Rubus spp.
Wild Berries
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Wild Berries (Rubus spp.) - Description
The genus Rubus includes raspberries and blackberries among others. Plants are deciduous woody shrubs, usually having thorns or some type of prickles.
Wild Berries (Rubus spp.) - Blooming
Blooms in late spring so frost is usually not a threat.
Wild Berries (Rubus spp.) - Growth
Grow deciduous species in full Sun. Grow evergreen species in full sun or partial shade. Brambles thrive in areas with long, mild springs and cool summer nights. Best to train brambles to a V-shape trellis which makes harvesting the fruits easier.
Wild Berries (Rubus spp.) - Planting
Take greenwood cuttings of deciduous species in summer or hardwood cuttings in early winter. Take semi-ripe cuttings of evergreen species in summer. Make sure not to plant brambles in a site where potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes, and peppers have grown in the past 3 years, because this site may contain verticillium wilt which will harm brambles.
Wild Berries (Rubus spp.) - Pest
Prone to various wilts and mildews, scale, leafhoppers, and caterpillars.
Wild Berries (Rubus spp.) - Interesting facts
The fruits of blackberries, raspberries and the like have some of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit, which is primarily due to their high concentrations of polyphenolic compounds.In the United Kingdom there is a superstition that blackberries should not be harvested after September 29th. After this date the devil has marked them by urinating on the leaves of the brambles. As unfortunate as this may sound, there is some value to the superstition. As October rolls around, the fruits have been on the stem long enough that they may be rotten and infested with insects. Whether or not they are covered with the devil's urine or rotten, they should not be eaten.
Wild Berries (Rubus spp.) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in well drained soil that is moderately fertile. Brambles prefer acidic soil. Infrequent watering. Provide a mulch to prevent the growth of weeds and enhance water retention.
