Blackberries are known to many, but not many are taken to grow them. Because among gardeners there is an opinion that this is a thorny and sprawling bush, which in fact does not produce so many fruits. This is not entirely correct judgment. In today's article, we will consider the rules and nuances of growing blackberries, which will yield a crop twice a year.
Modern varieties
Breeders do not stand still, but are constantly working on the development of new varieties of blackberries. To date, such species have appeared that do not have thorny thorns, are simple and unpretentious to care for, and give a repeated large harvest.
Landing place
The place where the blackberry will grow should be well lit, because the amount of the crop will depend on this factor. Also, it is advisable not to plant the bushes in a place where strong winds "walk"; it would be more correct to choose a protected and well-lit place with sunlight.
Support
Blackberry - has a climbing structure of its bushes, so you need to build a support in advance, which will hold heavy branches. It is better to immediately make a high-quality design than to constantly change it as the bushes grow.
Watering
The culture is resistant to drought, it has a negative attitude to abundant watering. Over-soaking the roots can lead to a decrease in the size of the berries themselves and a lower yield in general. It is advisable to plant the blackberry at least on a small hill, so that in the spring the melt water leaves the roots as quickly as possible.
Shelter
Many experts - breeders recommend covering new varieties of blackberries for the period of winter and cold weather. This must be done so that later, when the thaw begins, the culture does not lose its ability to bear fruit more than once a year.
For shelter, you can use boards, lutrasil, dry leaves. To do all this is much easier than it seems, and the result of your efforts will be noticeable already in the spring. With the onset of warmth, the blackberry will quickly begin to "come to its senses", giving more and more new shoots.
Nutrition
Blackberries need replenishment and fertilization, as it takes a lot of energy to grow (sometimes branches reach seven meters in length). You can use both compost and special baits for blackberry crops.
