Blackberry Growing Guide

Rubus fruticosus

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Fertile soil enriched with compost. Prefers a pH of 6.

Position

Fine in a shady position.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not normally required but if leaves start to yellow then add a liquid feed.

Spacing

Single Plants: 2' 11" (90cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 2' 11" (90cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum)

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 Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

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.

Harvesting

Pick over a long season as ripe.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Blackberry

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail