In this short Growing Our Way video, we plant bare-root raspberry canes into a new raspberry bed in our Tasmanian food garden.
This one is a quiet garden video with relaxing music rather than talking. It shows the process of spacing the canes, planting them, firming the soil, and setting up the bed with a root barrier around the perimeter.
Why we used a root barrier
Raspberries are useful because they spread easily. That makes them great for propagating new plants, but it also means they can get out of hand if they are left unchecked.
For this bed, we installed a 600 mm deep garden root barrier around the perimeter to try to keep the raspberry patch contained inside the garden area.
Planting notes from this job
- We kept the crowns close to soil level.
- We firmed the soil gently around the roots.
- We spaced the canes out so the patch should be easier to manage later.
- We used a 600 mm deep root barrier to help limit underground spread.
- The goal for the first season is strong root establishment before future harvests.
Like most things on the property, this is an experiment we will learn from over time. The plan is simple: get the canes established, keep the bed manageable, and hopefully turn this into a productive berry patch for the family.
Root barrier shown in the video: Jack 600 mm x 5 m Garden Root Barrier from Bunnings. Not sponsored; just the product we used.
Watch the video on YouTube: Raspberries For Days | Growing Our Way #17.