Many summer residents are faced with the fact that raspberries stop delighting with good harvests and large berries.
The fruits become smaller and their taste is disappointing. This happens not only because the bushes are getting older. There is another common reason.
Peculiarity of raspberries
The plant is considered moisture-loving. The bushes will not give a solid harvest if they suffer from a lack of water.
Raspberries are distinguished by the fact that they often need much more watering than it seems "by eye". Lack of moisture will definitely affect the size of the berries.
Subtleties of watering
One adult plant requires 10-15 liters of water. It is important to water not only the rows, but also the spaces between the rows. Thus, about 40 liters of water are used per square meter.
Abundant watering of raspberries begins in early spring. If the plants receive enough moisture, the harvest will not disappoint.
The place where raspberries are grown plays an important role. Many gardeners have noticed that bushes planted in partial shade produce larger berries than their counterparts growing on the sunny side.
