Berries (and rhubarb)
Some of the most popular items last spring were blackberries, raspberries and rhubarbs. We have stocked up with plenty of them again, so come on in and get these desirable plants before they are gone.
- Black Satin Blackberry
- Heritage Red Raspberry
- Rhubarb
Blackberry
This medium to large berry is a vigorous grower and excellent for home gardens. It is semi-erect, disease resistant, 2-year plant. Thrive in most soil types and hardy in the coldest climates where other cane fruits fail. Plant late winter to early spring. Space 2'-3' in a row with 8'-10' between rows.
Raspberry
This is an ever bearing raspberry with big crop in June and larger crop from September through fall. High quality with excellent, mild flavor good fresh or for preserving. Strong and productive plant, spreads fast. An excellent variety for home gardener. Raspberries prefer a deep, well-drained, fertile soil and typically bear fruit on 2-year old wood.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb has big, heart-shaped, crinkled leaves and red-tinted stalks. It is showy enough to qualify for a top spot in a display garden and it's often listed in catalogs as a must-have landscape plant and for the gardener looking for an easy-to-grow food plant, rhubarb tops the list. It prefers a cool, damp climate, and needs at least two months of cold weather.
To plant crowns, set them at least 4 inches deep organic, well-drained soil and 3 to 4 feet apart in holes filled with generous amounts of well-aged manure or compost. Water thoroughly to prevent transplant shock. The leaves may wilt at first, but they will recover. Just be sure to keep them good and moist. Enjoy as rhubarb pie!