Loganberry advice

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  1. Fat Controller

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    Last year, I planted a loganberry plant (well, technically it was planted in the autumn of 2014, but last year was its first year in the garden as such); it produced a few fruits (very nice ones too!) and then in the latter part of the year it headed for the sky.

    I must admit that I forgot about it, and then the weather turned rotten so it ended up having its own way all winter. Yesterday, we got properly torn into the garden and when I got to the back of the garden I found that the loganberry 'whip' has grown so tall it appears to have fallen over and the tip end has taken root about two feet away from the original plant.

    A second cane has also appeared from the base of the original plant, and there are leaf buds all the way up. The long whip/hoop also has leaf buds and new growth all along its length.

    Now, do I cut this whip/hoop somewhere in the middle, or do I bury it in places where there is new growth in the hope that it will take root and give me a load more plants?

    I was contemplating moving it, but to be honest if it is happy where it is it can stay, and if is also welcome to reproduce a good 6-8 feet to either side if it wants to - the more then merrier!
     
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      If you are happy where it is, just peg it down where you want it to root.
       
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        Thanks @"M" - hopefully it roots readily and gives me a load more plants :)

        I will move the adjacent hibiscus instead :dbgrtmb:
         
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          Just found this for you:-
           
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          Thanks - it has managed that all by itself then, albeit it is still connected to original plant. I will sever it today then, and I will then have to build some sort of cane frame to support the height of the remaining canes; in fact, I will have to wind them round the supports as they are so long, but that isn't really a problem.
           
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            I've got 12 Loganberries, 4 rows each of 3 plants with the canes from each plant overlapping their neighbours. Cut the rooted tip cane about 150mm above ground and train the severed cane back wherever it should be. Secure to a short cane if not firmly rooted into the ground.

            Each year you'll get fruit from the previous year's canes that need tying back to whatever structure you're using (I use double height Rylock fencing) as soon as is practical, so for me it's a case of some temporary supports for the new growth, then cut out the old stuff after fruiting has finished, and then weave/tie the new canes in place.

            We can cope with any size of crop as, besides my wife & daughter wanting them for smoothies, plus me wanting them for Loganberry & Elderberry Wine (a high acid + low acid mix of red fruits), and there's also several local jam makers interested in buying them (and numerous local Blackbirds trying to claim ownership of them).
             
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