9 Gardening Tips For Growing A Big Raspberry Garden

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00:00Nine gardening tips for growing a big raspberry garden.

00:05Companion planting to attract pollinators.

00:08Interplant raspberries with barrage, calendula, or goldenrod to attract bees, boosting pollination.

00:15Their early spring activity lines up perfectly with raspberry bloom.

00:19Preparing well-draining, fertile soil.

00:22Provide fertile, slightly acidic, well-draining soil amended with compost and manure.

00:27Raspberries prefer light, loamy textures reminiscent of their ancestral habitats.

00:32Define your beds with edging to keep them contained.

00:35Implementing winter protection.

00:38Mulch canes 4 to 6 inches with straw or leaves before deep freezes to prevent frost heaving and protect overwintering beneficials.

00:46Establishing a regular pruning schedule.

00:48Prune spent floricans each winter to stimulate strong primo canes, improve airflow, deter disease, and support ladybug predators.

00:57Installing sturdy support structures.

01:00Install a simple trellis, T-posts with wires at 2 and 4 feet to support upright canes, airflow, and pollinator access.

01:07Applying balanced fertilization.

01:10Apply balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer in early spring and post-harvest.

01:14Avoid high nitrogen that sacrifices blossoms and fruit.

01:18Consistent watering and mulching.

01:20Provide 1 to 1.5 inches weekly via deep watering and drip.

01:23Add 2 to 3 inches mulch to retain moisture and discourage pests.

01:28Ensuring proper spacing for airflow.

01:31Space canes 2 to 3 feet apart, rows 6 to 8 feet, for airflow that reduces disease and eases pollinator movement.

01:38Monitoring and managing pests and diseases.

01:42Scout for beetles, aphids, and spur blight.

01:44Use insecticidal soap, prune promptly, and plant dill or fennel to bolster beneficials.

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