For a good raspberry harvest, it is important to fertilize the bush.
To do this, it is enough to know a couple of secrets.
How to fertilize raspberry bushes
It is best to fertilize raspberries a couple of weeks after planting in open ground.
To fertilize your shrub, you will need about two ounces of feed.
Experienced gardeners recommend fertilizing raspberries in early spring, before the plant's growing season.
To feed, use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 15 pounds per 1,000 square feet of planting.
You should not fertilize the plant in late summer or early fall, as this may cause unnecessary berry growth.
In addition, for normal growth the shrub needs support.
What fertilizer is best to use for raspberries
To feed raspberries, you can use both organic and mineral fertilizers.
For example, peat, humus, urea, wood ash, ammonium nitrate, superphosphate or bird droppings.
Chlorine-containing fertilizers are not suitable for fertilizing raspberries. For example, potassium chloride.
Chlorine negatively affects the development of plants and fruits.
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