THIMBLEBERRY PLANTING & CARE

Looking to grow beautiful, healthy thimbleberries in your garden? You've come to the right place! This comprehensive growing guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from planting to harvest.

QUICK FACTS

• Sun Requirements: And A Moist Rich Soil
• Soil: Mulched To Help Retain Moisture
• Spacing: The Plants 18 In
• Harvest: Time

PLANTING

Thimbleberries like full sun and a moist rich soil. Grow in rows, spacing the plants 18 in. apart keeping the rows 3 - 5ft. apart. Mature Ht: 5 ft.

PRUNING

After planting, prune the plants back to 6-8 in. in height to encourage better root development and the production of new canes. Keep soil mulched to help retain moisture.

WATERING

Water frequently, especially at harvest time. The more you water, the better the berries and yield will be.

PRUNING

Prune fruiting canes down to the ground after they have finished bearing for the year. In spring, thin canes to about 6-8 in. apart. Retain only new strong healthy canes that show little or no winter injury.

Everbearing varities may be pruned right down to ground level in late fall or early spring, before new growth starts. FOR MORE TIPS ON CARE, PRUNING AND FERTILIZING, REFER TO: SHRUBS, TREES & FRUIT TREES

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