Blackberry pruning

In order to understand how to prune blackberries it’s important to understand the basics of how blackberries grow. Blackberries are perennials.This means that the root system will live for many years. The root system produces new canes yearly. Canes produced are biennial and die after two years. The first year of growth on a blackberry is called a primocane. For many varieties of blackberries (though not all) this is primarily a vegetative year of growth and will not produce fruit.

Learning how to correctly prune blackberry bushes will result in stronger, healthier plants with improved harvests. Read more now on Gardener’s Path.

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Figure out how to prune blackberries perfectly this spring and summer to make your plants healthier and have the largest berry yields.

Pruning blackberry bushes is less about the technique and knowing which ones to prune and when. We tell you all about it.

Learn where to plant blackberries in your home garden so you’ll enjoy the best possible berry harvest every summer.

Photo credit Kelly Allsup. Gardeners prune brambles in late winter to help the plants produce more fruit in the growing season. URBANA, Ill.

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