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- Q.PLANTING BLACKBERRIES, RASPBERRIES AND STRAWBERRIES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY IN RAISED GARDEN BEDS - I HAVE SEVERAL RASISED GARDEN BEDS (4 X 10 FEET EACH) AND ABOUT 2 FEET FROM EACH OTHER. I ...
- Q.Blackberries - What does it mean when some leaves on my blackberry bushes look a little rusty color. What can I ...
- Q.Lots Of Unripe Blackberries But Branches Are A Brownish Color - Hey there, I have a year-old blackberry shrub, the type that does not need another for pollination. It produced a ...
- Q.Blackberry Lily Blooming - Good morning! Last year while visiting Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Virginia, I purchased a small blackberry Lily plant. It has ...
- Q.Orange Dust On Our Wild Blackberry Bushes. - We have wild blackberry bushes in Gaylord, mi. We had this problem 8 years ago when we first moved here ...
- Q.Blackberries - I have new shoots that have come up in the grass near the berries. I want to move them to ...
- Q.Thornless Blackberry Cane - I have a new cane growing on my Thornless Blackberry plant and it has what looks like white trails traveling ...
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May 1, 2018Q.PLANTING BLACKBERRIES, RASPBERRIES AND STRAWBERRIES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY IN RAISED GARDEN BEDS
I HAVE SEVERAL RASISED GARDEN BEDS (4 X 10 FEET EACH) AND ABOUT 2 FEET FROM EACH OTHER. I WOULD LIKE TO PLANT ONE IN BLACKBERRIES, ONE IN RASPBERRIES AND ONE IN STRAWBERRIES. CAN YOU SEE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS PLAN.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 1, 2018A.These three plants near each other will be fine. In some rare cases blackberries and raspberries may cross polinate but both plants will still produce the fruit they are supposed to. This cross pollination only effects the seeds of the fruit, causing them to possibly not produce the plant they are supposed to. If you're growing them for fruit, not future seed propagation it won't be a problem
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Marcy Powell on
June 3, 2018
87002-8297Q.Blackberries
What does it mean when some leaves on my blackberry bushes look a little rusty color. What can I do about it? These are new bushes just planted about 1 week ago.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 3, 2018A.Sounds like Rust fungus. These links will help you.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/pests-diseases/weeds/blackberry-rust-fungus-possible-new-biological-control
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
krystalm on
June 18, 2018
Moores Hill IN 47032Q.Lots of unripe blackberries but branches are a brownish color
Hey there, I have a year-old blackberry shrub, the type that does not need another for pollination. It produced a few berries last year although it was new. Now, it has a better crop of unripe berries, but I am a little concerned about the brownish color of all branches with fruit. Even stranger is the tall erect portion of the plant which does not contain any berries but is strong and green as can be. It almost looks like something foreign (we get a lot of trash trees around here!) but as far as I can tell, it is indeed part of the berry plant. I pruned correctly (I hope) this spring. I don’t see any sign of disease. I’m just wondering is this normal? Let me show a photo... Not a real good one but you can get an idea of what it looks like. - Thanks
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 19, 2018A.It appears normal in that the plant is growing it's primo canes.
This link will explain this.
http://www.berryfarm.com/berryfarm.com/Plant_Care.html
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June 26, 2018Q.Blackberry Lily Blooming
Good morning! Last year while visiting Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Virginia, I purchased a small blackberry Lily plant. It has grown to about double in size, but has not bloomed yet. Is it still too small or does it have to acclimate to the garden yet? It has all of the requirements you list so I am at a loss. Thank you, Linda
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 27, 2018A.Since they often bloom their first year, it could be too much nitrogen in the soil. Avoid fertilizing. You can add a phosphorous bloom booster in early spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/blackberry-lily/growing-blackberry-lilies.htm
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Katjam on
July 4, 2018
Gaylord, MiQ.Orange dust on our wild blackberry bushes.
We have wild blackberry bushes in Gaylord, mi. We had this problem 8 years ago when we first moved here and I don't remember how we dealt with it. We have not had cool weather just the opposite very hot and muggy. The worst ones are outside of the garden area but there is one inside. Should I carefully cut it and remove it? They are a bugger to pull out and I am afraid of spreading the disease. We started a garden year's ago that did not do well so when the blackberry bushes started taking over I thought cool that will be our backyard patch. This should be the best year ever and I don't want to loose it.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 4, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This would be blackberry rust. It is only treatable, and will not be cured. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberry-orange-rust-treatment.htm
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August 8, 2018Q.blackberries
I have new shoots that have come up in the grass near the berries. I want to move them to the main row. I have done this in the past but have not been too successful. There is plenty room for them so if you could tell me the best time to do this it would really help. I have good plants and large berries. And thorns on all but a few plants. Also what kind of fertilizer do you recommend? I am doing cleanup and would like to get them all ready for winter. Thank You for your help.
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 10, 2018A.Suckers are quite easy to dig up and relocate. You can also place them in pots until they have a more fully developed root system. Use a good quality potting soil and keep in a bright location and keep soil moist.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/propagating-blackberries-cuttings.htm
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August 11, 2018Q.Thornless Blackberry Cane
I have a new cane growing on my Thornless Blackberry plant and it has what looks like white trails traveling up the cane. There is nothing else showing up yet. The cane looks healthy other than the white trails going up the cane and crossing over each other. There is nothing I can feel, the cane feels like it should, but it just seems like this should not be there and might be something else coming down the line.
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 12, 2018A.It is difficult to say from just a description.
This link may help you compare the markings on your canes; Anthracnose is a possible issue.
https://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/fruitpathology/organic/Brambles/foliar.htmlYou can also take samples to your County Extension Office.
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