A raspberry trellis is essential for easy harvesting and keeping your brambles from running wild.
Brie Passano
Raspberry canes produce big yields of succulent berries whenplanted in full sunand rich,well-draining soil.
To make your brambles grow even better and simplify harvesting, a raspberry trellis is the way to go.
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Do raspberries need a trellis?
You cangrow raspberriessuccessfully without a trellis, but the plants will get messy fast.
Space Raspberry Plants Properly
The correct spacing for raspberry plants boosts airflow and prevents diseases like powdery mildew.
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Choose the Right Trellising System
Gardeners have a few options for trellising raspberries, including T-shaped and V-shaped trellises.
You dont need to pre-dig holes for metal T-posts, but T-post installation is easier with a post driver.
Repeat this process with a second earth anchor on the far side of the second T-post.
Just be sure to use eye protection andsturdy leather gloveswhen working with wire because it is sharp.
Repeat this process on the other T-post and earth anchor.
Secure multiple canes at least 4 inches apart and prune any extra canes growing too closely together.
Repeat this process as the canes grow by attaching the canes to the higher trellising wires.
Then, secure the remaining green canes to the trellising system to keep your plants tidy and productive.
However, you canleave some of the stronger caneson fall-bearing plants and harvest berries in fall and summer.
To avoid this, remove any suckers you find with pruners or carefully dig them up.
Plant them closer to your trellising system, and tend them like new raspberry plants.
