Raspberry 'Polka' - 10 Canes

Marshalls Garden

£23.98

Catalogue Code: 10605841

In stock

Quantity

Raspberry Polka x 10 is a late primocane variety which crops on both the new and old wood. t starts cropping from mid-August and can continue right through to November!

Key Features

Disease resistant
Prefers full sun

Pack Contents: 10 x Bare Root Raspberry Canes

Description

Long-cropping period
Recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society
Raspberries flourish on both new and old wood

Enjoy the returns of raspberry Polka; a late primocane variety which gives you August to November raspberries both from new and old wood. Polka produces very high yields of quality fruit on poorer soils, and has good disease resistance to mildew

You receive canes that come from good stock; your plants are derived from mother plants raised in the laboratory to ascertain disease-free plants. Inspected and certified by DEFRA, canes are ready for you to plant about 38cm (15 1/2 in) apart, with 2m (6 1/2 ft) between rows.

Why buy primocane raspberries?

You can pick primocane raspberries until the first frost!
Plant & eat same year! Primocane varieties flower and fruit in the first year.
They are easy to maintain: simply cut back to ground level in January/February.
Short, sturdy canes need less support and are easier to grow - perfect for smaller gardens!

Primocane (autumn-fruiting) varieties fruit on canes produced in the current year. After cropping, these should be cut down to ground level to promote the growth of new canes. Allow primocane raspberry beds to spread up to 2.5ft/0.75m wide but dig out any canes which start to grow between the rows.

How you will receive your plants:

Your bare root raspberry canes will arrive at the perfect time for planting. Unpack them immediately and aim to plant as soon as possible after delivery.

Can’t plant straight away?

If you can’t plant right away, keep the canes in their packaging in a cool, dark place. It’s best to plant within seven days for optimal growth.

Planting tips and hints:

Before planting, soak the roots in water for about an hour to rehydrate them.

Planting in containers: If frost is still a risk, pot up the raspberry canes in large containers filled with multipurpose compost. Water well, and keep them in a greenhouse or cold frame until spring. Once the frost has passed, harden them off before planting outside.

Planting in the ground: Once the soil has warmed up in spring, you can plant your raspberry canes directly into the ground. Dig a hole wide enough to allow the roots to spread out. Place the cane so the roots fan out naturally, and ensure the crown (where the stems meet the roots) is level with the soil surface. Backfill, firm down the soil, and water well to settle the roots.

Feeding and aftercare: Keep the area around your raspberry canes weed-free. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure to retain moisture and boost growth. Ensure your canes are supported by a trellis or framework, and water regularly in dry spells.

* when compared to buying 5 packs of 2 separately

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