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Raspberries in Bath

Rubus idaeus

A hardy cane fruit for UK gardens, best grown in a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Plant bare-root canes while dormant, keep them well watered in the first season, mulch each spring, and tie in new growth so the plants stay productive.

Height180cm
SunlightFull Sun
WaterHigh Water

Growing Guide

Step-by-step instructions for growing Raspberry

Planting Calendar

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Growing Guide for

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Grow these in the ground or large containers in a sunny, sheltered spot. They fruit on canes made the previous year, so the first crop comes after establishment.

  1. Plant Bare-Root Canes

    10 Dec – 19 Apr

    Plant bare-root canes from 10th December to 19th April in well-dug, fertile soil. Set them at the same depth they were growing before, water in thoroughly straight away, and keep the soil evenly moist. Container-grown plants can be planted at other times if the ground is workable.

  2. Water To Establish

    14 Apr – 28 Jun

    From 14th April, water newly planted canes regularly through dry spells so roots spread well. Start once growth resumes in spring, then give a deep soak during dry weather rather than frequent light watering.

  3. Feed And Mulch

    13 Feb – 15 Mar
    every 365 days

    Top-dress from 13th February with compost or well-rotted manure, then apply a balanced feed if growth looks weak. Repeat every 365 days while the plants are in active growth.

  4. Net Against Birds

    4 May – 14 May

    Put netting in place from 4th May before the berries start to colour. Support the net well so birds cannot get under it, and check access for picking.

  5. Harvest Ripe Fruit

    24 May – 28 Jun

    Pick from 24th May to 28th June as soon as the berries are fully coloured and come away easily. Harvest every couple of days in dry weather, and use shallow containers so the fruit does not squash.

  6. Remove Fructified Canes

    30 Jun – 28 Jul

    After harvest, from 30th June cut out the canes that fruited this year at ground level and tie in the strongest new shoots. Leave this season's replacement canes in place for next year's crop and keep the row tidy.

Companion Plants

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Good companions

Plants to avoid

Why companion planting matters

Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.

Suggested Varieties

Popular varieties of Raspberry to consider

Glen Ample

A widely grown summer-fruiting raspberry with large, good-flavoured berries and strong yields.

Malling Jewel

An early summer-fruiting variety that crops well in UK gardens and is often grown for reliable flavour.

Autumn Bliss

A classic autumn-fruiting raspberry with easy-picking fruit and a long cropping season.

Polka

A productive autumn-fruiting variety that gives good-quality berries over a long picking period.

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