Blackberry Growing Guide

Rubus fruticosus

Blackberry

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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