How Do You Grow Raspberries & Blueberries Together In Clay Soil?
Blueberries are small blue berries, as the name implies, that grow on shrubs that can reach up to 10 feet tall. These shrubs grow well in zones 4 to 8, as they need a certain number of chilling hours, or hours below 40 degrees F, but will not tolerate temperatures below -20 degrees F. Raspberries grow on long canes that resemble vines and are hardy from zones 2 to 10. Both varieties of berry grow in full sun, however, it’s their different preference for soil pH that will make them tricky to grow together. Loosen the soil in your garden to a depth of 18 inches, breaking up any large clumps. Choose a sunny location, as both raspberries and blueberries thrive in full sun. Amend the soil with compost to improve drainage and add nutrients. Both raspberries and blueberries prefer a slightly sandy soil. If your soil has a heavy clay content, adding coarse sand may improve the drainage and improve the pH of the soil. Clay soils tend to be alkaline, which neither berry prefers. Test the soil wi
