Leaf Bud Cuttings for Raspberries?

Agrinerd Franklin, NC(Zone 6b) Aug 29, 2006

I've been looking for a quick way to increase some red raspberries and have seen several references to leaf bud cuttings, but no real "how-tos". Any advice out there?

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phicks Lakeland, FL(Zone 9b) Aug 31, 2006

What you want to do is a T bud Graft. read this site it will take you tho it http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/budding/budding.htm

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Lucky_P Hopkinsville, KY(Zone 6b) Aug 31, 2006

Nope. No budding/grafting for brambles.
Depending on the type, tip-rooting (layering) or root cuttings will work.
I'd probably opt for root cuttings.

"Erect blackberries (I presume you can do raspberries the same way) are most often propagated by root cuttings planted directly in the field where the berries are to be permanently situated. Root cuttings should be the diameter of a pencil and 4 to 6 inches long (Figure 36). These cuttings are placed horizontally about 2 inches deep in the soil in March. Shoots should appear in four to eight weeks. If storage of the roots is necessary before planting, moisten them and store in a plastic bag at 34� to 38�F until time to plant."