Transplanted raspberry canes during fruiting season?

Question

I transplanted some raspberry canes during their fruiting season but then found out that they arent meant to be planted until the dormant season, November to March, will this kill them? I have ensured that they have been replanted in appropriate soil along with alot of their roots intact.

Answer 1

The deal is done so all you can do is wait and see. Did you prune the canes before planting? If not prune back the old canes that bore fruit. Most brambles fruit on new canes. You can then start additional plants from the cut canes. Trim them to 6" to 8" and plant individually in 3/4 to 1 gallon nursery pots. When you cut make a straight cut at the top and an angled cut at the bottom. No leaves. Keep soil evenly moist at all times. Do not fertilize. The canes will root in about 2 months. When new growth/leaves start sprouting your cane is rooted. Plant several cuttings for insurance. If the parent plant does not survive you have new ones to take it's place.



Good luck

Answer 2

Not the best time to transplant but it's surprising how raspberries can recover. I was given one in a plastic bag mid summer and it survived but there's no guarantee. If you moved them with plenty of soil and did not damage the roots too much they may be alright. All you can do is to keep them well watered, but not waterlogged, and weed free and see how they get on.

Answer 3

Remove all perennial weeds (e.g., bindweed, Canada thistle, horsetail, quackgrass) in the planting area. Next, enrich the soil and improve its tilth by digging in compost or composted manure 30 to 40 centimetres deep. Because raspberries are prone to some root diseases, wait three full years before planting them where strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplants have been grown. Avoid poorly drained soils, which can cause root rot.