🍇 Blackberry Climbing Live Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Blackberry is a thorny or thornless climbing berry plant known for its sweet-tart, juicy fruits. It grows well on trellises and is suitable for home gardens and commercial berry farming in cooler and subtropical regions.

Common cultivated species:

Rubus fruticosus

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Temperate climate preferred; some varieties adapt to subtropical regions.

Temperature: Ideal range 15°C–30°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter (pH 5.5–6.5).

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for best fruiting.

Support System: Needs trellis or fencing for proper growth.

Planting Distance: 1.5–2.5 meters apart.

Watering: Regular watering during flowering and fruiting; avoid waterlogging.

Best Planting Time: December–February or monsoon season.

Fruiting Time: 1–2 years after planting.

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply compost before planting and balanced NPK during growing season.

Pruning: Annual pruning is essential; remove old canes after fruiting.

Mulching: Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Pest Control: Monitor for aphids, mites, and fungal diseases.

Training: Tie canes properly to support structure for better yield.

🍇 Uses of Blackberry

Fresh fruit consumption

Used in jams, juices, desserts, and smoothies

Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C

High market demand in exotic fruit category

Suitable for terrace and fence gardening