Blackberry Plants
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- Transplant Blackberries in Anderson, SC
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- What Is the Best Time to Plant Blackberry Bushes in Helena, Montana?
Asked by Anonymous on November 26, 2010
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Asked by Anonymous on December 2, 2010
Sweeter Blackberries
Even here in Arizona I have been doing well with growing blackberries. What I have are thornless and ever-bearing. The only problem is that the berries are very tart. In preparing some berries for wine a test, they showed no sugar content. What can I do to make the berries grow sweeter?
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Nikki
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Most berries will grow tart if there is some nutrient lacking in the soil. Have your soil tested and then amend the soil according to what the soil tests say is lacking. Normally, your local extension service will do a soil test for free or for a small fee.
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Asked by Anonymous on January 21, 2011
Pruning Blackberries
Some of my canes are 10 feet long or tall. Do I need to cut them back, and if so, how tall should I leave them? They are tied to trellises, but I have trained them to the wires.
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Asked by Anonymous on February 9, 2011
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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Asked by Anonymous on February 28, 2011
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Early spring or fall is the best time to plant them.
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Asked by CatWood on March 4, 2011
BlackBerry Bushes
I planted some new black berries last Summer. They didn’t produce last year, only the cane grew. I didn’t prune them at all in the summer nor winter, How much should I prune off now? The canes are about 12 ft long. Thanks
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Asked by rockymtn1310 on March 13, 2011
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In the spring, after any chance of frost has passed, is the best time. Early fall is the next best time.
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