Raspberry - Black Munger

Raspberry - Black MungerMix and match for free shipping when purchasing 6 or more perennial berries, vines, or crowns! Black Munger is a celebrated black raspberry variety known for its rich flavor, glossy dark fruit, and exceptional performance in both home gardens and commercial plantings. This mid season bearer produces large, firm, plump berries that are not overly seedy, making them ideal for fresh eating as well as for high quality preserves, jams, and jellies. Plants

Mix-and-match for free shipping when purchasing 6 or more perennial berries, vines, or crowns!

‘Black Munger’ is a celebrated black raspberry variety known for its rich flavor, glossy dark fruit, and exceptional performance in both home gardens and commercial plantings. This mid-season bearer produces large, firm, plump berries that are not overly seedy, making them ideal for fresh eating as well as for high-quality preserves, jams, and jellies. Plants thrive in full sun and well-draining soil enriched with organic matter, where consistent moisture and mulching help maintain root health, suppress weeds, and support steady fruit development. With proper care, Munger provides dependable yields and robust growth throughout the season.

Stout, resilient canes distinguish ‘Black Munger’ from many other black raspberry cultivars. Their natural vigor is paired with notable resistance to common fungal diseases, making this variety especially well suited for organic and low-input growing systems. Highly regarded in the Pacific Northwest for both commercial and home garden production, Munger remains a top choice for gardeners seeking hardy plants, consistent performance, and excellent berry quality. Developed in Ohio, this durable and adaptable variety rewards growers with flavor-rich harvests perfect for seasonal snacking or preserving.

• Determinate Variety
• Latin Name: Rubus occidentalis
• Zones: 5–8
• Harvest: Mid-season bearer
• Fruit: Large, shiny black berries; firm, plump, not seedy; delicious sweet flavor.
• Facts of note: Excellent for jam, jellies, and preserves. Strong, disease-resistant canes. Leading commercial and home-garden variety in the Pacific Northwest. Very hardy. Developed in Ohio.
• Plants are 2-year, grade #1 Bare Root

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