About Raspberry

Raspberry agreeably tastes best in its original form as is the case with many other fruits, it can also be used to make some scrumptious desserts.

Raspberry can be grown in vegetable gardens or greenhouses. In terms of fruit bearing, there are two raspberry types, namely, June-bearing and fall. The former crop, as the name suggests, bears fruit in June or July; whereas, the latter crop is ever bearing and bears two harvests per season. For better crop yield, it is important that the fruits are not exposed to extreme climates like very hot or cold conditions. Besides this, if the soil is too wet, then the fruits are susceptible to fungal infections. Keeping this in mind, many cultivators prefer crop cultivation during spring or summer. For proper maintenance of the Raspberry plants, it is advisable to prune them to a manageable size using sharp garden tools. While doing so, it is advisable to wear thick gloves to protect from the thorns. Raspberry pruning is done twice a year, first in the late winter or early spring and second in summer.