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Edible red raspberry that is native to North America, Asia and Europe. Canes generally grow full size in first year and produce fruit the second year. Everbearing varieties produce two crops per year--in spring and again in fall. Canes die back after fruiting second time.
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January1. BuyBuy bareroot when available in the nursery or from an online merchant.2. PlantPlant when dormant in a light shade location that is well-draining. Plant in raised beds if the soil is heavy clay. Soil pH should be on the acidic side (6 to 6.5). Avoid planting where you grew tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes or peppers within the last three years, as these plants tend to infect the soil with verticillium wilt. Set plants 2 1/2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 6 to 10 feet apart. Cut canes back to 4 to 6 inches high.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for signs of cane borers.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpray plants when dormant with lime sulfur to prevent fungal disease, as well as control cane borers and spider mites.6. Special requirementsRaspberries do best when trained on a trellis. String heavy wire between posts and train lateral side branches along wire.February1. BuyBuy bareroot when available in the nursery or from an online merchant.2. PlantPlant when dormant in a light shade location that is well-draining. Plant in raised beds if the soil is heavy clay. Soil pH should be on the acidic side (6 to 6.5). Avoid planting where you grew tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes or peppers within the last three years, as these plants tend to infect the soil with verticillium wilt. Set plants 2 1/2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 6 to 10 feet apart. Cut canes back to 4 to 6 inches high.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for signs of cane borers.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpray plants when dormant with lime sulfur to prevent fungal disease, as well as control cane borers and spider mites.6. Special requirementsRaspberries do best when trained on a trellis. String heavy wire between posts and train lateral side branches along wire.March1. FertilizeFeed once with an all-purpose organic 10-10-10 fertilizer.2. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.3. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.4. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.5. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck early in the month for signs of cane borers.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.April1. FertilizeFeed once with an all-purpose organic 10-10-10 fertilizer.2. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.3. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.4. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.5. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.7. HarvestHarvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.May1. FertilizeFeed once with an all-purpose organic 10-10-10 fertilizer.2. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.3. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.4. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.5. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.6. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.7. HarvestHarvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.June1. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the planting is flowering and fruiting.2. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.6. HarvestHarvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.July1. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.2. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.6. HarvestHarvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.August1. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.2. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.6. HarvestHarvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.September1. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.2. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.6. HarvestHarvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.October1. WaterKeep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.2. PruneFor summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally. For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.November1. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.2. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for signs of cane borers.3. Treat for Pest/DiseaseTreat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.December1. BuyBuy bareroot when available in the nursery or from an online merchant.2. PlantPlant when dormant in a light shade location that is well-draining. Plant in raised beds if the soil is heavy clay. Soil pH should be on the acidic side (6 to 6.5). Avoid planting where you grew tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes or peppers within the last three years, as these plants tend to infect the soil with verticillium wilt. Set plants 2 1/2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 6 to 10 feet apart. Cut canes back to 4 to 6 inches high.3. MulchMaintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.4. Pest/Disease InspectionCheck for signs of cane borers.5. Treat for Pest/DiseaseSpray plants when dormant with lime sulfur to prevent fungal disease, as well as control cane borers and spider mites.6. Special requirementsRaspberries do best when trained on a trellis. String heavy wire between posts and train lateral side branches along wire. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
January
Buy bareroot when available in the nursery or from an online merchant.
February
Buy bareroot when available in the nursery or from an online merchant.
December
Buy bareroot when available in the nursery or from an online merchant.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
January
Plant when dormant in a light shade location that is well-draining. Plant in raised beds if the soil is heavy clay. Soil pH should be on the acidic side (6 to 6.5). Avoid planting where you grew tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes or peppers within the last three years, as these plants tend to infect the soil with verticillium wilt. Set plants 2 1/2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 6 to 10 feet apart. Cut canes back to 4 to 6 inches high.
February
Plant when dormant in a light shade location that is well-draining. Plant in raised beds if the soil is heavy clay. Soil pH should be on the acidic side (6 to 6.5). Avoid planting where you grew tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes or peppers within the last three years, as these plants tend to infect the soil with verticillium wilt. Set plants 2 1/2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 6 to 10 feet apart. Cut canes back to 4 to 6 inches high.
December
Plant when dormant in a light shade location that is well-draining. Plant in raised beds if the soil is heavy clay. Soil pH should be on the acidic side (6 to 6.5). Avoid planting where you grew tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes or peppers within the last three years, as these plants tend to infect the soil with verticillium wilt. Set plants 2 1/2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 6 to 10 feet apart. Cut canes back to 4 to 6 inches high.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Feed once with an all-purpose organic 10-10-10 fertilizer.
April
Feed once with an all-purpose organic 10-10-10 fertilizer.
May
Feed once with an all-purpose organic 10-10-10 fertilizer.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
March
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.
April
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.
May
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.
June
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the planting is flowering and fruiting.
July
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.
August
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.
September
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.
October
Keep the soil around plants moist but not soggy. Avoid letting the soil dry out when the plant is flowering and fruiting.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
January
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have completely fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.March
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.April
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.May
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.June
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.July
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.August
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.September
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.October
For summer bearing raspberries: After planting, don't prune for the first year. Once they fruit, cut the canes back to the ground. The second year, canes will develop around the crown. Prune out everything but 7 to 10 of the strongest canes and attach them to the trellis. Before new growth appears in spring, cut canes back to 5 feet, which will encourage them to grow laterally.
For everbearing raspberries: The first fall, they will produce fruit on the top 1/3 of the plant. After harvest, remove the portion of the plant that produced berries and let the lower part remain to produce the spring crop. In spring, after the canes have fruited, remove them completely. New canes that appear will produce the next crop.Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
January
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
February
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
March
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
April
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
May
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
June
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
July
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
August
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
September
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
October
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
November
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
December
Maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bark in the planting bed, which will keep the soil moist and cool.
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
January
Check for signs of cane borers.
February
Check for signs of cane borers.
March
Check early in the month for signs of cane borers.
April
Check for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.
May
Check for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.
June
Check for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.
July
Check for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.
August
Check for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.
September
Check for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.
October
Check for spider mites and signs of fungal disease.
November
Check for signs of cane borers.
December
Check for signs of cane borers.
Treat for Pest/Disease
How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?
January
Spray plants when dormant with lime sulfur to prevent fungal disease, as well as control cane borers and spider mites.
February
Spray plants when dormant with lime sulfur to prevent fungal disease, as well as control cane borers and spider mites.
March
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
April
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
May
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
June
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
July
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
August
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
September
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
October
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
November
Treat cane borers and spider mites with horticultural oil.
December
Spray plants when dormant with lime sulfur to prevent fungal disease, as well as control cane borers and spider mites.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
April
Harvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.
May
Harvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.
June
Harvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.
July
Harvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.
August
Harvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.
September
Harvest when the fruit is bright red and sweet.
Special requirements
Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?
January
Raspberries do best when trained on a trellis. String heavy wire between posts and train lateral side branches along wire.
February
Raspberries do best when trained on a trellis. String heavy wire between posts and train lateral side branches along wire.
December
Raspberries do best when trained on a trellis. String heavy wire between posts and train lateral side branches along wire.
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