Fruiting Raspberry 'Encore'

Encore is a summer-bearing raspberry with sturdy, upright, nearly spineless canes. Its large, cohesive berries arrive late in the summer season and are suited to fresh-market picking and home use. ## Fruit and growth The cultivar is described as vigorous and winter hardy, with large berries, cohesive drupelets and good flavor. [Nourse Farms’ Encore profile](https://www.noursefarms.com/products/encore-raspberry) lists U.S. plant patent 11,746 and recommends zones 3–8; the [Oregon State cultivar table](https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/ec-1306-growing-raspberries-your-home-garden) lists zones 4–7. Recommendations vary by source and region, so consider local winter conditions. ## Site and care Full sun and fertile, well-drained soil favor good crops; partial shade is tolerated but can reduce yield. Water thoroughly during fruit development, without leaving roots in standing water. Raspberries need adequate water and benefit from a site with good drainage. ## Maintenance Encore fruits on floricanes. After harvest, remove canes that have finished fruiting and retain healthy current-season canes for the following summer crop. Cut away weak or diseased growth and keep the row open for airflow and access.