Ken has asked how to prune a young tayberry that has not yet fruited.
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TopVeg replied:
Don’t prune any first year stems, they will be the ones which produce tayberries next year. Next April, examine the new stems to check that they are all getting enough light and that air can circulate round them( reduce disease). Cut back up to 25% of those which are growing very vigorously, to ensure those that are left get light and free circulation of air.
Great to find another tayberry grower – can’t beat them!
It is important to understand how to prune a young tayberry, so that the canes fruit well next year.
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Mulch soft fruits with organic matter.
A mulch is something which covers the ground completely, in a thick layer, without any gaps.
- Place the mulch round fruit bushes and trees.
- Leave a slight gap around the base of the fruit plant to avoid fungal growth.
mulch-on-raspberries
Organic matter is stuff which was once alive, such as:
* lawn clippings
* straw
* farmyard manure
* wood chippings
The benefits of mulch are:
* stops the soil drying out
* gives nutrients to plants
* encourages worms
* reduces weeds
* keeps the soil an even temperature
* saves work
Applying mulch to soft fruits now will improve the yield of berries in the summer.
