Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous
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Soil
Fertile soil enriched with compost. Prefers a pH of 6.
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Position
Fine in a shady position.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not normally required but if leaves start to yellow then add a liquid feed.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 2' 11" (90cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 2' 11" (90cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Plant purchased plants when the soil is workable from mid autumn to spring, when dormant, or use offshoots from an existing plant and cut them to 6 inches after planting. Mulch after planting.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Need supporting on wires or tied against a fence. Train the briars onto wire supports from 3 feet high and above. Each fall add some compost.
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Harvesting
Pick over a long season as ripe.
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Troubleshooting
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