Raspberry plant named ‘Joan J’

Abstract

A new and distinct Rubus idaeus L. plant is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program. The new Raspberry plant abundantly forms attractive glossy very large conical-shaped medium red mature fruit of excellent flavor that is longer than broad in configuration. Numerous relatively stout spine-free canes are formed. An early-primocane cropping season is displayed that commonly begins on about July 25 th and continues to about September 15 th at Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom. The berries are amenable for consumption as a high grade fresh fruit.

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) displays a vigorous and erect growth habit,  
 (b) displays an early-primocane fruiting characteristic and commonly beings fruiting on about July 25 th  at Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom,  
 (c) forms attractive glossy very large conical-shaped medium red mature fruit with excellent flavor that is longer than broad in configuration,  
 (d) displays numerous relatively stout spine-free canes, and  
 (e) is well suited for consumption as high grade fresh fruit;  
 substantially as illustrated and described.