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Raspberries

LoganLogan Posts: 2,532
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Hi all, last January I received 3 pots of Raspberry plants they looked OK planted them prepared the soil, but 2 weeks ago one looked as if it was dying and another wasn't doing very well the other is growing well.The one that looked as if it was dying, has died.Do I get in touch with the people that sent them or just put it down as bad luck? Thanks

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  • BLTBLT Posts: 525

    Well5 months later I think they might think it a bit of a cheek..

    I bought mine from a Pound type shop %0% okbut what do you expect for a quid...

    I was advised to unwrapand pre soak them for a few hours in a bucket of warm water, which I did and spread the root out.. Be surpised how many people do not read instructions, generally its a 'Man thing'.. image

  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532

    Thanks blt, I won't bother thenimage

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143

    Well, I think I would contact the supplier - you don't expect raspberries to do anything much in early spring so there would be no point in contacting them earlier as there's nothing to report.  However if they've not shown any growth by now and if they've been properly cared for I would let  them  know and ask for a refund image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • chris 172chris 172 Posts: 403

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    Hi all

    yes as DFA has as mentioed if you are not happy contact your supplier however when you get your raspberries sorted you will get a great crop from them so please don't give up as they are brill

    pictures are from my allotment where I have summer fruiting and Autumn fruiting planted which will be their second full year and looking forward to the harvest

    happy gardening 

  • BLTBLT Posts: 525

    Great P

    pics Chris.....You have a great allotment... I have a tiny garden and only a few Raspberries and Tay berries too for the first time this year..

    I hope you get a good crop...

  • chris 172chris 172 Posts: 403

    hi all

    really excited about my raspberry plants both summer and early both growing really well.

    my summer plants are all in bud and not long now until th efirst of the summer berries cant wait.

    my autmn rasps are alos growing amazing which after covering both summer and autumn rasps with cow manure early this year they have accelerated very well

    Not sure about any other opinions however fresh rasps from the bush are so tasty and amazing and cannot be underestimated in the quality flavour given out.

    If you have some space give them a go as once established a steady yeild given if you can get them off the plot ha ha

    Happy gardening and ggod luckimageimage

  • chris 172chris 172 Posts: 403

    Hi all

    just an update on my rasps they are just coming, coming and coming and taste amazing

    This is a great return for plants only 14 months old, have also frozen so e as its just trying to keep up with all the produce the lottie is giving up

    happy gardening as alwaysimage

  • BLTBLT Posts: 525

    Good for oyu I only had about 5 berries I had birds swiping them...

  • chris 172chris 172 Posts: 403

    Hi all

    just back from two weeks holiday and my rasps are still offering fruit what a harvest this year really pleased with this summer variety and still my Autumn ones to come

    happy gardeningimage

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    Lovely crop. Don't they freeze well?

     Brilliant for pavlova at xmas, or even adding in a handful to porridge in winter.

    My Terry Louise are just finishing, but polka yet to come.

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