How Do I Prune Raspberries?

University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about time of year and techniques for pruning your 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!

[@elizabethmckeon7463]

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

[@sonofthunder3333]

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

[@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.

[@KR_Herbert]

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

[@marlenefelsing7721]

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

[@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!

[@kerrilynnriley]

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

[@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!

[@beehive5151]

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

[@BonnieSizer]

The best video on raspberries that I've found!

[@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

[@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..

[@brandonbirdsill1937]

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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@shalegac]

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

[@at_brunch3836]

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

[@tecsonics]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@aurawright2130]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@barbarahunt5735]

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

[@BanDanaGramma]

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

[@orangepost2800]

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

[@clintondewitt286]

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

[@Jcdangl]

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

[@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!!

[@mikeparcha7126]

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

[@colleengarren1462]

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

[@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

[@librariancathy]

Please make a video about how you did the staking.

[@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!

[@sammineo9972]

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

[@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*!!

[@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.

[@joannebray3652]

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

[@mojofarl]

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

[@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.

[@CleanSlateFarm]

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

[@cm2540]

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

[@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!!!

[@ChrisBGSl]

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

[@eileenhonors2598]

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

[@andrewwiltzius6228]

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

[@seantobin5521]

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

[@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.

[@philipwilliams5808]

Excellent presentation, clear and concise. Many thanks!

[@marcin97]

Thank you so much for an extremely informative post! Well done.

[@wilsonworks]

Best pruning video I've found. Thanks!

[@danierth8]

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

[@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!

[@rickbreckler]

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

[@lynnehmen3289]

This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@Baxxter101]

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

[@pattyrichardson9305]

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

[@katcicco5532]

Great video! Thank you for the information!

[@dianepoe3594]

Thank you. This was a very helpful video.

[@aham6819]

Very clear, helpful tutorial. Thank you!

[@robbarkery]

Excellent, really clear advice. Many thanks.

[@shaynamay]

Super, concise, very informative! Thanks so much.

[@LulzNZ]

Thanks so much. This is very helpful. Your canes look amazing

[@andrewhansen4179]

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

[@5hannoa]

Thank you so much for posting the video. It was very helpful!

[@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.

[@dianecampbell4981]

Great video! Very informative!

[@marialane1805]

Thank you! Excellent video and presentation!

[@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.

[@953GO]

Found this very clear and informative. Thanks so much.

[@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!

[@RivetGardener]

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

[@ecomplex]

Thank you for this clear and helpful video!

[@6yHaP]

thank you for this, concise, easy to understand,excellent lecture

[@chiefsub68]

Thank you -- a brilliant video.

[@Gromulan]

Thank you for the great video. Much appreciated. The Tommy Jarvis outfit was a nice little tip of the hat. Makes me think Tommy made it to enjoy his retirement :)

[@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!!

[@dice341]

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

[@XR80H]

Excellen presentation. Makes you want to move to Maine.

[@jameslutzuk3437]

Excellent, thank you. from northern Quebec.

[@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.

[@davealden43]

Very helpful video--thanks!

[@gingerdurbin9425]

I can’t wait for spring!

[@musheopeaus4125]

Nice one Dave!

[@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.

[@christinelustik7921]

Thank you! This was a really helpful video!

[@Progressivelyyou]

Very informative and clear!! Thanks :)

[@_stone_]

Thank you for this helpful video.👍😎👍

[@bizwiz21]

Great Job, the guy knows his stuff.

[@LookSharpFeelSharpBeSharp]

Excellent, big thanks!!

[@danvankouwenberg7234]

Great video.

[@nccherokee1]

Great teaching method. Thanks

[@hennybennyjenny]

This was awesome! Thanks!

[@sallycheater6763]

Awesome video very clear and helpful

[@tinktinktreasure]

AWESOME AND SO HELPFUL KZbin VIDEO, THANKS SO MUCH!

[@cathrynrose8328]

Thanks so much for your video! VERY helpful!!

[@mssixelagogo]

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