Blackberry Growing Guide
Rubus fruticosus
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Rich soil with compost dug in. Prefers a pH of 6.
Position
Fine in a shady position.
Frost tolerant
Yes.
Feeding
Not normally required but if leaves start to yellow then add a liquid feed.
Spacing
Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Buy plants or use offshoots from an existing plant and cut them to 15cm (6 in) after planting.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Need supporting on wires or tied against a fence. Train the briars onto wire supports from 1m (3ft) high and above. Each autumn add some compost.
Harvesting
Pick over a long season as ripe.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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