When to plant raspberry canes Raspberry canes can be purchased in containers or as bare root plants, though both types should be planted out at the same time.

You don't need lots of space to grow your own fruit – especially if you decide to plant raspberry canes ...

Raspberry canes last long time; plant good ones In early spring, you can plant bare-root canes, which are cheaper and may fruit first year ...

When to fertilize raspberries When planting raspberry canes, it is recommended to enrich the soil prior with homemade compost or well-rotted manure. The addition of a balanced slow-release ...

Raspberry crowns and canes are planted in late April to mid-May, but you should begin preparing the soil earlier – as much as two years before the actual planting.

But new plants will have already emerged from the underground root systems to produce their own two crops and removing the dead canes will give that season’s new growth more airflow. Trellis?

Q: How do I care for raspberry canes? I was given several thornless raspberry canes a few years ago, and this year they produced loads of berries, so I was thrilled.

Raspberry canes are biennial, fruiting on second-year canes. First-year canes, called primo canes, are green.