moving raspberry canes

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Boldverg
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I just took a second plot,right nextdoor the the one I already have,I must be insane :roll: .
Anyway,on this new plot,there are some raspberry canes which look ok,but they need a good clear up,as the last tenants were a complete and utter waste of space,and let the whole thing overgrow,and at the bottom of the raspberry canes is a load of twitch,I was wondering if they would be strong enough for me to fork them up,and move them to a new prepared area :?: ,I have never had rasperry before and as you will be aware,most info& books only talk about putting things in from a fresh start,so if any of you out there know and can help,that would be great!!
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Are they autumn or summer fruiting?

Thought so, so treat them as summer, cut out all of last years growth after digging them up, it can be used as a lifting aid.

To aid with couch removal use a big bucket of water to wash the roots in, then replant at a location of your choice.

I now have lots of rows after digging up most of a six by twelve plot two years ago. :D
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Thanks,they are summer by the way,I'll give it a go!!
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Dear Boldverg, don't forget Raspberries are fairly shallow rooted plants, so only put the fibrous roots about 2inches to 3inches deep.
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Hi, I have always just cut off at ground level, The canes removed are then stuck in sand then used to form a new bed, Ive never had any problems and have not reduced in fruit production per plant
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