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The maturation of the fruit begins quickly after flowering and the timing of the flowering greatly influences the timing of the fruiting season. The geographic location also determines the fruiting season. Annual variation of fruit ripening varies annually. As with flowering, fruiting takes place from the top of the floricane and moves downward. After the fruit ripens, the fruit spoils quickly. [http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/rubida/all.html] | The maturation of the fruit begins quickly after flowering and the timing of the flowering greatly influences the timing of the fruiting season. The geographic location also determines the fruiting season. Annual variation of fruit ripening varies annually. As with flowering, fruiting takes place from the top of the floricane and moves downward. After the fruit ripens, the fruit spoils quickly. [http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/rubida/all.html] | ||
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As for wildlife, animals including [[grouse]], [[birds]], [[raccoons]], [[coyotes]], [[squirrels]], [[skunks]], and [[chipmunks]] eat the fruit. This plant also provides cover and shelter for many wildlife species and it serves the purpose of a good nesting spot for many birds. [http://www.gardenguides.com/taxonomy/american-red-raspberry-rubus-idaeus/] | As for wildlife, animals including [[grouse]], [[birds]], [[raccoons]], [[coyotes]], [[squirrels]], [[skunks]], and [[chipmunks]] eat the fruit. This plant also provides cover and shelter for many wildlife species and it serves the purpose of a good nesting spot for many birds. [http://www.gardenguides.com/taxonomy/american-red-raspberry-rubus-idaeus/] | ||
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3.) Since these plants grow so well in moist conditions, if there was a drought, you would need to keep watering the ground to make sure your raspberry bush gets enough water. [http://www.gardenguides.com/taxonomy/american-red-raspberry-rubus-idaeus/] | 3.) Since these plants grow so well in moist conditions, if there was a drought, you would need to keep watering the ground to make sure your raspberry bush gets enough water. [http://www.gardenguides.com/taxonomy/american-red-raspberry-rubus-idaeus/] | ||
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