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- Q.Blackberry Pruning - I have several large/long blackberry vines that stick up above the entire patch. These are first year vines, I believe, ...
- Q.Blemished Blackberries - I have a good crop but many of the berries have drupes that are pale beige along with the deep ...
- Q.What To Spray For Stinkbug Control - I live on the Gulf Coast. What do you recomend to kill stink bugs on my blackberries?
- Q.Blackberry Bushes - We just planted a bush this summer. The vines are getting straggly. Should I trim it or leave it alone? I ...
- Q.I Bought One Blackberry Bush 4 Years Ago, And Still Doesn’t Blossom - Why doesn't my blackberry bush blossom? It is very healthy and I bought from a reputable nursery. It continues to grow ...
- Q.My Blackberry Vines Have Turned Black Dying From The Tips - What is this disease? Is there an effective treatment? I live in coastal NE North Carolina, just off the Albermarle ...
- Q.What Is The Best Time To Prune Blackberry Vines And How Far Back To Cut - Spring or fall?
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sportsman on
July 25, 2012Q.Blackberry Pruning
I have several large/long blackberry vines that stick up above the entire patch. These are first year vines, I believe, so they won't produce berries, but should I be cutting these back? They make it hard to get to the ripened berries, as they are so large and just hang over the entire patch and there are several of them. They almost seem mutant they're so large and fast growing compared to the others.
Answered by
Nikki on
July 26, 2012
Certified ExpertA.For information on pruning, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
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- Asked by
basket on
July 29, 2012Q.blemished blackberries
I have a good crop but many of the berries have drupes that are pale beige along with the deep purple ones. What is the reason, and what can be done about it?
- Answered by
Heather on
August 7, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This is called White Druplet Disorder. It can happen for several reasons. This article will explain more about it and how to fix it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/white-drupelet-syndrome.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
dorie on
August 4, 2012Q.What to Spray for Stinkbug Control
I live on the Gulf Coast. What do you recomend to kill stink bugs on my blackberries?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 4, 2012
Certified ExpertA.I like neem oil for food plant pesticides, though I do not know how effective it will be on stink bugs as they are difficult to kill. Neem oil is safe for people and beneficial bugs but very effective on pests that cause damage. After the plant is treated, it absorbs the neem and any part of the shrub will be poisonous to pests for a few weeks. Here is more information on getting rid of these pests: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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kimberlee on
August 6, 2012Q.blackberry bushes
We just planted a bush this summer. The vines are getting straggly. Should I trim it or leave it alone? I worry it will get out of control.
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 7, 2012
Certified ExpertA.For information on pruning, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
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farmboydel on
August 18, 2012Q.I Bought One Blackberry Bush 4 Years Ago, and Still Doesn’t Blossom
Why doesn't my blackberry bush blossom? It is very healthy and I bought from a reputable nursery. It continues to grow and spread, but still no blossoms, so no fruit.
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 20, 2012
Certified ExpertA.The amount of nitrogen is too high, which results in more foliage growth and little to no blooming/fruiting. Add a phosphorus rich fertilizer or bone meal to the soil to encourage flowering, and in turn more fruiting, and this should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
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Riverwide on
September 1, 2012Q.My blackberry vines have turned black dying from the tips
What is this disease? Is there an effective treatment? I live in coastal NE North Carolina, just off the Albermarle Sound, zone 8.
- Answered by
Heather on
September 16, 2012
Certified ExpertA.There are a few things it could be, some are treatable and some are not. It could be wilt, cane blight or a fungus.
These articles will give the more specific symptoms to look for that will help you more accurately diagnose the problem:
http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berrytool/raspberry/caneslaterals/Raspcankers.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
richey63 on
September 9, 2012
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Nikki on
September 10, 2012
Certified ExpertA.For information on pruning, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
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