Growing raspberries in the garden is not particularly difficult. If you pay attention to a few points when planting, you can count on a rich raspberry harvest. This is how you plant the shrubs correctly.
How to plant raspberries in the garden?
To successfully plant raspberries in the garden, choose a sunny, wind-protected location and nutrient-rich soil. Plant in autumn or early spring, maintaining a distance of 50cm between bushes and 1.50m between rows, and aim for a root depth of 5cm.
Are raspberries real berries?
Even if the name suggests it, raspberries are not berries. Just like blackberries, they are so-called collective drupes. This means that many small fruits grow on one flower axis. Strictly speaking, each individual raspberry pearl is an independent fruit.
Which raspberry varieties are best for growing in the garden?
There are three main varieties:
- Summer raspberries
- Autumn raspberries
- Two-Timer Varieties
Each main variety is available in a variety of varieties. In addition to the well-known red varieties, there are also yellow and black raspberries.
What are the differences between summer raspberries, autumn raspberries and two-timer varieties?
The three varieties do not differ in terms of location and conditions. There are only differences in care and harvest time. The variety plays an important role, especially when pruning.
Summer raspberries
Ripe in summer, have a higher yield, are more often infested with maggots and bear fruit on the two-year-old canes
Autumn raspberries
Harvest time from autumn to the start of frost, largely free of maggots, bears on annual wood
Two-Timer Raspberries
Ripes twice a year, can be grown well in pots.
Where do raspberries feel right at home?
Raspberries grow almost everywhere. If you want beautiful, sweet fruits, plant them in a sunny location that should be somewhat sheltered from the wind.
When is the best time to plant?
Autumn is the best season for planting raspberries. You can also plant the bushes in early spring.
What soil conditions do raspberries prefer?
In nutrient-rich soil, the bushes develop particularly beautiful, large raspberries. The soil must be deeply loosened and free of thickening. Waterlogging must be avoided at all costs.
What planting distance is ideal?
A distance of 50 centimeters should be maintained between the individual bushes. When planting in rows, a distance of at least 1.50 meters is recommended.
How deep should raspberries be planted?
Raspberries are shallow-rooted and are only planted so deep in the soil that the buds are not covered by more than five centimeters.
Can raspberries be grown as a hedge?
Yes, you can create a raspberry hedge as a separation in the garden or along the fence. Just make sure you keep enough distance from neighboring properties.
Can raspberries also be grown in a pot?
You can also plant small varieties in pots and grow them in a sunny, wind-protected place on the terrace or balcony.
Can raspberries be transplanted?
Yes, that is possible without any problems. It is best to transplant the raspberries in autumn or immediately after harvest.
Basically, they can be moved throughout the gardening year. If necessary, shorten the canes and roots a little and don't forget to water.
You can no longer harvest raspberries in the year of the move, as they do not develop fruit after a move.
Do raspberries get along with other plants?
Raspberries are solitary creatures. Keep enough distance from other berry bushes and beds. Do not allow other plants or weeds to grow under the shrubs. This promotes fungal infestation and root rot.
How to control raspberry runners?
The shrubs tend to send lots of runners across the garden. Place a root barrier before planting to prevent uncontrolled spread. There are also modern varieties that produce fewer runners.
When are raspberries ripe?
The harvest season for summer raspberries lasts from June to July.
Autumn raspberries ripen from August to the first frost. You can use two-timers the first time from June to July and the second time harvest from August to October.
Harvested too many raspberries? What can be made of it?
You should enjoy raspberries raw as soon as possible after harvesting. Then they have the typical raspberry aroma. The fruits cannot be stored for long. You can use them:
- Freezing
- Preserving
- Process into jam
- Make fruit puree
Raspberries are not suitable for drying.
How are raspberries propagated?
Raspberries are easy to propagate yourself. You cut off the runners and plant them in the desired location.
Cutting root cuttings is a little more complicated. With this method you get pure plants.
New raspberry bushes can also be obtained by lowering the rods. However, that takes time. Growing raspberries from seeds is not recommended as completely different varieties often develop.
Tips & Tricks
If you haven't grown raspberries in the garden so far because maggot fruits spoiled your enjoyment, plant autumn raspberries. These varieties have virtually no maggots. They only bloom when the raspberry beetle is no longer active.
