Why raspberries are getting smaller: this action will save the bushes and provide large berries
Raspberries can be safely classified as unpretentious plants that very rarely cause trouble for summer residents.
Most often, the crop bears fruit beautifully. Not only the number of berries is striking, but also their size.
Usually, summer residents harvest buckets of crops in the first years after planting. But over time, the situation may change.
Why does the berry become smaller?
Not only the size of the berries, but also the number of fruits gradually decreases. At first it is not so noticeable, but after several seasons the yield drops by half.
In this case, neither watering nor fertilizing helps. There is another reason and an effective solution. To fix the situation, you need to remember how long the raspberries have been growing in one place.
Gardeners recommend replanting bushes every 5 years. The fact is that in the same place plants accumulate diseases and pests create entire "settlements" within the raspberry patch.
Before transplanting, the new area needs to be prepared. In particular, nitrogen, potassium and other important macronutrients need to be added.
In addition, it is worth remembering that raspberries like moist soil. Therefore, you can allocate a damp area for it. For example, behind a barn, under a fence or near a toilet.
