Blackberry and Raspberry

Your advice suggests not planting raspberry plants within 300 feet of wild blackberries. What makes wild ones different than new ones planted? How about blueberries?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 02/09/2011 @ 8:17 am

Wild blackberries can carry fungus and viruses that can make your raspberries sterile (more information here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberries-not-fruiting.htm ^[1]. Ones you buy from the store should be certified virus and fungus free. This problem does not affect blueberries.

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