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October 7, 2016Q.fertilizer for thornless blackberry bushes
What is the best fertilizer to use on thornless blackberry bushes? I planted several varieties of thornless blackberry bushes five years ago. The first two years I had tons of huge berries. The past two years they have not developed any blossoms. There isn't any sign of virus or disease. I have cut the canes way back every year and the bushes fill in beautifully. I have garden fabric around them with bark on top. The only other plants in the area are raspberries and blueberries.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 7, 2016A.Here are links to refresh you on the care requirements and pruning practices.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberries-not-fruiting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1431.html
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/pruning-and-training-thornless-blackberries/Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
fuzzybugg4 on
October 9, 2016
Alamogordo NM 88310Q.Blackberries
I read about problems with blackberry bush not producing. Mine is over 6 years old and never has bloomed or produced fruit. It has put out new plants and spreading. Maybe it is the soil. Should I try and transplant next spring to better spot? The rest of my garden is fine. Get plenty of vegetables. I live in southern New Mexico.
Answered by
Alisma on
October 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.If the site is generally good in terms of the light levels and other characteristics, you can try to amend the soil to the correct pH and nutrient levels for blackberries. A soil test can help you decide what to do.
Otherwise, you can replant to a site which you believe has better conditions. This article has advice on site selection and soil conditions for blackberries:
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Anonymous on
October 19, 2016Q.pruning blackberry bushes
I planted 2 blackberry bushes that vine out this past spring and they grew great but, of course, no berries yet. I have only seen how to prune them after they have had berries. How do I cut them back this first year?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 19, 2016A.I would leave the Blackberries for now and prune them in the early spring.
Make sure you identify the type of berries that you have planted.Here are links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/help-cane-berries-bear-more-fruit
http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/berry/production/pdfs/rasppruning.pdfWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
stevenelidagoins on
October 24, 2016
22556Q.juice coming out of blackberry vine
I trimmed my blackberry vines back and they started to bleed a lot of juice out of the stem. Is that clean water or what coming out? These vines are about 1 inch thick down to 1/2 inch thick. It looks like clean water to me. I was just wondering if I could taste it safely. Thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 25, 2016A.Pruning is generally done when the plants are dormant.
Your plants are producing sap from the pruning cuts since the plants are not dormant.
This article has proper pruning techniques.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
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b-rflemings on
November 24, 2016
92026Q.Blackberry Bush and trimming
Bought a house this year that had a blackberry bush. Do I need to cut it back for fall/winter? Had a new cane that grew up and the old came I cut down. The new one was tipped at the top at about 4 feet. Now I have long branch offs from this. Just not certain if I need to cut them, as some are over 6 ft in length. Just want some proper guidance. Would love to send a picture. Thank you!
- Answered by
Alisma on
November 25, 2016
Certified ExpertA.These articles will answer your questions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-pruning.htm
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/lawn_garden/home_gardening/landscaping/lsu-agcenter-horticulturist-explains-importance-of-summer-pruning-of-blackberriesWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Arthur Newman on
January 9, 2017
7315Q.killing wild blackberry plants
Having been unwell for about 22 months, some wild blackberry plants have set up in my garden. How can I remove them with none returning?
- Answered by
Alisma on
January 10, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help you control the blackberry infestation:
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/node/580
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7434.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
David Starnes on
February 13, 2017
Zone 6Q.Erect Blackberry Pruning
Nearly every tip has rooted on 4 ft+ canes. First year crowns planted last year. 1.) Prune them to 24"? 2.) relocate the new crowns from tip ones back into row? 3.) For the tips that didn't root...after pruning, should/could I plant those too? 4.) Can I plant early peas next to vines for compatibility, bee attraction and nitrogen fixing? 5.) I've read they are self-pollinating... do bees pollinate too?
- Answered by
Alisma on
February 13, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These articles will provide advice on pruning erect blackberries:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1431I'd say it's best to relocate the new crowns that have grown back into the row. This will allow you to have a neater planting that will be easier to pick from in the future.
Using the pruned tips as cuttings to plant should work too. You could also try "tip layering":
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/propagate-thornless-blackberries-35117.htmlPeas are known as good companions for blackberries, so go for it! It is a good idea to use peas (or other nearby plants) to attract bees. Blackberries will be somewhat self-pollinated (by the wind), but bees also pollinate them and will help your plants produce more and better fruit:
https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/logan-ut/pollinating-insect-biology-management-systematics-research/docs/raspberries/Was this answer useful?00
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