![]() ![]() Most are commonly grown as annuals and trimmed to the ground after the last fruit of the season. Raspberries are not terribly common plants to find in local nurseries so you may need to put in a special order. It’s also so much better to grow them yourself to avoid the disappointment of finding spoiled berries in a pack purchased at the store as they have a short shelf life. This is another relatively-easy-care plant as raspberries do not require extensive pruning or trellising. The upshot is that these berries are also the most flavorful. Armstrong Garden centers recommend purchasing two different types of blueberry plants to lengthen harvesting time and maximize yield. Southern California nurseries carry low-chill (southern highbush) blueberries which can tolerate mild winters as well as frequent sunshine. They’re actually easy-going plants if you plan accordingly. Blueberriesīlueberry plants are fantastic additions to Southern California gardens because they provide year-round interest with foliage that changes from green to red in the fall before leaves drop and regrow. If planting by seed, shoot to get them in the ground between October – November. Many experts prefer a two-wire trellis system as the second wire can train new growth during the plant’s second year.īerries will appear after a year. Avoid hassle by training it to vine upward on a trellis or horizontally on a wire. If left to its own devices the plant can grow rather bushy which makes it difficult to harvest berries. Walter Knott was able to successfully reproduce the berry and named it after its original creator, Rudolph Boyson.īoysenberries are usually planted by seed in well-draining soil and require full sun though can tolerate occasional light shade. It’s a vining plant that also does well in containers. Boysenberriesĭid you know that boysenberries were actually developed in Southern California? A family friend of the Knott’s family (Knott’s Berry Farm) developed a new strain by crossing a raspberry, a loganberry and a blackberry. ![]() Therefore, the most important question to ask your local garden center is which type you’re buying and what it’s growing habit is if not listed on the tag. Other varieties of blackberries will require large space in the garden and more advanced support. They’re called freestanding blackberries and do require a little bit of training to guide them into the right shape, but not nearly as much as other berries on this list. Varieties that grow upright often don’t need a trellis (perhaps a few stakes instead) as canes (stems) can support a massive amount of fruit on their own. They also happen to be among the berries that are the easiest to grow almost anywhere in Southern California. The blackberry is the most heat-tolerant berry and a good choice for inland climates. Others might need trellising and or stake support, which can easily be a DIY project. However, it does take a bit of know-how to grow your own berries in Southern California so we’ve put together an overview of the best types to consider in addition to planting methods.īefore choosing a variety, you’ll need to analyze how much space you can allocate to berries as some require a lot of it. The arrival of ripe, sweet berries signals sunshine and summertime fun.
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