How Do You Grow Blackberries From Nursery Plants?
There are two types of blackberries: trailing (aka. dew berries), and the erect. The erect varieties usually can be fine without trellised. On the other hand trailing varieties must be trellised. First, blackberries should be grown in areas away from walkways and primary spots in the garden. They grow extremely fast and can take over the landscape if not pruned often. Pruning is simple if you keep only 8 to 10 canes per plant. Like most plants, blackberries love sun. Choose an area with adequate air circulation and good water drainage. They prefer sandy soil. Loamy and clay soils are good, too. The soil should be between 6.0pH to 7.0pH. Plants require dampened soil but can tolerate drought in the summer. Plant the berries when the weather in your region begins to warm up. Dig a hole large enough to fit the roots. Plant each bush at least 6 feet apart to allow ease of harvesting. If you decide to plant in rows, keep each row 15 feet or more apart. Use lots of organic compost into the so
