How to Successfully Plant and Care for Raspberry Bushes
Raspberries are a type of fruit and berry crop. This valuable plant can be found not only in home gardens but also in forests and woodland clearings. Let's discuss the beneficial properties and the planting of raspberries.
Properties of Raspberries
The beneficial properties of raspberries have been known for a long time. Raspberry jam has been used to treat colds. Unlike other berries, raspberries do not lose their medicinal properties during thermal processing. Fresh raspberries contain vitamins A, B2, C, and E. The sugars in the berries appear in the form of glucose, sucrose, fructose. The microelements (copper, magnesium, iron, calcium, cobalt, zinc) are beneficial for conditions such as hypertension, anemia, and atherosclerosis.
Raspberry berries improve appetite and have a hemostatic effect. A mask made of raspberry berries rejuvenates facial skin and is used for acne. Apply it to the face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
How to Plant Raspberries
Proper planting of raspberries in a home garden ensures a stable and abundant harvest of tasty and beneficial berries. It is necessary to plant well-developed seedlings of high-yielding varieties. It is best to acquire planting material from a nursery.
Before placing the seedling in the hole, shake it lightly to prevent root curling, then compact the soil. Autumn-planted raspberries should be hilled, leaving only the ends of the stems exposed, and un-hilled in spring. Watering is done immediately after planting with 0.5-1 bucket of water per seedling. When planting, straight rows and the accepted spacing between plants should be strictly observed to facilitate subsequent care. With proper planting of raspberries, you can harvest throughout the summer.


