<i>Rubus </i>plant named ‘BWPRASP01’

Abstract

A new cultivar of Rubus idaeus hybrid plant named BWPRASP01 that is characterized by its fruit production on primocanes, its consistently large fruit that are light red in color, its consistent fruit quality throughout the cropping season, its extended shelf life, its easy picking as there is low adherence to the plug and easily accessible through the canopy, its early fruit production, its firm fruit with low acidity, and its versatile cropping schedule as it can be established on different planting dates throughout summer to maintain cropping in autumn and winter in Spain.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Rubus idaeus hybrid plant named BWPRASP01 as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying colored photographs illustrate the overall appearance and distinct characteristics of the new Rubus. The photographs were taken of plants about 8.5 months in age as grown under high tunnels under natural conditions in 7.5-Liter containers in Cartaya, Huelva, Spain.

(2) The photograph in FIG. 1 provides a view of the fruiting canes of BWPRASP01.

(3) The photograph in FIG. 2 provides a close-up view of the fruit of BWPRASP01.

(4) The photograph in FIG. 3 provides a close-up view of a fruiting cane of BWPRASP01.

(5) The photograph in FIG. 4 provides a view of the developing flower buds and developing berries of BWPRASP01.

(6) The colors in the photographs are as close as possible with the photographic and printing technology utilized. The colors in the photograph may differ slightly from the color values cited in the detailed botanical description, which accurately describe the colors of the new Rubus.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

(7) The following is a detailed description of plants about 8.5 months in age of the new cultivar as grown under high tunnels under natural conditions in 7.5-Liter containers in Cartaya, Huelva, Spain from rooting cuttings grown in coir in Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom. The phenotype of the new cultivar may vary with variations in environmental, climatic, and cultural conditions, as it has not been tested under all possible environmental conditions. The color determination is in accordance with The 2015 R.H.S. Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural Society, London, England, except where general color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. General description: Blooming period.Primocane; September in Cartaya, Spain. Plant habit.Semi-upright. Height and spread.Primocanes reach between 1.2 and 1.4 m height at the 10th bud from the tip at the time of fruit production. Hardiness.At least hardy in U.S.D.A Zones 8 and 10. Diseases and pests.This variety has not shown any specific susceptibility to pests or diseases except for mild susceptibility to powdery mildew which is well managed by standard crop prophylaxis. Root description.Fibrous and vigorous. Propagation.Root cuttings, terminal stem cuttings, and tissue culture. Root development.Root cuttings fully root in 2 weeks in a coir plug and fully develop in a 7.5-Liter container in about 4 months. Cane description (primocanes): Cane size.At 10th bud from tip; 1.2 to 1.4 m in length and 0.57 cm in diameter. Cane color.144B with anthocyanin 182B. Internode length.Average of 2.88 cm between the 4th and 10th node. Branching habit.Moderately branched. Fruiting laterals.Average of 15.9 cm in length at 10th bud from tip and 11.75 cm in length at 4th bud from tip, 144B with anthocyanin 182B, surface glabrous with spines dense to very dense; 4.87 per square cm at 10th bud, conical in shape with very thin tips that hooks downward, sturdy, average of 2.28 mm in length, 182B in color, no glaucosity observed on full grown shoots, young shoots minimal and 145A in color with anthocyanin present 182B. Foliage description: Leaf shape.Ovate in overall form. Leaf division.Compound; 3 leaflets. Leaf attachment.Petiolate. Leaf orientation.Flat to pendant. Leaf size.An average of 17.8 cm in length and 17.7 cm in width; 1:1 ratio. Leaflet shape.Broad ovate. Leaflet base.Cordate. Leaflet apex.Acuminate. Leaflet venation.Palmate, color primarily matches leaf color. Leaflet margins.Doubly serrate, un-lobed, low to moderate undulation. Relative position of lateral leaflet.Non-overlapping. Profile of leaflet cross-section.Convex. Leaflet arrangement.One terminal and 1 to 2 lateral pairs. Leaflet attachment.Stalked. Leaflet surface.Glabrous with moderate rugosity. Leaflet color.Upper surface NN137B, lower surface 191C. Leaflet size.Terminal; an average of 11.43 cm in length and 7.12 cm in width (ratio 1.6), lateral; an average of 8.72 cm in length and 5.41 cm in width (ratio 1.6). Petioles.Round in shape, an average of 4.5 cm in length and 2.28 mm in width. color upper surface 144B, color lower surface 145C. Stipules.2 per petiole, held erect, slightly pubescent but mainly smooth, an average of 9 mm in length and 0.5 mm in width, lanceolate in shape, color 144D. Rachis.Round in shape, an average of 1.85 cm in length and 1.4 mm in width. Inflorescence description: Inflorescence.Raceme. Pedicels.Oval in shape, an average of 2.85 mm in length and 1.22 mm in width, color 146C, surface glabrous with spines and prickles. Flower type.Spreading calyx with a center of a ring of numerous upright stamens and with numerous pistils in the center, petals are quickly shed upon opening. Flower fragrance.None. Flower size.3.36 cm in diameter. Sepals.Five, base truncate, apex acuminate, both surface downy. Petals.Five, dropped at fruit maturity, an average of 9.9 mm in length and 4.16 mm in width, ovate in shape with a rounded apex and oblong base, glabrous on upper and lower surfaces, thin, color NN155C. Fertility.Self-compatible. Fruit description: Fruit size.Average of 2.68 cm in length and 2.55 cm in width, ratio 1.05. Fruit color.Immature; 145B, early maturing;160C, maturing; 35B, ripe; 42B. Fruit shape.The aggregate fruit is conical. Fruit adherence to plug.Low. Drupelets.An average of 76.2 drupelets per aggregate fruit which are globose in shape and firm, large, surface is moderately glossy, style and stigma; persistent at maturity. Persistence of bracts.Persistent. Receptacle.Conical to blunt conical in shape and, persistent on the plant at harvest, fleshy, size varies with individual fruit size. Fruit maturity date.Early producing; typically October 3rd in Cartaya, Spain. Seed.Kidney shaped, 1 per drupelet. Cropping frequency.Produced on same year cane (primocanes), versatile cropping schedule as it can be established on different planting dates throughout summer to maintain cropping in autumn and winter in Spain. Flavor.Sweet. Brix.10.6 under conditions grown. Yield.559 g/cane in Spain measured throughout the harvest season October to December. Fruit weight.Typically 6.43 g in the United Kingdom. Market use.Fresh fruit, commercial production. Shelf life.Extended, fruits can be transported and kept in chilled conditions without noticeable deterioration for 7 or more days after picking.