How do you care for Tulameen raspberries?
After planting cut the canes back to around 15cm from their base and apply a generous layer of mulch in spring. As the new canes emerge, they can be tied onto their support as they grow. Feed during the growing season with a general purpose fertiliser and water regularly during the summer.
What do you spray on raspberry bushes?
In order to eradicate over-wintering insect pest and fungal diseases it is advisable to apply dormant oil combined with liquid lime sulphur to the raspberry plants. The raspberry plants should be sprayed with this in early Spring, before any leaf growth appears on the raspberry canes.
How do you treat leaf curl on raspberries?
If there are already curled leaves on raspberries in your garden, and other signs of leaf curl disease are emerging, you need to remove and burn or double bag infected plants as soon as possible. There is no cure or treatment for this disease and by removing infected plants, you may save clean plants nearby.
How do you treat raspberry root rot?
Fungicide. Phytophthora root rot of raspberry can be partially controlled with the soil-applied fungicide Ridomil Gold. Although Ridomil is effective for control of Phytophthora root rot, it should be remembered that it is merely an additional disease-management tool.
How do you treat raspberry leaf spots?
Disease management strategies for raspberry leaf spot include the use of genetically resistant raspberry plant varieties, chemical fungicide sprays, and cultural practices such as pruning and thinning out canes.
How do you prune Tulameen raspberries?
To prune, simply cut back all fruited stems to ground level after fruiting. Autumn-fruiting raspberries produce canes that flower and fruit the same year. Cut down all their canes in winter, allowing new canes to develop as a wide row the following year.
Are Tulameen raspberries thornless?
Rubus idaeus ‘Tulameen’ A cool climate almost thornless raspberry rarely seen in supermarkets. This vigorous caneberry produces large firm berries early in the season, often providing fresh fruit for the Christmas table. An excellent variety to extend your berry season.
Can you spray neem oil on raspberries?
Neem oil can protect your fruit trees and berry bushes. To keep your fruit trees and berry bushes insect free, spray your plants and trees early — before blossoming, then again when the petals drop, and every two weeks after to control these pests.
How do you protect raspberries from pests?
Treatment Options:
- Hand-picking bugs and tossing them in soapy water is one of the best ways to ensure that they are removed.
- Another way to help prevent infestation is to companion plant strongly scented plants such as garlic, mint, rosemary, and sage.
What causes raspberry leaf curl?
Raspberry leaf curl virus is transmitted by the small raspberry aphid (Aphis rubicola). Small raspberry aphid (Aphis rubicola) is a vector of raspberry leaf curl virus. Aphids may also cause the petioles of leaves to twist and curl when they feed on them. More raspberry aphid information.
How do I get rid of aphids on my raspberries?
Control aphids with horticultural oil or safer soap and by conserving natural enemies. Monitor plantings beginning at egg hatch (approximately May). Initiate a spray program when aphids are spotted. Other insects such as ladybird beetles can devour great numbers of aphids.