{"product_id":"atherton-raspberries","title":"Atherton Raspberries","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtherton Raspberry is a tropical to subtropical raspberry native to northeastern Australia. Unlike common raspberries, it tolerates warmer and more humid conditions, producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"316\"\u003ebright red, sweet-tart berries\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"371\"\u003evitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits are delicious fresh and are also excellent for jams, desserts, juices, and smoothies. Although more heat-tolerant than traditional raspberries, Atherton Raspberry still benefits from protection against the intense Gulf summer heat. It grows best in gardens, large containers, shade houses, or greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"734\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yycren\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eOctober to January\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"au3sx\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eFebruary\u003c\/strong\u003e (in cool greenhouses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a2head\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e3x3c\" data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eRemove seeds from ripe berries and wash away all fruit pulp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epn99p\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eclean water for 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p2gz36\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eCold stratification is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e, but refrigerating seeds at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e3–5°C for 2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e can improve germination and uniformity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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