Berry recipes for your blueberries, raspberries and gooseberries

Do raspberries and blueberries go well together?
Can gooseberries be planted next to raspberries?
What do you put in a berry garden?
Do strawberries and blueberries go well together?
Where is the best place to plant a blueberry bush?
Do raspberries like coffee grounds?
What can I plant next to gooseberries?
What is a good companion plant for raspberries?
Where is the best place to plant raspberry bushes?
What is a good companion plant for blueberries?
Do blueberries need full sun?
How do I make my soil acidic for blueberries?

Do raspberries and blueberries go well together?

Here's why blueberries and raspberries are bad roommates. Blueberries need very acidic soil to thrive, doing best in beds with a pH of 4.8 to 5.5. Raspberries need soil that's only mildly acidic, around 6.0. If you plant them side-by-side, only one of them will thrive in the soil.

Can gooseberries be planted next to raspberries?

Plants to Avoid Growing With Raspberries

Avoid planting raspberries near similar crops like boysenberries, blackberries, or gooseberries to prevent the transfer of soil-borne fungal diseases.

What do you put in a berry garden?

I like to plant my foundation species or bigger plants first and work down in size, but there's no wrong answer here. Once all of your plants have been planted, mulch your berry garden with 3-5 inches of organic mulch. I like to use fine wood mulch, but some gardeners like leaf mulch, compost or even straw.

Do strawberries and blueberries go well together?

Yes, strawberries and blueberries are ideal companion plants, they can be grown together and one of these is because they can both be useful and they are beautiful landscape plants. All blueberries need acidic soil and both like acidic soil. ...

Where is the best place to plant a blueberry bush?

Select a sunny, sheltered spot. While blueberries are tolerant of shade, better crops are obtained in the sun. At the same time, they should not be exposed to harsh, drying winds. Don't plant blueberries too close to trees, as the trees will not only block out sunlight, but will also suck up any moisture in the soil.

Do raspberries like coffee grounds?

Raspberries love nitrogen, and UCG have lots of it to offer. By the spring, when the raspberries will actually want the nitrogen, the coffee will have started decomp and provide the nutrients right where they're needed, right when they're needed. ... They are, however, still very high in nitrogen.

What can I plant next to gooseberries?

Companion Plants:

Good
Beans (Bush & Pole)	Mint
Chamomile	Nasturtiums
Chives	Oregano
Kiwi	Peas

What is a good companion plant for raspberries?

Raspberry plant companions that attract pollinators, while repelling harmful pests, include: Chervil and tansy (repels ants, Japanese beetles, cucumber beetles, squash bugs)
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What to Plant with Raspberries

Garlic.
Chives.
Nasturtiums.
Leeks.
Onions.
Chamomile.

Where is the best place to plant raspberry bushes?

Raspberry bushes grow best in full sun (at least 6-8 hours), in rich, well-drained soil. Gardeners from zone 3 all the way to zone 10 can grow raspberries successfully, given the right variety. Read plant descriptions carefully when purchasing and select plants that will thrive in your growing zone.

What is a good companion plant for blueberries?

Plant blueberries near flowers like lilacs and azaleas. Lilacs attract pollinators and provide shade with its fragrant blossoms. Towering, lush rhododendrons and azaleas offer shade and attractive blossoms during particularly hot summers, and thrive best in the same hot, acidic environment as blueberries.

Do blueberries need full sun?

Blueberry plants need full sun:

Blueberries will tolerate partial shade, especially late in the day. Blueberries will grow in higher pH, but to achieve highest production, you will need to amend the soil around the plants.

How do I make my soil acidic for blueberries?

Another method for lowering blueberry soil pH is to make sure you are fertilizing your blueberries with an acidic fertilizer. Fertilizers containing ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, or sulfur-coated urea are high acid fertilizers. Adding sulfur to the top of the soil is another way to lower soil pH for blueberries.