"Rick" wrote in message
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It depends on the type of raspberry. Many varieties will set a small crop
on
last years canes, and then set a larger crop on this years canes at the
end of
the summer. Raspberries always send up new canes- what you call suckers.
To
keep them in check just mow them. If your soil is sandy or loose (as
opposed
to heavy clay) you will not have any trouble with getting the raspberries
to
spread- your problem may be to keep them contained!

Ok thank you, that makes me feel better. If that's the case, the fence
should be 'berry-d' in no time ;-)