Rubus canadensis ‘Blackberry Chester’ – 2 ltr
A vigorous growing plant which provides an abundance of fruit after the second season. Blackberry plants prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Suitable to be grown on a trellis or fence. Fresh shoots emerge from September with flowers in November. From late January into February, small black fruit ripens on the long sprawling stem which can easily be picked from the plant. Fruit occurs on one-year-old wood. Blackberries require a cold Winter to set an abundance of fruit, in areas where the weather is more temperate during Winter, not as much fruit will occur.  Best grown in humus-rich, free-draining soil in a sunny position with protection from wind. Once the fruit has been harvested prune old and weak canes to ground level during their dormancy. Plant Blackberry plants 50cm – 1 metre apart, if there is more room, planting 2 metres apart is ideal. 

Position: Full sun
Height: 1.5m
Width: 1m
Harvest: December

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Planting Tips:
Prepare the soil prior to planting. By mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost will help to condition and revitalise tired soils. If adding organic matter to your soil, make sure to blend the compost or animal manure with pre-existing soil, mixing/digging it together thoroughly. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole, backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Do not burry the graft of the plant. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.

If planting into a pot make sure that the container chosen is large enough to accommodate the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.

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