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Black raspberry

Rubus occidentalis

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'Black raspberry' is a plant in the Rubus genus with a scientific name of Rubus occidentalis. The botanical name epithet for Black raspberry (occidentalis) means 'western'.Black raspberry grows as a perennial and is an edible fruit. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Black raspberry is known for its vine habit and growing to a height of approximately 1.83 metres (5.95 feet). Popular varieties of Black raspberry with home gardeners are Jewel, Bristol Black, Cumberland, Giant Black Hawk, and Allen.

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How to grow Black raspberry

Partial Sun

Growing Black raspberry from seed

Transplanting Black raspberry

Companion plants for Black raspberry

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Black raspberry so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Black raspberry

These plants will not grow well with Black raspberry so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Black raspberry care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Black raspberry exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Black raspberry to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Black raspberry exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Black raspberry grow into? Vine
Hardiness How frost hardy is Black raspberry? Help build our wiki! Country of Origin Where did Black raspberry come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Black raspberry grow? 1.83 metres / 5.95 feet Mature Spread How wide does Black raspberry grow? 1.21 metres / 3.93 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Black raspberry grow best in? Zone 5 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Black raspberry. -
Water Requirements How much water does Black raspberry require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Black raspberry need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Black raspberry in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Black raspberry need to grow? Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Black raspberry be sown directly? Help build our wiki! Sowing Depth How deep to plant Black raspberry? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Black raspberry? 91.0 cm / 2.96 feet Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Black raspberry? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Black raspberry need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Black raspberry in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Black raspberry seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Black raspberry seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Black raspberry bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Black raspberry ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Black raspberry? Help build our wiki!

How long does Black raspberry take to grow?

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Days to Germination How long does it take Black raspberry to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Black raspberry? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Black raspberry is ready for harvest / bloom? + 772 days Average 772 days | Min 772 days | Max 772 days (1)
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