Rubus idaeus (Twotimer) 'Allyouneed'

The Raspberry Twotimer 'Allyouneed' is a vigorous variety with an upright habit, forming a clump that can reach two meters in height, with thornless stems. This raspberry is perpetual, producing fruit twice during the season. The first harvest occurs in June-July on the previous year's canes, while the second occurs in September-October on the current year's branches. This allows for enjoying fresh raspberries at two distinct times of the year. The berries, dark red when ripe, have a large to very large size, measuring approximately 1.5 to 2.5 cm (1in) in diameter, with an elongated and conical shape. The fruits of this raspberry variety offer a delicious fruity taste with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Their subtle aroma, typical of raspberries, pleasantly lingers in the mouth until the end of the tasting. Planting this raspberry variety in autumn or spring, especially in regions with cold or humid winters, is recommended. This raspberry variety has the characteristic of being self-fertile, which means it can pollinate itself. However, it is also advantageous to cultivate it alongside other raspberry varieties to promote regular production throughout the season and offer a greater diversity of flavours and uses. Moreover, this raspberry is weather-resistant, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20 °C (- 4°F), and disease-resistant. Therefore, it is easy to maintain and requires little special care during cultivation.

The Rubus idaeus, commonly known as the Raspberry, native to Europe and temperate Asia, belongs to the Rosaceae family, like strawberries, blackberries, and wild roses. In its native habitat, it grows in the undergrowth of cool climates associated with plants such as mountain ash, elderberry, or beech, with which it forms a symbiotic relationship. Optimal production begins in the third year after planting. The lifespan of the raspberry plant is about ten years. Two categories of raspberries can be distinguished: everbearing varieties, which provide a harvest from July-August until frost, and non-everbearing varieties, which have an abundant harvest around June-July.

The Twotimer 'Allyouneed' variety is a recent Swiss creation from the Twotimer range (twice a year). It is part of this range of everbearing raspberries composed of varieties selected for their vitality, robustness, high yield over a long period, and exceptional taste quality of their fruits. Each variety has been carefully chosen to guarantee a pleasant cultivation experience and abundant harvests of delicious raspberries. 'Allyouneed' forms a bushy bushy bushy shrub reaching a height of 1.50 to 1.80 m (5 to 6ft) with a spread of 0.80 to 1 m (3ft). Its deciduous foliage is on upright stems, developing from a moderately suckering perennial stump. The canes are biennial, each one dying after fruiting. Every year, new suckers emerge from its roots, producing completely thornless canes. The Raspberry has green leaves on the upper side, white-green and tomentose on the underside. The flowering is highly melliferous. The white flowers, measuring 1 to 2 cm (0 to 1in) in diameter, are grouped in small clusters of 10 to 12. They appear from April to May, and the flowering continues until August. The fruits consist of small agglomerated drupes, which are easy to detach when ripe.

The Allyouneed Raspberry is a variety that offers an abundant harvest in two periods: June-July and September-October. This characteristic provides the advantage of numerous staggered harvests throughout the summer and autumn, much to the delight of young and old food lovers. The Raspberry is a delicate fruit that should be carefully picked; it can be lightly washed with water and keeps better in the refrigerator. The picking is easy, and it is delightful either to taste the fruit on the spot or to pick them for various culinary uses: sorbets, coulis, jams, tiramisu, crumbles, puddings, not to mention the traditional Raspberry Tart. Low in calories but rich in minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron), vitamins C and K, fibre, and antioxidants, raspberries contribute to a balanced diet.

The Allyouneed Raspberry will find a prominent place alongside other small fruit varieties within an edible hedge or as a focal point in the ornamental garden. To increase the diversity of colour and taste of raspberries, it can be interesting to plant everbearing varieties nearby, such as the varieties Zeva and Heritage, or coloured fruit varieties, such as the varieties Golden Everest and Fall Gold with yellow fruits, or Glen Coe, a thornless variety with purple fruits.