Video: How to Prune Raspberies

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David Handley, small fruit specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service, shows how to prune raspberries for maximum yield and ease of picking. For more about pruning raspberries, including trellis options and the difference between summer-bearing and everbearing varieties, see his article "How Do I Prune Raspberries?" in the March/April 2012 issue of Fine Gardening (#144).

For more advice and videos, see Growing Raspberies and Blackberries from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. 

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Ruth writes: Sorry, lbveas, but at present you can't add this content to your favorites. I suggest you either bookmark it or drag its icon into your links toolbar for easy reference. Posted: 9:52 am on February 21st

lbveas writes: How do I get this into MY FAVORITES? Posted: 2:50 pm on February 20th

British_Transplant writes: Excellent video! I wish I had seen it last autumn before I took pruners to all my raspberry canes. They are taking over my 4'x8' raised bed despite the dividers every two feet and I was rather annoyed with them on that particular day. Never mind they seem pretty resilient, so I am sure they'll be back eventually. Great job with the video. Thanks. Posted: 12:06 pm on February 8th

Hockeygreg writes: Since the top portion of last summer's primocane ever bearing raspberry plants fruited last year I would assume that this part of the plant no longer is productive. Is it advisable to remove this portion of the plant?

Also, I had about 30% of my ever bearing primocanes not bear a Fall crop last year. Is there any advice that you could provide as to why this may occur? The plants are healthy from all outward appearances; they are tall and have the thick basal stems that the video referred to. Thanks ahead of time for any possible input anyone may have. Posted: 1:06 pm on February 6th

pamela11 writes: This explained it so well. My husband and I have read many articles, and it has been very confusing, and this explains it great. I am glad I am able to finally understand this. Pamela. Posted: 9:45 am on February 6th

susan749 writes: This is the best explanation and demonstration of how to prune raspberries that I have seen. I had read a number of descriptions of how to do it and they never really made any sense. I mean, how would I know if the cane had produced fruit or if it was new or old! This video explains and shows how to do it. Thanks! Posted: 7:39 pm on February 1st

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