Raspberry

Plant family

Rose family (Rosaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Light germinator

Plant distance

40 cm

Row spacing

50 cm

Seeding depth

0Not specified

Instructions

The season for this plant is over. The following instructions are for the next season.

End of August

Thinning

Every 52 Weeks

End of August

Tie up

Every 52 Weeks

End of August

Cut back

Every 52 Weeks

Description

Raspberry belongs to the rose family. It is a fruit shrub that produces aromatic sweet and sour fruits and can grow 0.6 to 2 m high, depending on the variety. Its white flowers, arranged in clusters, bloom from May to June. In summer, the raspberry develops fruits. Depending on the variety, they form yellow, black or red berries (actually aggregate fruits), which have a high vitamin C content. The bright red and dark ones also contain anthocyanins, which act as antioxidants. Raspberries are popular summer fruits that go well with many desserts, but they also taste good just like that.

Growing tips

The raspberry prefers to grow in a wind-protected, semi-shady to sunny spot in the garden. To ensure a good harvest in the first year, the root balls should be planted in the fall, but they can also be planted in the spring. It is best to loosen the soil and mix in some compost before planting, as raspberries prefer loose, humus-rich soil. When planting, the buds should be covered with about 5 cm of soil and a distance of 40 - 50 cm should be maintained between the root balls. Water the root balls well immediately after planting. Depending on how tall your variety grows, you can also build a small scaffold to support the raspberries and make them easier to care for and harvest.