Lots of organic matter and good drainage. They cannot take wet feet. Provide adequate moisture during the growing season. Don t prune out new shoots. Prune or mow the canes each winter to get a free standing fall crop each year without using a trellis.
Leaves wither and die in spring.
It may initially effect a few canes but entire crowns eventually die. Usually caused by poor drainage or infected nursery stock. This disease can be prevented by increasing organic matter and adding calcium to the soil, gypsum at a rate of 5 lbs per 100 sq feet. Chilliwack Raspberry Vey popular with Pacific Northwest backyard growers. Good flavor on this British Columbian red July bearer and root rot resistance and ability to grow on wetter sites.