Too late for raspberries?
Apologies for lack of service of late. I was having so much Yuletide ‘fun’ that doing anything productive became impossible. Harrumph.
Thought I’d look back, as one does in early January, and think about what I’ve achieved – in allotment terms – over the last 12 months. The startling, but not unexpected answer: not a lot.
One thing, I guess, that IS different: the patch of new land I acquired in Jan 2009 has finally been brought fully under cultivation. Got a row of asparagus planted in it (just visible here towards the back), plus the new globe artichokes. Also dug it all over during the Christmas break so it can be properly planted in April.
Just one question: Planted with what? I had planned to bung in some raspberries, but I’m guessing it’s too late for that now… or is it?
It’s fine to plant raspberries at this time of the year as long as the ground isn’t frozen. Oh you have to have raspberries they were my favourite thing last year! Well done you for the hard work, looking good x
January 5th, 2010 at 12:18 am
I’ve learned many things here, including how to spell Harrumph.
January 5th, 2010 at 3:03 am
If I’d done half that I’d be crowing about it!
Go plant those Raspberries… now… before you start maoning about the soil being frozen solid.
Have fun chosing your crops for 2010
Celia
January 5th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Raspberries are fine to be planted at this time of year. I’d like to get some on my plot but it’s frozen solid at the moment.
January 6th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Mal’s Allotment Says:
Couldn’t resist posting a pic of my new raspberry canes, SM.
http://malsallotment.blogspot.com/2010/01/in-deep-mid-winter.html
I’m not gloating though because my broad beans and shallots missed the deadline before the big freeze arrived!
January 9th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
January 9th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Is it raspberries or a row of sticks, Mal?!?!?
Did you know that commenting on your blog is very restricted? Only folks on Blogger or WordPress or other recognised platforms can leave a comment. Is this your intention?
January 10th, 2010 at 8:21 am
“Is this your intention?”
No, SM, but it’s already stretching the limit of my technical ability…
And as for the canes, its what’s going on under the soil level that counts. Yes they are an autumn (primocane) variety so I am hopeful of picking fruit before the year is out!!?!!?
January 10th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
For Autumn fruiting raspberries, I’d recommend the newish variety Polka (cf Autumn bliss). They are vigorous and produce nice big fruits with a good flavour (IMHO).
January 13th, 2010 at 4:32 pm