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Q.Why won’t my raspberries grow taller? They stay about 8 inches tall.

Zone New Berlin,WI 53151 | Anonymous added on August 1, 2020 | Answered

They are good berries, highly recommended but don’t grow over 8 inches tall.  The name of them is Heritage.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 3, 2020

It's important not to crowd the bushes with other vegetation, and it's a good idea to mulch the plants. Have the plants been fertilized? Also, check the soil. Is it compacted? They prefer sandy loam soil with lots of compost and a pH of 5.8 to 6.5. There must be an element of care that is missing. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/when-to-feed-raspberries.htm

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

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