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Changing Wild Blackberry Flavor

11 years ago

I have a healthy patch of wild blackberries. They really put out a bunch of fruit this year. But the fruit was bitter. Is there something I can do to them or the soil that would improve the flavor? Or do I need to try and kill them off and plant something alittle better in their spot?

Comments (3)

Scott F Smith
11 years ago
Sounds like you have a bitter variety, I don't know what you can do to fix that besides make wine from them.

Scott
larry_gene
11 years ago
Were they sweet in other years? Can you post a picture?
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tkhooper
Original Author
11 years ago
No they have never been sweet. I'll try to get a picture.

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