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  • raspberry and rhubarb question..

    Ive planted both in my garden and TBH Im not sure of the quality. There were no shoots on either plant when I put them in. How long before I know if they will grow or if I just have a bunch of sticks planted in my garden!!

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    Some of my raspberries are sprouting, but some are still dormant - even of the same variety.

    It is possible that yours have been in long-term cold storage before being sold, so they may think that winter only ended yesterday. They'll wait for at least a few weeks after they think winter has gone, so that they don't end up being tricked by a mild spell in mid-winter.

    So give them until the end of April.

    Also give them lots of compost or manure as a mulch; they're very hungry plants that appreciate lots of nutrients and adequate (but not excess) soil moisture.
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      We don't have any buds on the raspberries either, but the rhubarb has started to shoot. I think seeing the first rhubarb leaves opening up is one of the finest sights of spring. This year we're forcing some for the first time.



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      • #4
        well, thats reassured me, thanks!!
        Hopefully by this time next year I will know more what to expect from the garden!!

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