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How to stop raspberries from growing too big: one simple method will help
06.05.2024 13:54
Raspberries are a tasty and healthy berry, but sometimes their growth can get out of control.
But this problem can be solved with the help of special barriers.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh explained how to prevent raspberries from taking over unnecessary territory.
Which material to choose
Slate is suitable for creating barriers. It is strong, durable and does not rot.
If you already have a raspberry patch, you can install barriers around it.
Step back a meter from the rows of raspberries to avoid damaging the root system of adult plants.
Dig trenches along the perimeter of the raspberry patch at a distance of one meter from it.
Insert the slate sheets into the trenches. About 10 centimeters of slate should remain above the ground surface.
Be sure to ensure that there are no gaps or holes between the slate sheets so that the raspberry roots cannot penetrate through them.
The benefits of this approach
You will not damage the root system of the already growing raspberry bush.
Raspberries will not be able to spread throughout the entire area, which will help you control their growth.
If you have neighbors who have raspberries growing on the border with your property, you can recommend that they also install similar barriers.
This will help keep things tidy and prevent the bush from growing too large.
Other methods
There are several methods that can help tame overgrown raspberries and make them easier to care for.
This could be raspberry pruning. It should be done in autumn or spring.
The timing of pruning depends on the type of raspberry (regular or remontant) and climatic conditions.
Proper pruning allows you to remove excess shoots and promotes the formation of fruit-bearing branches.
The double trimming method can also be used.
Earlier we talked about what to plant on your property to protect against pests.
