Topic: Raspberries

[grawrc]

New shoots travel north

Is this really true?  I have planted some on the west side of a fence and I do not want them to go under the fence because my neighbour has a path there.  So I was expecting to have to keep digging them up.  Sounds like there will not be a problem.

Mine are planted along my Eastern boundary and spread both east to my neighbour and west into my plot. THey don't seem to spread either north or south (Autumn Bliss).

[manicscousers]

we've no alternative about where they go so we'll just have to dig the spares out  ;D

[Macy]

Bar the debated spreading northwards, does it make a difference the orientation of the row for raspberries (fruit in general)? Would the ideal be North - South, or East - West? I've room for either way (at the moment at least).

I was going to start with just Autumn fruiting ones - is there much difference between Autumn Bliss and Joan J (which seem to be the two common options?). I've found a more local supplier for Autumn Bliss, so my inclination would be towards that initially.

Thanks.

[tonybloke]

fruit rows are best if running N / S, this way they get the warmth of the sun in morning and afternoon, but not too much at hieght of day.

[plot51A]

Macy - I'm a Joan J fan myself. I think they are supposed to be more prolific than Autumn Bliss. I have new Joan J canes planted this spring - they seem very well established and have been fruiting since July. Ate a few today at the plot  ;D
My supplier was Marshalls (not cheap, but good.)

[Macy]

Thanks guys, North to South it is, and more indecision on variety. Might just go for both  :)

[artichoke]

Looking them up, I read that Joan J are an improved Autumn Bliss. I have 2 thick rows of Autumn Bliss that I have been very pleased with until noticing a plot with THE MOST GIGANTIC raspberries about 10 days ago. I stole 2 to taste....saw a label saying Joan J. I want them!


Another neighbour has Glen Ample, again bigger than mine - although they are a summer variety, she gave me some wonderful berries early in October, huge and delicious.


I also have Fall Gold which are yellow, big, and very good. I am afraid my Autumn Bliss are doomed.

[anemone]

I'd come to a similar conclusion and was about to buy 12 glen ample and 6 Joan J (already have a row of Autumn Bliss). However I've just seen this collection that promises raspberries from june - oct http://www.unwins.co.uk/raspberry-cane-collection-pid1343.html

Does anyone love Glen Moy? should i just stick to Glen ample??

[tombrew]

Polka are very good autumn raspberries -- better taste than my autumn bliss