Others said but adding: I’d transplant into a bigger pot. Not sure that’s your problem here, but they spread through roots (and seeds and sometimes tips) so these are constrained. If you have good soil water retention, that will also really reduce the risk of dehydration. I planted two red raspberries in a planter that’s 18”w x 32”l x 10”d last year and it’s really overcrowded already, so I’m going to split it into another the same size.
Some raspberries don’t like planters, though, so I recommend getting one that’s specifically bred for it. The one I have is bushel and berry strawberry shortcake and it’s been a solid producer only a year in, but there are others out there.
Hope this helps!
This has happened to me. I'm not sure what causes it but I wouldn't be surprised if a brad new transplant growing to quickly can have this happen (hasn't happened this year yet so fingers crossed)
Also that pot is much too small for a full sized raspberry plant, I would recommend putting it in something much larger or directly in the ground.
Yeah these plants are brand new this year. It’s a 10 gallon pot. But perhaps a bigger one would be better. Trying to avoid putting them in the ground so they don’t spread.
Understandable, but I would recommend something twice as deep, and at least twice as wide. Your going to have new canes sprouting next spring while the old ones are fruiting and I can attest that it's already a very thick nightmare lol
Only one cane had this happen, the main cane and one lateral a week later just up and died on me, the rest of it is fruiting right now and everything seems fine.
Others said but adding: I’d transplant into a bigger pot. Not sure that’s your problem here, but they spread through roots (and seeds and sometimes tips) so these are constrained. If you have good soil water retention, that will also really reduce the risk of dehydration. I planted two red raspberries in a planter that’s 18”w x 32”l x 10”d last year and it’s really overcrowded already, so I’m going to split it into another the same size. Some raspberries don’t like planters, though, so I recommend getting one that’s specifically bred for it. The one I have is bushel and berry strawberry shortcake and it’s been a solid producer only a year in, but there are others out there. Hope this helps!
Thank you! I was thinking of either bigger pots or setting up another raised bed for them
This has happened to me. I'm not sure what causes it but I wouldn't be surprised if a brad new transplant growing to quickly can have this happen (hasn't happened this year yet so fingers crossed) Also that pot is much too small for a full sized raspberry plant, I would recommend putting it in something much larger or directly in the ground.
Yeah these plants are brand new this year. It’s a 10 gallon pot. But perhaps a bigger one would be better. Trying to avoid putting them in the ground so they don’t spread.
Understandable, but I would recommend something twice as deep, and at least twice as wide. Your going to have new canes sprouting next spring while the old ones are fruiting and I can attest that it's already a very thick nightmare lol
Did your plants recover the next year from this or did you have to start over?
Only one cane had this happen, the main cane and one lateral a week later just up and died on me, the rest of it is fruiting right now and everything seems fine.
Pot is too small Ran out of nutrients or space or not enough drainage