Pruning raspberries is the main part of preparing it for winter. The yield of the plant next year depends on the accuracy and timeliness of this procedure. Consider when pruning is done and what are the rules for performing this process.
Why do pruning fall
Pruning raspberries is carried out not only to prevent overgrowth of the bush. In combination with proper care, this event guarantees the health of the plant and a rich harvest.
Did you know? In botany, raspberries are not considered berries. It is ranked as a multi-stemmer, that is, the berry is actually a multitude of fruits fused with each other with seeds.
Raspberry pruning for:
- increase pest resistance;
- increase the taste of berries;
- yield improvements;
- rejuvenation;
- adjusting the wood part by thinning.
The development cycle of raspberry is two years. Without the timely removal of old branches, the inflow of nutrients to the young shoots decreases, and the yield of the whole bush falls.
We advise you to read about how to plant raspberries in autumn and spring, how to transplant raspberries in autumn, how to feed raspberries in spring, and also how to prepare raspberries for winter.
When to start pruning in the fall
It is important to choose the right time for pruning. If the procedure is carried out too early, the bush may grow and start new shoots, and if it is too late, the plant will meet the winter unprepared.
Agronomists recommend pruning along with other activities to prepare the bush for winter about 2 weeks before the cold weather starts at an average daily temperature of + 7 ... + 10 ° С.
Depending on the region pruning carried out:
- in mid-October in the northern part of Ukraine or in November in the south;
- at the end of September in the Urals;
- in early October in the Moscow region.
Important! The weather can give surprises, so you need to focus on the current forecast of weather forecasters, so as not to miss the early cooling.
Necessary garden tools
For the event will need:
- a pair of tight gloves;
- pruner;
- shovel;
- wire;
- posts;
- wood ash.
What shoots should be cut
To produce high-quality pruning, it is recommended to evaluate the existing bushes before the procedure. 
In addition to red raspberry varieties, there are also varieties of yellow and black raspberries, which have many useful properties.
To be deleted:
- young and weak shoots that are not ready to survive the winter;
- diseased or pest affected branches;
- two-year-old shoots from which past seasons have gathered;
- broken or improperly developed stems;
- extra thickening branches.
The result of pruning should be noticeably thinned bush, which consists only of young, but already well-developed shoots. All other stems will only interfere with their proper nutrition. 
Scheme pruning raspberry autumn
The image of raspberry is carried out according to the following scheme:
- Using a sharp shears, remove two-year-old stems under the root.
- Cut undigested root growth.
- Adjust the load. Depending on the strength of the bush, 6-10 lashes are considered the norm.
- Healthy shoots cut at an angle of 1/3 of the length, and the sick - at the root.
- When forming a spreading bush, reduce the length of all shoots by 2/3, and leave the lashes 2 times smaller.
- At the end of the procedure, place the cutoff powder with ash to disinfect.
- Use the spade to remove the young offspring, if any.
- Swipe a loose, compressed hand in a work glove along the stem from bottom to top to remove most of the leaves.
- Stretch wire along bushes, securing it on two posts.
Video: autumn raspberry pruning
Important! All work must be carried out in gloves and closed clothing, so as not to get hurt about the thorns.
Autumn activities after pruning
For a successful wintering, in addition to pruning, raspberries are needed:
- top dressing;
- mulching;
- shelter
Pay attention to the soil. Before the cold, it should be loosened and make the last feeding in the year. Organic fertilizers are considered to be the best choice for raspberries: manure, bird droppings, compost, peat. Refrain from mineral fertilizers or choose a two-component. Chlorine is contraindicated in this plant.
Gardeners will be useful to read about how to deal with pests and diseases of raspberry.
After feeding, the soil is covered with a special mulch material. For raspberries suitable neutral mulch from a mixture of peat, foliage and manure. The height of the layer is 5-10 cm. 
In regions where there is enough snow in winter, it is not necessary to take care of additional shelter for bushes. But if in the climatic zone there is an insufficient amount of winter precipitation or a strong wind blows, the plantation needs protection. Dig up a few sheets of plywood on the windward side, and cover the bushes with 3-5 layers of natkannogo material.
Important! When the time comes in the spring to take shelter, do it gradually, one layer at a time, with a difference of several days: so the branches will have time to adapt to the pressure change.
Features of pruning raspberry pruning
By remontant raspberry is meant a specially bred variety that bears fruit two times per season. It is unpretentious and gives a good harvest, but requires more free space than usual.
Familiarize yourself with the nuances of growing such remontant raspberry varieties such as Heritage, Heracles, Atlant, Hussar, Caramel, Diamond, Indian Summer, Polka, and Yellow Giant.
Video: pruning raspberry pruning
As for its pruning, in the annual bushes of the repair raspberry it is enough just to pinch the tops of the mature shoots. After that, the bush will stop growing up, but the size and taste of the berries will delight. After the second year of life, the shoots are cut at the root: by next summer, the plant will have time to grow new ones.
Did you know? Raspberry leaves can be used to make fragrant tea. To do this, mash them in your hands, and then dry them in the oven.
Although raspberry and not the most fastidious plant in the garden, but she also needs the love and care of a person. Timely correct pruning, carefully prepare the bushes for winter, and every summer your raspberry branches will burst with large, fragrant and sweet berries.
Reviews from the network
I cut the raspberries in autumn, the old bushes are usually visible, they are somewhat curled, and the color is significantly different from the new ones. New branches are plump, green-brown in color. Old branches are cut low, and the young ones are at the level of their height, above the kidney directed to the north (I read that this is necessary).
