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Are they any good now

BARRY4BARRY4 Posts: 16
in Problem solving

The new owners of the garden next door have offered me a blackcurrant bush & raspberry canes but because they are turning it all to grass they have cut everything down to ground level are they any good now.

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  • BluebaronBluebaron Posts: 226
    Autumn raspberry are cut down every year anyway. If they are summer they are still good but no fruit this year.



    Blackcurrant will take a few years to grow back but again may be ok.
  • BARRY4BARRY4 Posts: 16

    Thank you Bluebarron

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    They may be old plants which would be better replaced. Blackcurrant is susceptible to virus, as are raspberries. There are good modern varieties and not very expensive.
  • BARRY4BARRY4 Posts: 16

    can you spray against this virus

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    Best to buy new plants.
  • BARRY4BARRY4 Posts: 16

    As you can see I am not a gardener but my old neighbour (Jim) was, he died  about 6 years ago a massive heart attack whilst in his garden, His son looked after it until his mum also died last year hence the new owners. As Jims garden is being destroyed I just wanted to keep a bit of it going as I only have two half barrels on a flat roof I was most likely asking to much anyway but thank you for your input.   Kind Regards

  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    Awww Barry, what a lovely way to remember your neighbour! This lot are talking complete sence and have given you good advice, but in these circumatances, i would be inclined to give them a go, they may be fine having come from a keen gardener, if they do show signs of being infected with a virus, you can disgard them then. Its sad to see a garden broken up



    Sorry guys, i know im soppy, but its got to be worth a go? image
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