Autumn Bliss Raspberries

[Mrs Dobby]

Hi Feather, we've planted our 'fedge' of 85 raspberry canes (mix of summer and autumn fruiting) through a membrane and bark chipping mulch, they're starting to bud up and new shoots are appearing, so I dont think its anything to be worried about, tho I'm sure some of the other more experienced grapes will be along with a reply shortly!

I asked a similar question last year, and got the replies here http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...erry+raspberry

Hope its of some help!

[*Feather*]

Could anyone help me with the above question...? please...?

[*Feather*]

You can grow a couple up a post, but you get a better crop from a row

Great attachments Nick! I think I'll put OH to work on a nice structure this weekend

Another question about raspberries. I’m transplanting my autumn rasps from the garden to the lottie. The patch where I am transplanting them to is infested with bindweed. It has taken me 4 weekends to clear all the roots manually and to stop it from coming back, I was wondering if raspberries like being planted like strawberries, through a membrane mulch. Or will that damage the suckers? Thanks everyone for such great advice!

Does anyone have any advice on this?

[pigletwillie]

Just a reminder for those with Autumn bliss raspers that its a good time now to cut last years canes down to the ground.

Be careful not to cut into any emerging shoots that may be showing themselves due to the mild weather.

[BayViewPlot]

Thanks to everyones advice I have 2 rows of rasps, Autumn Bliss and malling admiral, approx 18 inch apart and approx 4 ft between ( a bit short but It'll have to do!)

[Mrs Dobby]

Yup, I agree they nned planting out individually, and might need supporting too which is easier done if in rows rather than cluster.

I love the idea of a raspberry fedge Mr D!

Yep, the 'fedge' should look good when its pruned nack and in full growth / fruit next year, I cant wait to walk down it, harvesting as I go! mmmmmm!

The 'fedge' has caught my attention. I have just put in a row of autumn bliss along the border of the plot with the neighbour (18 inch apart) and have approx 8 more of Malling Admiral summer fruiting to put in also. A fedge would be a good idea as a dog (of unknown origin) has been poo-ing on my allotment and it would be helpful to keep it out.

Firstly would the plants, at 18 inch apart be likely to keep the intruder out (I would not have thought so and have considered posts and wires)

and..

as the fedge is on the east side of the plot, would the foliage cast an unhelpful shadow over the rest of the plot?

Thanks

18" may be a little too far apart to stop the intruder BVP, but what about planting another row of rasps about 12" the other side of the fedge supports, offset by 9" or so, that way the gaps would only be 9" or so when viewed from one side or the other, may work, may not. Alternatively you could plant slightly closer together for a slightly reduced crop but better barrier, or perhaps plant something else between the rasp canes to help the barrier, just a few thoughts!

As to the shadow, would depend on the height, depth and bushiness of your plants, ours is to the NW edge of our plot, so any shadow wont bother us (and is next to neighbours compost bins, so shouldnt bother him either) and the cances are trained in such a way that it can still be seen through, so shouldnt be too much of a barrier for the light!

It is a very good idea, lots of the urh nasties like couch grass, nettles etc
seem to come up to the surface and are easier to remove. If the weeds were that tall it good fertile soil you got there.

Yep, lots of folks have told us that the soil must be good if the weeds managed to grow that big! There's a piccy on the Newbie seeking advice / opinions / help - possibility of an allotment thread that shows Mr D peeking between the 8' weeds!

[Grandpadragon]

Lol GPD! We thought we'd cover up as much as we can after double digging, as its been darned hard work clearing it of 12 months of weeds (8' tall they were!), and anything thats going to help suppress the weeds until we are ready to plant out is ok in my book!

It is a very good idea, lots of the urh nasties like couch grass, nettles etc
seem to come up to the surface and are easier to remove. If the weeds were that tall it good fertile soil you got there.

[beaneater]

have some in my garden they grow very tall but the large berries are lovely but it is late sep early oct before they are ready

[BayViewPlot]

The 'fedge' has caught my attention. I have just put in a row of autumn bliss along the border of the plot with the neighbour (18 inch apart) and have approx 8 more of Malling Admiral summer fruiting to put in also. A fedge would be a good idea as a dog (of unknown origin) has been poo-ing on my allotment and it would be helpful to keep it out.

Firstly would the plants, at 18 inch apart be likely to keep the intruder out (I would not have thought so and have considered posts and wires)

and..

as the fedge is on the east side of the plot, would the foliage cast an unhelpful shadow over the rest of the plot?

Thanks

[Mrs Dobby]

That seeems like some good crop of black plastic your growing ther Mrs D

Lol GPD! We thought we'd cover up as much as we can after double digging, as its been darned hard work clearing it of 12 months of weeds (8' tall they were!), and anything thats going to help suppress the weeds until we are ready to plant out is ok in my book!

[nick the grief]

You can grow a couple up a post, but you get a better crop from a row

[Shortie]

Yup, I agree they nned planting out individually, and might need supporting too which is easier done if in rows rather than cluster.

I love the idea of a raspberry fedge Mr D!

[Grandpadragon]

That seeems like some good crop of black plastic your growing ther Mrs D

[Mrs Dobby]

Hi We made a fedge with raspberries they where all over the plot I lifted them up and put them in a line with suports
Mrs D has put the photo up somewhere,

Yes Mr D, we have piccies, not very good ones, but piccies none the less! I'll add them for you ok? Here you go!

[Dobby]

Hi We made a fedge with raspberries they where all over the plot I lifted them up and put them in a line with suports
Mrs D has put the photo up somewhere,