Fruits · Hard
Compact blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Large growing-medium tub, grown over several years.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- long / perennial
- Difficulty
- Hard
Sound origin
Rubus fruticosus
The common bramble is native to Eurasia; it was domesticated late, around the eighteenth century, since wild picking was enough.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Blackberry, raw
- Source of vitamin K
- Source of fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Choose a compact, thornless variety.
- Train the stems on a support.
- Remove canes that have fruited after harvest.
- Deep reservoir: vigorous root system.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | none |
| Plants | Jan., Feb., Mar., Nov., Dec. |
| Harvest | July, Aug., Sept. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Compact blackberry in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Compact blackberry in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Compact blackberry: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Large growing medium tub, grown over several years.
Compact blackberry: when to set out plants in Belgium?
Start from plants, set out in January, February, March, November and December (garden, patio or balcony, Belgium or northern France).
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