GROWING SMALL FRUITS

(BERRIES)

 

PLANTING:

1. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and a proper depth that is level or slightly higher than the soil surface.

2. Add organic matter (peat moss or humus) to the soil and mix thoroughly. The amount of organic matter should equal 1/4 the volume of the soil.

3. Slit the sides of the paper-molded container and break off any excess from the rim of the container.

4. Place the plant into the hole making sure that the hole has the proper width and depth.

5. Begin to back fill the hole halfway. Make sure that the plant is straight before too much soil is in the hole.

6. Tamp the soil around the root ball. Repeat the procedure of filling and tamping until the hole has been filled.

7. Give the plant a good initial watering and every 3-5 days after planting. Feel the soil moisture to determine watering.

8. A top dress of shredded bark (2 deep) is advisable.

 

FERTILIZATION:

Most small fruits require fertilizing every year with Plant-Tone. A spring and fail feeding is advisable when young and as the plant matures.

 

SPACING:

Blueberry, Blackberry, and Boysenberry plants require a distance of 4-6 feet between each plant. Currants and Gooseberries require 2-4 feet apart. Black Raspberries require 2-3 feet apart and Red Raspberries require 1-2 feet apart. Strawberries require ½ -1 foot apart.

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