Hi Tammy. The lack of raspberries is a bit of a mystery, given that the plants seem to be thriving enough to give out suckers. Are the raspberries flowering? If so, are there enough pollinators around to ensure their successful pollination and fruiting? You could try planting more pollen and nectar-rich flowers nearby to coax more pollinators into the area.
What climate are you growing them in? Raspberries prefer a cooler, maritime climate - generally between USDA zones 4 to 8. There are some more heat-tolerant varieties that will grow in zone 9 though. If it is particularly hot and/or dry then it may be that the plants simply won't flower as much.
What is the soil like? Soil that is very high in nitrogen (for example from the addition of lots of not-yet-rotted-down manure) would encourage plenty of leafy growth, including suckers, at the expense of flower (and hence fruit) production. Any additions of organic material need to be made right at the start of the season, before growth re-starts. And all material should be fully rotted down and matured to give a more balanced nutritional profile.
Hi Tammy. The lack of raspberries is a bit of a mystery, given that the plants seem to be thriving enough to give out suckers. Are the raspberries flowering? If so, are there enough pollinators around to ensure their successful pollination and fruiting? You could try planting more pollen and nectar-rich flowers nearby to coax more pollinators into the area.
What climate are you growing them in? Raspberries prefer a cooler, maritime climate - generally between USDA zones 4 to 8. There are some more heat-tolerant varieties that will grow in zone 9 though. If it is particularly hot and/or dry then it may be that the plants simply won't flower as much.
What is the soil like? Soil that is very high in nitrogen (for example from the addition of lots of not-yet-rotted-down manure) would encourage plenty of leafy growth, including suckers, at the expense of flower (and hence fruit) production. Any additions of organic material need to be made right at the start of the season, before growth re-starts. And all material should be fully rotted down and matured to give a more balanced nutritional profile.