Did You Know That Blackberry Bushes Are Pruned Twice A Year? Indeed they are, once at the end of fruiting as you enter fall, and again at the end of winter right before spring bud burst. Fall pruning involves removing all the spent floricanes, the branches that produced fruit that summer. Then again in the late winter, we do what is called “Tip Pruning” to promote branching out and healthier canes leading into spring.
In this video, I’ll show you both methods of pruning as I clear out a huge Blackberry patch that has been left alone for over 3 years. Its a huge job and I probably cut it back more than I should have…but like the Grape Vines, these guys can take it! On yours, you may want to leave more lateral branches…In that case, cut them back to 12-18 inches for even more fruit!
Pruning Guide Series:
Pruning Your Rosemary: https://youtu.be/RvjB-MJJF-M
Pruning Raspberries: https://youtu.be/yH6xcntttRE
Pruning Blueberries: https://youtu.be/oRoerqr3bHA
Pruning Grape Vines: https://youtu.be/eI2A9snKcEc
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If growing a fall/winter or indoor garden full of delicious organic veggies for you and your family is something you're passionate about, consider joining our Facebook Group called "Growing, Better". We talk about everything from indoor seed starting, such as in this video, to organic pest control, and even making your own fertilizer from weeds! Everyone is welcome and its one of the fastest-growing communities online. Share, learn, GROW!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowingBetter
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Fabric Grow Bags are an excellent alternative to standard pots, and in some cases even better for large single plant crops like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, and even Garlic! Lightweight, inexpensive, and they come in almost any size! Put that Compost to good use! Check out the affiliate links below and give them a try!
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The most early i've ever been!
I have wild BlackBerry plants all around my house and they are a pain… In more ways than one.
Could one use leaf mulch to mulch
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Good reminder Jeff! I haven't tip pruned yet this year.
When we bought the house I inherited a long neglected berry patch, and it was a nice tangle just like yours! I bet it went 10 years without pruning. I can't wait to see your trellis design, I still need to build one here.
First blackberry thorns are call nettles
Secondly what month do they flower
Last did you grew it by seed or store plant
I need to do this, too! Thanks! I live in a clearing in the woods. Would leaves/leaf mold serve as a good mulch for this. I use it in my container and bed plantings.
Thank You
Thanks for this! I'm just learning about how to care for our berries (black, blue, raspberry, and a jewel black raspberry). I didn't know to prune them after fruiting in the summer, so I just did the first pruning last weekend. So do I skip the tipping this year?
I have them growing wild in my backyard.
Where I live, you can lose acres of land do to blackberry bushes……….Very nice, looks great. I love it.
I am leazy, I tie them up in year 1 and then just prune what extends above 2 meters. I use the grass mower to clean the area around.
That was a 2 minute "Interference" penalty on the Tripod!
I need to remember this! I have a couple berry bushes now.
So I noticed your blackberry stocks don’t have any leaves on them. Do you cut them all off in January? My blackberry patch is three years old and I’m not really sure what to do with the growth from this summer. I’ve already trimmed back the dead.
Ok so I’m confused. Should you top your new primo canes in the summer or the spring??
Great video! I have some overgrown Blackberry bushes in my own garden that needs pruning . How do you handle all the cuttings? Do you put them in your compost? I'm so afraid they will sprout!