Re: When to plant soft fruits


"Ceri Davies" <ceri_usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've traded in my old plot for a larger one at the same site, so it's
> planning time. I'm thinking of putting out some raspberries (and
> possibly blackberries, though they're common enough round here that I
> may not bother) and since it's nearly the time of year where I'd be
> cutting back an established plant I wonder when I should be planting out
> new ones. Any suggestions?
>

I would recommend thornless blackberries. A friend gave us some a couple of
years ago, and now they're pretty much established I'm taking out the 'wild'
type that were on the allotment from day one. The fruits on the thornless
are a much better shape and size, and I don't get sliced to ribbons picking
them.

Steve


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