Harvest-ready by December and January, Loganberry Waimate is best enjoyed fresh from the plant or chilled for later use in desserts, refreshing beverages, or as a delightful addition to summer salads or ice cream bowls. Ripe berries are easily plucked from the plant. Rich in Vitamin C, A, and E, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids,
Plant in full sun and shield from wind exposure, including salty sea breezes.
Opt for well-drained soil rich in organic matter to foster optimal growth; annual spring mulching is recommended.
Pruning entails securing robust canes produced in spring and summer while eliminating thin, weak, and wandering ones. Trim 10cm off the terminal growth of canes in late summer to early autumn to stimulate fruiting spurs. Dispose of fruited canes at the soil base in autumn (or winter in cooler, drier regions).
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