Description

Raspberry Malling Leo 5 Pack

The last of the summer varieties to bear fruit making it ideal for extending the season. Large firm fruits with a superb aromatic flavour. The berries are a strong orange-red colour. Although not the heaviest of croppers, the cane are tall and vigorous with good resistance to both aphid and botryis. Good for freezing. Cropping season; late July-late August. Self fertile.

Raspberries grow best in free draining soils, if drainage is poor, grow on a raised bed. It is essential that they are planted in ground that has NEVER grown rapsberries or any plant of the genus Rubus before. Prepare ground before planting by digging over and mixing organic manure or compost into the soil. Plant canes as soon as possible after purchase, provided weather conditions are suitable. Soak canes for 2 hours in water and plant to the depth to the depth of the soil mark on the stem, tread firmly in and water. Please be aware that the canes may not break bud up the stem but fresh shoots will emerge from the base. We recommend the use of “Root Grow” (mycorrhizae) to aid esablishment.

Pruning is not required at planting time but in subsequent years, remove the canes which have fruited and train in the new canes. Support the canes on posts and wire. Mulch yearly with wel rotted compost or manure to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water in dry periods. Apply a growmore type feriliser in the spring.

Qty; 5