How to fertilize raspberries: advice from experienced gardeners

03.06.2024 17:00

For normal raspberry growth, it is important to properly fertilize the plant.

How to properly fertilize raspberries

Raspberry plants need rich, moisture soil to good start.

While planting add some nutrients. Compost will help you have improved soil's structure and structure.

When planting raspberries, add a slow-release fertilizer to the soil.

Use fertilizers rich in potassium for fertilizing.

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If you are growing raspberries in pots, apply liquid fertilizer monthly.

How to use organic fertilizers

Organic fertilizers are fertilizers of animal or plant origin. For example, compost, rotted manure.

Such fertilizers are rich in useful substances such as potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, manganese and iron.

Organic fertilizers not only nourish raspberry plants, but also help condition the soil.

If you apply manure to enrich the soil, it should be well rotted.

The fact is that when manure is applied fresh, the high levels of nutrients can burn and damage plants.

If you use granular fertilizer, it can last up to 3 months.

Apply fertilizers carefully, as the process can damage or break the raspberry roots.

Previously, we told you which plants should not be grown next to cherries.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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