We live in southern Minnesota and want put some raspberry bushes in the backyard, being new to gardening should we wait until next spring or could they establish themselves well enough during the hot summer months to survive the winter without expert attention?
Lol to this, because it’s partially true, but also a bit defeatist.
You need to stay on top of berry bushes quarterly in warmer zones, but this person is in Minnesota. I don’t think they’ll thrive their like they would in warmer zones without harsh winters.
If farms can keep them in check, regular gardeners can as well, it just takes a fair amount of effort.
Mine up in Canada grow like bloody weeds, harsh winters don’t do much to them, they are hardy as fuck.
As someone in Minnesota, they thrive here just fine. I grow mine in the yard and mow down any that grow where I don’t want them, which seems to keep them in check.