How to Prepare a Raspberry Bed

Raspberries are a sweet and tasty member of the rose family. Containing a wealth of antioxidants, the raspberry can be a wonderful addition to your health-food list. Highly perishable, the raspberry should be eaten as soon as possible, not stored for later use. Raspberries can be eaten all year round if you freeze them properly. You can also choose to grow your own. If you choose to grow your own raspberries, there are some very important steps that you will need to follow. Proper preparation of your raspberry beds is necessary to produce a healthy, good-quality crop. Here's how to prepare a the bed in order to grow your own beautiful raspberries.

Things You'll Need

• Shovel
• Hoe
• Garden rake
• Miracle Grow
• Water
• Raspberry plants

Instructions

1. Decide exactly where you would like to dig your raspberry bed. A spot that receives full sunlight during the day is best.

2. Dig out the perimeter of your raspberry bed with your shovel. Be sure it is big enough to accommodate the amount of plants that you have.

3. Turn your soil over with your garden rake and hoe. You want to break up pack dirt to create a nice soft soil. Continue to turn over the dirt until it is light and airy.

4. Remove any debris, rocks and weeds from the area of your raspberry bed.

5. Add some Miracle Grow (or any other kind of enrichment food) to your soil. Distribute it evenly throughout with your rake.

6. Plant your raspberry plants about 18 inches apart, with approximately five feet between rows. Water them regularly.

Tips & Warnings

• Plan your garden size carefully before digging, so you can fit in all your raspberry plants.