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Lower and lower production of berry patch

10 years ago

Hi all, my patch is about 12x30 feet and has consistently produced 6 gal of berries in the early summer and 1/4 that in the fall picking. Over the last 3 or four years, the production has continued to go down and the plants are spindly and short. New shoots that come from the roots grow stronger and hardier and produce better. I need to contain the patch as I grow lots of vegetables. Does the patch need to be dug up and moved? Best fertilizer? When? The berries are in direct sun for the day. I have sandy soil. Using Miracle Grow mostly for fertilizer during the growing season.

An suggestions will be appreciated.

Raj

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alan haigh
10 years ago
Disease can build up and destroy productivity, particularly with floracane bearers (bear on last years canes). Your best bet is to begin another stand a decent distance away. You can also switch to fall bearers (primocane bearers) if you haven't been growing them, as they are less susceptible to losing productivity.
Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
10 years ago
I am the lady that has discovered a wild blackberry on our property. I know NOTHING about berries until a few kind people posted links for me.

These are really nice you tube videos. One is on pruning for production. The other is also about that, but two different types of berries.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjFz4I_31mU#t=16

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxN9v1PtYhA
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