Soil: Rich, Well Drained
Timing: March-April
Raspberries are a biennial cane on a perennial root. The first year you will get a fresh shoot that comes from the root. This should grow and be leafy. The second year it will bear fruit and new leafy shoots will also grow. The third year the original canes will die. In the winter you need to prune out the dead wood. Raspberries can be invasive if not managed
Water: Raspberries like the first 10 cm of soil to be wet. It pays to use some type of soaker hose system and mulch. It is important to water well than to water frequently.