When caring for raspberries on their plot, most summer residents make typical mistakes that may seem insignificant at first glance.
Therefore, it is worth understanding how to prune raspberries in the spring to increase the yield and achieve excellent results.
Why do you need to trim?
Pruning raspberries is an integral part of their care. It helps shape the plant, controls its growth and energy distribution, and stimulates fruiting and the overall health of the plant, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
What time to choose
It is worth starting before the plants start to grow actively. For example, if new buds appear, it will not be so easy to perform high-quality pruning without harming the plants. This will help to avoid damage to new shoots and will make the process more efficient.
There is another reason - during this period, most summer residents have time to take care of their plants.
How to perform pruning
There are some tips and steps you need to follow to achieve great results:
1. Old shoots that have already borne fruit should be removed. This will allow the plant to focus its efforts on growing new branches and developing future berries.
2. It is important to have strong and healthy shoots on the plant, distributing them evenly throughout the bush. This will help ensure uniform lighting and access to nutrients for each part of the plant.
3. Excess, weak or damaged branches should be trimmed. This will allow the plant to focus its resources on healthy and actively growing parts.
4. It also makes sense to remove any dry or damaged ends of branches to prevent the spread of diseases and to ensure optimal ventilation.
5. If the raspberry variety bears fruit every year on two-year-old shoots, you need to trim the branches that had berries last season. This will help the plant focus on growing new shoots and the future harvest.
When pruning, it is important to use only sharp tools.
Also, do not forget that it is better to treat raspberries after pruning to reduce the likelihood of various viral and fungal diseases. There is nothing complicated in pruning, but these tips are definitely worth following.
Previously we talked about how to increase the yield of vegetable crops .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
