Comments on: Raising Canes: Tulameen Raspberry a Juicy Choice!

By: Tom’s Top Ten Reasons to Grow Raspberries

Tom’s Top Ten Reasons to Grow Raspberries — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:57:50 +0000

[...] Okay, so I went over with my alotted top ten, but I assure you once you start growing raspberries, you’ll be adding to my list. By the way, my favorite variety for the Puget Sound area is Tulameen. [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:07:51 +0000

Hi Annette (Sustainable Eats), I wait until the canes are dormant and about a month before the buds swell, say around February or March around here. I was finding canes got top heavy and would break at the base in heavy rain or wind. Because I use minimal trellising (something I may have to change) I found by trimming off the top of the new cane by a foot or two would send out more vigorous shoots from the remaining buds. I found the best berries were shaded by the cane leaves and this created a lush canopy–and also hid some of the berries from snitching birds (and neighbors). Loved your comment and your raspberry glee!

By: Sustainable Eats

Sustainable Eats — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:52:18 +0000

Tom, why do you trim the new season’s growth? and OMG they are amazing. I am completely sated. In life. Just these berries, me and a pint of whipping cream in my house slippers. I’m out there for about an hour each day in complete heaven. I planted 30 canes. I’m picking a colander a day right now. Neighborhood kids are raiding, neighbors are raiding, my son is selling and I could care less. I’m thinking of ripping out the rear lawn and planting more. I could just sit here all summer, eating Tulameen raspberries…kids be damned. Wipe your own bottoms, I’m busy in the berry patch…

By: Houseplant Clivia: Tough as Nails, Pretty to Boot

Houseplant Clivia: Tough as Nails, Pretty to Boot — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:51:46 +0000

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By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:27:14 +0000

Hi Marlene, good question. Raspberries and serious heat and humidity aren't well suited, generally speacking. That doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try. I'd check with your local nursuries and see what they recommend. This time of year they are likely to stock inexpensive bareroot raspberry canes that are chosen with your climate in mind. Here's some great information and some suggested varieties from Missouri State University: Growing Raspberries in Missouri and also from the University of Missouri: Fruit and Nut Cultivars for Home Planting Then again, you also have the option of visiting your sister in early to mid-July, just about the time Tulameens are ready for picking...and eating.

By: Marline Zee

Marline Zee — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:53:58 +0000

My sister lives in Gig Harbor, WA and bought some Tulameen raspberries a few year ago. She loves their ease of care. (She just turned 78.) However, I live in the middle of Missouri (Lake of the Ozarks) and I’m not sure if Tulameen would make it through the hot summer. What do you think? If not, can you recommend the same type of raspberry for this area? Thanks.

By: tom | tall clover farm

tom | tall clover farm — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:30:51 +0000

Hi Michael, I’d just trim them to about four feet and make the cut just above the closest bud.

1. You’ll get fruit off of that cane in the coming season as well as new shoots.
2. At the end of the season when dormant, cut this year’s producing canes to the ground, as they are dead wood.
3. Trim the new season’s growth (again when dormant) from 3-4 feet.
4. From the buds will emerge new 1-2 foot shoots and small flowers that will produce the berries for the coming season.

Bottom line: trim out dead wood and very light pruning on new wood.

By: michael

michael — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:16:58 +0000

i have just recived tulameen raspberrys,for the first time,iv planted them on my allotment,do i cut them down,to around 6inch,or leve them at the hight of 6 ft

By: Dan D

Dan D — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:04:31 +0000

I so agree! Just picked a bowl myself. What a great site you have here Tom! Beautifully done but that’s really no surprise to me. I’m just beginning to enjoy your writings here and I’m sure I’ll find it a great resource when I finally get an orchard going. Stay well!

By: JanaB

JanaB — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:36:10 +0000

where can you buy plants that will get past CA Ag?

By: Easter Wears a Slicker

Easter Wears a Slicker — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:55:22 +0000

[...] do bring May flowers. Not sure what May, June and July showers bring. Oh wait , I do; glorious berries. The good news is we broke a rain record yesterday and still had a glorious day and spirited easter [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:37:07 +0000

According to my photo records they start as early as June 22 and go for about a month, tapering off at the end of July. I have 20 plants and they clump nicely with about 5 canes per clump and the canes reach up to 6-7 feet if not trimmed. I’d give them a try if you have a place with real good drainage.