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- Q.Hardiness Zone - I'm interested in planting some blackberry bushes, but I'm not sure if I can grow them in the zone I ...
- Q.When To Plant Blackberries - I need to know the best time to plant blackberries and also red raspberries.
- Q.Blackberry Leaf Problem - I have plants with holes in the leaves, and the holes are edged in a brown-dead look. The back of ...
- Q.Proper Trellising For Blackberries - I would appreciate info on the best way to make the trellises for my blackberries. This is first year I ...
- Q.Planting Berry Bushes In Planters - My husband bought two bare root berry bushes, a blackberry and a raspberry. Our soil is very clay like and ...
- Q.What Are The Fat Stalks Growing Out Of My Blackberry Bush - I planted some blackberry bushes last year, and they seem to be growing well; but the stalks are viney. We are ...
- Q.Pruning Blackberries - We have had an early spring here in New York. Can I still tip prune my bushes even though the leaves ...
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March 31, 2011Q.Hardiness Zone
I'm interested in planting some blackberry bushes, but I'm not sure if I can grow them in the zone I live in. I live in Zone 9B. Will I have any problems in planting berry bushes?
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Nikki on
April 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.That is on the upper end of what they can take, but they should be able to live fine where you are. Make sure that the specific variety you select is also suitable for your zone.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 1, 2011Q.When To Plant Blackberries
I need to know the best time to plant blackberries and also red raspberries.
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 2, 2011
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walt on
April 6, 2011Q.Blackberry Leaf Problem
I have plants with holes in the leaves, and the holes are edged in a brown-dead look. The back of some leaves have black spots. What is up?-walt
- Answered by
Heather on
April 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like it may be leaf spot. This article will help:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r71100611.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 8, 2011Q.Proper Trellising for Blackberries
I would appreciate info on the best way to make the trellises for my blackberries. This is first year I have ventured to plant them and want to do well.
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Nikki on
April 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/18929/ec1303.pdf (page 4)Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 9, 2011Q.Planting Berry Bushes in Planters
My husband bought two bare root berry bushes, a blackberry and a raspberry. Our soil is very clay like and extremely difficult to regulate. Most of the things we've grown are in planters, raised beds and pots, so we wanted to do the same with both bushes. Could you give us any suggestions on how best to do this? Should we add something to the planter for the bushes to climb?
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Nikki on
April 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/berries/berries-growing-container.htm
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April 10, 2011Q.What Are the Fat Stalks Growing Out of My Blackberry Bush
I planted some blackberry bushes last year, and they seem to be growing well; but the stalks are viney. We are training them to grow on a fence. There are some huge stalks growing out of plants that aren't like a vine at all. Are thesefrom new growth or just a sticker bush growing out of it, and should I cut it out or leave it?
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Heather on
April 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Depending on how it looks exactly, it could be a sucker from the rootstock or it could be a disease called witches broom. Either way, it is not helpful to the plant. Remove it.
If it is witches broom, there is not much you can do for the plant. Here is more information:
http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/weeklypics/Weekly_Picture10-31-99.htmlIf it was a sucker, this happens sometimes and removing it should resolve the issue.
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April 10, 2011Q.Pruning Blackberries
We have had an early spring here in New York. Can I still tip prune my bushes even though the leaves have started to come out?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 11, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
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