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Do this at the planting stage and after: gardeners advised how to limit raspberry bushes from growing
25.05.2024 22:00
When planting raspberries, many summer residents face the situation that after a while it begins to actively grow. How can this be avoided? There are several effective techniques that are worth examining in more detail.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to act in such a situation.
Installation of root barriers
Root barriers are an effective way to prevent raspberries from growing too large. They can be done by using plastic or metal sheets that are dug into the ground around the raspberry planting area.
The barriers should be installed at a depth of at least 30-40 cm so that the raspberry roots cannot penetrate beyond them.
Regular pruning of shoots
Regular pruning of shoots is an important element of raspberry care. Every year in spring and autumn, it is necessary to remove old, weak and overgrown shoots.
This not only helps to restrain the growth of raspberries, but also improves their yield, as the plant directs its energy to the development of strong and healthy shoots.
Mulching the soil
Mulching the soil around raspberry bushes helps control their growth. You can use organic materials such as straw, sawdust or compost to do this.
Mulch prevents new shoots from sprouting and retains moisture in the soil, which has a beneficial effect on plant health.
Using containers for planting
Planting raspberries in large containers or barrels is another way to control their growth.
This is especially true for smaller plots or urban gardens. Containers limit the space for root growth and make plant maintenance easier.
Creating a trench planting method
The trench planting method involves creating narrow trenches in which raspberry bushes are planted. The width of the trench should be about 30-40 cm, and the depth 20-30 cm. This method helps control the spread of roots and makes it easier to care for the plants.
Selecting varieties with less tendency to spread
There are varieties of raspberries that are less prone to overgrowth. When choosing seedlings, give preference to such varieties. This will help reduce the amount of work on monitoring the raspberry patch and simplify the care of the plants.
Previously, we talked about how to increase the yield of cabbage and nightshades using nettles.
