This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of
raspberry plant named `PS-1703`. The new variety is primarily adapted to
the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is
characterized by the following. Fruit that is uniformly conic in shape,
glossy, with druplets evenly distributed around the berry. Fall fruit
production that begins early in July with high July-August yields. Foliage
of medium to dark green color, oblique-lobed shape and a length to width
ratio that is much longer than broad. Primocanes are medium in length,
medium green in color with a medium to strong waxy coat and medium to
strong anthocyanins.
