Planting Site
- Black raspberry shrubs should be planted in deep, well-drained soil. The plants require rich, moist soil; loam is ideal. The roots of the black raspberry may grow as long as 4 feet, so deep soil is a necessity. The plants need full sunlight to flower and fruit properly. Do not plant black raspberries near building or trees that create shade. Black raspberries are susceptible to verticillium wilt. Avoid the disease by avoiding planting sites where tomatoes, strawberries, eggplants and potatoes were planted in the previous five years.