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The Best Soil for Raspberry Plants
The Best Soil for Raspberry Plants. Raspberry bushes may grow and adapt to nearly any type of soil as long as the soil drains well. These berry plants produce best when planted in deep, sandy loam, a fertile soil that holds onto moisture but does not stay soggy.
Raspberry bushes may grow and adapt to nearly any type of soil as long as the soil drains well. These berry plants produce best when planted in deep, sandy loam, a fertile soil that holds onto moisture but does not stay soggy.
Considerations
The soil with the ideal acidity level for raspberry plants is that with a pH of 5.8 to 6.5. Always test the pH level of the soil before changing the acidity. It is possible to create a soil that is too acidic or too alkaline for raspberry bushes.
Benefits
Raspberry plants enjoy plenty of organic material mixed into the soil. Work at least 1 inch of organic matter into the top 4 to 6 inches of the soil before planting. Organic materials that are suitable include lawn clippings, rotten leaves or animal manure.
Significance
Improve the soil fertility before planting by adding slow-release fertilizer in the top 6 inches of the soil. Use 3 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer for every 100 square feet of planting area and immediately water the fertilizer into the soil.
