Glen Ample
A widely grown summer-fruiting raspberry with large, good-flavoured berries and strong yields.
When to plant Raspberries in Cambridge
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.
180 cm · Full Sun · High Water
Calibrated to Cambridge · last frost ≈ 7 May
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
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Choose this for later-cropping types grown in a sunny, sheltered bed. They fruit on new canes, so pruning is simpler and the crop starts later.
01
Plant Bare-Root Canes
8 Nov to 18 Mar 2027Plant bare-root canes from 8th November to 18th March 2027 in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Water in thoroughly at planting and keep the roots evenly moist until the plants are established. Container-grown stock can be planted when conditions suit.
02
Water To Establish
8 Nov to 16 Jul 2027 Dates as each sowing reaches this stageFrom 8th November, water new canes regularly through the first growing season, especially in dry weather. A mulch of garden compost will help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
03
Feed And Mulch
23 Mar to 22 Apr 2027 Optional · repeat every 365 daysMulch from 23rd March 2027 with compost or well-rotted manure, then give a general feed if growth is poor. Repeat every 365 days while the canes are growing strongly.
04
Net Against Birds
21 Jul to 5 Aug 2027Put netting in place during 21st July - 5th August 2027 before berries start to colour. Keep the canes easy to reach and secure the edges so birds cannot get underneath.
05
Harvest Ripe Fruit
5 Aug to 19 Oct 2027Pick from 5th August 2027 to 19th October 2027 as berries fully colour and come away with a gentle pull. Harvest regularly and remove any soft or damaged fruit.
06
Cut Canes To The Ground
8 Mar to 7 Apr 2027In late winter, from 8th March 2027 to 7th April 2027, cut all canes down to ground level before new growth starts. Clear away the old growth so the new shoots can come away cleanly next season.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Raspberry to consider
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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