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Q.Black Raspberry Not Looking Good After Topping

Zone 37050 | bperry874 added on July 23, 2020 | Answered

Hello and thank you for this wonderful service. I recently headed my two black raspberry plants, each of the long canes. 1 plant looks great and is beginning to develop side lateral branches. The other one just seems to have stopped production, the leaf color has faded to almost yellow, leaves are a little brittle and less vibrant, and canes turned purple. Is there anything I can do to help restore them to vibrancy? Thanks!

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BushDoctor
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on July 27, 2020

I would recommend, first, testing pH and nutrient levels. I suspect a pH swing which will lock out certain nutrients.

Amend according to your testing.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/care-of-raspberry-plants.htm

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