Raspberry Canes

[jackie1955]

Hi I'm looking for some advice on Raspberry canes I have some from last year that did not fruit very well , I have just left them and not cut them down question is should I have pruned them if so when and how low should I cut the canes .

[Two_Sheds]

Are they very young?
Mine are 3-5 years old now and crop really well. The 1-2 year olds, less so.

They like lots of water, so mulch them well.

how to prune

I do mine late Feb, cut at ground level

[rustylady]

Any idea what variety they are? Summer fruiting ones bear fruit on canes made the year before, but autumn fruiting ones bear fruit on current season canes. Also, are they planted in open ground or in pots?

[Snadger]

If you are moving them and want fruit this year, dig them up, prune off the old dead canes from last year and plant them as ' long canes'. Don't prune the the growing canes.Stake them after planting to prevent wind rock, mulch around them and you should get a decent crop of rasps this year.

[di]

I was in the same predicament as you, Jackie...not knowing when/how to prune. Took the advice of a grape and did a sort of 50/50 thing...half of them will have been treated right

Also, I didn't get great fruit from mine last year, but I'll admit they usually get quite neglected by me...as they seem to do OK and grow without much help, I tend to leave them to it. This year, however, I've treated them to some manure and mulched them well with newspaper. When I clean out the chooks, the straw will go on top. Fingers crossed it will pay off.

[jackie1955]

Raspberry canes

I have no idea how old or which variety so I shall chance it and prune some and leave some , will mulch as well and let you all know how it goes thanks for taking time to reply to me
Jackie