Bush raspberries - one of the planting methods

Planting a raspberry bush can be done at any time of the year. Mainly spring-autumn events, but in summer it is also possible to both transplant and plant raspberries. In any case, it is necessary not only to plant the plant, but also to properly trim the bush.

Content:

• Basic methods of planting raspberries
• Basic technological aspects of growing raspberries
• Selection of planting material
• Planting raspberries. Nuances
• Raspberry bush garter

Basic methods of planting raspberries

There are two methods of planting raspberry bushes: in trenches and holes. Today, few people use the method of planting in holes, and it is gradually fading into the background. More and more gardeners have begun to use the method of planting bush raspberries. in the trenches. This method is good because all plantings simultaneously and in equal proportions receive the amount of moisture and nutrients that are necessary for the plant during the growing season.

The trenches are prepared in advance, approximately a month before the planned planting of raspberry seedlings. The work of preparing trenches involves some physical stress, but provides good care, which leads to an increase in the yield of the raspberry crop.

When using the trench planting method, it is advisable to place raspberry bushes at a distance of half a meter from each other. A trench where bush raspberries are planted is one of the planting methods that ensures an annual increase in the number of young shoots.In the fourth year, their number can reach 10-12, if weak shoots from the raspberry bush are cut out in a timely and regular manner.

Basic technological aspects of growing raspberries

1. Choice of varieties. Preference is given to varieties with rapid development of shoots, suckers and root systems. Varieties are selected that branch well independently or as a result of pinching.
2. Choosing a site for planting raspberries. The soil under the raspberry tree must be well cultivated. It is recommended to plant 2-3 seedlings at one point to obtain a full-fledged fruit-bearing bush for the next year. In the center of the future bush it is necessary to place a support for the stems. The supports are placed in various shapes: in the form of rays, a “peacock tail”, or a column.
3. Monitoring the growth of offspring. The mother bush is capable of producing several offspring at a distance of 2-3 meters. Stronger offspring are used as planting material, and weak ones are destroyed.
4. Mandatory removal of biennial stems after harvesting.

If you follow the rules carrying out technological aspects, the raspberry bush receives the following:

• full lighting;
• good ventilation, preventing the bush from being susceptible to fungal diseases;
• isolation of bushes from each other, preventing the spread of diseases.

Selection of planting material

When choosing raspberry seedlings, preference is given to specimens with average thickness of shoots and a well-developed root system. The preferred number of surface stems is 2 or 3. Mature bushes with a large number of shoots are not recommended for planting.

After purchasing a raspberry bush and before transporting it to a new location, it is necessary to ensure the viability of the root system.To do this, the roots of the plant should be covered with straw or wrapped in a damp rag. The bush should be dug in place before planting. A long stay in the open air of an uncovered root system can have a detrimental effect on the further development and viability of the raspberry bush.

It is not recommended to store planting material in plastic bags for a long time. As a result of such storage, root rot develops, which leads to a deterioration in the quality of plants.

Planting raspberries. Nuances

It is advisable to root the seedlings before planting strengthen and fertilize. To do this, they are dipped in a bucket of mullein and clay with various additives. Various biologically active substances can be used as additives, such as phosphorobacterin, humates, rootin, etc.

Before planting, shoots of seedlings must be cut to a height of at least 35 cm.

Raspberry bush garter

For garter During the growing season, polypropylene cords are used for raspberry bushes. They do not rot, do not stretch, and firmly hold plant stems in an upright position. Two stretched cords are evenly placed along the plantings at a distance of 1 and 1.5 m from the ground level. Every 20 cm, the threads are tied together, forming a light frame that holds the fruiting stems on itself, preventing them from bending. Externally, a raspberry plantation with this method of garter resembles an exotic hut.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the raspberry shoot is devoid of dense bark. When frost sets in, the raspberry tree can freeze. In order to avoid the loss of a raspberry plantation, it is necessary to carry out simple agrotechnical work for protecting raspberry bushes from harsh winters.

To do this, the shoots of raspberry bushes are tied and bent to the ground, forming many arcs in the areas. It is advisable that the height of such arcs does not exceed 25 cm from ground level. With such an arc height, there is a possibility that the entire plant will be covered with snow. The stems of the bushes bend to one side in the direction of the trenches.