How to replant blackberries

Due to the redevelopment of the site or for other reasons, the plants are transplanted to another location. To prevent the crop from dying, you need to choose the right time, prepare the site and the seedling itself. Now we will look at how to replant blackberries and provide the plant with proper care for further development.

Why replant blackberries to a new place?

Wild blackberries can grow in one place for up to 30 years. After 10 years, a cultivated plant must be transplanted to another place. The process consists of carefully digging up the bush, trimming all branches, and carrying the root system with a lump of earth. The plant is planted in a new hole so that the root collar remains at the same level.

The main purpose of replanting is to renew the bush. You can propagate your favorite variety using the division method. Replanting may be necessary simply in case of redevelopment of the yard or if it is necessary to divide a huge overgrown bush.

When is it better to replant blackberries: in spring or autumn?

Blackberries are replanted in spring and autumn. However, each season has its own advantages and disadvantages. The optimal timing of transplantation is determined taking into account the climatic conditions of the region.

The advantages of transplanting in early spring are the guaranteed survival rate of the seedling. This option is more suitable for northern regions, since a plant transplanted in autumn does not have time to take root before frost. The disadvantage of spring transplantation is the difficulty of accurately determining the timing. It is necessary to catch that short period during which the process of sap flow has not yet begun, and the earth has already thawed after the winter.

A positive feature of autumn transplantation is the rooting of the seedling. In early spring the plant grows quickly. However, blackberries need to be replanted two months before the expected date of frost. For the winter, the seedling is well insulated. For the northern regions, the autumn method of transplantation is not available, and this is a big drawback. The advantages of the method are fully appreciated by residents of the south.

When can you replant blackberries to another place?

The specific timing of transplantation in the spring is determined by weather conditions. Usually falls in April. In May, blackberries can no longer be touched. The plant begins the active phase of sap flow.

The time for autumn transplantation falls at the end of September - beginning of October, provided there are no early frosts in the region.

Set of preparatory measures

The transplantation process is conventionally divided into two stages: preparatory and main work. The actions are the same for thorny and thornless varieties of blackberries.

Selecting a suitable site

The site for transplantation is selected according to similar rules observed when planting a young seedling. For the plant, choose a sunny place, protected from northern winds. It is advisable to choose a hill, but make a depression for the seedling itself. On a mound, the blackberries will not be flooded by rain and melt water, and the hole under the plant will better retain water during watering.

The site is selected with loamy or sandy loam soil. You can replant the crop into a garden bed where any garden crops grew last season, except for nightshades and berries.

Soil preparation

In order for the transplanted bush to take root, you need to carefully prepare the soil:

• carry out a soil acidity test and, if necessary, bring it to neutral levels;
• the site is dug up to a depth of 50 cm;
• roots of weeds are selected from the ground;
• spread a 10 cm layer of compost and a 3 cm layer of any crushed organic matter evenly over the bed: leaves, sawdust;
• Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are added from mineral fertilizers;
• all layers are dug up again along with the soil;
• the bed is generously filled with water, covered with an 8 cm layer of mulch to speed up the process of overheating of organic matter;
• A trellis is installed at the site where the seedling is supposed to be planted.

When preparing the soil for replanting blackberries, the acidity is increased by adding ferrous sulfate at the rate of 500 g/10 m². You can add 300 g of sulfur to a similar area, but the process will go slower. To reduce acidity, lime is added.

Preparation of planting material

To transplant blackberries to another place, you first need to dig them up. They try to dig a mature bush as deeply as possible with a shovel from all sides. The plant is removed from the soil so that a lump of earth remains.In this state, the blackberries are transferred to another place.

The preparation of an adult bush begins with pruning the above-ground part. You cannot leave stumps from old branches, as pests will infest them and the plant will disappear.

If a large bush is transplanted, it is propagated by division. The process consists of the following steps:

• the plant to be transplanted is dug up from all sides, removed from the ground, and the lump of soil is carefully kneaded to free the roots;
• the bush is divided with a sharp knife so that each cut off seedling has 2-3 branches and 1 underground bud on the roots;
• The divided planting material is planted in prepared holes.

Dividing the bush during transplantation can be done in the spring immediately after the snow melts or in the fall 2 months before the onset of frost.

Transplanting blackberries to a new place in the spring

When transplanting, the mother bush can be propagated not only by division, but also by root shoots. The latter method involves planting seedlings from young shoots. Regardless of the method of reproduction, transplantation is carried out in the following order:

• Before transplanting, plan the location of the plants in the garden bed. Blackberries are planted in rows. Between seedlings of upright varieties, a space of up to 2 m is left. For creeping crops, the distance is increased to 3 m. The row spacing also depends on the type of bush and ranges from 1.8 to 3 m.
• If young shoots are used for transplantation, then a hole is dug 50 cm deep, with a diameter the size of the root. For an old bush, a hole is dug according to the dimensions of the root system. It is better to transplant blackberries into trenches 50 cm deep, dug along the length of the bed.
• During plant replanting, 1 bucket of compost and 100 g of mineral complex fertilizers are added to each hole, but it is better to get by with organic matter alone.
• The bush to be transplanted is dug up from all sides. In an adult plant, the root goes deep into the ground. It will not be possible to remove it. The rhizome is simply cut off with a shovel bayonet.
• The blackberries are carefully transferred, immersed in a new hole, and covered with earth.

After transplantation, the plant is watered abundantly, maintaining moisture until complete engraftment. After watering, the tree trunk soil is covered with mulch.

Transplanting blackberries to a new place in the fall

Autumn replanting begins after fruiting has ended. There should be about two months left before the onset of frost. During this time, the transplanted plant will have time to take root. The process of autumn and spring transplantation is identical. The only difference is the protection of the seedling from frost. After the autumn replanting, the tree trunk soil is covered with a thick layer of mulch. Additionally, before the onset of winter, they organize a reliable shelter made of spruce branches or non-woven material.

You can replant in the fall not the entire bush, but young shoots from the roots. They are called offspring. Young shoots are the best option for preserving and propagating the variety, as it eliminates the complex process of replanting an old bush.

Many varieties of creeping blackberries do not produce offspring. In order not to replant the old bush, the crop is propagated by layering. In August, the blackberry vine is bent to the ground and covered with soil, leaving the top. After a month, the cuttings will take root. The resulting seedling is separated from the bush in September and transplanted to another place.

Is it possible to replant blackberries in summer?

Theoretically, summer replanting of blackberries can be done, but there is no guarantee of 100% survival of the plant.For testing, it is better to choose a variety that you don’t mind. To ensure a successful summer transplant, adhere to the following rules:

• transfers are carried out early in the morning or late in the evening;
• all work is completed as quickly as possible;
• immediately after transplanting, a shading structure is installed over the blackberries;
• Water the transplanted plant abundantly every day.

In summer, heat is detrimental to a dug-out plant. If blackberries are not immediately planted in a permanent place, they will quickly wither.

Caring for blackberries after transplanting

Caring for a transplanted plant is no different, as for other blackberry bushes. Initially, abundant watering is needed. You can’t rush with feeding. Mineral fertilizers can burn the root system that has not taken root. Over time, after adaptation to a new place, you can begin to add organic matter.

Caring for transplanted blackberries requires standard actions:

• In autumn and spring, pruning and shaping of bushes is carried out. Blackberry vines are tied to a trellis. For the winter, the stems are bent to the ground and covered with spruce branches or other insulation.
• In summer, blackberries are sometimes attacked by the gall mite. You can fight the pest with chemicals or garlic infusion.
• After the heat has subsided on warm evenings, the blackberries are irrigated with cool water. Sprinkling hardens young stems.
• The next spring after transplanting, the blackberries are fed with potassium during the appearance of buds.

The transplanted plant initially requires proper care for rapid rooting.

More details about transplanting blackberries are shown in the video:

Conclusion

Transplantation is no different from planting. The only negative is that there is a risk that the old bush will not take root if the roots are severely damaged.

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