Can you prune raspberries in spring?
Can you prune raspberries in spring? When is the best time to prune raspberries? How to care for raspberries in spring?
Stanley answered a question 8 March 2024
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Yes, you can prune your raspberries in spring, and in fact it is an important practice that can help encourage plant growth and yield. Pruning raspberries in spring helps remove old, damaged or diseased canes, which encourages the development of new canes and fruit. Here are some tips for pruning raspberries in spring:
When to prune raspberries
- It is best to prune raspberries in early spring, before they begin intensive growth.
- You can also prune your raspberries in the fall after harvesting.
How to prune raspberries
- Remove old, dry, damaged or diseased shoots.
- Shorten the shoots by about one-third of their length to encourage the growth of new shoots and fruit.
- Leave about 4-5 strong shoots for each square meter.
Other tips
- Regularly removing canes that have already produced fruit can help keep your raspberries healthy and strong.
- Be sure to use sharp gardening scissors to avoid burrs on the shoots.
Stanley answered a question 8 March 2024
