Festival Raspberry

Grow raspberries in a part of the garden   that has good air circulation, good  drainage, and full sunlight. Good   air movement helps foliage dry faster,  thereby reducing disease   problems. Standing water will increase the likelihood  of disease   problems and death of the plants due to a lack of oxygen to the  roots.   Any well-drained soil is satisfactory for growing raspberries.   Irrigation  will be needed on a sandy soil, and even on more   moisture-retentive soils  during dry spells. Raspberry canes are   sensitive to desiccation, so avoid a  windswept site.