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Apply about two ounces of a 5-10-5 fertilizer around each plant. Starting the second season and annually thereafter, fertilize raspberries in early spring before growth begins. Apply a balanced fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10, at a rate of 15 to 20 pounds of fertilizer per 1,000 square feet of planting. If using the hill system, apply about one-half cup per plant. Don't fertilize raspberries in late summer or early fall as it may force new growth that does not harden off properly for winter.
If you want to know how to grow raspberries, you should first know that raspberries ripen shortly after strawberries do. They prefer a sandy loam soil that is rich in organic matter.fter that, you can fertilize your growing raspberry bushes annually. You will use two to three pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 foot of row. Scale that down if you are only planting a couple of bushes. You will also need to prune raspberries as part of their care.