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Go to the shopShrub · Rosaceae familyornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
Rubus idaeus
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 1 m apart.
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
April–June · white or pink
container plant: March, October–November
May–June
cut back to the ground (August–September)
June–October
What to plant now (March) full list in March (285) →What to plant now (October) full list in October (244) →What to plant now (November) full list in November (147) →
Feeding
up to 40 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
Pruning
Months apply to Central Europe.
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Larvae in the fruit near the stalk; mainly summer varieties.
The source says: the grubs can damage raspberry and blackberry fruit.
Larvae in the fruit near the stalk; mainly summer varieties.
The source says: the grubs can damage raspberry and blackberry fruit.
Extensive dieback of canes; entry through wounds (often after cane midge).
Extensive dieback of canes; entry through wounds (often after cane midge).
Purple spots on canes, destroys buds.
Purple spots on canes, destroys buds.
Frequently asked
In April–June; the flowers are white or pink.
In June–October.
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
At maturity 0.9–2.7 m wide and 0.9–2.7 m tall; recommended spacing 1 m.
well-drained soil cut canes below soil level, disinfect secateurs
Similar plants
Preparation and use · raspberry
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: leaf
For: mild diarrhoea For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly
Put 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in a cup.
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink 3× a day.
part: leaf
For: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly
Put 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in a cup.
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Gargle 3× a day.
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: mild diarrhoea | 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water | 3× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 3 days → see a doctor | |
| Mouth rinse and gargleat homepart: leaffor: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat | 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water | 3× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 1 week → see a doctor | |
| Adults only | |||||
If symptoms last longer than 3 days or get worse, see a doctor. — for: mild diarrhoea
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. — for: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat
Harvest
Using the harvest · raspberry
What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.
What to do with the harvest
