Raspberries, mushroom compost

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charles
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 I think it is because mushroom compost is rather alkaline, from chalk added, and this makes it harder for raspberries to obtain magnesium, resulting in yellow veined leaves. I have the same symptoms here as my pH is 7.4 and watering with Epsom Salts is a help. We still have plenty of raspberries!

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