Type of Bramble |
Min. distance
between rows
(ft.)
|
Between
plants (ft.)
|
Annual yield per plant (lbs.)
|
Yrs. from planting to first crop
|
Av. life span (years)
|
---|
Raspberry-red |
8 |
2 |
1.5 |
2 |
5 - 12 |
Raspberry-black |
8 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
2 |
5 - 10 |
Raspberry-purple |
8 |
3 |
1.5 |
2 |
5 - 12 |
Blackberry
(thornless)
|
8 |
5 |
3 - 10 |
2 - 3
|
5 - 12 |
Here are the basics for growing brambles
- Full sun is best; six hours minimum.
- In warmer regions of the state, raspberries may prefer light shade from the hot late afternoon sun.
- Plant brambles in early spring.
- However, tissue-cultured brambles are tender and should be planted after the last spring frost.
- Black raspberry plants are susceptible to mosaic virus and should not be planted close to red raspberries; Avoid poorly drained soils and sites where verticillium-susceptible crops (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant, and strawberries) have been grown.
- Wild brambles are a principal source of disease, so plant far from wild brambles and remove any within 50 yards.
- Prune bare-root plants after transplanting.
- Healthy, potted plants do not require any initial pruning.
- After planting, cut off any old, dead canes attached to the crown as they may harbor disease.
- Remove flower blossoms during the first year to encourage plant establishment.