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  • From: "Glen Eco Farm" <glenecofarm AT planetcomm.net>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Blackberry Problem
  • Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 07:11:54 -0400

In my mind there is a possibility of heat being a problem.
Cranberries usually grow in a cooler climate then here in our zone; so...
Peat makes the soil porous.  Bark mulch can decay into peat.  There may be some nutrients and acidity which it adds to the soil.
Christine Burkholder
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Blackberry Problem

I've read about blackberry fertilizer requirements.  Most recommend somewhere around 200 lbs. of actual Nitrogen per acre.  I have 1/10 acre of berries, so I should put 20 lbs.  It's also recommended that the N be spread over the year with most of it before and during bloom but tapering off as Fall approaches. 
 
The Phosphorus in the bone meal really sounds like a good idea to me.  I'm going to try that as soon as I can find a good source.  Not sure what the Peat is supposed to do though.  Anyone know?
 
Yes, blackberries grow in the wild around here, although not much.  I don't have any other brambles.  Cold isn't usually a problem here, but heat might be.  I've never heard of heat causing problems though.
 
Thanks
TxBeeFarmer (Mark)
West Texas Zone 7b
 



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