Blackberries are one of our favorite things to grow in the garden! They are very beginner-friendly and prolific which makes them a fantastic addition to any garden!
Watch this video to learn more about tips and tricks to planting out and growing blackberries for a prolific harvest each year!
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Hey everybody. It’s Carrie with seed to spoon. I’m going to be here planting out one of our Blackberry plants that we ordered through our app. I’m really excited to get it done.
So the number one thing that I want to mention is whenever you are picking out a Blackberry Bush, make sure that you get the one that says thornless on it. Because if you get a thorn variety, uh, you will hurt your hands and it makes harvesting so difficult. And. You will definitely be thankful that you have a thornless variety.
We have grown thornless varieties of blackberries. Um, oh gosh, for years. And they’ve always done really well also. So important thing to, to know about blackberries is they can really take over an area. They grow like a weed. They really do. They are fast growing and they will give you lots of fruit, which is a great thing, but they get really huge.
So you can let them grow wild if you want to. But what we choose to do is grow them up trellises. So that way we can kind of contain it and it makes it easier to harvest as well. So what we’re going to do today is planted in one of these smart pots, which this is definitely not going to be where it lives.
But that is the beauty about one of these smart pots is because you can move these smart pots anywhere. And we don’t have a trellis built for this yet, but I wanted to go ahead and get this in the ground and well, in a smart bot. So I’m going to go ahead and do that today. And then we’re going to build a trellis later on and get this put up against the trellis.
Blackberries are probably one of my favorite berries to grow. They just do so right in our area. We are here in Oklahoma and they have always done great for us. Very little pests to deal with. Um, we haven’t ever really had any big issues with them. They’re super prolific and you get so many, there’s a grub.
If you’ve never seen a grub before, that’s what these are. It turned into Junebug. They’re not great. Not good to have, but I’m going to set it aside so I can give it to our chickens. They love this. It’s like a big treat for them. So anyways, side note there. Um, so yeah, Blackberry’s super prolific. They’re really great.
And then whenever I’m planting them out, I’m going to go through, I have this Berry fertilizer that I’m going to put in. And whenever you do a new planting, I put about a cup here in the bottom. Doesn’t have to be perfect. So that’s a great thing about organic fertilizers, eyeball it.
Uh, and then I’m just going to go through, pull this out.
And then whenever I’m planting these out, I do want to make sure that this isn’t root bound at all. So these roots right here, I always just come through, break them up a little bit, especially when planting in a smart pot, because I want them to be able to expand and take over this entire smart pot
and that’s about all there is to it. And like I said, this is definitely not going to be its spot that it stays in, but this is going to be. It’s temporary home. It’ll live in this smart pot though. And then we’ll move this smart pot up against the trellis somewhere. So that’s really all there is to planting out of Blackberry.
And if you have never grown this before, definitely check it out. Especially if you are a beginner in, or if you think that you’re not that great at gardening, this is a fantastic plant to go with because you will. Hopefully lots of success in lots of blackberries, and it’ll do really great for you. It makes sure that you check out blackberries in our free app.
It’ll walk you through everything about how to grow when to plant. Any pests that you might see whenever you are going about growing it and all that and more. Thank you so much for watching and hanging out with us today. If you guys have any questions, please let me know and we will see you all next time.
Bye.
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Carrie Spoonemore, co-founder of “From Seed to Spoon,” stands as a beacon of inspiration for gardeners and health enthusiasts alike. Her journey alongside her husband, Dale Spoonemore, in creating a platform that demystifies gardening and promotes a healthier lifestyle, has made a significant impact on individuals around the globe. Through the “From Seed to Spoon” app, Carrie has dedicated herself to empowering people to take control of their health and environment by growing their own food.
With a profound belief in the power of gardening to improve mental and physical health, Carrie’s contributions to the Seed to Spoon blog reflect her holistic approach to wellness. Her articles often focus on the nutritional benefits of homegrown fruits and vegetables, organic gardening practices, and the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Carrie’s expertise in health science shines through in her detailed discussions on how specific plants can contribute to a balanced diet and overall well-being.
Carrie’s passion for gardening is deeply intertwined with her commitment to family and community wellness. She frequently shares personal stories of how gardening has brought her family closer together, offering practical tips for involving children in gardening activities and making it a fun, educational experience. Her writing encourages families to explore gardening as a means of spending quality time together while learning about nature and sustainability.
In addition to gardening advice, Carrie’s contributions to the blog include insights into the use of technology to enhance the gardening experience. She has played a crucial role in designing the “From Seed to Spoon” app to be user-friendly, ensuring that users of all ages and backgrounds can navigate the complexities of gardening with ease. Her vision for the app is not just as a gardening tool but as a vehicle for change, inspiring individuals to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle by growing their own food.
Carrie Spoonemore’s presence on the blog is marked by her compassionate approach to teaching and her unwavering belief in the transformative power of gardening. Her work continues to inspire a community of gardeners to pursue a healthier, more sustainable way of living, proving that with the right tools and knowledge, anyone can become a gardener and advocate for their health and the planet.
