Raspberries, Octavia

Apparently Octavia is a late summer-fruiting variety (just to introduce the possibility of confusion with autumn raspberries  ), but they are treated just like other summer varieties.

The good news is you have done the right thing so far - the canes that grew last year should produce berries in late summer; these are cut down after fruiting to leave the new ones which hopefully will have grown to replace them, and in turn fruit next year.

Summer raspberries are usually supported because they have to stand for a long time without damage before they get to do their stuff - a couple of strings or wires either side of the row usually does the trick.

A general purpose feed in spring will help them along, as will mulching which helps to keep the roots cool and conserves moisture in the soil.

Thanks for the replies. They are in a sunny sheltered spot, heres hoping for fruit this year!