Is it necessary to support rasbperries?

Teen76 · « **on:** April 09, 2008, 20:48 »

Excuse my ignorance as I've never grown them before but is it necessary to support your raspberries or will they stand up by themselves. If I do have to can someone tell me an easy way because I'm not a natural DIY expert :oops:

Sorry if these are really silly questions...

gobs · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2008, 20:51 »

No, it's not necessary.

Keeps them out of way though,

2 sticks on two ends of row and some rope or similar between them about one foot intervals.

Richy is good at demonstrating this, I'm sure he has some pictures on the ready.

Dominic · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2008, 20:54 »

I believe a stick at either end of the bed and three wires at different heights is the correct method.

agapanthus · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2008, 20:54 »

In my opinion...yes they do, but it's not too difficult. A sturdy post at either end of the row of rasps.....and perhaps more in the middle depending on the length of the row.......then sturdy wire going between the posts, every 18inches or so and tie the canes to the wire.

nobby · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2008, 20:56 »

a lot depends on the veriatiy some canes can get to over 5feet but realy the supports are only there to keep them tidy after all they get cut down each year

Teen76 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2008, 21:05 »

That's what I thought. I have two rows of autumn raspberries and one row of summer. Apparently the autumn ones are heavy croppers. They were given to me by a neighbour on my allotment. I just hope I've given them enough space. I didn't realise how tall they could get until now :?

Thank you all for your help by the way.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2008, 22:24 »

Quote from: "gobs"

No, it's not necessary.

Keeps them out of way though, 2 sticks on two ends of row and some rope or similar between them about one foot intervals.

Richy is good at demonstrating this, I'm sure he has some pictures on the ready.

Bombers · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2008, 22:27 »

Lovely picture.. so now you've parked yer walkin sticks, where do the rasps go?

Swee'pea · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2008, 09:00 »

richyrich7 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2008, 10:49 »

Teen76 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:50 »

Well done richy for the piccie! I get the idea. Sounds like I shall have to find some sturdy posts from somewhere.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2008, 20:25 »

Quote from: "Teen76"

Well done richy for the piccie! I get the idea. Sounds like I shall have to find some sturdy posts from somewhere.

Yeah !! someone appreciates my piccies

Bombers · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2008, 20:35 »

Paper pots, pickies.... I thought you at least would have come up with a good idea for my slugs n snails trap??

Teen76 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2008, 20:41 »

Perhaps you should start doing your artwork on public property! You could be the next Banksy, Richy.

Makes lots of dosh and then you can treat me to a new shed for putting the idea into your head in the first place :roll:

richyrich7 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2008, 20:42 »

Quote from: "srebmob"

Paper pots, pickies.... I thought you at least would have come up with a good idea for my slugs n snails trap??

Run it by me again, my day off tomorrow

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