Growing raspberries
Raspberry is a hardy and rewarding berry plant in Finland, but without pruning and support it quickly turns into an impenetrable thicket. This guide covers choosing a variety, planting, supporting and pruning.
You will need
- Raspberry plants (bare-root or potted)
- Support posts and wire or string
- Compost and bark mulch or another mulch
- Pruning shears and thick gardening gloves
Steps
Choose a variety and a spot
Choose a variety that suits your growing zone, for example a winter-hardy Finnish variety recommended by the plant nursery. The spot should be sunny and sheltered, and the soil must not be left under standing water.
Contain the growing area
Plant in spring or autumn
Cut back new canes
Build a support
Water and mulch
Cut out old canes
Pick often
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