Raspberry

Raspberries are categorized mainly into two types. They are primocane (fall-bearing or everbearing types) and floricane (summer bearing). For the hydroponics system, primocane types are recommended, as these produce fruits at the top of first-year canes over a long harvest season. They also need less growing space and support than floricane types. Smaller Raspberry plants do better in containers; some varieties such as Heritage Red, Autumn Bliss, Raspberry Shortcake, and Jewel Black are ideal Raspberries to grow indoors. Jewel Raspberry variety is one of the varieties with fruit that is black rather than the traditional red Raspberry.

• The pH for Hydroponic Raspberries should be 5.8 to 6.5
• The temperature should be kept between 22 and 24°C
• 10-12 hours of light daily optimal but a minimum of 6 hours.
• Optimal humidity range must be 65% -75%
• Harvest about 12 months/year is possible with staggered growth cycles.

Make sure the Raspberries get appropriate lighting. The appropriate lighting will vary based on the Raspberries. Give the Raspberries the appropriate nutrients. Hydroponically grown Raspberry plants have nutrients mixed with water that is put directly over the root system. The exact method varies depending on the growing medium, such as adding nutrients to the water medium or spraying the plant roots with a mixed water-and-nutrient solution for other systems. The nutrient needs vary by plant, so talk to the supplier about the exact amounts necessary for the specific Raspberry plant. Change the solution every 2 weeks for most berries.

Make sure the temperature ranges are appropriate for the specific Raspberries. For example, Raspberries should be kept in temperatures ranging from 22 to 24°C. Grow hydroponic Raspberry plants in deep water culture buckets. Growing Raspberry plants using a hydroponics system gives the grower maximum control of the plant’s nutrition.