Raspberries are a type of bramble, like blackberries and are also known as "Cane berries" Raspberries are different from blackberries in that the fruit has a hollow core that remains on the plant when you pick the raspberry. The most common way of growing raspberries is in rows spaced 6 to 12 feet apart. Raspberries are wonderful for jam, to eat fresh, or to use in a variety of desserts. Raspberries are a very healthy food; they are high in Vitamin C and naturally have no fat, cholesterol or sodium.

Red Raspberry, Rubus idaeus, is a native berry bush to Turkey and was gathered by the people inhabiting Troy, (Troas, Turkey) from vines growing at the foothills there in the first century B.C.The Romans spread the seed of raspberries throughout their empire as evidenced by seed of the raspberry vine in archaeological excavations in England.This fruit has a unique delicious taste and is packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. Possibly the most promising benefit from consuming red raspberries is their substantial quantity of ellagic acid, a phenolic antioxidant compound known as a potent anti-carcinogenic compound. Clinical tests show that ellagic acid may inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Raspberry canes are considered to be a very delicious fruit. They are famous for their cropping power and they have a great resistance from garden pests. They are considered to be the best raspberry plant in UK. There are two types of Raspberry canes available primocanes and floricanes. It is a very beautiful and appealing fruit.

Raspberry leaf tea rich in nutrients and contains vitamins A, C, E and B, magnesium, calcium and iron. These nutrients are important for a healthy pregnancy. Raspberry leaf tea also contains the alkaloid 'fragine' which is said to strengthen and tone the muscles of the uterus, helping them to contract more efficiently during labour. It is very important not to use raspberry leaves until the last two months of pregnancy because of their stimulating effect on the uterus.

The leaves of the raspberry canes have been used as a medicinal herb going back many centuries. It is now known to have many beneficial properties including a tonic for pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. It is believed that if the raspberry leaves tonic is taken daily in the last six to eight weeks of pregnancy it will help to prepare the uterine muscles for labour and thereby make the process of childbirth a little easier.

Raspberries have an anti-inflammatory property that may help to reduce inflammation of the joints. They are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium and folate and drinking raspberry leaf tea helps enhance fertility in both men and women. It is recommended to drink it together with red clover. Also, it has ellagic acid that helps protect your cells from damaging. It also slows down the growth of abnormal cells. Vitamin C that is found in raspberries helps to improve our immune system by attacking many micro-organisms. Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and cranberries contain an enormous amount of vitamin C. They also contain a facet that helps in the prevention of bladder infections. It does so by preventing bacteria from adhering itself to the cells of the inner walls of our urinary tract. Raspberries also contribute to the health of our vision by containing lutein.

Successful growing of raspberries involves keeping them infection free. The plants when purchased should be certified virus free. The weeds should be removed as regularly as possible to prevent the insects from attacking on the fruits. The wild rambles within 600 feet of the plant should be removed. The region should be kept clean and fungi free. Snipping of the plants also helps in keeping the disease at bay.


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