1. Pick out a spot
that drains well, does not stand in water for long periods of
time.
2. For blackberries
it helps to plant in full sun or at least the afternoon sun. DO NOT plant where tomatoes, potatoes, or wild berries have
grown for at least 3 years. They could have left behind soil
born disease that could affect your new planting. Our berry
plants are from tissue culture, certified to be disease free,
clean stock to assure no disease. Our disease free plants can
produce for 10-15 years. We also treat our plants with a
bacteria to prevent crown gall.
3. For 1 plant (NO
TILL) mark the spot where you intend to plant.
4. Spray a 3-4 foot
circle with Glyphosate which comes in many brands
such as Round-up, Ours is called Killzall
Weed and Grass Killer. Spray at least 3 hours before dark.
Do not plant the same
day. You can safely plant the
the next day.
5. The
grass will stay green for several days, but it is dead and the
roots will die. Leave the dead grass because it will brown out
and serve as a mulch.
6. Put some
fertilizer, 3 tablespoons in a 2 ft. circle around the plant.
(about a handful) You can use Tree & Shrub food, garden
fertilizer, Miracle Grow 5-10-5, 12-12-12, 10-10-10 or other
product with similar numbers.
7. Water it well and
don't let it dry out. The best way to water is by putting the
hose on mist, lay it down and mist a large area around the
plant, not just the plant. This acts as a water reservoir around
the area.
For more than one
plant follow the same general directions, but use Glyphosate
weed killer and make a
3-4 ft wide weed/grass free area the length of your row, then plant in
the green grass the next day. (NO TILL) It makes planting easier
and is just as good as
tillage. As the dead
roots rot they will
leave space for air and
water percilation.
Another time saver
is to use a granular weed preventer around the plants where you
used the Glyphosate.
Some popular brands are Preen, Treflan, Balon, and Dacthul.
These are the products commonly
used to prevent crabgrass from germinating.