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- Q.I Want A Red Rasberry Patch - I have a 16 x 16x foot area I want to grow red raspberries in. I want the Perfect lot ...
- Q.Joan J Raspberries - My plants are changing to a different raspberry. There are no wild or other raspberry plants anywhere nearby. All my ...
- Q.Where Do I Buy The Crinkle Leaf Creeper - the crinkle leaf creeper looks great. where do I buy one or more.
- Q.Raspberry Plants Are Dying Before Fully Fruiting. - They have great drainage. I don't see signs of root rot. It is possible that they dried out too much ...
- Q.First Pruning Of New Black Raspberry Plants - I live in Washington State and I planted 2 bare root black rasperries in late winter. They produced about ...
- Q.Is It Too Late To Plant Raspberries In Zone 8? (Nov 8th) - It's November 8th here in the Pacific Northwest and it's about 28 degrees. I'm wondering if it's too late to ...
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Heydens Garden on
August 18, 2019
5B illinoisQ.i want a red rasberry patch
I have a 16 x 16x foot area I want to grow red raspberries in. I want the Perfect lot and will plant companion plants as needed to get this established . I have Honey bees on my property so I will plant flowering plants along with the raspberry's. I was going to plant the Raspberry bushes on the outer boundary of a fenced in area and flowers on the inside but that is all able to change as needed I have stable debris ( horse manure and straw and pine saw dust available for the organic side of building up the soil) also have evergreens on my property to throw in the mix. any help will be welcomed
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 19, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Sure, this collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/edible/fruits/raspberry
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Anonymous on
August 29, 2019Q.joan j raspberries
My plants are changing to a different raspberry. There are no wild or other raspberry plants anywhere nearby. All my huge sweet berries are changing to a completely different berry. I thought i would pull up all the imposters and replant with more of the good ones. I would appreciate any info you can give me. thank you
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 31, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Make sure they are getting the proper care. Joan J is everbearing and produces a summer and fall crop. Here are tips.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/pruning-raspberry-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/when-to-feed-raspberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spotted-winged-drosophila.htm
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m.dobrien on
September 2, 2019
3847Q.where do i buy the crinkle leaf creeper
the crinkle leaf creeper looks great. where do I buy one or more.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 4, 2019
Certified ExpertA.We do not recommend specific places to purchase, but I could recommend checking your local nurseries, or online like Amazon, Ebay, or Etsy.
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jakebrub on
September 3, 2019
98391Q.Raspberry plants are dying before fully fruiting.
They have great drainage. I don't see signs of root rot. It is possible that they dried out too much - but they have definitely been getting at least 1 inch per week. Most likely more. They are in above-ground planter boxes. soil type is 1/3 of Pete moss, vermiculite, and compost. Last year they did great without this issue, but it was their first year so they did not get to full height like this year. I live in northwest Washington state. Temp reached 90 degrees once this summer and they are in full sun.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 4, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Actually, they are probably being overwatered. They are pretty drought tolerant, though less than their blackberry counterpart. They should only be watered when the top 3 inches of soil are bone dry. This will depend on the temperature and humidity of the area, and will not be a regular cycle.
There are many diseases that affect these plants. Many of them have no symptoms besides lack of fruit, and sudden plant death.
I'm afraid you will have to choose different plants for the site that are not related to avoid spreading the disease. Treating for these types of infections are quite futile so you may not ever get any of those bramble berries to grow there.
This article will help you with the care of raspberries: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/care-of-raspberry-plants.htm
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lg on
September 11, 2019
Seattle, WAQ.First pruning of new black raspberry plants
I live in Washington State and I planted 2 bare root black rasperries in late winter. They produced about a pint of fruit. It is now September and what I read says not to prune them back the first year. The canes are about 10 ft long and a bit unruly. Do I need to wait until next year to prune them? Should I prune in late winter/early spring coming up or wait another 12 months?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It is definitely not a good idea to prune them the first year. This article will explain when, and how to prune them correctly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/pruning-black-raspberry-bushes.htm
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vjbeach11 on
November 8, 2019
98499Q.Is It Too Late To Plant Raspberries In Zone 8? (Nov 8th)
It's November 8th here in the Pacific Northwest and it's about 28 degrees. I'm wondering if it's too late to plant raspberries? I sure would like to order some from a nursery and they're still delivering but I'm wary because it's been so cold.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 11, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Planting now will, likely, be a death sentence for the plant.
Most nurseries will ship just about anywhere at anytime, as the purchaser assumes all responsibility once the plant has left the facility. Some nurseries are a little more considerate.
These will be best planted in early Spring.
This article will help you to plant, and care for them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/care-of-raspberry-plants.htm
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Lyndannjones on
February 15, 2020
TA11 7LGQ.Raspberry Canes – Only 1 Of 5 Showing Signs Of Life?
I planted 3 new raspberry canes in January. One of them has leaves at the top and some new growth at the base but the other 4 canes I planted are not showing any signs of life although the stems are green when scraped. Do I need to ditch the four that are showing no signs of life at all? Any advice gratefully received. This is my first attempt at growning these canes. Many th anks in advance.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 17, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. If there is still some life, then you can try pruning just the tips of the canes. This can, often, get them going for the year.
I wouldn't give up on them until they are dead to the ground. Often, they will shoot up a branch unexpectedly, at the last moment.
Here are some articles that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/edible/fruits/raspberry
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