#raspberries — Public Fediverse posts

"Go All the Way" is a song written by #EricCarmen of American #rock group the #Raspberries, from their 1972 album #Raspberries. Released as a single in July 1972, the song reached the Top 5 on three principal US charts: number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 4 on #Cashbox, and number 3 on #RecordWorld. The single sold more than 1.3 million copies, earning the band their only #certifiedGoldRecord. It was their second single release and their biggest US hit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kY3ITqAAm8

Double harvest: #raspberries and #RenewableEnergy - #FruitLogistica

Excerpts: "Based on current findings, strawberries do not thrive under #SolarPanels, so this combination of crops does not have a promising future. This was the conclusion of a Wageningen University study on fruit cultivation beneath #photovoltaic systems.

Strawberries grown beneath solar panels with 25 to 50 per cent light transmission experienced a significant drop in yield – by 25 to 30 per cent.

The situation was quite different for raspberries, however: under solar panels with 40 per cent light transmission, the harvest yield fell by only five per cent, and the quality of the fruit remained unchanged. At the same time, the panels reduced evaporation and water consumption, protecting the berries from burns and heat peaks.

The scientists also expect positive effects on #WaterConsumption and protection against #ExtremeWeather conditions.

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One clear advantage is that raspberries are currently grown under rain protection films that have to be replaced every five to seven years. This equates to a significant amount of plastic that would no longer be required if solar modules were used instead. And they last at least ten years."

Full article:
https://www.fruitlogistica.com/en/blog/double-harvest-raspberries-and-renewable-energy.html

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarFarms #Solar #RenewableEnergy #RenewablesNow #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #SolarEnergy

EDIT - The strawberries came back!!! And took over the ground!

I tried doing this last year, but the spot was too shady for the strawberries. Now I'm transplanting some milk thistle plants to my raspberry patch, and leaving the burdock alone. It will be a thorny place, but good for the #pollinators!

Planting #Raspberries and #Strawberries Together: A Guide to Successful #CompanionPlanting

By Lucy Smith, August 31, 2024

"Key Takeaways

- Planting raspberries and strawberries together offers benefits such as companion planting for similar growing conditions and natural pest control.
- Consider spacing, soil requirements, watering, and sunlight needs to ensure successful growth and coexistence of raspberries and strawberries.
- Optimal planting times are early spring or late fall, with raised beds recommended for proper drainage and spacing between plants.
- Regular pruning is essential for maintaining plant health, while managing pests through natural predators and proper hygiene promotes a bountiful harvest."

Learn more:
https://fruittreehub.com/can-you-plant-raspberries-and-strawberries-together/

#SolarPunkSunday #CompanionPlanting #Gardening #GrowingRaspberries #GrowingStrawberries

Et hop, a milk chocolate and raspberry birthday cake.
#baking #cake #gateau
#Framboises #raspberries #FromMyGarden