Framboos

Rubus idaeus

Engels: Raspberry

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Framboos (Rubus idaeus) is a native to the Netherlands, edible fruit plant from the Rosaceae family that grows up to 200cm tall. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moderate maintenance. Blooms in late spring and early summer with white flowers and attracts bees and birds.

Hoogte

100–200 cm

Breedte

60–150 cm

Zonligging

full sun, partial shade

Waterbehoefte

moderate

Grondsoort

loam, sandy soil

Onderhoud

moderate maintenance

Bloeitijd

late spring, early summer

Bloemkleuren

white

Ecologische waarde

Trekt bijen aan

Trekt vogels aan

Verzorgingskalender

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Care tips

Planting

Raspberries thrive in full sun or partial shade, though a sunny position will give you the heaviest crop and sweetest fruit. Choose a sheltered spot away from strong winds, which can damage canes and deter pollinating insects. The soil should be moisture-retentive but well-drained; loam or sandy soil enriched with plenty of organic matter is ideal. Avoid waterlogged ground, as raspberries are prone to root rot in heavy, poorly drained conditions. Plant bare-root canes in October, November, or March when the soil is workable and not frozen. Container-grown plants can go in at any time during the growing season, but autumn or early spring planting gives them the best start. Prepare the bed by digging in generous amounts of well-rotted compost or manure to a depth of at least 30 cm. Space canes 50 cm apart in rows, with 1.5–2 metres between rows to allow access for picking and pruning. Plant each cane so the roots are spread out and the previous soil mark on the stem sits level with the new soil surface—planting too deep can lead to rot. Firm the soil gently around the roots, then cut the cane back to about 25 cm above ground level to encourage strong new growth from the base. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a 5–7 cm layer of mulch (compost, well-rotted manure, or bark) around the base, keeping it clear of the stems themselves. Install a post-and-wire support system before or immediately after planting; raspberries need sturdy horizontal wires at 75 cm, 1 metre, and 1.5 metres high to tie in the fruiting canes as they grow.

Pruning

How you prune raspberries depends entirely on whether you're growing summer-fruiting or autumn-fruiting varieties, so identify your type before you start. Summer-fruiting raspberries produce fruit on canes that grew the previous year. Prune these in August immediately after harvest: cut all the canes that have just fruited right down to ground level, as they won't fruit again. Tie in the new green canes that have grown during the summer—these will carry next year's crop. Thin them to about six strong canes per plant, removing any weak, damaged, or overcrowded stems. In late February or early March, tip back the remaining canes to about 15 cm above the top wire to encourage side shoots and keep growth manageable. Autumn-fruiting raspberries bear fruit on the current season's growth, which makes pruning much simpler. In February or March, cut every single cane down to ground level. New canes will emerge in spring, grow through summer, and fruit from late summer into autumn. There's no need to tie in or select canes during the growing season, though you can provide light support if growth is very vigorous. Use clean, sharp secateurs or loppers for all cuts. Remove any suckers that appear away from the row throughout the year to prevent the patch spreading uncontrollably. Always clear away and bin or burn pruned canes—don't compost them—to reduce the risk of carrying over pests such as raspberry cane midge or diseases like cane blight and spur blight.

Maintenance

Raspberries have moderate water needs but perform best with consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruiting from late spring through summer. Water deeply once or twice a week during dry spells, aiming to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering after harvest and through winter, but don't let the roots dry out completely during prolonged dry periods in autumn. Feed in March with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser or a specialist fruit feed, scattering about 100 g per square metre around the base of the plants and lightly forking it into the topsoil. Alternatively, apply a generous mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in early spring, which feeds the soil and suppresses weeds in one go. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds after mid-summer, as these promote soft late growth vulnerable to frost damage. Refresh the mulch layer each spring to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure. Keep the area around canes weed-free; raspberries dislike competition, and shallow hoeing is safer than deep digging near their surface roots. Common pests include raspberry beetle (grubs in the fruit), aphids (which spread viruses), and raspberry cane midge. Inspect canes regularly and remove any showing signs of disease—look for purple blotches (cane spot), withering tips (midge damage), or dying canes (cane blight). Viruses cause stunted growth and poor fruiting; dig out and destroy affected plants promptly. Birds are your main harvest competitor; netting is essential from late May onwards. Raspberries are fully hardy and need no winter protection, though a tidy mulch in late autumn helps protect shallow roots during hard frosts.