Blackberries are quite undemanding and robust plants. But if you want to bring in a rich harvest every year, you have to pay attention to a few things when planting and caring for them.
Blackberries are extremely popular with young and old. It is often not possible to process blackberries into jam, cakes or other delicacies, as they are simply perfect for a quick snack. Just pick it off and put it in your mouth. Of course, the large, magnificent blackberries are particularly tasty. However, in order for these to grow so large in the first place and for the bush to be full of blackberries, a few things have to be considered when planting.
» My tip: With blackberries, it's not just the fruits that are a treat for the palate - you can make a tincture and even a tea from the leaves (recipe under das-tee-magazin .de). It's worth trying! Blackberry tea, for example, is preferred for diarrhea.
Plant blackberries - important facts for a rich harvest
➔ The best location for blackberries
Blackberries love the sun. So it is best to look for a spot in your garden where the sun is all day long. But make sure that the shrub is protected from the wind (e.g. in front of house walls). The blackberry has no special requirements when it comes to the soil.
However, waterlogging should be avoided.
➔ The right time for planting
Blackberries are usually sold in pots. That's why you can actually plant the delicious plant all year round. Spring is best, however, when the soil is slowly warming up but still contains enough moisture from winter. Under these conditions, the roots are in a particularly hurry to grow. Alternatively, you can also plant the shrub in late summer or autumn. Because then the days will be cooler again.
➔ build planting fence/trellis
For blackberries that grow upright, it is advisable to give them a climbing aid. Then there will be order in the blackberry bed from the start. Because the plant would move in all directions without a trellis and leave a great mess. In the longer term, the only way to get this under control would be to cut back radically.
Espaliers with up to 5 have proven particularly usefulhorizontal wires covered with plastic. A distance of 30-40 centimeters should be maintained. The first wire should only start at a height of 50 centimetres. Some plants such as the "Jumbo" grow particularly high. There should be a trellis of at least 5 meters in length.
➔ Planting blackberries - explained step by step
Once the few preparations have been made, planting can begin.
» Step 1:
Before planting the plant in the ground, it must be watered thoroughly. It is best to place the plant in a bucket of water for a while so that everything can swell up. Then loosen the root ball well so that the roots can breathe and develop well.
» Step 2:
Now you need to dig deep into the soil. The root ball must be slightly lower than the actual soil. Adding a generous amount of compost to the soil can be beneficial for growth. This ensures the supply of nutrients.
Tip: If you want to bring in several plants, you should keep a planting distance of about 80 centimeters.
» Step 3:
When the blackberry bush is in the ground, add the remaining soil, press it down firmly and then water extensively again.