{"product_id":"bushel-berry-raspberry-shortcake-raspberry-bush","title":"Bushel and Berry® Raspberry Shortcake® Bush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact Raspberry Bush is Perfect for Containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Large Amounts of Delicious Raspberries from a Giant Bush.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHere's the problem with raspberries\u003c\/strong\u003e... they grow on long, skinny canes that need to be supported on trellises and spaced out in order to get a decent crop. They have thorns that make them tough to pick and some varieties make you wait an entire extra year because they can only produce on mature canes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bushel and Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e Raspberry Shortcake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esolves all these problems.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in a dense bush form that can give you more fruit than a small row of lanky canes. \u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives in a container or the ground,\u003c\/strong\u003e producing fruit on thick new growth. You get a great crop year after year without the work or hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an exceptional tasting raspberry. It's full size with a great texture. They named it shortcake because of how sweet it is.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around July, your bushes start to look like small fruit factories... pumping out bright red berries against that lush green backdrop.\u003cstrong\u003e You can pick for weeks and never have to worry about thorns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your bush grows about 3 ft. tall.\u003cstrong\u003e Ideal for a back deck\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can walk out each morning and pick fresh raspberries for your breakfast. \u003cstrong\u003eThe larger your container, the larger your plant will grow\u003c\/strong\u003e. But if you really want to get creative... this is a bright looking shrub. Plant them on each side of your front entrance or even as a foundation hedge. In the fall you will start seeing your leaves turning autumn colors.\u003cstrong\u003e Plant several for a hedge that will give you enough berries to freeze throughout the year\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as share with friends and family.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is a real problem solver that you will see more of in a few years. We are one of a few nurseries that are able to offer the Raspberry Shortcake\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e. Your bushes will arrive with a well-developed root mass and cane structure that is ready to explode with new growth. These large sizes will likely sell out quickly for the year. We suggest you order while they are still available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack raspberries and red raspberries must be planted at least 100 feet from each other to prevent cross pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1) If possible, plant your raspberries early in the spring. If you live in a warmer area of the country plant in late winter.\u003cbr\u003e2) A week before you plant, prepare the soil with compost or aged manure, plants prefer slightly acidic soil.\u003cbr\u003e3) Dig a hole twice the width and the same depth as the root ball.\u003cbr\u003e4) For multiple plants, space raspberries about 3 feet apart, in rows 8 feet apart.\u003cbr\u003e5) A trellis or a fence can provide extra support for growth. If you chose to use this option, do it from the beginning of planting so the plants are not disturbed when maturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater your raspberry plant at a rate of 1 inch of water per week. Increase water as necessary during dry periods but do not over water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can use compost with a small amount of balanced organic fertilizer, applying late in the winter. It’s also a good idea to spread mulch in the planting area to maintain moisture and discourage weed growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen the new green canes grow in the spring and summer, trim to 6 to 12 inches to promote branching (and a bigger crop). After that, no pruning is necessary until fruiting is complete. 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