9. Pruning Tips
Raspberry plant requires pruning to ensure they keep producing optimal yields. If you don’t prune your plants, then you can expect a slowdown in production as the plant assumes it’s reaching the end of its lifecycle. After the raspberry, plant starts to flower, and you are harvesting your berries every day, take a moment to analyze the canes of the plant.
Prune all of the canes that turn brown, and leave all of the green-colored ones to bear more fruit. The green ones continue to produce berries, while the brown ones are dead, and require removal from the plant. It’s vital to finish your pruning before the start of the next season, as this strategy will help the plant yield more berries the following year.
If you live in a cold climate, avoid winter injury to your raspberry bush by delaying the thinning of the primocanes until the start of the growing season. Before the beginning of the spring season growth, cut canes to around 12-inches above the trellis or support. Make sure you don’t cut more than a quarter off, as it will affect the yield.