LAMPO MORA ‘TAYBERRY’ - 9FR48-

Soil Selection and Exposure

Raspberries prefer light, well-ventilated, organic soils, rich in humus and slightly acidic (optimal pH 6.2-6.5), with absolutely no waterlogging. If the soil is not ideal, it can be improved by creating a 30 cm-deep mound of soil. Sunny exposure is preferable in east-west rows; the planting should be designed so as not to be exposed to prevailing winds.

Soil Preparation and Fertilization

Preparation should be done with the soil tempered, preferably in autumn. For this type of cultivation it is preferable to use mulch (polyethylene sheets or Biotelo) to contain weeds. Before planting, incorporate 4-8 kg of mature manure per square meter or potting soil together with 40 g/m2 of complex mineral fertilizer into the soil.

Pot cultivation

Raspberries can also be grown in a pot containing at least 15 liters of peat or highly permeable soil with a pH of 6.5. Nutrition can be ensured by fertigation, if available, or by applying a slow-release fertilizer such as Osmocote in the spring.

Plantation

Pot-grown plants can be planted practically year-round. The classic planting seasons remain November for central and southern Italy, and spring for northern regions. The recommended spacing is 40 cm between plants in a row, 2-2.5 m between rows, i.e., 1 plant per square meter of surface area.

Irrigation

It is important not to wet the flowers and fruit, to avoid the development of mold; It is therefore recommended to use a drip system or drip line placed on the ground or under mulch.

Pruning

Raspberry pruning is done in late winter by cutting all the shoots that have produced to ground level and leaving an average of 10 new shoots per square meter.

Spring Fertilization

As a guideline, given the varying nature of growing soils, you can apply a complex fertilizer with a strength such as Compo, average dose: 30 g/m² , from Carry out at the end of May. Towards the end of July, fertilize again with a dosage equal to half the previous one.