Rubus fruticosus

Blackberry

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Thorny deciduous shrub producing edible aggregate fruit. Requires winter chill and full sun.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blackberry
Family Rosaceae
Genus Rubus
Species Fruticosus
Origin Temperate Europe, North America, Asia
Blooming White to pink flowers in late spring/early summer
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/red before drop
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loamy soil with high organic matter. pH 5.5-7.0.

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Watering

Consistent moisture during growing season; reduce after harvest to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best fruit production (6+ hours daily).

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer in spring, compost annually. Avoid excess nitrogen.

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Pruning

Critical summer pruning. Remove old canes post-harvest and thin new growth.

Pest Control Aphid Raspberry Beetle Spittlebug Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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