Raspberry

A raspberry is a so-called aggregate fruit, composed of small drupelets. The Dutch raspberry is pinkish red with a unique flavour and velvety aroma. This gem among fruits is a great treat to eat. In addition, its nutritional value is universally praised.

Raspberry cultivation

Raspberries are originally from Europe, North America and Asia and were first cultivated back in the 16th century. After crossbreeding different varieties, which did not take place until the 18th century, they were produced on a large scale from the 19th century onward. There are two types of raspberries: the summer variety and the autumn variety. As a result, you can buy Dutch raspberries almost all year round. Summer and autumn varieties are cultivated in different ways. Summer raspberry bushes only grow stems during their first year and do not bear fruit until the second year. Autumn raspberries produce fruit from the very first year.

Fruit growers closely monitor the needs of the raspberry bush. For example, these bushes prefer a sunny location and a rich soil. The fruit is soft and vulnerable. These beautiful berries are therefore picked very carefully by hand.

Several varieties

Tulameen
Taste: sweet
Cultivation: indoors and outdoors
Availability: April-November

Kwanza
Taste: sweet
Cultivation: indoors and outdoors
availability: April-November

Glen Ample
Taste: sweet, yet tart
Cultivation: outdoors
Availability: June-August

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Berries

Blackcurrants

Blackcurrants belong to the genus of Ribes. They are sweet berries, with an aroma that is often referred to as ‘cassis’, which is why they are sometimes called cassis berries.

Gooseberry

Gooseberries can be red, yellow, green or white. Those cultivated in the Netherlands are usually red. Yellow, green and white ones are often imported. Gooseberries have a refreshing, sweet to tart flavour and yellow, jelly-like flesh.

Blackberries

Blackberries are juicy and very rich in minerals. The mildly sweet fruit has a characteristic aroma. It’s a so-called aggregate fruit, composed of small drupelets.

Whitecurrant

White currants have a yellowish-white colour and a refreshingly tart taste. The white currant is related to the redcurrant.

Strawberry

There are many different types of strawberries. Depending on the type, strawberries vary in shape and colour, from bright to dark red and from cone-shaped to oval.

Blueberry

Blueberries are native to North America. Native Americans highly appreciated the berries, which they used for medicinal purposes. The first blueberries were brought to the Netherlands around the mid-20th century.

Redcurrants

Redcurrants have an attractive shine and firm, flavoursome flesh and a refreshingly tart taste. You’ll love the bright red colour and the way it brightens up your dishes.