![]() Plant bare-root canes with the roots well spread out in each planting hole, setting the plants out 40cm (16in) apart. Be sure to remove all perennial weeds as you dig and, just before planting, rake in a dressing of a balanced fertiliser such as growmore or blood, fish and bone to give the plants a boost this season. Raspberries require a well-drained, rich, moisture-retentive soil to thrive, so dig out a trench where the row is to be and incorporate plenty of well-rotted organic matter like farmyard manure into the soil at the bottom. Strain wires horizontally between the posts at 60cm (2ft) intervals, starting with the first wire at about 45cm (18in) from the ground and rising to the last wire at about 1.7m (5½ft) high. Plant in rows 1.8m (6ft) apart, each running north to south to catch maximum sunlight and supported on a system of posts and wires about 1.8m (6ft) in height. Although raspberries tolerate part shade, they fruit best in sun. ![]() A slightly acid soil suits them best and on heavy soil they will do better if planted on a raised bed or ridge.Ĭhoose a sheltered, sunny area of the garden away from cold drying winds. Raspberries will remain in the same patch of soil for a number of years and need good soil preparation as well as a strong support system. Check them regularly to ensure they don’t dry out. If ground is not ready or soil conditions are unsuitable, stand them temporarily in a sheltered place outdoors. Potted canes - Water them if they look dry and plant as soon as possible. Plant as soon as possible but, if ground is not ready or too wet, temporarily ‘heel’ the plants into a shallow trench on a spare patch of ground, covering the roots with moist soil.Īlternatively, if there’s no ground available in a workable condition, wrap the roots in damp hessian or newspaper to protect them from drying and stand the plants in a cool shed or garage until conditions improve. Autumn Planting Onions, Garlic & Shallotsīare-root canes - After unpacking, inspect the roots and, if dry, stand the plants in a bucket of water for up to an hour (not longer) to moisten the root system thoroughly.
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