Growing blackberries. Planting, leaving, benefits.

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Since ancient times, the cultivation of blackberries was popular: this fruit was used as a medicine, it was believed that it would cure many diseases.
There are a lot of varieties of blackberries. Scientists have more than 2 thousand species. The most popular habitats for this berry are swamps, forests, rivers.

Growing blackberries: the main information, benefits

Growing blackberries

Semi-artisanal type of berries. During the growth period, it reaches 3-10 meters in height. Has a flexible stem of lilac-purple color. The leaves are bright green. The flowers are pale or dark pink. One flower approximately blooms for about 3-5 days. The fruit is popularly called a berry. The berries are round, long. The fruit has a bright palette of colors ranging from black to white.
Scientists have invented more than 3 hundred varieties. They are all different, ranging from length to color, taste, ripening time.
In Russia, the most popular species are the gray and bushy blackberry species.
The first type is blackberry, the second is more often called kumanik.
They are distinguished through plaque. It is present on blackberries and absent on kumaniks.

What are the beneficial substances contained in the berry
It is thanks to the composition that in ancient times many ailments were treated with blackberries. Blackberries contain dietary fiber, which is essential for the proper functioning of the digestive tract.
Blackberries contain B vitamins, vitamin C, E, and are also rich in magnesium and iron. Helps to recover from injuries, normalizes hemoglobin levels, strengthens blood vessels.

Varieties, hybrids, blackberry cultivation

Blackberries: care and cultivation

Unfortunately, in Russia little attention is paid to blackberries when growing raspberries. But a large number of hybrids can be found on the market. Blackberries bring high yields, but not in regions with low temperatures.
I put the varieties in certain groups:
- early
- medium
- late
This is an example of sorting by yield time.
Biologically divided into the following groups:
- ROSYANINKA - here are the varieties bred by combining raspberries with blackberries. Hence the name "raspberry-blackberry". Berries can be yellow, black, white.

VARIETIES OF ROSYANIKA

There are studless and with thorns. They reach a height of up to 5 meters and need support.
KUMANIKA
Large berries, tolerates low temperatures. Varieties - Ruben, Avagam. Can be grown in cold regions.
BLACKBERRY SEMI-RESTING, also refers to frost-resistant varieties.

Blackberries: varieties, cultivation

It is better to take a variety that does not grow strongly with roots. It also suits your climate. This is one of the most important factors.

Most often, blackberries are planted near the fence. It is better to choose a site that is blown. This is for pollination. There is no need to worry about the light. You can take a plot with both shadow and light.
It is best to plant in the spring, in the southern regions it is possible in the fall.
Use a mixture of humus and plant in pits. The soil at the bottom is mixed with humus and a dose of mineral fertilizers. After immersing the seedlings in the fertilizer hole, cover the roots with the remaining soil. Then tamp and pour well with water.
Before planting, the bushes are placed in water or root solution for 10-15 hours.
The pits should be one meter apart.

Blackberry care and cultivation

In order for the roots to develop well, it is worth watering about 3 times during the growing season. This is only the first year. Further, if necessary.
So that there are no problems with the air, it is necessary to loosen the earth.
Humus should be added several times a year.
The blackberry needs to be pruned.
1) The first time we cut before the buds swell. We carry out sanitary pruning and remove all dried and broken branches.
2) Pinching should be done in June. You need to cut off about 20 cm.
3) Cut the branch again 50-60cm in height. And shorten the sides by a third.
4) In the fall, we cut off the last time.

Preparing blackberries for winter
In warm areas, this procedure can be dispensed with.
In cold places, it is better to cover the bushes for the winter. We remove the stems from the support, tie 2-3 stems together, put them on the floor. Cover the top with dry leaves, spandbor, etc.

Reproduction

Growing blackberries, reproduction

Reproduces well with seeds and retains traits. When 4 leaves appear, you can transplant to a new place.
Blackberries should be propagated by taps, they must be well fixed and immersed in the ground. Then they cover it with earth.
To plant with cuttings, we dig a bush in the fall. The root system should be divided into equal parts. After rooting, we transplant to a new place. Soak the roots before planting.

Diseases and pests

In fact, it is not very susceptible to ailments and insect attacks. But it can be damaged by a fungus. To do this, it is necessary to treat the bush with a solution of copper sulfate.
Blackberries are not only a delicious and healthy berry, this plant can be used in landscape design to transform your site.

Growing blackberries from a specialist