How Do I Prune Raspberries?

[@franksummerlin3422]

What a great video. No noise. No ads. Straight talk about one subject.

[@nadinepasaybuchanan5518]

That is one of the best comprehensive, systematic and to the point You Tube gardening videos that I have seen! Thanks so much!

[@richardmoustache]

Really! I was amazed at how comprehensive, and to the point it was! Bravo extension!

[@andrewyek]

there is one draw back of this instructional guide. they didn't show how the result it when the spring come and when it started to fruit.. that's is a really draw back.. the idea seems to be logical.. but how the actual result is.. sometime is not that good.. if they add in the second year fruiting and leave out condition.. it will be supreme instructional guide. i agree.. still, i am hoping they will include spring and summer video of this row of v-shape raspberry cane. andrew

[@philipcroome5374]

I agree! I said the same thing just before I read these comments. Very helpful, thank you!

[@infiniteshadoe]

9 years later and still this is the most informational, well demonstrated, and thorough videos on raspberries. I'm new to the bushes as I just bought a house and they were already in the process of fruiting so I had no idea how to prepare for the following year!

[@elizabethmckeon7463]

So appreciative to see knowledgeable, unpretentious plain speaking people spreading great tips for amateur gardeners like me. Thank you!

[@kr_herbert]

Why have I spent so much time watching OTHER videos. Everything I need is right here. Thank you!

[@karendeets7051]

I re-watch this video before I prune every year! It is clear and concise, the perfect review of information. My yields have been consistently good in central Vermont! Thank you!

[@marlenefelsing7721]

This is the best video that I have seen, teaching how to prune summer raspberries. Excellent.

[@sonofthunder3333]

this was the best presentation i ever saw for pruning raspberry's

[@litsci1877]

Thank you so much! This was immensely helpful. I've seen a lot of pruning advice and this is by far the most sensible and well-explained. Thank you to for reminding people we don't want a lot of plastic bits around.

[@TheUniversityofMaine]

The best time to transplant raspberries is in early spring while the canes are still dormant. Simply dig out healthy one year old canes, preferably from along the row edge, where you don't want them anyway, shake off most of the soil, trim back the roots to about 12' in length and trim the top of the cane back to about 24" from the base. Transplant them to the new location as soon as possible. If you need to keep them for a while, store them at about 32 degrees until planting.

[@TheUMaineExtension]

@annwelch75 They are called t-posts; you can get them from most hardware stores that sell fencing supplies. You can also look on-line for grape trellis supplies and posts like this should be available. The cross arm is just drilled angle iron, you can find similar materials as sheet rock corners or in shelving supplies..

[@beehive5151]

great video, very helpful....could you tell me where to get the metal trellis material that you are using for your raspberries?

[@kerrilynnriley]

Concise step-by-step instruction with the "why" explained and demonstrated. This raspberry-lovin' potential green thumb thanks you!

[@XTREMEPLAYA420]

10 best video I've seen all year. I was like when's he going to stop pulling out cane fasteners? Then out of nowhere he just has this crazy machine nobody's ever seen before. Oh but that's not all, here's some biodegradable string in his back pocket

[@beebob1279]

Growing up we used to just let the raspberries grow. Never pruned. Never trellised. Nothing. I keep bees at a farm that does what you do. Now I understand why. I'm trying to learn to prune and care for fruit trees before I actually start the fruit production. Very impressive presentation

[@paulbolger5976]

The best video that I have seen on pruning raspberries

[@studio374]

this is an excellent video that makes the steps in pruning raspberries simple to follow with clear explanations of why you do certain things; thanks Maine Cooperative Extension!

[@BonnieSizer]

The best video on raspberries that I've found!

[@velvetlace]

You kind Sir are a teacher...Just planted raspberries...I have blueberries and my raspberries already produced a handful of berries the first time...Thank you...Thank you...Excited!!!

[@horicon57]

What a great video!!!! Thank you! This clarified more for me than all the online research I've done for the last 3 years. Perfect.

[@fullcirclestudioarts1719]

I TOTALLY agree!! Finally an informative and succinct explanation!

[@cm2540]

This guy is weirdly soothing to watch. I don't even need to prune any raspberries and I still watched the whole thing.

[@newmummy99]

This is the best video I've seen on raspberry pruning, so informative and so helpful. Definitely pruned to his advice, along with the staking/tying technique and am grateful for the newly gleamed gems of knowledge here!

[@brandonbirdsill1937]

That's the best looking raspberry bush I've ever seen in my life.

[@joebaker9861]

By far the best video I've watched so far. Very informative, yet the average Joe can follow along. I'll be reviewing this one this winter when it's time to trim back my raspberry plant that I planted this spring. Thank you!!

[@at_brunch3836]

This truly is the best, short, straight to the point video. Thanks a bunch !!

[@MrWookie21]

Using a sickle spares lots of time cutting the outer shoots. You can also use phone wire corrugated sheath sections as reusable clips for holding the shoots to the wire.

[@librariancathy]

Please make a video about how you did the staking.

[@CleanSlateFarm]

After watching countless videos on pruning raspberries the process is clear to me. Thank you! Here's to raspberry pie this year

[@shalegac]

Super informative and to the point. I wish all gardening videos were done so well. Thanks!

[@russellhavlik9758]

Thank you for sharing! This has increased my raspberry crop 10 fold or better. I can't wait, just hope I will be home when they are ready on not on the road again.

[@barbarahunt5735]

Splendid video that gave me as a beginner exactly what I needed to know. Thanks Mr Handley and Maine Coop Extension!

[@harleyrider7398]

Awesome video. I used to trom them 6 inches from the ground. I would get some good fruits. I know you really have to watch raspberries. They love to take over a garden

[@BanDanaGramma]

2:28 in and you've already answered all my questions! Thanks so much for a great video.

[@maggieross7925]

This is so clear and easy! I’ve watched many videos and followed them. They were too hard to follow - ending up with poor yield. Thanks for this!!

[@tecsonics]

I also agree. Very specific, clarifies ways of identifying what others only talk about. Clear pictures. thanks

[@ChrisBGSl]

Grateful for Extension and Land Grant Universities. This is an excellent resource!

[@amisamiamiam]

Great video. About the trellises, I see that you used t-posts and basically made the shape of an A inverted. How are they stuck in the ground? Is there a piece going into the ground from the point or are they all under tension with wire and stakes at the end of the row? Thanks for your help!!

[@Jcdangl]

Excellent video- thank you! Also appreciate that it was produced by experts so have more confidence that the method is sound.

[@3salamanders]

Thank you!!! We have a profusion of wild blackberries and raspberries. More than once I've been caught in the tangle trying to pick them as-is. I've wondered how to tend to them properly for years. This info is *GOLD*!!

[@mirabaipeartsmusicstudio1734]

Thank you! So helpful and clear. I also like how the different methods of tying the canes to the wire are described, mentioning the undesirability of creating lots of bits of plastic to deal with- Im' all for using the biodegradable products in the garden- plastic, no thanks.

[@orangepost2800]

So simply explained and exact that it is without a doubt the best raspberry pruning video out there.

[@popeye1313]

I got to say that was very helpful this is my first year with raspberry plants

[@jasonhatfield4747]

As much as I despise social media, including KZbin, this video is an example of why I continue to use KZbin. Invaluable information here and nicely explained. Thank you

[@colleengarren1462]

Best pruning videos I've ever seen by far. Please please make more!

[@eileenhonors2598]

Thanks, I re-watch this video every single year!

[@jimmierodgers1597]

The healthy canes which were growing outside of the 1.5-2’ wide row can be rooted to grow plants in a new location: simply remove as instructed in the video, then stick the thicker/bottom end of the cane in the soil and walk away. If you’re lucky, the cane will root, and you’ll have even more plants to harvest. You can also share the canes with other gardeners. 😊

[@janesmith3287]

Very good.I didn't watch to end due to lack of time but just to point out some of us have 2 kinds of canes - I have some you have to prune all the canes of - summer fruiting ones - cut back the old wood not the new and the much easier Autumn fruiting ones where you cut it all back. I will certainly wait until February after this rather than cutting back in December. Thanks.

[@mojofarl]

Wow...I don't think anyone in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada does it up like this! Very impressive. Thanks for the pointers.

[@sammineo9972]

This is a good clear understanding on how to prune and trellis up your canes. Thanks.

[@sherrykreider4017]

Thank you- great info! For first time in ten years I had time last fall and I pruned. This year, I had about ten berries on a 30 ft row. Now I know why! Next year will be better I’m sure.

[@andrewhansen4179]

Wow....so full of info for us beginners. I'll be going at it asap. Thanks.

[@Baxxter101]

awesome video. that cleared up all of my confusion about what to do with my now one year old plants.

[@amberoons]

That was awesome! I don't know the first thing about raspberries and i started Boyne last spring. I tried reading up but it just wasn't clicking for me. This was so helpful i feel so much more confident. Thank you for telling the time to make this available. I'm totally excited to get cracking.

[@TheUMaineExtension]

@hanne333 The best time to move raspberries is when the plants are still dormant in the early spring. Just dig up some canes that would fruit this year, try to get at least 10 inches of root with each one, trim the cane to about 12 inches high and plant it in the new site.

[@JamesKenyon-r7p]

Where did you get the metal posts for your trellis, or what did you use. These look great

[@andrewjadczak]

Same question. What is the name of the those metal strips with holes so I know what to ask for at the hardware store?

[@reginat2063]

@@andrewjadczak Drywall corners

[@andreaholmquist8836]

Thank you soooo much for this great and comprehensive video. I'm new to raspberry growing, got a good crop last year but didn't know how to prune or to set up my trellis. This answered all my questions. Heading out to prune now!

[@cb1504]

Excellent presentation. The planting and growing raspberries videos are excellent as well. This is a very nice, informative set of videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@joannebray3652]

Thank you! I’ve never pruned raspberries before and this made it very simple and straight forward.

[@simonacoja]

what trellis do you recommend to use? where to buy it from? thanks! loved your video, very comprehensive and detailed.

[@TigerIronClock]

What a wonderful video! You've answered all of my questions and offered options and choices that (imho) make this a perfect video! Thank you very much!

[@pattyrichardson9305]

that was the best video yet very direct great close up.

[@wilsonworks]

Best pruning video I've found. Thanks!

[@philipwilliams5808]

Excellent presentation, clear and concise. Many thanks!

[@danierth8]

Thanks for such an informative, easy-to-understand video!

[@seantobin5521]

Very helpful video. All my questions about raspberry prunning answered. Thanks.

[@carolynkoning9581]

Great Video! I'd love to see a follow up in a few months with all of the ripe berries and how the trellis makes it easier to pick!

[@clintondewitt286]

I’m going to prune now. Thanks for the clear and to the point video tutorial!

[@aurawright2130]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@josephstack960]

Terrific video. Unlike the professor's at Cornell; this video is made for ordinary folks, no fancy Latin words. A perfect job, and thanks. We are in Sequim, WA and raspberries do well here.

[@mikeparcha7126]

Excellent information and video material that has proven effective for me! Thank you !!

[@Jenjabba2]

Fantastic! Can't wait till fall to get the rows cleaned up! Too bad my extentions can't post nice videos like this or have publications as clear as this!!! (hello GA and TN!)

[@XR80H]

Excellen presentation. Makes you want to move to Maine.

[@shaynamay]

Super, concise, very informative! Thanks so much.

[@samuelnoack1575]

Good video. Informative. I would have liked to see the finished stand of berries from the side. I will use this video again in a few months.

[@juliawitt3813]

Did I miss half of this.... Where does he show cutting the spent branches???

[@robynhartman4975]

I already made a mistake of cutting back some canes to about 3 ft. Good thing I didn't listen to the gardeners who said to cut them down to the ground.

[@mikefisc9989]

This was a wonderful video and very informative. I just wish I had seen this video last fall. Oh well, better late than never. Thank you.

[@joycetrenholme687]

Thank you so much for this video! It really helped me to understand exactly what I have to do! If this rain ever lets up, I’ll be able to get my trellis in “pretty good” shape!

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Nicely done! Can you go over how you built your supports? Thanks 🌸

[@hollykarlsen]

Wow, I've been doing it all wrong! thank you for this great information. I will be coming back to this for a reminder.

[@JohnSmith-mc1ck]

what happened to the three or four cains per linear foot?

[@reginat2063]

That's my question too

[@RivetGardener]

Very nice! I was never quite sure how to prune my raspberries properly, now I know!

[@gomlog3]

The bob ross of pruning. Love this guy

[@stevena9384]

This is a fantastic video. Straight forward, informative, well spoken, well recorded. New subscriber :)

[@afruitfulbranch]

EXCELLENT! This is a very helpful and informative video. Thanks for posting it. Do you have a video of these fruiting?

[@andrewwiltzius6228]

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. Clear and concise!

[@953GO]

Found this very clear and informative. Thanks so much.

[@bhutablue]

Such a satisfying result! Thanks David!

[@katherinewhittenberg8919]

Please show from the beginning when you set up the beds. Very interested in framework and bed T posts and wire.

[@lindamizer7635]

Do you have a similar video on Blackberry pruning? Very informative, thanks so much.

[@gisealdunn8]

Most of it was very clear and informative, but I do have a quick question. When you were tying up the canes, many of them had thin laterals coming out the canes? I thought they were supposed to be cut off? What did I get wrong?

[@rickbreckler]

This is very, very well done. Great work, and thanks!

[@jameslutzuk3437]

Excellent, thank you. from northern Quebec.

[@mssixelagogo]

thanks so much! I've been very confused by the gardening books I own...this is the first time I "Get it"

[@dice341]

I am starting a raspberry and blackberry rows this year I love this setup I will be doing mine this way. Thanks

[@dianeclayton5032]

Thanks so much! Now I am eagerly taming my raspberries and hoping to plant more. I hope there's another video on propagating! Anyone know what it means if you have a cane with old shoots from last years berries but new buds along the cane?

[@lynnehmen3289]

This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@lindamizer7635]

great video - thanks so much. I am looking at the canes as you demo different tie materials and it looks to me as though some of them have laterals already - are these 2yr old canes? I thought everything with a lateral was going to be taken out.

[@MusiceWoman]

Great video. Thank you. Do you have any suggestions to get rid of Japanese Beatles?

[@robbarkery]

Excellent, really clear advice. Many thanks.

[@musheopeaus4125]

Nice one Dave!