On 8 Apr 2003 06:11:07 -0700, (R) wrote:

~no, I didn't cut them down at all- I thought that because they are
~Autumn variety I didn't need to. I have noticed a few new shoots
~coming out the ground, but no sign of life on the established canes-
~are the existing canes not going to fruit then?

No. Autumn raspberries fruit on current year's growth, so it's the
ground at the base you will need to watch, not the old wood. If you
have a few new shoots you've answered your own question! :-)

jane

~Because I have cocoa shell mulch, it is not easy to see how dry the
~soil is- so I have probably been watering if in doubt. Is it better to
~over-water than under-water?
~
~
~Victoria Clare wrote in message 8.222...
~ (R) wrote in news:6e0be8aa.0304072335.551c25c4
~ @posting.google.com:
~
~ Hi
~
~ I planted 5 raspberry canes in Feb (Autumn Bliss variety), following
~ all instructions on spacing and made sure soil had plenty of compost
~ mixed in, as well as adding fertiliser and mulched the soil to help
~ keep moist. I have been watering regularly, but the canes still show
~ no signs of life at all- no leaves or buds. Is this usual for an
~ autumn variety or are they dead/dormant?
~
~
~ Well half of mine are still at exactly the same stage, and mine were
~ planted in January. The other half are just starting into leaf now: I think
~ those that aren't get very slightly less sun because of the position of a
~ large holly tree that cuts out the light over them around midday.
~
~ I wouldn't worry yet.
~
~ Victoria

--
jane

Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone,
you may still exist but you have ceased to live.
Mark Twain

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