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How and where should I plant my plants?There should be a planting guide inside the parcel with the plants, displaying the following information.
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Strawberry Plants
Dig a hole in the loose tilth into which plenty of compost has been mixed. Place the roots against one side ensuring they are vertical and not curled up. Pull the soil back against the roots and firm in very well with your feet. It is very important that the crown lies at ground level after firming, with no roots exposed, but leaving the crown still clearly visible. Plant 18 inches (45cm) apart with rows 3 feet (90cm) apart. If dry, water well until established.
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Raspberry Canes
Raspberry canes should not be planted too deeply and need to be firmed in very well. Plant in a well-drained area so that when firmed in, the top of the root is about 2-3 inches (5-7cm) below ground level. Water well and continue to do so if very dry in the spring, but do not saturate, they do not like constantly wet feet! Plant 18 (45cm) inches apart with rows 5- 6 feet (150-180cm) apart. Do not use too much wet compost or FYM around the roots. It is better to mulch from above, but try to keep it away from the cane base.
In the first summer (at the end of May or early June) the old canes of all the varieties(apart from Long Canes)which will be fruiting), should be cut down to about 2 inches (5cm) above ground level to encourage new canes to emerge.
Autumn Bliss is a primocane and fruits on its first year canes. The canes do not need wire supports and grow well as a bed system. In the winter the fruited canes are simply cut off at about 1 inch above ground level to allow new fruiting canes to emerge in the spring. Plant 24 inches (60cm) apart.
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Gooseberry, Currant and Jostaberry Bushes
Plant 4-5 feet (120 -150cm) apart into soil that has had some well-rotted compost incorporated. Dig the hole big enough to accept the roots without bunching or curling. Blackcurrants are grown as a stool and should be planted a little deeper than previously planted so that the lowest buds are just below ground level. Cut the shoots down to leave about 2-3 buds above ground level. Gooseberries, red and white currants ideally need a clear leg of 4-6 inches (10-15cm) above ground level, so remove any low braches and trim the remaining branches to 3-4 buds, preferably to an outward facing bud.
Jostaberries can also be grown on a short leg, or as a stool (see blackcurrants) if planting a one year old bush. They can grow to over 8 feet high so a 6 feet spacing is recommended. All the bushes should be firmed well in and watered. If it is very dry, continue to water until established.
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For information on the immediate care of your plants, please refer to 'What should I do when I receive my plants?'
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