Raspberries
Raspberries require a well-drained location with full sun. If planted in a row, as I did, they should be planted 3 to 4 apart. The rows should be 6 to 8 feet apart. I planted mine in two rows that lead back to the grape arbor. The rows are actually much farther than 8 feet apart because of the visual effect that I wanted.
When planting raspberries the holes need to be of sufficient depth and width so that the roots will not be crowded. Because our soil has a high amount of clay, I added peat moss and compost to the holes as I planted the raspberries.
There are two different types of raspberries; those that produce in the summer and those that are considered ever-bearing and produce both in the summer and in the fall. I chose to plant three different varieties of these ever-bearing or primocane raspberries.
The three varieties I planted where the Jaclyn Primocane, the Himbo Top Primocane and Heritage. All three of these raspberry varieties are red.
The raspberries have already leafed out.
Blackberries
I also planted a dozen Prime-Ark® Freedom Primocane Blackberry plants. This particular variety is an upright, thornless primocane (meaning they should provide berries from July until it frosts.)
When planting the blackberries it is important to make the hold deep and wide enough for the roots to be planted without crowding them. They are recommended to be planted 3 to 4 foot apart to allow sufficient room for them to grow. I planted the blackberries in a single row with the plants 3 foot apart. I ran out of mulch to put around the raspberries and blackberries but will be getting more soon to put around them to help keep the grass and down.
I am so excited about getting these brambles planted! It will be even more exciting to start getting a sweet harvest from them.
The blackberries are still small.
Have you planted any brambles? If not, are you hoping to in the future? I enjoy hearing from my readers!
Blessings,
Jennifer
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