RASPBERRIES
(Rubus idaeus)
PROFILE:
- INDEPENDENCE FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY: Grow your own berries and break free from expensive supermarket prices. Ideal for anyone who values a self-reliant kitchen garden.
- VERSATILITY IN THE GARDEN: This variety is excellent as classic espalier fruit along fences, but can just as easily be cultivated in large pots on patios or balconies.
- WINTER HARDY PERENNIAL: Once established, Rubus idaeus is extremely robust and frost-resistant. Enjoy fresh, aromatic fruits straight from your own bush year after year – a must-have for any natural garden.
- EASY CARE: These berry bushes are remarkably low-maintenance and resilient to environmental factors. Once rooted, they require very little attention and thrive reliably.
DESCRIPTION:
Fresh raspberries from your own garden are a true delight. The berry bushes are also easy to care for and can easily be propagated via root runners. The ideal location for raspberries is a wind-sheltered, partially shaded to sunny spot in the garden. Growing raspberries from seeds, however, is generally very difficult and considered a master class in gardening. The germination period is at least 4 to 6 weeks, but can sometimes take 1 to 2 years. Therefore, it is crucial not to lose patience.
CULTIVATION:
Generally, the seeds are cold germinators and must be stratified (cold-treated). To do this, place the seeds in small pots filled with previously moistened sowing soil, press them down lightly, and cover them with a very thin layer of soil. Afterwards, store them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks (under no circumstances in the freezer!). During this time, the soil must not dry out and must be kept constantly slightly moist (no waterlogging). Ensure regular ventilation to avoid mold formation.
After stratification, place the pot in a bright and rather cool location (approx. 18°C). Cover the container with a light-permeable foil or clear wrap. It is important to keep the soil well-moistened, while avoiding waterlogging as much as possible.
Once the first seedlings appear, the temperature must be increased. Room temperature and sufficient moisture are now particularly important. Placing them in an indoor greenhouse is highly recommended. After another 4 weeks, the seedlings are ready to be pricked out (separated) using a dibber. Gently hold the small plants by their cotyledon (seed leaf), carefully lift them out of the soil with the help of the dibber, and plant each young raspberry seedling into its own pot. When the plants are large enough (approx. 20 cm), you can gradually accustom them to outdoor temperatures before planting them out in the garden.
Please note:
This is a natural product. Therefore, we generally cannot assume a sprouting or germination guarantee for seeds, as the conditions under which sowing was carried out by the customer cannot be assessed or influenced by us.