet-flavored summer crop on overwintered canes that aren’t damaged by winter weather.

Zones: 4–7

U.S. Plant Patent #24,811 | Mid-Season

Treating you to delicious berries in the summer and fall, Double Gold is also a robust and lively plant that grows vigorously and produces plenty of new shoots, showing great disease tolerance. Its berries boast a beautiful deep blush and a golden champagne color, making them a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Medium in size with a perfect conic shape, Double Gold raspberries offer an excellent, sweet flavor.

What Our Customers Say

We had an incredible first harvest, thank you! At our local produce auction, these berries literally paid for themselves with the first harvest. — Jeffery

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

Floricane/Summer Bearing/Thornless

Natchez*

U.S. Plant Patent #20,891 | Early Season

Blackberries

Can’t wait for blackberry season? Natchez is the variety for you! Not only is Natchez the earliest ripening thornless blackberry variety, but it also has the potential to give you a ton of big, flavorful berries over a 3–5 week period.

Zones: 5–9

U.S. Plant Patent #33,330 | Propagation prohibited by law | Early Mid-Season

Ponca has a reputation for producing the sweetest and most flavorful blackberries around. It also has a unique, compact growth habit and no unusual susceptibility to rust or anthracnose, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners. On top of that, Ponca stands strong against the cold, enduring temperatures as low as 1ºF. If frost or cold damage does happen, secondary buds often step in and still produce a good crop.

Zones: 6–9

U.S. Plant Patent #33,115 | Propagation prohibited by law | Early Mid-Season

Caddo is the perfect high-quality blackberry plant that produces an abundance of high-quality fruit. You can expect excellent plant health, plus fruit that is good enough to eat in the garden and will hold up nicely after you pick it! What else could you ask for?

Zones: 6–9

If a thornless blackberry plant that produces a bounty of sweet berries is on your wish list, Ouachita is for you! It also appears resistant to anthracnose and double blossom/rosette, and orange rust has not been reported on any plants. This is an excellent option for home gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, and Southern states.

Zones: 6–9

Crown Chester

Looking to make some memorable blackberry jam?

Triple Crown consistently produces large, flavorful fruit that is ideal for jams, baking, and even freezing to enjoy later. It’s also easy to grow, making it an accessible choice for beginner blackberry growers.

Zones: 6–9

5: $49 | 25: $221

A more resilient-in-winter blackberry variety. Chester produces medium-tolarge, high-quality berries that start ripening in early to mid-August. Chester berries also have a wonderful flavor when picked fully ripe and maintain their shiny black color, even in hot weather. Added benefit: it’s resistant to cane blight, ensuring a healthy and fruitful season.

Zones: 5-9

5: $49

Planting Guidelines

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.5–6.8

SPACING: 3'–4' within the row, 8'–12' between rows

PLANTING: Plant 1⁄2"–1" deeper than the soil level of the plant.

Floricane (summer-bearing) blackberry plants bear fruit one year after planting.

Second-year canes are pruned out after summer harvest.

Primocane (fall-bearing) blackberry plants bear some fruit the first fall of planting year, and either summers or falls after that depending on how they are managed.

Most fall-bearers will produce the best crop if canes are cut down each year and only allowed to fruit in the fall.

Trellising blackberries is one of the most important cultural practices. We suggest plants be supported by a 3- or 4-wire trellis.

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Ponca*

Caddo*

Ouachita

Photo from Blooms & Berries Farm MarketLoveland Ohio

Blackberries

Primocane/Fall-Bearing

4-Wire Trellis

A trellis or staking is highly recommended for semi-erect or trailing blackberries in order to keep fruit clean, maximize air circulation, and minimize cane breakage. Blackberries are best trained to a 3-4 wire trellis with the support of a 4' x 4' every 25 feet (see diagram). Attach the main canes to the wire with a clip or a slightly loose twist tie.

Sometimes thornless blackberries are managed in a “staked-hill” system. Set 5'–6' tall, 2" diameter stakes approximately 1' deep and 5'–8' apart in all directions. Set a plant 1' away from each stake. Secure the primocanes loosely in 2–3 places along the height of the stake. This is an easy to maintain system and can be an attractive addition to the home garden landscape.

U.S. Plant Patent #26,990

Zones: 5–9 Prime-Ark ® Freedom*

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

Enjoy the freedom of thornless fall blackberries right in your backyard! Prime-Ark® Freedom produces exceptionally large and excellent-tasting blackberries in the fall, with a potential to double-crop in early spring.

Nourse Team Recommendation

I love recommending Chester because it is thornless, which makes pruning easy. It’s winter hardy, and I adore the flavor of its round, bite-sized berries! The flowers are appealing, with their light, cotton candy-like pink color.

— Janna, Customer Services and

Chester Flowers

Blueberries

With regular care from a knowledgeable green thumb, Duke is a high-yielding variety that produces slightly tart berries perfect for baking and fresh eating. Growing to a height of four to six feet, Duke is a top choice for home gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic region, as it blooms late but ripens early, helping to protect blossoms from spring frost.

Zones 4–8

Patriot is great for home gardeners who need a winter-hardy variety that adapts to various soil types, including wet soils. Along with its large, delicately sweet berries, Patriot makes an excellent container and landscape variety with its showy white blooms in the spring, dark green summer foliage, and fiery orange-red fall colors.

Zones 3–8

Reka is a fast-growing blueberry variety that adapts well to a wide range of northern climates and soil types, tolerating wet ground better than many other varieties. Growing four to six feet tall, Reka consistently produces lots of medium-sized, rich-tasting berries. Added bonus: its red and burgundy fall foliage make it a fantastic landscape plant.

Zones 4–8

Burgundy is a standout container plant that is small but mighty. Its small peasized berries are easy to pick and have a classic wild taste. Plus, it puts on a colorful foliage display in spring, summer, and fall.

Zones 3–8

Top Hat is the perfect blueberry plant for small spaces! This lowbush variety grows one to two feet high and wide and produces pea-sized blueberries that are bursting with a wild blueberry flavor. Top Hat is ideal for gardening projects, including defined border plantings, patio containers, or even a charming bonsai project.

Zones 3–8

Planting Guidelines

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: Required soil pH level: 4.5—4.8; the optimum pH value for growing blueberry plants is 4.5. For best results amend pH levels the year prior to planting and apply garden sulfur regularly.

NOTE: Excessive sulfur is toxic.

SPACING: 4'–5' in a row, 10'–12' between rows

Blueberry plants bear fruit 1 year after planting. Pinch blossoms first year.

MULCH: Use untreated, uncolored wood chips (avoid Cedar or Black Walnut) for mulch or soil amendments. Do not use sawdust, leaves, or wood shavings.

When fertilizing in the spring:

• Do not use fertilizer that contains potassium chloride.

• Do not fertilize close to or at planting.

• Do not fertilize in late summer/ early fall. It can cause new growth, which is susceptible to winter injury & disease.

IRRIGATION: Because of a very shallow, fibrous root system, frequent (up to 3x/week) watering is required. Drip irrigation beneath a layer of mulch is the healthiest and most efficient method.

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Blueberries

Northsky

Mid-Season

Tips

Yellow leaves on blueberries can be quickly corrected with a foliar application of one tablespoon chelated iron per gallon of water sprayed over the leaves. You should see greener leaves in a few days. Often, the underlying problem is that the soil pH is too high. Have your soil tested and make required amendments.

You should see 12"-18" of new growth each year. If not, check your soil pH and/or use a little more fertilizer. Be sure your plants are receiving enough water, especially during dry spells

Northsky is well-suited for container growing and produces small berries with a fresh and wild taste! The winter hardiest of all blueberries, Northsky can survive extreme winter conditions while also excelling in warmer areas. The plant grows two to three feet wide and puts on a show with snow-white blooms in spring and dense, glossy green leaves in summer.

Mid-Season Zones 3–8

Northblue is known for giving home gardeners top-quality fruit even in cold climates—toughing out winter temperatures as low as -35ºF!

A fantastic landscape plant, Northblue delivers wild-tasting juicy blueberries perfect for baking or fresh eating.

Zones 3–8

Mid-Season

Our 1L pot delivers a vigorous, strong plant for easy transplanting and quick establishment.

Mid-Season

Home gardeners love Blueray for its sweet berries and outstanding dessert flavor. It is also versatile, performing well in areas with hot summers or cold winters. Keep an eye on your soil pH before planting though. Blueray prefers more balanced pH levels.

Zones 3–8

Mid-Season

Bakers and jam-makers, Northland is for you. This easy-to-grow blueberry variety produces a ton of flavorful berries with a high sugar content that are perfect for baked goods. Bonus: Northland adds great color to your fall and winter landscape with its bright yellow wood and colorful fall foliage.

Zones 3–8

Bluecrop produces consistently heavy yields of classic sweet berries over a long harvest. It’s also extremely adaptable and disease-resistant, growing to a height of 4-6 feet. You’ll want help picking these blueberries because there will be so many. But watch out…they’re hard to resist! Great flavor fresh or frozen.

Zones 4–8

1: $12 | 10: $115

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Mid-Season Very Late Season

Zones 4–8 1: $12 | 10: $115

Bluegold gives home gardeners large, easyto-pick clusters of tangy blueberries that are ideal for baking. The plant is compact and perfect for your landscape, with attractive golden-yellow foliage and wood in the fall and winter.

Zones 4–8 1: $12 | 10: $115

Top Shelf* Last Call*

U.S. Plant Patent #24,697 | Mid-Season

Zones 4–8 1: $13 | 10: $125

Top Shelf is known for its very large, flavorful, juicy fruit. Home gardeners love this variety because it’s a vigorous plant that is easy to prune. Does well in areas with milder winters.

Enjoy fresh blueberries through September with Elliott! But make sure you pick the berries when fully ripe. The tart fruit can be quite tangy otherwise. Consistently productive, Elliott gives you many medium-sized berries through the late season.

U.S. Plant Patent #25,386 | Very Late Season

Zones 4–7 1: $13 | 10: $125 Zones 4–8

When you want extremely large berries over a long ripening period, Chandler is the variety for you! Chandler will fill your home garden with robustly flavored berries that are perfect for fresh eating for up to six weeks. Chandler plants are vigorous with a spreading habit of five to seven feet, so make sure you have plenty of room!

Get ready for a bountiful harvest with Last Call blueberries! These large berries with a classic sweet and slightly aromatic blueberry flavor are perfect for enjoying fresh from the garden. Plus, you can use them for all your favorite baking and jam recipes.

$12 | 10: $115 Zones 5–8

$12 | 10: $115

$12 | 10: $115

Darrow’s trademark is juicy, memorably robust-flavored blueberries the size of a quarter. Darrow is most successful for gardeners in the Midwest, southern Northeastern, and Mid-Atlantic states.

Benefits

of Blueberries

Blueberries are often labeled a “superfood” because they are jam-packed with vitamins and minerals!

Eating a one-cup serving of blueberries will provide you with 4 grams of dietary fiber, 25% of the recommended daily value for Vitamin C, and 36% of the recommended daily value for manganese.

One of the most widely grown blueberry varieties, Jersey is an easy-to-grow favorite for home gardeners, especially beginners. This heirloom variety tolerates a wide range of soil types, and the small to medium-sized, lush, sweet-tasting fruit is a favorite for baking. It’s also an excellent ornamental plant for landscapes.

Regularly consuming blueberries may improve memory and delay age-related cognitive decline.

Anthocyanins are responsible for the deep-blue hue of blueberries. Anthocyanins have antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-obesity effects. Anthocyanins may also assist in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

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Elderberries

Planting Guidelines

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.0–6.8

SPACING: 3'–6' in row, 10'–12' between rows

Elderberries are not drought tolerant. It is important to keep the soil moist throughout the establishment period.

Elderberry plants are generally free of pests.

Plants will fruit in the second year.

WARNING

Raw elderberries can be toxic because they contain cyanide compounds. For safe consumption, elderberries MUST be heatprocessed. When heatprocessed, the cyanide compounds will evaporate out of the berries. Cooked elderberries are safe to eat, and the elderberry blossoms are edible!

Samdal

While both Samdal and Samyl are needed in your garden for cross-pollination purposes, Samdal is the powerhouse. Incredibly productive and vigorous, Samdal will produce long shoots in its first year that will bear fruit the following year. You care for Samdal as you would summer-bearing raspberries: the shoots are removed after bearing fruit and replaced by the current year’s growth. It’s as simple as that!

Zones 3–7

Samyl is the perfect cross-pollination partner for Samdal. It’s also easy to prune and manage with high-quality, edible flowers.

Zones 3–7

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Nutritional Information

Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world.

The berries are an excellent source of vitamin A, potassium, phenolic compounds, vitamin C, and fiber.

Elderberries are jam-packed with antioxidants such as anthocyanins and quercetins. These vitamins and antioxidants may help boost your immune system, lessen stress, tame inflammation, and reduce cholesterol levels.

Berries and blossoms can be utilized for:

Pies

Tinctures

Cocktails

Jams

Syrups

Wine

Currants & Gooseberries

Currants

Zones 3–7

1: $12 | 25: $115

The tastiest currant to eat fresh, easy-to-grow Pink Champagne is as beautiful as it is delicious. The plant is vigorous, upright, and free of leaf diseases.

Rovada

Zones 3–7 1: $12 | 25: $115

Rovada’s very large fruit and extremely long strigs join forces to make picking easy. Free of mildew and other leaf diseases and a late flowering that escapes frost, it’s easy to see why Rovada is the #1 red currant around the world!

Blanka is a delightful white currant that produces heavy clusters of off-white berries on long strigs. The fruit starts tart but sweetens as it ripens, making it perfect for winemaking, juice, or fresh snacking right from your garden. This easy-to-grow, vigorous, mid-season variety features a spreading growth habit, making it a charming and productive addition to any home garden.

Zones 3–7

van Tets

Jonkheer van Tets is a standout red currant that is coveted for its excellent flavor and fruit size. This early variety outshines others in its class. Due to its early ripening (it matures in early July in Massachusetts), Jonkheer van Tets can be vulnerable to late frosts, so careful site selection will be the key to your success.

Zones 3–7

Gooseberries

Red

This outstanding variety will give you lots of berries renowned for superb flavor, with the tangy outer skin and delightfully sweet flesh perfect for baking in a pie or eating fresh. Hinnomaki Red plants grow upright, are resistant to mildew, and are versatile enough to be used as hedges or ornamental plants.

Zones 3–7

Tixia ® *

Invicta is perfect for home gardeners looking for a generous harvest of large, delicious gooseberry fruit. Invicta is tough against mildew and can handle late spring frosts. The plant grows vigorously and spreads out, so it’s best to trellis it due to its spines. For the best fruit production, make sure to prune it during its dormant season.

Zones 3–7

Canadian Plant Breeders Rights Certification #3348 (Variety – Rafzicta)

Tixia® will give you large, beautiful, bright-red fruit mid to late season. Thanks to its unique semi-thornless shoots and upright growth habit, Tixia® is easier to pick than other gooseberry plants, making it a top choice for home gardeners.

Zones 3–7

Planting Guidelines

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day. Currant & gooseberry plants can tolerate partial shade, but full sun will produce more fruit. Choose a sunny location but avoid southern exposure and southern-facing slopes since intense sun may injure plants.

SOIL PH: 6.0–6.5

SPACING: 3'–4' in row, 6'–8' between rows

No fertilization is required during the planting year. In the following years, apply 5 ounces of 10-10-10 per plant. Apply the fertilizer in the spring or apply half the amount (2 ½ ounces) in the spring and apply the 2 ½ balance in mid to late summer. Don’t fertilize after July 1. Currant and gooseberry plants respond well to organic matter amendments.

RESTRICTIONS: The currant and gooseberry varieties carried by Nourse Farms have been bred for tolerance to White Pine Blister Rust disease. Check with your local cooperative extension office or Department of Agriculture for any restrictions on growing Ribes in your area.

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Pink Champagne

Blanka

Jonkheer

Hinnomaki

Vegetables Planting Guidelines

Rhubarb

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.0–6.8

SPACING: 3' in row, 5'–6' between rows

SITE PREPARATION: Do not fertilize close to planting time or during first season. To increase organic matter, work 2"–3" of well-aged compost into the top 6"-8" of soil

Planting: Buds, or the papery surface they emerge from, should be facing upward about 1 inch below soil surface.

Water well during excessive heat.

WARNING: The only edible portion of rhubarb is its stalks. Do not eat the leaves—they are poisonous. Remove at harvest and discard.

Horseradish

SUNLIGHT: Direct for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.2–6.7

SPACING: 10"–12" in row, 3' between rows

Plant at 45-degree angle with flat end facing up; the flat end should be about 1 inch below the soil surface.

Rhubarb

MacDonald Strain

Handpicked by Nourse Farms for its outstanding performance, MacDonald is a vibrant and hardy rhubarb variety that boasts large, tender stalks with a lovely red hue. Not only does it grow upright and vigorous, but it’s also resistant to root-rot issues.

Zones 4–7

Cawood Delight

Although not as vigorous as MacDonald, Cawood shines with its deeper red color and slightly thicker stalks. Its stout growth habit thrives in northern regions, though it may face challenges in areas with prolonged periods of high heat. We’ve received a lot of positive feedback on this delightful rhubarb variety, and we’re confident you’ll love it too!

Zones 4–7

Horseradish

Big Top

Big Top isn’t just known for its impressive size and vigorous growth. It’s also wonderfully adaptable to various conditions. But what really sets Big Top apart is its natural resistance to common horseradish woes like foliage diseases, rust, and bacterial spot. These plants promise to be top performers in your garden. Plant just a few roots, and you’ll enjoy their bounty for a lifetime!

Zones 3–8

Asparagus Fun Facts

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You can technically watch asparagus grow! If you watch very closely in the right conditions, you can see asparagus grow! During warm weather (around 90°F), an asparagus spear can grow 12 inches in a single day!

California, Michigan, and Washington lead asparagus production. The USDA reports that U.S. growers produce ~70 million pounds of asparagus annually. Oceana County, Michigan, is the self-proclaimed asparagus capital of the world and hosts the National Asparagus Festival each June!

The first records of asparagus as food are reported in Egypt. Asparagus has a rich history, dating to 5000 BC in ancient Egypt. Images of asparagus are found on the walls of tombs.

Vegetables

Asparagus

The color of royalty, Purple Passion is a unique addition to your garden that will have everyone talking. Distinguished by its attractive purple color, flavor, and tenderness, Purple Passion stands out as a colorful and flavorful accent in salads. Though its bright purple color is reduced when cooked, it still promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Millennium

Millennium is a great choice if you’re looking for a top-performing asparagus variety that adapts well to different soil types—including heavier soils. This variety is known for producing many high-quality, good-tasting spears, so prepare for a generous harvest! Millennium is rust tolerant, making it easier to grow healthy plants.

Zones 3–8

4 5

Mary Washington is the perfect asparagus for home gardeners: it’s easy to grow and renowned for its excellent flavor and quality. It’s yummy enough to be enjoyed fresh or cooked as a side dish and main course, ensuring it can be the star of any meal. It’s winter hardy and heat tolerant. It’s rust resistant. It’s vigorous and produces large, rich green stalks. Is there anything Mary Washington can’t do?!

Zones 3–8

Zones 3–8

25: $43 | 100: $155 25: $30 | 100: $108 25: $39 | 100: $141

Romans used asparagus in the Feast of Epicurus. The Romans are said to have frozen asparagus in the Alps for the Feast of Epicurus to eat it out-of-season. Emperor Augustus is said to have built a fleet of ships, coined “Asparagus Fleet,” to transport asparagus around the Roman Empire.

Asparagusic acid is the culprit of smelly asparagus urine! Asparagusic acid is found exclusively in asparagus. When asparagus is digested, the asparagusic acid breaks down into sulfur-containing byproducts. When you use the restroom, the sulfur byproducts evaporate almost immediately, leaving you with a stinky smell!

Planting Guidelines

Asparagus

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 7.2 or higher

SPACING: 12"–14" in the row for green varieties, 6"–8" in the row for purple varieties, 5' between rows for green or purple varieties.

Plant in furrows 8" deep. For heavier, clay-like soils, plant 6"–8" deep.

Do not add compost to soil until plants are growing.

VERY IMPORTANT: Use soil tests to check and maintain soil pH and phosphorous levels.

Make soil pH adjustments before you plant.

Till in lime any time prior to planting. It is best to incorporate bone meal or super phosphate into the soil at the bottom of the planting trench.

If frosted, tips become brown, remove the spear immediately to prevent further setback of the planting.

During harvest, asparagus roots need about 2"–3" of water per week. Do not let the soil get too dry.

Asparagus grows tall with fern-like foliage. The fern stage is necessary for the asparagus plants to replenish the carbohydrate supply in the crown for the following season. It is important to not harvest spears all summer long and allow ferns to grow. Producing a good crop of ferns is crucial for ensuring a large yield of spears next spring.

Mary Washington

Purple Passion

Harvest Charts

These are estimated harvest times for Zone 6a in Whately, MA. Actual ripening times will vary depending on location, local seasonal weather conditions, and many other factors.

June-Bearing Strawberries

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July

August

July

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Malwina

Blueberries

Blackberries

Raspberries

Double Crop Options (Raspberries)

Royalty Purple

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Patented & Licensed Varieties

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• Pick-up orders requiring a pallet incur a $20 fee. LTL and Truck shipments have a $50 charge.

We do not accept/take orders at our office. These directions are for customers picking up orders.

Going South

(from Greenfield and Vermont): I-91 South to Exit 35 (old exit 24) (marked Whately). At end of ramp, turn left, cross over I-91. Take first right onto Route 116 South. Turn right at first traffic light onto Sugarloaf Extension. Follow to end. Take right onto River Road. Nourse Farms is 3 miles south on right.

Going North

(from Connecticut, Springfield and Northampton): I-91 North to Exit 30 (old exit 22) (marked Whately/North Hatfield). Off ramp, continue north on Route 5 & 10. Take 3rd right onto Depot Road. Follow 2 miles to stop sign. Turn left; we are 1 mile on left.

Going East or West

(Mass Turnpike (I-90) or Route 2): Take Mass Turnpike to Exit 45 (old exit 4). After toll booth, follow to I-91 North and follow as above.

From Route 2, follow signs to I-91 South and follow as above.

ALL plant orders to CA, OR, WA, and HI require a phyto. MI blueberry plant orders also require a phyto.

Orders to Hawaii & Alaska

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Orders to Midwest or West Coast

are shipped on a Mon. or Tues. On warm days, shipping is by 3-day service to assure good condition. Added shipping charges are billed. California, Oregon, and Washington shipments must have phytosanitary certificates ($15). Michigan requires a phytosanitary certificate for blueberry plants.

Canadian Orders

There is a minimum order total, and shipping is by special arrangement only. Nourse must receive payment in full in U.S. funds prior to shipment. Additional fees may apply. Add $50 for export certification by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Payment by credit card or bank transfer minimizes your bank fees. We accept U.S. Dollars only.

International Orders

(Except to Canada) There is a minimum order total, import permit is required, and $150 for phytosanitary certificate. Import permits must be supplied at least 90 days in advance

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For orders exceeding $1,000, we offer a 7% discount if paid in full by December 1, and a 5% discount if paid in full by December 31. Discounts apply to plant portion of order only and do not apply to shipping costs. Shipping costs are calculated prior to applying discounts.

Gardening Resources

For regional planting guidance, contact your local extension office. Find a complete USDA listing online at: www.nifa.usda.gov/extension Or write to request information:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service

1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 2201, Washington, DC 20250-2201

Patented

72’s cannot be ordered online. Please call or use the order form to purchase.

June Bearer

Allstar, Earliglow, Honeoye, Jewel, Annapolis, Flavorfest, Sparkle, Cavendish, Darselect

Brunswick, Cabot, Galletta*, Dickens*, AC Valley Sunset*, AC Wendy*

Raspberries & Blackberries (72’s)**

• Varieties cannot be combined for quantity discounts (except strawberries, see above).

• Plants shipped after 6/30/2025 are supplied at the customer’s own risk.

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Asparagus

Vegetables

Best Practices

Asparagus

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 7.2 or higher

SPACING: 12"–14" in the row for green varieties, 6"–8" in the row for purple varieties, 5' between rows for green or purple varieties.

VERY IMPORTANT: Use soil tests to check and maintain soil pH and phosphorous levels.

Asparagus

Millennium

Millennium has established itself as a top-performing variety, adaptable to a range of soils, including heavier soils. Millennium has proven to be very productive with high-quality, consistently large spears. Spears maintain tip tightness as they grow and are tender with good flavor. Millennium is rust tolerant. Bred by the breeding program of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Zones 3–8

Mary Washington

Mary Washington is an easy-to-grow heirloom variety with excellent flavor and quality. This vigorous, rust-resistant, winter-hardy variety produces large, rich green stalks. Perfect for local market growers.

Zones 3–8

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Purple Passion is a unique asparagus variety especially suited to the asparagus enthusiast. Its special, attractive purple color, flavor, and tenderness distinguish it from others. In addition, Purple Passion has productive yields. For best performance, we recommend plant spacing for Purple Passion is 6–8 inches apart in the row instead of the usual 12-inch spacing. When cooked, the bright purple color is reduced, but when served fresh in salads it provides a colorful and flavorful accent. Purple Passion is an excellent addition to any asparagus planting.

Zones 3–8

Vegetables

Rhubarb

WARNING: The only edible portion of rhubarb is its stalks. Do not eat the leaves—they are poisonous. Remove at harvest and discard.

MacDonald Strain

Nourse Farms selected MacDonald Strain rhubarb for its excellent production. This very vigorous, upright-growing strain produces large, tender stalks and has an acceptable red color. Shows resistance to root-rot problems.

Zones 4–7

Cawood Delight

Although Cawood Delight isn’t as vigorous as MacDonald, it stands out with its deeper red color and slightly thicker stalks, making it an attractive and marketable option. Its stout growth habit thrives in northern regions, though it may struggle in areas with prolonged periods of high heat. We’ve received a lot of positive feedback from our commercial grower customers about this variety.

Zones 4–7

Horseradish

Big Top

We offer the strain Big Top for its size, vigor, and wide adaptability. An added plus is resistance to foliage diseases, rust, and bacterial spot—all common horseradish problems. These plants are top performers. A few roots will last a lifetime!

Zones 3–8

Best Practices

Rhubarb

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.0–6.8

SPACING: 3' in row, 5'–6' between rows

WARNING: The only edible portion of rhubarb is its stalks. Do not eat the leaves—they are poisonous. Remove at harvest and discard.

Horseradish

SUNLIGHT: Direct for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.2–6.7

SPACING: 10"–12" in row, 3' between rows

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Currants

Pink Champagne

Best Practices

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day . Choose a sunny location but avoid southern exposure and southern-facing slopes since intense sun may injure plants.

SOIL PH: 6.0–6.5

SPACING: 3'–4' in row, 6'–8' between rows

RESTRICTIONS: The currant and gooseberry varieties carried by Nourse Farms have been bred for tolerance to White Pine Blister Rust disease. Check with your local cooperative extension office or Department of Agriculture for any restrictions on growing Ribes in your area. Scan to place your order now!

Rovada

This is the tastiest currant on the market for fresh eating! Pink Champagne is a vigorous upright bush, free of leaf diseases, with beautiful translucent pink fruit. Pink Champagne is easy to grow and produces fruit of high quality and good flavor.

Zones 3–7

Blanka is a white currant that produces heavy, off-white fruit on long strigs. The tart immature fruit turns sweeter when ripe. It is easy to grow and has vigorous plant health. Blanka is ideal for winemaking, juice, and fresh consumption.

3–7

A red currant from Holland, Jonkheer van Tets is highly rated for its excellent flavor and fruit size. This early variety outperforms others but can be vulnerable to late frosts. In Massachusetts, it matures in early July. Special pruning may be needed. The erect, mildew-resistant bush is easy to pick.

3–7

With its dependable nature elevating it to the #1 red currant around the world, Rovada produces very large fruit on extremely long strigs. This combination produces a heavy crop that is easy to pick. The plant is free of mildew and other leaf diseases. Its late flowering escapes frost.

Zones 3–7

Zones

Zones

Blanka

Jonkheer van Tets

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

*

Gooseberries

A Finnish variety, Hinnomaki is renowned for its superb flavor, high yields, and striking red fruit. Its outer skin has a tangy taste, while the flesh is delightfully sweet. Plants grow upright, are mildew-resistant, exceptionally productive, and are adaptable to various growing systems, including hedge or ornamental uses. Berries are sweet and perfect for eating fresh or baking in pies.

Zones 3–7

Invicta has the highest yields of large, high-quality fruit of any gooseberry variety, and is resistant to mildew and late spring frosts. The bush is vigorous and spreading. We advise trellising this variety because of its spines. Regular dormant season pruning will encourage the best production.

Zones 3–7

Canadian Plant Breeders Rights Certification #3348 (Variety – Rafzicta)

Tixia® produces large, beautiful, bright-red fruit similar in size to Invicta. In addition to its attractive fruit that ripens mid/late season, it is distinguished by its semi-thornless shoots and upright growth habit. Its growth is medium to strong.

Zones 3–7

Best Practices

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.0–6.5

SPACING: 3'–4' in row, 6'–8' between rows

RESTRICTIONS: The currant and gooseberry varieties carried by Nourse Farms have been bred for tolerance to White Pine Blister Rust disease. Check with your local cooperative extension office or Department of Agriculture for any restrictions on growing Ribes in your area.

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Hinnomaki Red

Invicta

Tixia ®

Elderberries

Best Practices

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.0–6.8

SPACING: 3'–6' in row, 10'–12' between rows

Raw elderberries can be toxic because they contain cyanide compounds. For safe consumption, elderberries MUST be heatprocessed. When heat-processed, the cyanide compounds will evaporate out of the berries. Cooked elderberries are safe to eat, and the elderberry blossoms are edible!

Samdal plants are vigorous, producing long shoots from the soil level in the first year that will bear fruit the following year. Like summer raspberries, these are removed after bearing and replaced by the current year’s growth. This makes the bush easy to prune and manage. Large fruit clusters ripen in August each year. Berries have very high anthocyanin content and have medicinal qualities. Samdal is the more productive variety, but both varieties are required for cross-pollination in a 1 Samyl : 5 Samdal ratio.

Zones 3–7

Samyl has exceptionally high-quality flowers and is easy to prune and manage. Samyl provides good cross-pollination when paired with Samdal at a 1 Samyl : 5 Samdal ratio.

Zones 3–7

Samdal

Samyl

Proven to grow quality fruit in cold climates, Northblue can survive winter temperatures of -35ºF. Northblue is a half-high blueberry with wild lowbush ancestry that produces wildtasting juicy blueberries that are good fresh or baked. Bred by Fall Creek.

A popular U-pick known for its high yields and outstanding, sweet dessert flavor, Blueray performs in hot temperatures and is winterhardy. It does not tolerate high soil pH, so be advised to test your soil. The plant grows to four to six feet. Bred by Fall Creek.

Known for its winter hardiness, Northland produces a consistent crop following temperatures as low as -30ºF. Its mediumsized berries are best for jams and baking. The plant grows compactly four to six feet tall, adding bright yellow wood and vibrant foliage to fall/winter landscapes. Bred by Fall Creek.

A leading commercial variety and the best all-around variety due to its adaptability, long production period, high yields of fruit, and disease resistance. Classic, sweet-tasting berries grow in large clusters and can be used fresh or frozen. Ideal for U-pick or roadside/ fresh market operations. Plants grow 4-6 feet tall.

Known for its very large, flavorful, juicy fruit, Top Shelf excels in plant vigor, is easy to prune, and has high yields at a young stage. Great for U-pick and roadside/fresh market operations. Recommended for high-chill regions with milder winters. Bred by Fall Creek.

A top choice for U-pick operations. Highly productive with excellent large berries that are ideal for baking. Winter hardy and grows in a compact, globe shape 4-6 feet tall. Fall foliage and winter wood are golden yellow with bright-white spring blooms. Bred by Fall Creek.

With heavy yields of extremely large, robustflavored berries, Chandler is an excellent late mid-season choice for U-pick and roadside/ fresh market operations. Plants are vigorous with a spreading habit of five to seven feet. Ripening period can last up to six weeks. Bred by Fall Creek.

Great for Mid-Central, southern Northeastern, and Mid-Atlantic states, Darrow produces excellent yields of quarter-size, juicy, memorably robust flavored berries. The plant is very vigorous and grows upright to approximately four to six feet. Not recommended for northern areas. Bred by Fall Creek.

A high-yielding, easy-to-grow heirloom, Jersey is one of the oldest and most widely grown blueberry varieties. Berries are dark blue and medium in size, with a lush, sweet flavor. Plant grows to an average of six to eight feet and has excellent ornamental value. Bred by Fall Creek.

With potential for berries through September, Elliott is an ideal season extender for U-pick and roadside/fresh market operations. Berries are medium-sized, firm, light blue color, and can be quite tangy if not fully ripe. The plant is productive, very vigorous, and winter hardy. Bred by Fall Creek.

A vigorous, upright bush, Last Call produces high-yielding, large berries with a classic sweet and slightly aromatic blueberry flavor. Primarily recommended for commercial production but also great for extending the season for processed and local markets. Bred by Fall Creek.

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Blueberries

Best Practices

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: Required soil pH level: 4.5—4.8; the optimum pH value for growing blueberry plants is 4.5. For best results amend pH levels the year prior to planting and apply garden sulfur regularly. (Note: excessive sulfur is toxic.)

SPACING: 4'–5' in a row, 10'–12' between rows

MULCH: Use untreated, uncolored wood chips (avoid Cedar or Black Walnut) for mulch or soil amendments. Do not use sawdust, leaves, or wood shavings.

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A leading variety in the Mid-Atlantic and for mechanical harvest, Duke is an early-season, high-yielding, consistent variety that needs a quality growing site and regular care to ensure uniform-sized, quality fruit. Berries are firm, large, and mild to slightly tart. Blooms late, ripens early, and grows upright to a height of four to six feet. Bred in 1987 by Fall Creek.

Zones 4–8

An early-season, highly-adaptable, winter-hardy variety, Patriot excels in various soil conditions, outperforming other varieties in wetter soils. Consistently produces large, delicately sweet blueberries. Seasonal colors make for attractive containers and landscapes. Bred in 1976 by Fall Creek.

Zones 3–8

One of the fastest-growing, adaptable, high-yielding varieties, Reka offers vigorous growth, is tolerant to wetter ground, and thrives in various northern climates and soil types, including light sandy soils, peat, and heavier clay loams. Berries are medium-sized and rich-tasting. The plant grows four to six feet tall. Stunning red and burgundy fall foliage. Bred in 1989 by Fall Creek.

Zones 4–8

A small but mighty standout from Maine, Burgundy stands three feet wide by one to two feet tall. Its small, pea-sized berries are easy to pick and boast a classic wild taste. Shows bronzy-colored spring growth, graygreen summer leaves, and deep burgundy fall colors. Bred by Fall Creek.

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Ideal for growers with limited space, Top Hat grows to a manageable one to two feet in height and width. Despite its compact size, this variety produces an impressive yield of pea-sized blueberries with a wild flavor. Bred by Fall Creek.

An excellent winter-hardy variety. Growing two to three feet wide with snow-white blooms in spring and dense, glossy green foliage in summer, it’s a great choice for containers, borders, or group plantings. Bred by Fall Creek.

Zones 3–8

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5–9

One of the more winter-hardy, productive, thornless varieties, Chester produces medium to large, high-quality, flavorful fruit that ripens in early to mid-August (in Whately, MA). Fruit retains its shiny black color in hot weather. Plants are vigorous and show resistance to cane blight.

Primocane/Fall-Bearing

Prime-Ark ® 45*

U.S. Plant Patent #22,449

5–9

An outstanding commercial primocane berry. Prime-Ark® 45 produces medium-sized primocane berries and larger floricane fruit that holds up well after picking. The thorny, erect-growing plant is very productive but may be too late for some northern areas if not in high tunnels.

Prime-Ark ® Freedom*

U.S. Plant Patent #26,990

Zones: 5–9

A thornless, up-right grower, Prime-Ark® Freedom produces on its floricanes several days earlier than Natchez. Berries are not recommended for shipping, but are a great choice for local commercial distribution and fresh market operations due to its excellent fruit size and flavor. Bred by the University of Arkansas.

Long BrambleCanesPlants

Long cane blackberry and raspberry plants grown in substrate are designed to produce fruit fast, maximizing your yield and profitability. These advanced plants offer an efficient solution for commercial growers looking to reduce time to harvest and increase market flexibility. If you’re a large commercial grower, we invite you to learn how Nourse Farms’ long cane bramble plants can support your goals with faster production and healthier plants. Custom propagation services are available, tailored to your specific variety and schedule needs.

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Blackberries

Best Practices

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.5–6.8

SPACING: 3'–4' within the row, 8'–12' between rows

Avoid planting blackberry plants in soils where previous crops have included strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, or peppers.

Mulch lightly with weed-free straw during establishment to help control weeds and the soil retain moisture. Mulching is necessary in zones 5 & 6 for winter protection.

Trellising blackberries is one of the most important cultural practices. We suggest plants be supported by a 5-wire trellis.

Natchez*

U.S. Plant Patent #20,891 | Early Season

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The earliest ripening thornless variety, Natchez has very high production potential and very large, flavorful berries that can be harvested during a 3–5-week season. Performs best with a trellis due to its semi-erect growth habit. Great for fresh market operations. Bred by the University of Arkansas.

Zones: 5–9

U.S. Plant Patent #33,330 | Propagation prohibited by law | Early Mid-Season

One of the sweetest, most flavorful blackberry varieties with great post-harvest quality, a unique compact growth habit, and excellent cane health. Ponca ripens shortly after Natchez and before Caddo. Shows very limited injury to a low of 1ºF as well as a good secondary bud crop. Bred by the University of Arkansas.

Zones: 6–9

U.S. Plant Patent #33,115 | Propagation prohibited by law | Early Mid-Season

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An erect-growing blackberry variety intended for fresh market use, Caddo has an overall high fruit quality, excellent post-harvest fruit-handling potential, consistently high yields, and excellent plant health. Ripens early mid-season with high yields and very large fruit. Bred by the University of Arkansas.

Zones: 6–9

Highly recommended for Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, and Southern states. This thornless variety has excellent quality fruit with firm, sweet berries. The plant has very erect canes, intermediate vigor, and appears resistant to anthracnose, double blossom/rosette, and orange rust.

Zones: 6–9

Great choice for extending the season. Triple Crown is a semi-erect, thornless blackberry plant with large, flavorful fruit. It ripens in early to mid-August (in Whately, MA) and is considered a winter hardy blackberry plant. Bred by USDA-Beltsville and the Pacific West Agricultural Research Service.

Zones: 6–9

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U.S. Plant Patent #24,811 | Mid-Season

With medium-sized, conic-shaped berries that are a deep blush, golden champagne color and have an excellent, sweet flavor, Double Gold grows vigorously, suckers freely, and shows tolerance to diseases. Can be grown as both a floricane and primocane producer.

Zones: 5–7

Advanced Berry Breeding Varieties

U.S. Plant Patent #27,182 | Early Season Primocane

An early-yielding variety with conical fruits of deep color and high quality, Mapema requires minimal support and is easy to harvest by managing lateral growth for an open crop structure. Fruits release easily. Available as bare root.

U.S. Plant Patent #23,914 | Late Season Primocane

U.S. Plant Patent #PP31,552 | Early Season Primocane

Great for early production and extended harvests thanks to its capacity to flower and fruit in low-light conditions. Grows well in soil or substrate, benefiting from pinching for vigorous growth. Medium-to-large, conical red berries are very firm, robust, and easy to pick. Available as roots/root plugs.

U.S. Plant Patent #PP31,550 | Early Mid-Season Primocane

With its nearly thorn-free structure, Rafiki fruits boast a good shelf life, ideal for distant transport without quality loss. Harvesting is efficient, with fruits releasing easily when picked later in the day. Proficient in double cropping. Can thrive in hot, tropical climates. Available as roots/root plugs.

Nourse Farms is pleased to offer our commercial growers the opportunity to bring Advanced Berry Breeding raspberries into your growing program. To order these varieties, you must contact Nourse Farms directly to discuss the options best suited for you and your growing program. Please contact us at 1-877-NFBERRY (632-3779) or info@noursefarms.com.

Please note the information about the varieties available through Nourse Farms is provided by Advanced Berry Breeding.

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A top raspberry variety, prized for its high yield and fruit quality. Large, light-red fruits offer good flavor and long shelf life. Ideal for double cropping as it thrives in substrates. Guaranteed easy picking, with fruits maintaining their vibrant color and quality even when harvested later in the day. Available as roots/root plugs.

U.S. Plant Patent #PP31,551 | Late Season Primocane

A leader in autumn production, Sarafina features vigorous growth, sturdy branches, the ability to thrive in diverse climates, and resists yellow rust fungus. Berries are firm, conical-shaped, flavorful, and easy to pick. Ideal for double cropping. Requires minimal chill for sprouting. Available as roots/root plugs.

Shani™

Kwanza

Mapema

Sarafina Rafiki™

Raspberries

Shekinah Tahi*

U.S. Patent Pending | Mid-Season

Late Season

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The first completely spineless black raspberry variety, Shekinah Tahi grows vigorously and more upright than typical spiny black raspberry cultivars and has a harvest season similar to Jewel Black. Produces large fruit, weighing up to 4.5g, with a deep black color.

Zones: 5–8

A great season extender, Mac Black has high yields of very good flavored, medium-sized berries. One of the hardier black raspberry varieties, Mac Black benefits from a trellis system. It also shows some resistance to anthracnose. Recommended for U-pick and roadside/fresh market operations.

Zones: 5–8

U.S. Plant Patent #27,131 | Early Season

Niwot is very productive with attractive, shiny fruit and a less intense raspberry flavor than Jewel. The plant is vigorous and requires trellising. Produces a fall crop as well as an excellent floricane crop if allowed to establish for 2–3 years. Ripens slightly earlier than Jewel.

Zones: 5–8

The most popular and sweetest purple raspberry variety on the market today. Very productive with tall, thorny canes and large, high-quality berries that are good for fresh eating, jams, and jellies. Can elude spring frost damage and be picked slightly immature as a firm red berry. Multiple insect resistances, including immunity to the raspberry aphid.

Zones: 4–8

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A highly productive variety, Anne bears large fruit that has an excellent appearance and sweet flavor. It may also produce a summer crop on overwintered canes not damaged by winter injury. Recommended for U-pick and roadside/fresh market operations.

Zones: 4–7

Late Mid-Season

Encore is vigorous, sturdy, upright, nearly spineless, and has excellent winter hardiness. Berries are large with very cohesive drupelets and good raspberry flavor. A good choice for extending the summer raspberry-picking season, reaching the high yields required by commercial growers.

Red Primocane/Fall-Bearing

U.S. Plant Patent #19,512 (‘RAFZAQU’ variety) | Mid-Season Early Season

The earliest fruiting primocane, Polana is highly productive in the fall in more northern locations. Berries are medium/large, glossy in appearance, and cohesive with good flavor. Its vigorous short canes thrive with extra fertilizer in May/June. Great for bridging the gap between summer and fall.

U.S. Plant Patent #18,954 | Early Mid-Season

Highly recommended for early fruit. Highyielding and thornless, Joan J performs consistently well for growers of all sizes! Berries are deep red, large, firm, and easy to pick with great flavor. If used to produce a double crop, the summer crop will fruit similar to Nova (mid-season).

Mid-Season

Great for organic growers, Himbo-Top® produces extremely large, firm, bright red fruit that does not darken. Flavorful, conicshaped berries are easy to pick, and the plant is extremely vigorous. Shows high tolerance to Phytophthora root rot disease. Watch water and plant density for best results.

Early Mid-Season

Great for U-pick and fresh markets. Very productive primocane from Poland that ripens 7–10 days after Polana and with similar timing to Joan J. Vigorous plant grows more upright than other varieties. Berries are large, very firm, and flavorful, but do not darken as much as other varieties.

Late Mid-Season

Widely adapted and great for U-pick markets, Caroline provides growers with large berries that have a rich, full, intense flavor. Plant is very vigorous, productive, and has good tolerance for root rot. It does not tolerate high heat and drought. Be sure to utilize good irrigation practices.

Good for jam, freezing, and eating fresh, Heritage is an heirloom variety that has long been considered the standard for fall-bearing production and quality. Heritage produces high yields of berries.

Black Floricane/Summer-Bearing

Early Season

Bristol is a high-producing early variety with an upright growth and cluster formation that makes its berries very easy to pick. It has medium, firm, glossy fruit with the best black raspberry flavor. Moderately hardy but very vigorous, Bristol shows tolerance to powdery mildew.

U.S. Plant Patent #46,031 | Early Mid-Season (Bristol x Dundee) | Mid-Season

Imara® is a primocane variety known for easy cultivation, high yields, and robust plant vigor, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Its bright red, lustrous fruit boasts good flavor and releases easily from the plant, streamlining harvesting.

Our most popular black raspberry variety, Jewel produces excellent yields and superb glossy black berries that are large and full rich flavor. Jewel is an excellent choice for use in jams and jellies and is recommended for U-pick and roadside/fresh market operations thanks to its reliability.

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Raspberries

Best Practices

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: 6.5–6.8

SPACING: 18"–24" in the row for red and yellow raspberries, 20"–24" in the row for black raspberries, 8'–12' between rows

Avoid planting raspberry plants in soils where previous crops have included strawberries, raspberries, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, or peppers.

Mulch lightly with weed seed-free straw during establishment to help control weeds and help the soil retain moisture. Leaves, grass clippings, and wood bark are not recommended as they may become matted or too heavy, impeding the growth of new canes.

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

Red Floricane/Summer-Bearing

Prelude

Early Season

Early Season

Very winter hardy and vigorous, Prelude is the earliest ripening summer red raspberry, with mid-June yields in northern climates with berries that are round-conic, have cohesive drupelets, and have very good flavor. Also produces smaller fall crop.

Zones: 4–8

Released in 1960, Boyne is an exceptionally winter-hardy, early-season variety. It consistently produces deep-red, medium-sized berries with a sweet, aromatic flavor, making it an excellent choice for freezing and jam-making. Boyne grows where other varieties suffer winter injury to their canes.

Zones: 3–7

Released in 1961, Killarney is especially winter hardy. It is an early midseason variety ripening about a week after Boyne. It has an attractive bright red color and a good raspberry aroma and flavor. The canes grow upright and are medium-sized and sturdy.

Zones: 3–7

An excellent pick for Northern regions, Nova is winter-hardy, but also adapts well to different climates and heat. With vigorous, upright canes, Nova bears firm, bright-red, medium-to-large berries that ripen gradually over a long harvest season.

Zones: 3–8

Minnesota’s Latham raspberry variety is renowned for its excellent winter hardiness and good fruit quality. Berries are medium to large, bright red, and rounded, although they may sometimes lack cohesion. Widely adaptable and well-suited for U-pick operations.

Zones: 3–8

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Known for its high productivity and large, delicious fruit from early in the season through the summer, San Andreas boasts excellent disease resistance against Red Stele, Verticillium, Leaf Spot, and Leaf Scorch. It also has a low chill requirement, vigorous growth, and a robust fruiting pattern.

A top choice for hanging baskets or containers, Mara Des Bois produces small to medium, high-gloss, red fruit and has the highest flavor and fragrance of any everbearer. Planted in the spring, Mara des Bois will produce fruit during the summer into the fall. Developed by a French breeding program.

A top performer and the standard for flavor in commercial day-neutrals, Seascape berries are large, firm, and have the potential to be highyielding. Our customers consider Seascape to have the best flavor of any of our everbearers.

Nourse Farms Strawberry Plug & Tray Plants

If you are a large commercial grower interested in discovering how strawberry plug and tray plants can elevate your production, Nourse Farms is here for you! Our innovative growing techniques are designed to optimize plant health, improve yields, and extend the growing season, helping your business thrive. Whether you’re expanding your acreage, transitioning to new varieties, or looking for sustainable growing solutions, our team is ready to collaborate with you every step of the way.

Contact us at info@noursefarms.com or 1-877-NFBERRY (632-3779) to learn how we can tailor a program to meet your needs and grow your business together.

Zones: 4–7

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Mara des Bois

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Employee Favorite

Strawberries

Dickens (NY 02 56)*

U.S. Plant Patent #32,535 | Late Mid-Season

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A Cornell University release that produces large, firm fruit with sweet flavor and bright red skin. Fruit has a short conic shape and produces multiple fruiting laterals, making it easy to pick. Shows good Phytophthora root rot tolerance and good vigor through renovation. This variety performs better in plasticulture systems than matted row.

Zones: 4–7

Canadian Plant Breeder’s Rights Certificate #3484 (formerly KRS-10)

Late Season

Berries are light red, shiny, and large-sized with very good flavor and yield. Plants are vigorous with no apparent foliage disease concerns. Bred by Andrew Jamieson in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Zones: 4–7

U.S. Plant Patent #23,246 | Late Season

The latest June-bearing variety we have seen. Large fruit is dark red and has high Brix readings. Nitrogen fertilizer management is needed to avoid excessive growth. Shows resistance to mildew and tolerance to Verticillium wilt and red stele. Bred by Peter Stoppel in Germany, Malwina.

Zones: 4–6

Everbearing (Day-Neutral)

Canadian Plant Breeders Rights Certificate # 2980

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Easy to grow, Evie-2 is less sensitive to warm temperatures and often produces the largest spring crop of any day-neutral variety. Berries have a nice red color, good flavor, and maintain their size. Great for U-pick and roadside/fresh market operations. Bred by Peter Vinson in Kent, England.

Zones: 4–8

U.S. Plant Patent #16,228

One of the most popular day-neutrals, this Albion produces large, red, firm, and flavorful fruit. Solid watering, nutrient program, and 18” plant spacing help max high-yielding potential. Resistant to Verticillium wilt and phytophthora crown rot, and some to anthracnose crown.

Zones: 4–7

(Vibrant x Holiday) | Early Mid-Season [(Senga Sengana x NY E-58) x Holiday] | Mid-Season

Zones: 3–8

Recommended for beginners and organic growers. Known for its winter hardiness, high productivity, and attractive, firm, large berries, Honeoye combines sought-after qualities in one plant. The berries are easy to pick, and the plants produce high yields throughout a long fruiting season.

Zones: 4–8

A popular choice for roadside market and commercial sales, as well as organic growers. Plants have very reliable vigor and disease resistance. Berries feature good size, appearance, and flavor. Rated high by customers, especially in northern locations.

Zones: 4–8

Top-selling variety renowned for its reliable performance. Sweet large berries with superior quality and appearance are ideal for fresh markets. Plant performs well in a wide range of growing conditions and is manageable for growers of all sizes. Extra care needed during renovation.

(Cavendish x Honeoye) | Early Mid-Season (US 4419 x MdUS 3184) | Mid-Season (Annapolis x Glooscap) | Early Mid-Season (Parker x Elsanta) | Mid-Season

Zones: 3–7

Flavorfest

Loved for its excellent flavor and overall quality. A cross between Annapolis and Glooscap, both known for their winter hardiness and attractive, large fruit. Produces high yields that ripen over a long growing season. Highly resistant to red stele. Can ripen unevenly in temperatures over 85 degrees.

Zones: 4–8

Great for beginners and the standard for consistency in difficult conditions. Produces large, light-colored sweet berries that are glossy, firm, and excellent for fresh eating. Highly resistant to red stele. Intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt. Performs well in East and Central Midwest.

Zones: 4–8

Sparkle

Widely adapted variety for plasticulture or matted row production. Loved for its size, color, appearance, and plant vigor. Fruit is highly rated for its sweet flavor and firmness. Shows susceptibility to leaf diseases. Performs better with optimal nitrogen, magnesium, and potassium levels.

U.S. Plant Patent #18,000 (Elsanta x Polka) | Mid-Season (Fairfax x Aberdeen) | Late Mid-Season

Zones: 4–7

Well-suited for both plasticulture and matted row production. The plant is vigorous and highly resistant to red stele and leaf diseases and is not susceptible to anthracnose crown or fruit rot. Berries are large and keep their size and excellent flavor throughout the season.

Zones: 3–8

The best berry for jam and freezing. Known for flavorful, high-quality, attractive fruit for over 70 years. This true heirloom variety is extremely vigorous. Keep the bed from becoming too thick for a crop of tasty, medium-sized berries.

U.S. Plant Patent #18,000 (Elsanta x Polka) | Mid-Season [(Elsanta x K79-S) x K79-4] | Late Mid-Season

Produces well on plasticulture systems. The plant has good vigor, high yields, a tolerance to Angular leaf spot, and good winter hardiness. Features large, uniform, and conic-shaped berries with a glossy, bright red appearance. Magnesium and nitrogen management are required.

By far the best-tasting big berry! Also known for its winter hardiness and disease resistance. Plants are vigorous but may not run freely, indicating closer spacing may be required. Cabot is recommended for direct marketing growers.

Zones: 4–7

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Sonata* Cabot

Strawberries

Best Practices

SUNLIGHT: Direct sunlight for at least 8 hours per day

SOIL PH: Target 6.5–6.8 Acceptable 6.0–6.8

SPACING: 12"–18" in the row, 3'–4' between rows

June-bearing strawberry plants bear fruit one year after planting.

Day-neutral/Everbearing strawberry plants begin bearing fruit about 12–14 weeks after planting, depending on conditions.

PLANTING: Plant as soon as possible in the spring, after the soil has warmed to 50ºF.

Planting at the correct depth is very important. Plant with the middle of the crown level with the top of the soil and roots straight down.

Do not mulch with materials like decayed/wet leaves or grass clippings. We recommend approximately 4" of clean straw or salt marsh hay after the plants have gone dormant.

Do not renovate day-neutral/ everbearing strawberries, or Junebearing in the planting year.

June-Bearing

AC Wendy*

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U.S. Plant Patent #18,340 (K96-5 x Evangeline) | Early Season

Annapolis

Our #1 early-season variety for commercial growers. The plant is vigorous and runners well. Fresh-tasting wedge-shaped to conic berries have firm, bright-colored flesh and hold fruit size through the picking season. This variety can be susceptible to frost damage due to early flowering. Good choice for plasticulture.

Zones: 3–8

[(Micmac x Raritan) x Earliglow] | Early Season

A first-rate choice for U-Pick markets. The plant is vigorous and produces many runners that produce high-quality, medium-large fruit with a mild, sweet flavor. Also very winter hardy and has shown some resistance to red stele and foliar diseases.

Zones: 3–8

(Fairland x Midland) x (Redglow x Surecrop) | Early Season

Known for heirloom quality and delightful flavor, these glossy-skinned berries are medium in size and firmness. The plants are vigorous, producing ample runners. Offers good resistance to red stele and intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt.

Zones: 4–8

U.S. Plant Patent #19,763 (NCH87-22 x Earliglow) | Early Season

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An Earliglow hybrid, the plant is vigorous and produces large, firm, glossy fruit with excellent flavor. Offers good tolerance to leaf diseases and red stele, and is moderately winter hardy. Shows excellent performance on heavy soils.

Zones: 3–8

U.S. Plant Patent #28,048 (Honeoye x E1991-023) | Early Mid-Season

Highly recommended for U-pick and fresh market operations. Plant is vigorous with a dark green color. Sweet-flavored, uniform strawberries do not require any special nutrients or soil type, making them easy to manage. Released by Fresh Forward and bred by Burt Meulenbroek.

Zones: 4–7

Earliglow

Galletta*

Yambu*

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Nourse Farms Expansion

Nourse Farms is committed to advancing the plant propagation and berry industries through innovation, growth, and sustainability. We now have three locations with unique climates best suited for the plants we grow. Each location offers ideal conditions for specific crops, ensuring stronger root systems, vibrant growth, and plants that arrive at peak health. Our mission is not just to provide high-quality plants but also to empower growers with the best possible foundation for success.

2024 Conferences

Southeast Strawberry Expo

November 12–14, 2024

Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable Expo

December 10–12, 2024

New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference December 17–19, 2024

Mid-Ohio Growers Meeting

January 9–10, 2025

Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention

January 28–30, 2025

North American Berry Growers Association + North American Strawberry Growers Association Conference

February 3–6, 2025

Indoor Ag-Con

March 11–12, 2025

Pictured: Nourse Farms’ Mills River, NC location

Greetings from Whately!

Earlier this year, after devoting a lifetime to the berry plant industry and significantly influencing Nourse Farms’ reputation as an industry leader, Tim Nourse passed the torch to the company he founded. Together with our team, including many dedicated employees who have built Nourse Farms alongside him, Tim has poised the company for its exciting next chapter, and for that, we are grateful.

Thanks to your valuable feedback, we are proud to present our 2025 catalog. At Nourse Farms, we continuously strive for growth and innovation, and our redesigned catalog is a testament to that journey. We hope you find it to be a helpful tool for planning your season.

We are also excited to unveil our newly redesigned website this season. Our goal was to make the website user-friendly and easy to navigate for the best possible experience. Visit NourseFarms.com today to experience the difference for yourself.

To further support you as you plan your season, we’re delighted to announce our new Early Pay Discount. We understand that every dollar saved can significantly impact your business. This program is designed with your success in mind, offering you the opportunity to obtain the highest quality plants at the best possible prices. It’s as easy as 1-2 (you read that right, there’s no need for the 3!):

1. Plan your plant orders for the upcoming growing season.

2. Place your order and complete the payment by the respective dates to qualify for the upgraded discounts and secure your preferred varieties:

• December 1: 7% discount*

• December 31: 5% discount*

*$1,000 minimum; discount excludes shipping.

Also new this season is a Rebate Program for returning customers. Call our Customer Service Team at 413-665-2658 for details! Our mission to provide you with the highest-quality plants and exceptional customer service remains steadfast. These changes are designed to enhance your experience when purchasing plants from Nourse Farms.

Thank you for your loyalty and trust. We look forward to continuing to grow with you.

John Place, CEO

We’ve Got Delivery Down Cold

We know that your business depends on the quality of the plants you receive. Nourse Farms is committed to getting large plant orders to our commercial growers in both excellent condition and in a timely manner. Our dedicated logistics staff makes every effort to accommodate your shipping needs at a reasonable cost. We will discuss options with you in detail to determine the best time of shipment and the best shipping method for your plants.

These options may include:

• Common Carrier LTL (Less Than a Truckload). Plants shipped with this method are palletized and protected to help keep plants cool. Available on shipments of 10 boxes or more.

• Pooled/Refrigerated Trucks. This pooled (multi-drop) service is offered on occasion primarily on orders heading to the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

• 1-, 2-, 3-day ground service; regular or guaranteed. Regular ground service may require up to a week of transit time in some locations.

Pictured: John Place, CEO

Pictured: Tim Nourse