Our latest video shares 4 things to look for to pick blackberries at their sweetest. Christy shares the signs of ripeness so you can have sweeter berries grown at home.
As gardeners, we use our 5 senses to grow food, and when harvesting blackberries! Learn the 4 signs to avoid tart berries in your blackberry patch.
How To Pick Blackberries at their Sweetest
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Resources
Find more information about growing blackberries in the Gardenerd archives:
2 Things Before Planting Cane Berries – learn about their space requirements and growth habit before choosing a spot to plant them.
Pruning Blackberries in 3 Steps – Prune your canes back following these 3 steps each year and you’ll have an abundance to harvest next spring/summer.
Protecting Blackberries – use this trick to protect your fruit from birds.
And taste the fruits of your labor:
Blackberry Polenta Cake – This recipe is delicious and easy to make. It’s vegan and packs extra protein.
