Wild blackberries often grow relatively undemandingly on partially shaded to sunny slopes at the edges of forests and meadows. However, blackberries in the garden should, if possible, be planted in a wind-protected location without waterlogging.
Where should you plant blackberries in the garden?
The ideal location for blackberries is a sheltered, partially shaded to sunny place without waterlogging. Before planting, the soil should be deep and rich in humus; sandy or clay-rich locations can be loosened up with compost. A drainage layer can also help if there is a risk of waterlogging.
Prepare the soil before planting
Blackberries prefer deep, humus-rich soil. You should therefore loosen sandy and clay-rich locations with fresh compost and dig deeply before planting blackberries. However, if there is a risk of waterlogging, a drainage layer with sand or gravel is recommended.
Building a trellis for climbing blackberries
While tall blackberries only need a distance of around two meters from each other, climbing varieties should have around four meters of space. A trellis for blackberries offers the advantage that the individual tendrils and fruits can be better reached by sunlight and can be dried better by the wind after periods of rain. You can create a trellis for blackberries using the following materials:
- with several wooden pegs
- a roll of medium-thick tension wire
- wire cutters
- a hammer to drive in the wooden pegs
Tips & Tricks
A place for blackberries that is protected from wind and frost is in front of sunlit house walls. Ideally, the trellis for blackberries can be placed parallel to the house wall at a distance of about one meter.