How Do You Care For Black Raspberries?
Black raspberries are a sweet and juicy member of the rose family. Black raspberries have one of the highest antioxidant ratings among fruits, and have been called “the king of berries” because of their numerous health benefits. Black raspberries plants are perennial and bear fruit on biennial canes. They are also surprisingly sturdy and easy to grow in almost any climate. Watering, pruning and fertilizing are the primary gardening responsibilities. If you care for your black raspberries properly, you will be rewarded with an abundance of delicious, healthy fruit. Choose the best spot for growing black raspberries. Black raspberry plants thrive in full sunlight and sandy loam soils where the water drains well. Black raspberry plants need to be planted in early spring in zones 5 and north, and in late fall or winter in zones 6 and south (See Resources). Plant black raspberries about 3 feet apart and keep rows around 10 feet apart. Protect your black raspberries. Since critters such as d
