Raspberries

Raspberries are one of the supreme joys of summer eating. Packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and thorns.
Diverse varieties are available for every region of the country (upto an elevation of 7,00').
They'll perform well in partial shade, but do their best in full sun in a well drained, non-alkaline soil, protected from wind damage.
When pruning raspberries, keep in mind that they only bare fruit on a cane once. That cane can then be cut and removed.
Raspberries use more soil moisture than most fruit. Irrigated plants are more vigorous and yield over a longer season than do unirrigated plants. Begin irrigating raspberries at the same time other garden crops are normally irrigated. Most cultivars require about one inch of water per week during the growing season. Extreme warm and windy conditions make greater amounts of water necessary. Light sandy soils need more frequent irrigation than heavier clay soils.
Apply 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water once a week if drought occurs during fruiting.
Do not over-water in late summer or fall. Excessive water application during this time may delay maturity of cane wood and result in a freezing injury that will become evident the following spring.
They are prone to verticillium wilt, so keep them away from areas that have had plants that also share that sensitivity (eggplant, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes).
Pick 'em carefully and savour the flavor.