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why? what should I do? seems to be quite gradual, first one plant and then the next... all advice gratefully appreciated!!
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Do the leaves turn yellow evenly or is it more patchy on each leaf making them look like a mosaic?
There is a virus called 'Mosaic Virus' which can be a big problem for raspberries - no cure I know about. You would have to dig up and destroy all the infected plants, including any and all runners and burn them, then replant with certifed stock elsewhere.
A picture would help to identify the problem if you can.
TerryThe weeks and the years are fine. It's the days I can't cope with!
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no, not patchy. I was thinking they were deficient in something? cant do pic, totally untechy!Comment
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Ok, so evenly loosing colour and turning yellow. Could well be a deficiency of some sort.
If you are Kent Coast then I assume you are on chalk, raspberries prefer a more acidic ground so try giving an ericacious feed and see if that helps. Long term you might need to work a lot of compost/manure into the area to acidify it.The weeks and the years are fine. It's the days I can't cope with!Comment
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thanks, will try ericaceous!!Comment
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We have something similar - think its magnesium deficiency so we've fed them with Epsom salts and they seem to look better but its only been a few days.Comment
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