How do blackberries grow?
Blackberries are perennial plants that grow on different types of canes. They grow best in full sun and have root systems that can live for many years. To prevent root diseases, drainage is important for blackberries.TypesBlackberry plants are classified into three different types: the self-supporting erect canes, the semi-erect canes that require support and the trailing canes that grow along the ground.DefinitionBlackberry plants have two different names which are determined by whether the cane is in its first or second year of growth. The primocane is the first year when no fruit is produced; floricane is the second year, when fruit is produced on the branches.GrowthKnowledge of growth habits is important for pruning blackberry plants. While the roots live for many years, the canes are biennial. The floricanes need to be removed each year after harvest, and the new primocanes need to be thinned and trimmed.Prevention/SolutionTo avoid verticillium wilt, blackberries should not be pla
