Blackberry (thornless) plant

When to plant blackberries in zone 7b

In zone 7b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 1 and the first fall frost around Nov 3. Here is when to plant blackberries.

Plant in the bedMar 4

Your blackberry (thornless) calendar for zone 7b

Tie canes to a simple wire or trellis. First good crop the second summer.

Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.

These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 7b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.

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