raspberry and rhubarb question..

[kentishgal]

Ive planted both in my garden and TBH Im not sure of the quality. There were no shoots on either plant when I put them in. How long before I know if they will grow or if I just have a bunch of sticks planted in my garden!!

[FB.]

Some of my raspberries are sprouting, but some are still dormant - even of the same variety.

It is possible that yours have been in long-term cold storage before being sold, so they may think that winter only ended yesterday. They'll wait for at least a few weeks after they think winter has gone, so that they don't end up being tricked by a mild spell in mid-winter.

So give them until the end of April.

Also give them lots of compost or manure as a mulch; they're very hungry plants that appreciate lots of nutrients and adequate (but not excess) soil moisture.

[A Year On The Plot]

We don't have any buds on the raspberries either, but the rhubarb has started to shoot. I think seeing the first rhubarb leaves opening up is one of the finest sights of spring. This year we're forcing some for the first time.



Richard

[kentishgal]

well, thats reassured me, thanks!!
Hopefully by this time next year I will know more what to expect from the garden!!