Step 4: Planting and First Watering
Planting and first watering is an essential phase for the initial growth of any plant, and this can be the difference between seeing a plant flourish in the soil for the first time or realizing that some urgent adjustments need to be made to the plant’s immediate surroundings.
Once you’ve prepared the soil for planting, it’s time to physically plant the raspberries in the ground. Ideally, the majority of gardeners choose to grow their raspberries from existing plants just because this cuts down on the time needed until you can harvest from the plant – although you can, of course, do it from seeds if you have the time.
When planting raspberries, let the roots soak in water for at least an hour before putting them into the ground. Make sure that they are spaced at least two feet apart or you risk entangled roots and unhappy plants.
From there, water at least once per week – less in rainy weather, and more in hotter climates.