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Blackberries - full sun or morning sun only?

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Posted by lsoh 5 (My Page) on
Sat, Dec 28, 13 at 15:58

I've read that full sun makes blackberries sweeter. But I've also read that afternoon shade will reduce white druplet disorder.

I live in Ohio, zone 5. I have triple crown blackberries. Last year was their first year to fruit. They were in full sun. Some berries suffered white druplet disorder.

I intend to plant several other varieties this spring. Like my triple crowns, I will grow them in pots. The pots are heavy, but movable. I have space in full sun, morning sun only or dappled sun in afternoon only. From what I've read, maybe I should grow them in full sun until the green berries form, then move them to morning sun only when the berries begin to swell or change color. But maybe I'd sacrifice too much in brix.

What are your suggestions?

Thanks.

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There is no difference in the sweetness of my triple crowns between the north or south facing berries.

Your idea to mobilize the plants during the ripening phase is good. Devices with caster wheels are available to place under pots, although you may have to resort to making your own to ensure fitting and durability.

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The more sun, the more production and sweeter the berry, depending upon the variety.

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