In order for the raspberries to produce a rich harvest, they need enough light. With a trellis you can ensure that the canes stand upright and that the sun reaches the fruit. Which trellises are suitable?
Which scaffold is suitable for raspberries?
Raspberries grow well on various trellises, such as V-frames, knotted frames, wire cords or bamboo poles. Summer raspberries prefer the V-structure, while autumn raspberries and two-timer raspberries grow better on knotted trellises or rod trellises.
Why do raspberries need trellises?
Raspberry canes are very flexible and bend to the ground under their load of fruit. Sometimes they grow so densely that the fruits barely get any light. Raspberry bushes can be shaped into the desired shape using a trellis.
Which trellis for which type of raspberry?
Several versions have become established as trellises on which raspberries thrive particularly well. The most famous scaffolds are:
- V-Scaffolding
- Node framework
- Wire cords
- Bamboo sticks
Pulling summer raspberries on the V-frame
To do this, first drive in two wooden posts at the end of each row of raspberries. Two boards are attached horizontally to each of the posts, a shorter one at the bottom and a longer one at the top. These boards are called cross yoke.
Plant the raspberry bushes in the middle of the posts. Then connect the short and longer cross boards with wire cords. The rods of the summer raspberries are attached to the wire in a V shape on these wire cords.
Knot trellis or rod trellis for autumn raspberries or two-timer raspberries
The knotted trellis is well suited for autumn raspberries because you cut their canes back to the ground in winter. The trellis is placed along the raspberry row before the raspberries are planted. Plant the plants and tie the shoots tightly so that the air can circulate well.
A rod grid consists of simple rods, such as bamboo, which are inserted into the ground and covered with wires. The raspberry bushes are planted between the bars.
Always tie the one-year-old canes on one side and the two-year-old vines on the other side. Then you can easily remember which shoots you have to cut back next year.
Tips & Tricks
Are you looking for a cost-effective solution for a framework on which you can grow your raspberries? A trellis on the house wall is inexpensive and can be completed quickly. All you need is a simple tension wire, which you can attach to the house wall either vertically, horizontally or knotted with hooks.
