Add mulch around the plants to preserve moisture and deter weeds. Raspberries can require support for certain varieties, so plant them along a fence, row or a trellis. For black or purple raspberries, space them 4 feet apart. For red and gold raspberry plants, space the 2 to 3 feet apart in rows set 8 feet apart. When planting, keep the crown of the plant an inch or two above the ground. Make sure you plant the raspberries far away from wild-growing berries, since the wild-growing berries can cause an increase in disease. Prior to planting, amend the soil with some compost. Soak raspberry roots for an hour before planting outside. A majority of raspberry plants are summer-fruiting, and they also are self-fertile. Two main types of raspberries exist, including the summer-fruiting raspberries which produce one crop per season and ever-bearing raspberries, which produce a fall crop and also can produce a crop the next summer. Raspberries grow best in cooler climates, but some newer varieties allow the berries to grow in warmer climates, too.
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