When is the best season to plant raspberries?

Raspberry Planting Season and Time

Raspberry planting is divided into seasons. Raspberries are sown in spring and autumn. In fact, they can be planted at any time if the temperature is suitable. However, it should be noted that the best sowing time may vary, and the specific time must be determined according to the climate of the cultivation site.

Raspberry varieties can be divided into red raspberries, black raspberries, purple raspberries, yellow raspberries and black raspberries. The planting time of different raspberries does not differ much.

Raspberry harvest season

The fruit that matures in summer consists of many small drupes, which are nearly spherical or ovoid, 1-1.2 cm in diameter, red, and densely covered with soft hairs and wrinkles.

The yield of berries per mu can reach 1500-3000 jin. The plant spacing is 2.5m×0.8m, 2-3 trees can be planted in each hole, about 570-890 plants per mu, and the fruit is 5-10g, with the largest being about 21g.

Raspberry planting steps and methods

1. Soaking treatment

When planting raspberries, first harvest the seeds in the season when the fruit ripens. After washing the selected seeds, remove the pulp on them, soak the seeds in warm water at 30~40℃ for several hours, stirring constantly, and after they absorb water, pick them up and place them in a cool environment to dry.

2. Matrix requirements

Raspberries are suitable for growing in loose, humus-rich sandy soil. Before planting, deep plowing should be carried out in combination with fertilization and weeding to increase soil fertility. Add an appropriate amount of superphosphate and rotten compost solution to the potting soil, add an appropriate amount of water, and stir well to ensure the germination rate of the seeds.

3. Planting management

Cultivation management is an important condition for raspberry cultivation methods. The selected seeds should be buried in the soil, the temperature should be controlled at around 25°C, the interval should be kept at around 25 cm, and wet grass should be covered on top to keep warm and moisturize. Water once a day with a thin layer of water, and it will germinate in about 30 days.

4. Planting management

When the seedlings are 8 cm tall, they are transplanted and planted. At this time, pruning and pinching are combined. After the seedlings are planted and survive, a simple support is established to promote luxuriant growth of branches and leaves. Sufficient light is provided every day, and water and fertilizer management is strengthened to promote the formation of flower buds.