New Caneberry Production Manual

By Growing Produce Staff|October 23, 2012

Caneberries, including raspberries and blackberries, are growing in popularity as a fruit crop for production in California. In recent years, California has led in total caneberry production overall — and in a typical year, California produces more than 90% of the fresh-market raspberries grown in the U.S.

As a response, the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) recently published the first ever caneberry production manual designed for Western fresh market growers. At more than 74 pages, the Fresh Market Caneberry Production Manual is full of detailed information on raspberry and blackberry production, vital for fresh market commercial growers, home gardeners, researchers, and industry professionals alike.

Fresh Market Caneberry Production Manual includes special sections on understanding plants and varieties, managing commercial fields, controlling and monitoring pest activity, creating proper irrigation and controlling water quality, training and pollinating plants, harvesting, and postharvest handling.

With more than 90 color photos, tables, and illustrations, this manual is a necessary field reference for growing blackberries and raspberries in the western U.S.