Raspberry ‘Autumn Treasure’ – 5 Canes
- Thorn-free stems
- Ample fruit from one plant
- Uniform berries
Vigorous raspberry variety that gives you fruit in abundance in summer and into autumn. Long and big individual fruit lets you harvest easily and fruit is ready for picking in the first year of planting.
Ideal for growing in an allotment, strong-growing Autumn Treasure is a primocane cane type that reveals fruit in big numbers every year provided your plants get full sun and develop in deep, rich soil.
Why buy primocane raspberries?
- You can pick primocane raspberries until the first frost!
- Plant & eat same year! Primocane varieties flower and fruit in the first year.
- They are easy to maintain: simply cut back to ground level in January/February.
- Short, sturdy canes need less support and are easier to grow – perfect for smaller gardens!
Primocane (autumn-fruiting) varieties fruit on canes produced in the current year. After cropping, these should be cut down to ground level to promote the growth of new canes. Allow primocane raspberry beds to spread up to 2.5ft/0.75m wide but dig out any canes which start to grow between the rows.
How you will receive your plants:
Your bare root raspberry canes will arrive at the perfect time for planting. Unpack them immediately and aim to plant as soon as possible after delivery.
Can’t plant straight away?Â
If you can’t plant right away, keep the canes in their packaging in a cool, dark place. It’s best to plant within seven days for optimal growth.
Planting tips and hints:
Before planting, soak the roots in water for about an hour to rehydrate them.
Planting in containers: If frost is still a risk, pot up the raspberry canes in large containers filled with multipurpose compost. Water well, and keep them in a greenhouse or cold frame until spring. Once the frost has passed, harden them off before planting outside.
Planting in the ground: Once the soil has warmed up in spring, you can plant your raspberry canes directly into the ground. Dig a hole wide enough to allow the roots to spread out. Place the cane so the roots fan out naturally, and ensure the crown (where the stems meet the roots) is level with the soil surface. Backfill, firm down the soil, and water well to settle the roots.
Feeding and aftercare: Keep the area around your raspberry canes weed-free. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure to retain moisture and boost growth. Ensure your canes are supported by a trellis or framework, and water regularly in dry spells.
