Can I Prune Summer Raspberries As The Canes Grew So Tall This Year

Question

My summer fruiting raspberries (who grow fruit on last year’s canes) grew extra tall this year due to the weather. Most are about 3m and over and are taking over the garden. If I prune them to be shorter will this stop the fruit next year or can I trim them back a bit so they are more manageable? Thanks.

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Answer 1

You can prune the canes that fruited this year to the ground. Then prune again in spring. Here is how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/pruning-raspberry-bushes.htm

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/crop-production/berries/berry-pruning-basics

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/FRUIT/CULTURAL/blackberryprune.html