Some gardeners prefer raspberries, others prefer blackberries. But anyone who likes to snack on both types of berries asks themselves: Are raspberries and blackberries allowed to grow next to each other? Or will a shrub lose out sooner or later, produce little or even die?
Can I plant raspberries and blackberries together?
The raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and the blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) both come from the rose family (Rosaceae). Accordingly, they have similar spraying requirements in terms of location, soil and care. Thespeaks for a close neighborhood However, you must consistently stop the strong urge to spread.
How do I plant raspberries and blackberries together?
Plant both berry bushes at the same time, either in autumn or spring.
- choose a sunny location
- for raspberries it must be protected from the wind
- Free the soil from weeds and loosen it up
- enrich with compost
- Observe planting distances
- Place the blackberries further apart
- Don’t plant bushes too deep
- pour well
- Mulching the root area
How do I keep the bushes from mixing together?
Raspberries in particular form a lot of runners, further away from the root base. So it could soon be that raspberry canes are growing in the middle of the blackberries. It can even happen that the raspberry plant completely displaces the blackberry. In general, set up aroot barrierthat is at least 30 cm deep, not only around the berry bed, but also between the two types of berries. Tie the canes to theTrank aid at an early stage so that they do not grow over or become rooted in the ground.
Can blackberries and raspberries share a climbing aid?
It is enough if you just set up a climbing aid, for example a wooden post. However, it should be large or wide enough andsufficiently stable to carry both. You can plant the bushes next to each other. Or you can plant one berry bush in front of the trellis and the other behind it.
Can I always cut raspberries and blackberries together?
No, it is more sensible to cut exactlyaccording to the necessity. To do this, you need to be familiar with the varieties grown. For example, annual raspberry varieties are cut off completely close to the ground in autumn. This would be fatal for any type of blackberry, because blackberries only grow on two-year-old canes.
How do I care for raspberries and blackberries?
Both types of berries are shallow-rooted and you need to water them regularly and evenlyin summer. Raspberry plants need compost every year inspring, while blackberries are more frugal. Renew themulch layer regularly. Check your plants for diseases and pests from spring to autumn so that you can react early in the event of an infestation.
Can I put raspberries and blackberries in the same pot?
Both a raspberry bush and a blackberry bush can also thrive as a pot culture on the balcony with more intensive care. Since both have strong growth potential, it is not advisable to plant them together in the same pot. You can try as follows:
- Use a separate large pot for each bush
- Placing pots next to each other
- alternatively use avery large planter box
- choose a compact, upright growing blackberry variety
Tip
Upright blackberry varieties make the planting community easier to care for
The above-ground growth of upright blackberry varieties is easier to control with columnar pruning. They are therefore more suitable for mixed planting than strongly climbing varieties.
