Most raspberry varieties require a climbing aid. Without scaffolding, the slender rods would quickly sink to the ground or be broken by the wind. Tying your raspberries also helps prevent fungus.
Which trellis is suitable for raspberries?
V-frames for summer raspberries, knotted trellises or wire ropes for autumn raspberries and simple scions as a support for low varieties are suitable as climbing aids for raspberries. These support growth, prevent fungal infestation and enable better exposure of the fruit.
That's why raspberries need a trellis:
- Rods do not hang on the ground
- Raspberry bush can be shaped
- Shoots can be tied airily
- Fruits get enough sun
Trails for summer raspberries
The best climbing aid for summer raspberries is a so-called V-frame.
To do this, place a post at the end of each row of raspberries and provide it with several crossbars. These are narrower at the bottom and become wider towards the top, so that they form a V.
Weatherproof cords made of wire or plastic are pulled between the crossbars to which the rods are attached. Experienced gardeners attach the one-year-old canes to one side and the two-year-old canes to the other. This makes pruning easier.
Trails for autumn raspberries
Nodal grids are sufficient for autumn raspberries. A wire mesh is stretched over the bushes.
The rods grow through the openings in the grid and are simply tied up.
For autumn raspberries, wire ropes stretched next to the rows of raspberries are also sufficient.
Trails for short varieties
Raspberry bushes that don't grow that tall only need a simple climbing aid.
After planting, stick some shoots into the ground to which you will attach the canes.
Tie up raspberries
Raspberries are not climbing plants. They do not form their own climbing aids, but must be attached to the scaffolding by the gardener.
Always tie the rods when they have reached the height of one of the transverse wires.
Provide light and sunshine
When tying, make sure that the individual rods have enough space between them. This means the air circulates well and the bushes dry better when it is damp.
Rods with fruit should be exposed to the sun as much as possible. This makes the raspberries bigger and sweeter.
Tips & Tricks
In gardening stores you can get special clamps inexpensively (€19.00 on Amazon) for attaching the raspberries. This saves you from having to handle wire and scissors. The brackets are very easy to set. After pruning, you can remove them to reuse them.
