Raspberry canes

peanut · « **on:** January 25, 2009, 13:12 »

Hi all

I've been given a pot with 5 raspberry canes but I've never grown them before - so what is the best way to do it?

Do I need to dig a trench?
Obviously, I need a method of supporting the canes (wood frame and wire?)

Should I plant in a straight row? If so, how far apart?

Thanks

Aidy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2009, 16:44 »

Do you know if they are summer fruiting or Autumn fruiting? Planting is the same but I have never supported my Autumn plants.

Trillium · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2009, 17:14 »

A straight row usually works out best - easier access to both sides when picking. If they're summer fruiting, then supports are good as they'll get top heavy and flop onto the soil and spoil.

Stoatus · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2009, 17:24 »

Hi Peanut

I planted mine in December following these guidelines from an RHS book.

After removing all perennial weeds plant about 18 inches apart in a hole 1 ft cubed filled with half-compost or manure plus half soil mix, plus a bit of general fertiliser like blood and bone. If you are planting more than one row, these should be spaced about 6 feet apart.

Autumn raspberries may not need support, but summer raspberries will need tying in to three wires at heights of approx 2 1/2 feet, 3 1/2 feet and 5 feet.

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Raspberry canes

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