Boyne Raspberry

Before planting

• Keep roots cool and slightly moist until planting, not dried out and not sitting in standing water.

• Right before planting, soak the bare roots in a bucket of clean water for about 30–60 minutes.

Choose the location

• Pick a sunny spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

• Soil should drain well and not stay soggy after rain.

• Remove grass, weeds, and their roots from the planting strip.

Prepare the planting row

• Loosen the soil in a trench or row about 12–18 inches wide and 8–10 inches deep.

• Work in compost or well rotted manure to improve soil structure and fertility.

• Avoid planting directly into pure compost; mix it with your native soil.

Spacing

• Space Boyne plants about 2–3 feet apart in the row.

• If you are planting multiple rows, leave about 6–8 feet between rows so you have room to walk and maintain plants.

Dig the planting hole

• For each plant, dig a hole wide enough for the roots to spread naturally (about 10–12 inches wide).

• Loosen the soil in the bottom and sides of the hole.

Set the plant depth

• Make a small mound of soil in the center of the hole.

• Spread the roots evenly over the mound so they fan out and angle slightly downward.

• Position the plant so the crown (where roots meet the stem) is about 1–2 inches below the final soil surface.

Backfill and firm

• Backfill the hole with the loosened soil, working it gently in around the roots.

• Firm the soil lightly with your hands as you go to remove air pockets, but do not pack it hard.

Water in

• Water thoroughly right after planting until the soil is evenly moist around the roots.

• If the soil settles and exposes roots, add a little more soil to cover them and keep the crown at the right depth.

Mulch

• Spread 2–3 inches of mulch (straw, wood chips, pine bark) along the row around the plants.

• Keep mulch a couple of inches away from the canes to prevent rot.

• Mulch helps keep moisture in and suppresses weeds.

First season care