Collection: Raspberry Seeds
Grow raspberries from seed and enjoy fresh, sweet fruit straight from your garden! This little berry plan with brighten up your outside space whilst supplying you with a delicious harvest of berries perfect for garnishing cocktails or as a sweet, healthy snack or if your feeling fun, you could make a raspberry jam!
There's nothing that quite meets homegrown, and fruits from your garden allow you to pick them when they are at the peak of their ripeness!
As an easy to grow fruit, planting these seeds in your garden will allow you to reap the benefits straight from your own back garden and add a little bit of sweetness to your summer.
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How to Plant Raspberry Canes
The season to plant raspberry canes is early spring to late autumn, as this will allow for successful establishment. These seeds love well drained, slightly acidic soil that's been enriched with organic matter.
The perfect spot in your garden for a raspberry plant is on that receives full sun, they can take some partial shade if they need to thrive!
Sow seeds around 1/4 inch deep with rows that are 2 feet apart. Without over watering, to help with germination and growing raspberries, maintain a consistent soil moisture.
Nurturing Raspberry Plants
Watering
To have a healthy plant, it needs constant soil moisture, especially during dry spells. To absorb nutrients and vitality, plants need a steady supply of water.
During spells where there is no rain, soil dries out quickly and this stresses plants out and can inhibit their growth. Regularly watering will help them with this.
Mulching Benefits
Organic mulch can be applied around plants, and it offers a whole load of benefits - this can be straw, wood chips or compost. These materials protect the soil surface, reducing water evaporation and keeping the soil moist for longer.
Additionally, mulch helps to moderate soil temperatures, keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, which can benefit plant roots.
By stopping sunlight from reaching the soil, mulch also prevents weed seeds from germinating and growing, reducing competition for nutrients and water.
Fertilisation:
In early spring, you can fertilise plants with a balanced mixture containing a nutrient supply to help plants develop.
Applying this fertiliser in early spring aligns with the plant's natural growth cycle, giving it a nutritional boost as it emerges from dormancy and begins its active growing season. This early application helps plants establish a strong foundation for the season ahead, leading to increased flowering and fruit production.
Autumn Fruiting Raspberries
Autumn-fruiting raspberries, also known as fall-bearing or ever bearing raspberries, are a delightful addition to any garden, providing a bountiful harvest of sweet, juicy berries in the late summer and Autumn.
These raspberries are relatively low-maintenance but do require some attention to flourish. Water the plants regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plants can help conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain even soil temperatures.