The subtleties of planting blackberries in the fall

This tasty and sweet berry, despite its close relationship with the raspberry we are used to, has received a funny name, reminiscent of a small thorny animal - blackberry. Probably, it happened due to the "sharp" nature of the bushes - the branches are abundantly covered with thorny thorns, which turn the organized planting of blackberries into a real hedge. And although this berry has long been in the undeserved second place after raspberries, today it confidently comes out on top. We will talk about how and when to plant blackberry bushes in this article.

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1 Types of blackberries
2 Preparing for landing
3 Blackberry planting technology
4 Video "How to plant a blackberry correctly"

Types of blackberries

Without exception, all blackberry varieties can be divided into three main types: kumanika (differs in erect stems), dewberry (with weaving branches) and semi-creeping intermediate species.

Kumanika is a plant with erect stems, which is characterized by propagation by root shoots. It is to this group that most varieties belong that easily survive the winter, even if they are not covered. For example, one of the most resistant varieties is Flint, which can withstand temperatures as low as -40 degrees.

Creeping shoots with large and juicy berries are characteristic of the dewweed. These varieties can be propagated by cuttings or by rooting the tops. Garden blackberries of these varieties are more productive, but they endure the winter harder, they must be protected from frost.

If we talk about intermediate forms, then more than enough of them have appeared recently. They differ slightly in terms of fruiting time, fruit shape, degree of resistance to pests and diseases.

And recently, something new has appeared: now blackberries without thorns are available to gardeners. The berries on such plants are absolutely not inferior in taste and marketability to their prickly counterparts, but the harvesting process is simplified by far.

Preparing for landing

If you are going to plant blackberries in the fall, pay special attention to the development of the root system: the roots of the seedling should be well developed. It is also important to find out the characteristics of a particular variety in order to plant the crop correctly, observing the terms and conditions.

Of course, planting blackberry bushes in the fall presupposes extremely frost-resistant varieties - after all, the young plant will have to survive the cold winter.

You can plant the bushes by choosing the right place: it must be well protected from the winds, have a sufficient level of lighting throughout the winter and warm up well. Blackberries are a moisture-loving culture, this is also important to consider before planting a bush in a chosen place.

Another important stage in preparing for planting berries in the fall is the condition of the soil, because it is better not to replant the bush. The selected area must be completely rid of weeds, you need to properly loosen - carefully dig up the place where you plan to plant, to a depth of half a meter.

Blackberry planting technology

In the fall, when blackberry bushes are planted for the winter, it is important to properly organize a shelter for them: when the plant is planted, it must be covered with a 15-centimeter layer of peat or humus for the whole winter. But first, let's talk about how to plant plants.

If you decide to propagate the blackberries not by cuttings, but by seedlings, then dig a large hole (about 0.5x0.5 m). When it is ready, about half a bucket of humus needs to be added to it. The fertilizer must be thoroughly mixed with the top layer of the earth and placed in a prepared hole.

When you place the plant in the hole, deepen its root collar by about 3 cm.The roots must be carefully leveled to prevent creases. To plant a bush, it must be thoroughly covered with earth and well compacted the soil around the root.

When the planting process is over, the bushes should be watered abundantly (up to 1 bucket per bush) and thoroughly mulched with straw (2-3 cm layer). In this state, young bushes planted in autumn will survive the long winter without problems.

If it is decided to plant a straight-growing berry in the fall, make holes at a distance of about a meter from each other, and leave 2 m between the rows.Creeping bushes of the creeping variety should be planted at a distance of at least 2 m in autumn, maintaining a row spacing of 2.5 m.

When choosing the right variety for your site, remember a few rules:

Decide on the method of propagation of the bushes - cuttings or root shoots, because sooner or later you will definitely want to transplant the old bush to a new place or propagate the plant. With cuttings, the situation is somewhat simpler, since some varieties of blackberries are very reluctant to form root processes, while with cuttings you will not face a lack of material.
Pay attention to the frost resistance of the variety - not all bushes can easily survive our winter, many need protection from the cold.
Study the ripening times of the fruits of a particular variety so that the garden berry will delight you as long as possible.

Take care of your garden with love and attention, and the blackberry bushes will delight you with a rich harvest, giving you the opportunity to feast on a fragrant and healthy berry all winter.

Video "How to plant a blackberry correctly"

In this video, you will learn how to properly plant a blackberry and prepare it for winter.