Grow guide

Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus

Planting + spacing

Days to harvest
365 days – 730 days
Harvest window
21 days
Spacing in row
36"
Row spacing
48"

Sun + water

Sun hours
6 hrs – 8 hrs
Water per week
1.5"
Container friendly
Prefers beds

Companions

Plant with

comfrey, marigold french, garlic softneck, borage

Avoid

blackberry

Next steps

Add blackberry to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.

Post-harvest storage tip

Refrigerate unwashed berries in a single layer and use within 3 days.

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