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  • From: list@ginda.us
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  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] shady/rich soil/fruit?
  • Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:23:19 -0500

Blueberries are more fruitful in the sun, although they survive shade for years. (I know a blueberry that's lived in full shade for 30 years, but I don't think it's fruited in that time.) Crandalls also grow more vigorously and are more fruitful in the sun. I've had good luck fruiting other currants in the shade, though.

Ginda Fisher
eastern MA, zone 6


On Monday, February 3, 2003, at 05:01 PM, del stubbs wrote:


Del, it seems the semishaded situation and the soil would lend itself well to currants or gooseberries or perhaps summer-bearing raspberries. Bush cherries or some other small fruits that ripen early in summer might also be an option in a short-season location such as yours. Another thing you might consider is taking out some of the trees that are shading this choice spot. Above all, keep the rows aligned with the slope to help cold air drain through your planting. -- Sam


Thanks Sam, I hadn't thought about the row direction aiding air drainage.
Anyone have opinions about Evans cherries, blueberries in this situation? I have 30 Evans to plant out this spring and 10 blueberries coming. Hoping to get some crandalls as well. Del z2/3

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