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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 8, 2011
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 23, 2011
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    Use an organic fertilizer, such as compost, which can be applied during planting. You can also mix some with water and apply during watering about once a month.

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    Nikki on
    October 30, 2011
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    If they were planted this year, then it would not hurt to mulch them with straw or leaves to give them a bit of extra protection. If they are established (more than 1 year old), they do not need to be mulched.

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    Heather on
    November 19, 2011
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    I would fertilize them in the spring. Fertilizing in the fall may cause the plants to go into a growth spurt rather than dormancy, which would make them more susceptible to winter damage.

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    Heather on
    February 5, 2012
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    Some varieties of blackberries turn reddish in color inbetween the green stage and the ripe stage. I suspect that your red berries are still just a little under-ripe. Give them some more time to ripen before picking.

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    Nikki on
    January 31, 2012
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    Yes you can. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/propagating-blackberries-cuttings.htm

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    Nikki on
    March 20, 2012
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    Generally, the best time for transplanting blackberries is fall, but spring is the next best time for transplanting them. Select a transplant site that provides full sun, air circulation and is well draining. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm

    Also, it may help to do it in the evening to reduce stress/transplant shock, and be sure to include as much of the roots as possible. If you have not already done so, you may want to prune your blackberry bush as well. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm

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  • Answered by
    zaffutos@hotmail.com on
    March 23, 2012
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    To add to NIKKI's GREAT advice when you transplant add some hydro sorb type water crystals to the hole. Your plants will love it and it will really help the plsnt. Another name for these crystals are TERA SORB. what these crystals do are absorb 400 times there weight in water. when the ground is dry the roots have a supply of water till you get to the watering.

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