How To Grow Blackberries In A Garden
Introduction to Growing Blackberries
Do you want to begin growing blackberries? Or, have you been growing blackberries for a long time and simply want to get fresh ideas or helpful suggestions? This growing corner will teach you how to grow blackberries.
Most of our blackberries are summer bearing, which carry one crop of berries on the over-wintering canes during the summer months. Plants begin fruiting in mid summer, and the season lasts approximately 3 - 4 weeks. The berries will have best flavor by allowing them to fully ripen.
Great for jams and desserts!
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Steps to Success
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Step 1 – Plan your Space
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Step 2 – Prepare your Planting Area
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Step 3 – Plant your Blackberries
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Step 4 – Harvest your Blackberries
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Step 5 – Maintain your Blackberry Plants
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Spacing
- Blackberries should be planted 3'–4' apart
- Recommend 8'–12' between rows depending on machinery
Irrigation
- Soak in water using Agri-gel™ for 1–2 hrs before planting (except TC plugs)
- Water thoroughly after planting
- 1"–2" rainfall or equivalent per week
Fertilization
- Before planting add ½ – ¾ lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft
- Commercial growers should use 500 lbs per acre
- An additional 1lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft can be applied in July or August and in early spring in following years
- pH: 6.5–6.8
Weed Control
- Regular cultivation is necessary during growing season
- Roots are shallow – don't cultivate more than an inch deep
- Mulching during establishments can help control weeds
- Contact a local extension for chemical recommendations
Trellis
- We suggest plants are supported by a 5–wire trellis or put into a staked–hill system.
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Planting Summary
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Spacing
- Blackberries should be planted 3'–4' apart
- Recommend 8'–12' between rows depending on machinery
Irrigation
- Soak in water using Agri-gel™ for 1–2 hrs before planting (except TC plugs)
- Water thoroughly after planting
- 1"–2" rainfall or equivalent per week
Fertilization
- Before planting add ½ – ¾ lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft
- Commercial growers should use 500 lbs per acre
- An additional 1lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft can be applied in July or August and in early spring in following years
- pH: 6.5–6.8
Weed Control
- Regular cultivation is necessary during growing season
- Roots are shallow – don't cultivate more than an inch deep
- Mulching during establishments can help control weeds
- Contact a local extension for chemical recommendations
Trellis
- We suggest plants are supported by a 5–wire trellis or put into a staked–hill system.
Video Guides
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Our videos are written and produced by Nate Nourse and are aimed at your success. You'll find all our Video Learning Guides in our Video Library.
Making Nursery-Mature Plants
How to Plant Blackberry and Black Raspberry Plants
Digging and Packing Nursery Mature Plants
Healthy berry plants require these important elements:
- Early planting! Plant as early as possible in the spring. Snow or occasional frost will not hurt most new plants (green tissue culture plants excepted), and spring rains will foster growth. Planting in the fall is not recommended in the Northeast and Midwest.
- A sunny, weed-free location with at least a half-day of sunlight.
- Clean beds that are frequently weeded.
- Well-drained soil. For poor drainage conditions, consider raised beds.
- Proper soil pH. Matching soil pH to plant requirements can be a huge factor in your success. Sample the soil before planting and contact your local cooperative extension office for assistance.
- Crop rotation. Avoid planting strawberries or raspberries in soils where previous crops have included strawberries, raspberries, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant or peppers. These crops may harbor the soil pathogens Verticillium, Phytophthora and nematodes and may affect your new plants.
- Irrigation. Maintain proper moisture levels throughout the season and, most importantly, during the establishment period. Drip irrigation is imperative when planting in raised beds.
Avoid Common Mistakes
- Read free planting guide 1-3 months before planting.
- Plants will fail to flourish if roots are too deep or too shallow.
- Pack soil firmly around the roots.
- Do not plant near wild plants or plants whose origins are unknown.
- Water well one to three times a week, not every day.
- Avoid fertilizer burn by fertilizing only after plants are established.
- Do not soak plants in water more than 1 hour!
How To Grow Blackberries In A Garden
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