Planting raspberries , my son is crazy about them. If I count all the punnets of raspberries that he ate this summer and that I would normally have to buy in the store, I would probably be broke ??. Planting raspberries is, with some attention, not difficult at all and very rewarding. With a few handy tricks, they do not take up much space and so everyone, regardless of the size of your garden, can enjoy these delicious fruits. I have planted 2 raspberry plants in my small vegetable garden. Do you also dream about planting raspberries in your own garden? Then be sure to read my article. In this article I will explain the different types of raspberries and explain step by step how you can easily grow and maintain raspberry plants yourself.
The raspberries melt like snow in the sun with a hungry toddler in the house ??
General information about raspberry plants
I would like to start by explaining a few words about raspberries. Raspberry plants belong to the Rosaceae family, in the Rubus genus. Raspberries are not only perfect for picking and eating straight from the plant, they are also delicious in jam, pies, smoothies and drinks. Moreover, fresh raspberries are real vitamin bombs.
There are two types of raspberries, both with their own specific requirements for cultivation:
- Summer raspberries are the most common raspberries. Their fruits grow on the wood of the previous year. They bear one harvest per season, in the summer (often June or July).
- Autumn raspberries (also called everbearing raspberries) produce raspberries on new stems. They bear fruit in the fall. Depending on the pruning you apply, they can also bear fruit the following summer. With this raspberry variety you can ultimately harvest twice a year. Once on the stems that grew that year, and once on the stems that grew the summer before.
- A mix of both types is ideal to maximize the harvest period.
All raspberries are self-pollinating, so you only need one bush to produce fruit. They are best pollinated by bees and begin to produce fruit a year after planting.
Plant raspberries in early spring or late autumn.
What do you need to plant raspberries?
- Raspberry plants
- Garden tools ( shovel , rake , etc.)
- Organic fertilizer or compost
- Mulch (straw, wood chips, or other organic material)
- Wire , stakes and a tying tool for support (if needed)
Here's how to plant raspberries:
Step 1: Choose the right location
Choose a sunny location in your garden with well-drained soil. Raspberries do best in full sun, although they will also do well in a spot with partial shade.
Step 2: Soil preparation for planting your raspberries
Prepare your soil by loosening your soil well with a Spade fork . Remove any weeds and stones and make sure the soil is well loose.
Step 3: Choose your raspberry plants
We offer raspberry plants in all kinds of colours and shapes, something for everyone.
Take a moment to browse our range of raspberry plants. We have quite a few different varieties. Classic red raspberries, yellow raspberries, even thornless raspberries and raspberries that you can plant in a pot. We also have a number of special varieties such as the Japanese wineberry, tayberry or loganberry. Think about when you would like to harvest raspberries; to be able to harvest raspberries for a long period, it is best to plant a summer and an autumn raspberry.
Schönemann : a late-bearing summer raspberry that produces an abundance of raspberries.
Golden Everest : A beautiful yellow summer raspberry that is even more delicate in taste than the classic red raspberries. Due to their yellow color, the fruits are less attractive to birds.
Tayberry : A cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. Best of both worlds. The plant produces large, deliciously sweet, aromatic, deep purple fruits up to 5 cm long from July to September .
Loganberry : Like a tayberry, a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. These raspberries have a sharp, juicy flavor and are very resistant to diseases and severe frost . This plant gives fruit for over 15 years.
Enrosadira : The absolute top raspberry. Blooms twice and so you can harvest twice a year. Once in June and a second time from August. My colleagues Tom's favorite raspberry.
Autumn Bliss : A very productive autumn raspberry. Easy to grow variety that produces large fruits.
Black Jewel : As the name suggests, a raspberry that produces dark purple to black fruits. Very special raspberry with a spicy fresh taste.
Ruby Beauty : A unique dwarf summer raspberry that only grows to 50 cm tall. Ideal for growing in pots.
Glen Ample : A thornless raspberry variety. Ideal for those who love raspberries but don't like being pricked by the plant.
Glen Coe : A summer raspberry that produces dark purple raspberries. The taste is between a raspberry and a blackberry.
Japanese wineberry : These look-alike raspberries are orange-red in color, delicious as a snack but also very tasty in jam. A top favorite in our house. The raspberries are slightly smaller than the average raspberry, ideal for small toddler hands ??
