Raspberry Canes and Plants
Growing your own raspberries is a thousand times better than buying them from the shop in a plastic container where, inevitably, a quarter of them have turned to mush. Forget that nonsense - growing your own gives you baskets full of sweet, fresh berries for minimal effort. That’s because our growers only raise the best hardy and reliable varieties that are guaranteed to perform. With raspberry canes and plants often fruiting for ten years or more, it’s an easy win that’ll save you money - and the bees in your garden will love you for it too!
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You simply can’t buy better fruit plants and here’s why. John grows them outdoors, just like his family has done since 1908, so they’re more than a match for the UK weather. John only has time for the top performing varieties, meaning that you can be assured of a successful (and blooming tasty) soft fruit crop.
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Raspberry Plants FAQs
What is the best time to plant raspberry canes?
Raspberries can be planted at any time during the dormant season, between November and March, providing the soil is not frozen or waterlogged; however, early spring is the best time to plant raspberries.
How do you take care of a raspberry bush?
Water and feed your raspberry plants throughout the growing season, being careful not to over water them. Keep the soil moist, consider digging in some compost when planting and feed with a liquid fertiliser on a monthly basis.
Where is the best place to plant raspberry bushes?
Finding that ‘sweet spot’ in the garden for your raspberry plant is extremely important as they grow best in at least 6-8 hours of warm sun. I think I’d be happy soaking up that much sunshine too!
Do I need to prune my raspberry bush?
It’s important to prune raspberries in order to produce higher yields, control diseases, facilitate harvesting and so you can become the raspberry-obsessed fiend you’ve always wanted to be.
How long does it take for a raspberry plant to bear fruit?
The stems of autumn varieties bear fruit and flowers in their first year of growth, whereas the stems of summer varieties do not bear fruit until their second year of growth.
What do you do with raspberry plants in the winter?
Simply cut all their canes to the ground in winter, to allow new canes to grow in spring. It’s for the best, we promise!
Can raspberries grow in pots?
If your garden soil isn’t great, you don’t get a lot of sun or you have quite limited garden space, then you may want to consider growing raspberries in containers. We would suggest choosing a compact variety such as Yummy or Ruby Beauty.
Are raspberries good for you?
Due to their high vitamin C content, raspberries are considered superfoods. They are also loaded with antioxidants and flavonoids, which have many health benefits - and yes, you can eat raspberries everyday!
How tall do raspberries grow?
It’s normal for raspberries to reach heights between 91 to 152 cm tall with a spread between 60 and 91 cm and you can support their growth with a trellis, fence, or stake. Prefer them to be short but sweet? You can also prune raspberry bushes in order to keep them shorter.
How many raspberry canes do I need?
Raspberry canes grow and multiply quite quickly so planting one means you'll have a dozen more next year. Therefore, depending on how much space you have, we recommend planting one to ten canes.
