Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?

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greenhead

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Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?
« on: March 25, 2011, 09:38 »
I have a row of Autumn Bliss raspberry they have been in about 3 years but last year the crop was poor (small berries) I think I need to top dress with something?  What should I use?  Well rotted horse manure or compost or perhaps BFB.  Advise please.

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Re: Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 10:09 »
I would apply BFB, then mulch overt the top with manure.

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Re: Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 10:59 »
I make a slurry with neat horse dung ( no straw etc.) and mulch them with that.
Little by little a bird makes its nest!

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Re: Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 11:19 »

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I make a slurry with neat horse dung ( no straw etc.) and mulch them with that.


Thats more a feed than a mulch though.
The mulch of manure 3 to 4 inch thick will supress the weeds as well as keep in moisture.

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Re: Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 12:19 »
Thanks  stompy and Hobnails will carry out your recommendations this w/end.

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Re: Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 18:48 »
Make sure that the mulch doesn't actually touch the stems though
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Autumn fruiting Raspberry - which mulch to use?
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011, 20:09 »
am planning on using grass cuttings, didn't know not to let it touch the stems so thanks for the tip Yorkie.
Kate
Always thankful for advice!


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