Raspberries are not the most demanding crops, but they still need to be looked after.
The shrub is prone to certain diseases, and various pests show interest in it.
It is also important to take into account the external condition of the plant: it can largely indicate that the crop needs help, clarifies the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Why do raspberry branches dry up?
End of season
During this period of time, the appearance of a certain dryness of the branches is a normal reaction. Especially if we are talking about young shoots: this is how they become stronger and more robust.
Excess nutrients
If you adhere to the principle "more is better", then it is wiser to abandon it. The fact is that excess nutrients are not useful for any crop.
Therefore, it is better to apply fertilizers according to a schedule.
Water
Often, dry branches are associated with the most logical reason: the raspberry simply does not have enough moisture for proper development. Therefore, try to monitor your watering schedule and pay attention to weather conditions: during dry, hot weather, you should water the bush more often than usual.
Nutrient deficiency
Dry branches can be associated not only with an excess of fertilizers, but also with their deficiency. As a rule, manganese, magnesium, nitrogen, iron and potassium should be present in the composition of nutrient mixtures.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
