There are two main methods for planting raspberry seedlings: bush and trench. They have their own advantages and features of soil preparation. The choice of method depends on the destination (industrial or domestic), the size of the plot and the preference of gardeners.
Bush planting method
This is the most common and popular method of planting raspberry seedlings among gardeners. It got its name because of the technology itself - the bush is placed in a pre-prepared hole with fertilizers.
Stages of bush planting
- A pit of 50 by 50 cm is prepared.
- At the bottom lay 3-4 kg of compost. Next, the soil is mixed with a complex fertilizer containing potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus and introduced under the root.
- The seedling is placed in the center of the pit, the junction of the roots and the stem should not go deep into the ground.
- The root system is covered with pre-prepared soil, which is evenly distributed between the roots.
- The earth is compacted along the edges of the pit, and a hole for irrigation is made near the roots.
- After abundant watering, the surface of the pit is mulched with peat, sawdust (steamed), straw.
- The length of the seedling is stopped, no more than 20 cm of stem height is left above the pit.
With the right bush planting of the seedling and the necessary care, in the same year it will be possible to harvest the first crop under favorable weather conditions.
Trench landing method
This method is indispensable for those involved in the industrial cultivation of raspberries, and less popular with ordinary amateur gardeners. It requires more training and a significant area of the site.
Landing stages
- A pre-prepared landing site is cleaned of fallen leaves and plant debris. Dig trenches 45 cm deep and 50 cm wide. The distance between parallel trenches should be at least 1.2 m.
- If there is groundwater on the site and there is a risk of soil washing, additional drainage must be provided. To do this, lay broken red brick, thick tree branches or expanded clay on the bottom.
- Fertilizers (compost, manure, humus) are spread on the bottom (or on top of the drainage layer), which will provide seedling roots with nutrients necessary for high productivity for 5 years.
- The fertilizer layer is covered with 10 cm soil (garden soil or peat).
- Raspberry seedlings are planted in trenches at a distance of at least 40 cm from each other.
- The roots are straightened, gently distributed along the bottom of the trench and watered.
- The seedling is covered with soil and rammed the top layer of the earth.
- The plant is stopped, leaving no more than 20 cm above the surface of the trench.
- The top layer of plantings is mulched.
The length of the trench depends on the size of the site. The growth of seedlings should be controlled, since raspberries can grow not on a given path. In this case, the seedlings must be dug up, directing them in the right direction. With the right planting, this year you can get the first rich harvest.
