Blackberry / Brambles

Rubus sect. Rubus

Plant family

Rose family (Rosaceae)

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Light germinator

Seeding distance

200 cm

Row spacing

200 cm

Seeding depth

0 cm

Instructions

Description

Blackberries are hardy and uncomplicated berry bushes. They belong to the rose family. The perennial climbers reach a height of up to 3 m. There are numerous varieties. Shrubs with and without thorns, upright growing or strongly climbing, with red or black fruits. Wild blackberry varieties proliferate strongly. Pay special attention to vigor when choosing a variety. Strongly growing blackberry cultivars exceed the dimensions of an amateur gardener.

Origin:

The exact origin is unclear. North America or Europe are assumed to be its home.

Growing tips

Blackberries can be planted throughout the year in frost-free weather. But the most suitable is the spring. The location should be sunny to partial shade and protected from the wind. Blackberries thrive in loose and humus-rich soil. Before planting, loosen the root ball a little with your hands. This will make it easier to move outdoors. Dip it in water and plant it. Then shorten all the shoots with secateurs to half a meter. Regular pruning is important. More fruits are formed on directed shoots. You can harvest fresh blackberries from July to October. Harvest only soft, black blackberries. They do not ripen after harvest. After harvesting a shoot, cut it off close to the ground. Directly direct new shoots back up for next year's crop. Young shoots are the fruit bearers for the next year.