Raspberry Planting Guide | Soil, Sun, pH, Fertilizing, Growing & Caring

Today I'm planting my bareroot thornless raspberries canes, and going over the best soil, best time and place to plant, how to ...

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🌿 Raspberries can bear fruit for up to 20 years due to their perennial root system, despite each cane being biennial and bearing fruit in the second year.

🌳 Thornless raspberry varieties, such as Encore Red Raspberry and Crimson Night, are preferred by some gardeners to avoid the discomfort of thorns during maintenance.

🐝 Most raspberry varieties are self-pollinating, but having more than one variety can increase fruit yields through cross-pollination.

🌞 While raspberries can tolerate some shade, they thrive best in full sun which means they should receive six to eight hours of sunlight per day.

🌡️ Planting raspberries is ideal in early spring when the soil is workable, but it's also possible at other times of the year with proper care to avoid frost damage.

📏 When planting raspberries, spacing is important, with plants typically requiring two to eight feet apart depending on the variety.

💧 Raspberries require well-draining soil to prevent root rot, and adding compost can improve soil quality and fertility.

🔍 When planting bare root raspberry plants, they should be soaked for one to two hours before planting and the crown should be above the soil line after planting.

🌱 Mulching raspberry beds can help retain moisture and prevent weeds, but it should not be too thick to allow for the growth of raspberry suckers.

🔨 To support raspberry plants and improve overall health and fruit quality, gardeners should build a trellis system within the first year after planting.

Timestamped Summary

00:41 Characteristics and types of raspberry plants, including their color variety.

00:00 Introduction of the topic: Planting homegrown raspberries.

00:10 Explanation of how to plant bare-root thornless raspberry bushes.

00:28 The host, April from resproud like, introduces herself.

01:07 Life cycle of raspberry canes: primocanes and floricanes.

01:28 Specific varieties of raspberries planted: Encore red raspberry and Crimson night.

02:32 Placement of new raspberry row next to blackberry rows.

02:49 Raspberry plants thrive best in full sun but can tolerate part shade.

03:29 Managing raspberry suckers and advice on preventing spread.

03:59 Best time to plant raspberries: early spring or when soil is workable.

04:40 How to mark out and prepare the area for a new raspberry bed.

05:24 The need for well-draining soil and preparing the bed by tilling.

05:33 Adding compost to increase soil fertility.

07:11 Importance of soil pH and using the right fertilizer.

07:42 How to plant raspberry canes and the importance of the crown position.

07:51 Setting up irrigation for the raspberries.

08:22 Benefits of mulching raspberries and when to avoid it.

10:28 Support systems for raspberry trellises and future plans for building a trellis.

11:12 Mention of possible future video content on caring for raspberries post-planting. Note: The video seems to be a guide on planting raspberries, covering various aspects of the process, including varieties, soil preparation, planting techniques, irrigation, mulching, and trellising. The host also suggests the potential for future content on raspberry care after planting.

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Q&A

What are raspberries, and what is their lifespan?

Raspberries are fruiting brambles, not trees. They are part of the plant genus Rubus and come in a variety of colors like black, white, red, purple, and yellow. Raspberries can bear fruit for up to 20 years since they have a perennial root system and crown, but the canes themselves are biennial, meaning they live for two years. Each cane bears fruit on the second year.

How can I tell the difference between first year and second year raspberry canes?

First year canes are called primocanes. Second year canes are called floricanes because the canes set flower.

Are raspberries self-pollinating or do they need another variety to bear fruit?

Most raspberries are self-pollinating, meaning they don't need another variety to bear fruit. However, cross-pollination with another variety can increase fruit yields.

When is the best time to plant raspberries?

The best time to plant raspberries is the early spring when the soil is workable, and the ground has thawed. If your canes are dormant, you can plant before your last frost in late winter since the plant won't be affected.

How should raspberries be planted in terms of spacing and soil conditions?

Raspberry plants should ideally be planted in a row that is 12 to 18 inches wide, no wider than two and a half feet. Plants within the rows should be spaced two to eight feet apart, depending on the variety. Raspberries need well-draining soil and like rich soil, so regardless of drainage needs, compost makes a great amendment to increase fertility.

How do I protect newly planted raspberries from frost damage?

To protect newly planted raspberries from frost damage, avoid exposing the plant's roots to air for extended periods in freezing temperatures, and get them into the ground as quickly as possible. For fall-planted raspberries, they should be slowly acclimated to colder weather so that they go back into dormancy after you plant them.

What care should be taken immediately after planting raspberries?

After planting raspberries, it's important to water them well to settle the soil and collapse any air pockets. Also, it's a good idea to mulch the plants to retain moisture, keep down weeds, and prevent frost damage, but not too thickly as it may inhibit the raspberry suckers from sprouting in your bed. However, if you have drainage or rodent issues, you may want to skip the mulch.