Blackberry patch

Find out where blackberry plants grow best. Plant them in full sun and use mulch to insulate the soil and retain water. New canes, or primocanes, don’t bear fruit. Prune second year floricanes to the ground in the fall after they finish fruiting. #planting #blackberry #bush

Blackberry plants are simple to cultivate and plant. The blackberry grows quickly. Modern blackberry cultivars and variants are developed from native species that can still be seen growing wild along roadsides. Blackberry plants can be trailing, erect, or bushy, and thorny or thornless. Some kinds and cultivars thrive in colder northern climates, while others thrive in hotter southern climates. It is critical to select blackberry bushes that are appropriate for your location and landscape.

Great post on how to make a blackberry or raspberry trellis from existing fence posts and sturdy fencing or chicken wire.

In order to understand how to prune blackberries it’s important to understand the basics of how blackberries grow. Blackberries are perennials.This means that the root system will live for many years. The root system produces new canes yearly. Canes produced are biennial and die after two years. The first year of growth on a blackberry is called a primocane. For many varieties of blackberries (though not all) this is primarily a vegetative year of growth and will not produce fruit.

Discover how to grow healthier blackberry bushes by companion planting them with beneficial plants. Bee balm and borage draw pollinators to your blackberry brambles. Nasturtiums and hyssop deter harmful insects, and they all grow in full sun. #companion #blackberry #plants

Don't be scared to add blackberries to your urban homestead. Here's how to keep blackberries from spreading!

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