Autumn pruning: this is how raspberry achieves double the yield!

Pruning raspberries in autumn is fundamental not only for the quality of the fruit but also for the health of the bush. Proper intervention at the right time and manner facilitates care for the next year, reduces the likelihood of diseases, and results in more abundant, larger fruits. However, it is important to be aware of the type of raspberry you are growing, as the pruning technique depends on this. In our article, we will show you step by step how to perform autumn pruning for once-bearing and everbearing raspberries. Once-bearing raspberries produce fruit on canes that developed and became woody (second-year canes) in the previous year. These shoots age by the end of summer and should be completely removed during pruning. In contrast, everbearing – also known as twice-bearing – raspberries can produce fruit on their first-year canes as well, even in autumn, and these shoots can bear fruit again the following year. If you are unsure about the type, the color and variety can ...