What is the best way to propagate raspberries?

1. Select a healthy, mature raspberry cane that is at least 1 year old. The cane should be flexible and free of disease.

2. In early spring, before the new growth begins, bend the cane down to the ground and lay it in a shallow trench. Cover the cane with soil, leaving only the tip exposed.

3. Water the cane regularly to keep the soil moist. The roots will develop from the nodes on the cane.

4. After several weeks, the cane will have rooted and can be cut from the parent plant. The new plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Division

1. Dig up a clump of raspberries in early spring or late fall. The clump should be about 6 inches wide and deep.

2. Gently separate the canes into individual plants. Be careful not to damage the roots.

3. Replant the plants in their permanent location. The plants should be spaced about 2 feet apart.

Suckers

1. Allow suckers to grow from the base of the raspberry plants. Suckers are new shoots that grow from the roots.

2. Transplant the suckers to their permanent location when they are about 6 inches tall. The plants should be spaced about 2 feet apart.