Common raspberry 'Killarney'

Water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Killarney is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. Killarney requires a clay soil with a ph of 5.7 - 6.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to ensure a gap of at least 1.62 feet (50.0 cm) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings.

1. This plant prefers good drainage and acidic soil. Adding peat moss can create an acid soil.
2. Dig hole one and a half times wider than the container.
3. Remove plant; roughen sides and bottom of root ball.
4. Center root ball in hole, keeping plant vertical and top of root ball level with nearby soil.
5. Mix peat moss with soil; back fill the hole; tamp down.
6. Water thoroughly. Refill soil if needed; water again.
7. Add 3" of mulch around plant, keep away from stem

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Killarney is a very hardy plant.

Expect harvests to start to occur in early summer.