Talking of rasberry canes, can I.....

[lizzylemon]

...make a hedge from them and when's a good time to transplant them into the hedge position? Should I clump or single file cane?


(I know you're waiting for me to ask you plant them for me too, seens as I've asked everything else but I recon I can do that bit)

[rustylady]

They make quite a good hedge, but could do with some support. Whether you plant in clumps or singly is up to you, really - even if you plant singles they will form clumps eventually. September is supposed to be a good time to plant, but if you have some spare and make sure they don't go short of water you could get away with doing it now.

[gojiberry]

I have just ordered some new raspberry canes and they are being delivered in Nov, so presumably that is a good time to plant.

Ian

[lizzylemon]

They make quite a good hedge, but could do with some support. Whether you plant in clumps or singly is up to you, really - even if you plant singles they will form clumps eventually. September is supposed to be a good time to plant, but if you have some spare and make sure they don't go short of water you could get away with doing it now.

I'm planting them along side my chestnut paling fence so one side will be supported which is more than the ones on my veggie patch. I guessing I'll have a go at moving them mid to end of Sept. Last year I got a second crop early sept and looks likely again this year. They love it here - shame I'm not that keen really!!

Cos I'm not worried about the fruit I'll probably be a bit mean with them, they seem to be OK with that so far....

[WrexTheDragon]

I am trying some Polka this year.

They are an autumn growing crop and you need to keep the canes at 5 feet.

They are supposed to make a good hedge and crop twice in a year.