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I planted new raspberry bushes this yeah and it seems that the underneath part is starting to die which eventually is killing the whole plant. They ar...
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Raspberry Plant issues #834000
Asked June 05, 2023, 10:46 PM EDT
I planted new raspberry bushes this yeah and it seems that the underneath part is starting to die which eventually is killing the whole plant. They are planted in a row with many other older raspberry plants but these seem to be the only ones with the issue.
Denver County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Kerry,
After taking a look at the photo, it's hard to tell what's going on with the whole plant, and hard to distinguish if the photo shows new or existing leaves, so our recommendations could be based on something we're seeing that's on an existing plant. However, here are a few thoughts and things to check:
- With all the recent rain, take a look at the moisture in the soil - it could be too wet for the new plants, but if they're in a protected area with thick mulch they could be receiving not enough moisture.
- Evaluate what you're doing for fertilizer - those new plants might need a little extra help with establishing roots, where your established ones are used to the conditions.
- The photo shows some leaves that almost look like they are curling - take a look inside those leaves to see if there is any evidence of pests.
- Think about the overall health - did the leaves look good when they emerged, and then died back? Or did they emerge looking sickly? This could help narrow down some issues.
Here is a fact sheet specifically for raspberries, with sections about planting, maintenance, fertilizer:
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/raspberries-for-the-home-garden-7-001/
Hope this helps!
After taking a look at the photo, it's hard to tell what's going on with the whole plant, and hard to distinguish if the photo shows new or existing leaves, so our recommendations could be based on something we're seeing that's on an existing plant. However, here are a few thoughts and things to check:
- With all the recent rain, take a look at the moisture in the soil - it could be too wet for the new plants, but if they're in a protected area with thick mulch they could be receiving not enough moisture.
- Evaluate what you're doing for fertilizer - those new plants might need a little extra help with establishing roots, where your established ones are used to the conditions.
- The photo shows some leaves that almost look like they are curling - take a look inside those leaves to see if there is any evidence of pests.
- Think about the overall health - did the leaves look good when they emerged, and then died back? Or did they emerge looking sickly? This could help narrow down some issues.
Here is a fact sheet specifically for raspberries, with sections about planting, maintenance, fertilizer:
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/raspberries-for-the-home-garden-7-001/
Hope this helps!
