When to start discovering raspberries in spring?
Raspberries can be a bit capricious and need good protection against wind and frost. Before winter, always make the last cut of the bushes and protect the roots and shoots against negative temperatures. After winter, this protection must be removed when the weather permits. It is assumed that it is March. This month, temperatures are rather positive and high night frosts are rare. Raspberries need preparation for the growing season. In addition to properly removing winter coats, the first fertilization is also very important. It strengthens the plant and prepares it for the entire season. Autumn raspberry varieties most often bear fruit on one-year-old shoots, while summer varieties fruit on two-year-old shoots. The first spring fertilization of raspberries should take place in March, or at the latest in April. Gardeners recommend using those containing nitrogen at this time. This ingredient prolongs the flowering and fruiting processes. It makes the plant bear more fruit and make them tastier.
Homemade raspberry fertilizer. Thanks to it, the bushes will bear fruit
The fertilizer is a condensed dose of minerals that will make the raspberry bushes healthier and the fruit even tastier. You can use purchased fertilizers or prepare it yourself at home. It’s very simple. In the case of raspberries, fertilizer made from potato peels is ideal. Pour boiling water over the potato skins and leave for a few days. After this time, you have ready-to-use fertilizer. You can also prepare fertilizer from onion peels. Add 50 grams of onion peels to about 10 liters of water and set aside. The fertilizer will be ready for use after about two weeks. Onion peels are real wealth. They contain, among others, B vitamins, C and E, as well as phosphorus, iron, potassium and magnesium. Onion peel fertilizer nourishes and strengthens plants and makes them more resistant to pests and various diseases.
How to deal with aphids in raspberries. How to get rid of pests?
Aphids are one of the most common pests in Polish gardens. They attack both useful plants (tomatoes and raspberries) and ornamental plants, such as roses. If you notice individual aphids on your plants, take action immediately. The fewer of them there are, the easier it will be to get rid of the problem. Home spraying is effective in such cases. If you notice individual aphids on your plants, take action immediately. The fewer of them there are, the easier it will be to get rid of the problem. Home spraying is effective in such cases. Vinegar is one of the most frequently used ingredients used in the fight against pests. Mix apple cider vinegar with water in a 1:3 ratio and spray it generously on the plants attacked by aphids. Garlic is also great for fighting aphids. Crush a few cloves of garlic and pour water over them. Leave the mixture for about 24 hours and then strain it. Pour the resulting decoction into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on plants attacked by aphids. You can add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to any type of natural spray. It will be safe for plants and will make the preparation stick to the stems and leaves, making it more effective.
