An autumn fruiting raspberry ?

[lottie dolly]

I have some joan j,i know to cut them down to the ground early next year,my question is,is it because,if they were to be cut down now { early autumn},will it make them want to send up new shoots to early,if not what is the reasoning behind it,if its for frost protection,would a covering of fleece or mulch do the trick,i do not want to cause them distress,as they are really nice and gave me a wonderful crop this year,still getting the odd smaller ones,thanks in advance peeps,

[Thelma Sanders]

I love Joan J as well! I cut them down any time from now til Spring - they do not need protection from frost, whenever you cut them back

[lottie dolly]

thank you for that ,just what i need to hear, it will help with the tiding up,,just hope i can manage the choppers,but will have a go,must keep trying these things,

[Bigmallly]

Mmmm..........Joan J. Now I am jealous..............where's the rant thread..........

[lottie dolly]

are you after roots

[Bigmallly]

I'd love some but would be a bu99er to transport. Thanks anyway flower.