The leaf starts curling and the plant dies.
There are several that can do this, but they are normally accompanied by several other symptoms. This article covers the common diseases and all of their symptoms. It should help you identify what is happening with your plants:
https://urbanext.illinois.edu/raspberries/insects.cfm
Why are my raspberries falling apart when I try to pick them?
This is referred to as "crumbly fruit." Occasionally raspberry canes bear crumbly berries that literally fall apart when you pick them. Viruses and other diseases, poor nutrition, weather conditions, and pesticide damage can cause crumbly fruit. Some cultivars are more susceptible to crumbly fruit than others. Keeping plants generally healthy is the best way to reduce crumbly fruit. If the problem persists, consider eliminating your raspberry plants and replanting with new nursery stock in a different location.
I have a small cluster of raspberry plants. I remember my grandmother talking about growing them from cuttings. I would like to know how to get cuttings from my plant, get roots on them, and when to plant them. I have read your "Tips On How To Plant Raspberries And The Care Of Raspberry Plants". It does not cover where to get the cuttings from. Can I just wack off a bunch of branches and stick them into the ground? Does it matter where I cut them from? I live on the San Francisco, CA (peninsula). I seldom get a frost, much less a hard frost. We may get down to 30 degrees once every other year or so in February. But that is unusual here. 43, 44, 45 is as cold as it typically gets here. So, can I do it any time? If there is a particular location to cut a cutting, where is it? A picture showing the proper aged cane and where to make the cut would be nice.
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/propagating-raspberries.htm
I ordered some plants and the week they mailed it was 100 degrees for 7 days in a row. I planted them right away and now they are drooped over and only two of the five look even partly alive. What do I do? The primocanes that were starting have also died.
They are definitely suffering from shock, especially due to heat stress. In conditions like yours, they should be watered twice a day. A translucent shade cloth can also help with afternoon shading to keep them cooler in these extremes. Other than that, there's really little you can do.
To determine if your plants are still alive, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
My friend bought 10 raspberry plants (from TV), three inches long with roots, in a box with no soil. They were dried out and he tried to plant them like they said, but they did not grow. Did he get taken to the cleaners?
It is hard to say. Raspberry plants can be sold bare-rooted and they do just fine when planted. But, some of those TV offers don't come from the best of sources. Factors such as the care they received when removed from the soil, put into dormancy and when shipped can make or break a bare root plant's success.
In the future, I would recommend paying a little more for buying from reputable nurseries. The long term health of the plant will be better and you will be less likely to end up with a dead plant. Plus, most reputable nurseries will have a 1 year, money back guarantee on the plants they sell.
I have several raspberry plants which gave me a great crop last year. This year they are very tall (about 8 feet) and have no flowers or berries showing at all. I have always pruned them back to the ground in the early spring. I need to know what I am doing wrong or what I do need to do? Thanks.
It is probably getting too much nitrogen and too little phosphorus. Add some bone meal to increase phosphorus. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
Around Father's Day, I planted 3 raspberry bushes (non everbearing). I planted them in excellent compost in a raised bed. I have watered them daily in the mornings and they are showing distress. The leaves are curling and some are brown and brittle. Do I need to water them more frequently or more heavily in the mornings? This is my first go with raspberries and I truly want to succeed. Thanks for any tips.
It is possible that there are air pockets in the soil that are affecting the roots ability to take up water. I would tamp firmly on the root balls to help collapse any air pockets. They may also have a fungal disease, so I would treat the plants with a fungicide as well.