Raspberry is degenerating because of this terrible mistake - you do it too

19.02.2025 18:55

Planted raspberries in the shade and expect sweet berries? They will be sour and small.

Raspberries need at least 8 hours of sun per day. But even in full sun they wither if the shoots are not removed.

How to care for raspberries

Cut off excess shoots at the root, leaving only 7–8 shoots per bush.

Raspberry
Photo: © Belnovosti

And never dig the soil nearby! Raspberry roots are superficial - damaging them with a shovel will kill the plant.

The secret to giant berries is double pruning. In June, pinch the tops of young shoots by 10 cm - this will wake up the side buds.

And next spring, shorten these branches by another 15 cm. The bush will turn into a “bouquet” of fruit-bearing shoots.

And don't forget about the "drunken" solution: 100 g of yeast per 10 l of water. Water the raspberries once a month - the fungi will make the soil alive.

But raspberries degenerate not only because of mistakes

Old bushes accumulate diseases. Every 7-8 years, move the raspberry patch to a new place. And to prolong fruiting, plant remontant and regular varieties - they will give berries in waves.

And if you notice shoots with thickenings (stem gall midge larvae), burn them immediately.

And don't ignore mulch! A 10cm layer of straw or sawdust will retain moisture and stop weeds from growing.

But do not use fresh sawdust - it takes away nitrogen. Sprinkle it with urea (1 tbsp. per bucket of water) before use.

Only comprehensive care will guarantee a rich harvest, and do not believe that folk life hacks can protect against pests or prevent disease. Sometimes you just can’t do without industrial preparations.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


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