How to Layer Raspberries

Layering is a widely used plant propagation technique in which the growing stems of plants are encouraged to produce roots without being severed from the parent plant. You can layer raspberry plants to propagate new plants that have the same characteristics as the mother plant. Raspberry plants belong the small fruit group referred to as brambles. The fruit comes in red, white and black varieties and is produced on the biennial canes that have perennial roots.

Sharp scissors
Small spade
Small pot
Potting soil

Instructions

- 1
  Select a low growing, succulent stem close to the ground for propagation. Recommended time for tip layering is during early spring.
- 2
  Dig a small, 3- to 4-inch deep planting hole at the spot where the stem bends over easily and naturally to touch the ground.
- 3
  Place the tip of the stem into the hole. The growth at the tip should be the softwood growth of the current year. Cover the tip with soil.
- 4
  Keep the soil at the layered site well moistened. This planted stem will first grow downward as it roots. The rooted tip will then bend sharply and start growing upwards. This is the new plant.
- 5
  Fill a small pot with a potting soil. Sever the layered stem from the parent plant using a sharp scissors. Dig out the newly rooted plant and transfer to the pot. Plant tips generally produce roots by late fall or early spring. Allow plants to establish before transplanting into the ground.

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