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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 14, 2011
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    I would work in the topsoil at least 15 cm, 30 cm if you can, but 15 cm down will be enough. In terms of how wide to incorporate top soil, I would go .75 - 1 meter on all sides from where the plant will be planted. Your method of trellising sounds good, just remember that you will need to remove older cane as the plant grows, so just make sure that you will be able to do that.

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    Nikki on
    March 18, 2011
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    Yes, the buds on the crown will grow into new canes. It may not fruit this year due to the canes being broken, but it should start fruiting again next year if the new canes are protected.

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    Nikki on
    March 21, 2011
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    This article should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/propagating-blackberries-cuttings.htm

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    Heather on
    March 23, 2011
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    Since these are new plantings, you may want to wait another year before pruning, but you can do a little. Here is more information:

    This article will help you with pruning blackberries:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm

    This article will help you with pruning the raspberries:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/raspberry/pruning-raspberry-bushes.htm

    And this one will help you with blueberries:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-plant-pruning.htm

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    Nikki on
    March 23, 2011
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    Yes, with most varieties you can and it will fruit fine.

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    Heather on
    March 23, 2011
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    I would recommend using a fertilizer that has a slightly higher middle number (e.g. 5-7-5 or 20-25-20). This will give them a little extra phosphorous, which they need for fruit production.

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    Heather on
    March 26, 2011
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    They like a pH between 5.5 and 7, so it really depends on how acidic your soil is whether it is too acidic. Have the soil tested and then adjust the pH of the soil into this pH zone according to your soil test.

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