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Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in Northern

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Jack Jacobs

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Who Are We?

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Our Berry Farm

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Where we grow berries, provide a venue for weddings/events, and live.Come Visit Us!

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Today’s Topics for Discussion

1. Introduction2. Selecting Berry Varieties3. Irrigation/Watering4. Trellising/Pruning5. Pest Control6. Production/Harvesting7. Labor Requirements

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Introduction

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• Adaptive Learning Approach

• Berries vs. ?

• Field Preparation

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Our Farming Options

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• Alfalfa: Yields about 100 bales per year.

• Berries: Yields that can range from 2-10,000 pounds per year.

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Field Preparation

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3. Plastic Mulch

2. Raised Mounds 5. Planting

4. Drip Line1. Level Field

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Selecting Varieties

• Climate• Production – Yield• Type – Summer Bearing vs. Fall Bearing• Firmness/Taste and/or Use – Eating/Jam/Pies• Harvest Time – Length/Dates• Pruning Requirements• Resistance to Pests/Disease• Thorns

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Production Considerations

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Pictures Provided by:Brent BlackUtah State University

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Many Varieties to Chose

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Summer vs. Fall Bearing

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Pictures Provided by:Brent BlackUtah State University

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Varieties at the Farm

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Blackberry

Natchez Black

Ouachita Black

Triple Crown Black

Chester Black

Prime Ark 45 Black

Raspberry

Bristol Black

Jewel Black

Mac Black Black

Nova Red

Joan J Red

Encore Red

Jaclyn Red

Polana Red

Heritage Red

Type/Name Color Harvest DatesJuly August September

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Irrigation/Watering

1. Drip System2. Watering Cycles

• Every Other Day• 3 Times During the Day

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Temperature vs. Raspberry Production

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Growing/Flowering Fruiting/Harvesting

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Temperature vs. Blackberry Production

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Growing/Flowering Fruiting/Harvesting

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Trellising/Pruning

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Lift Arm Trellis

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V-Trellis

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Pruning Raspberries

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Pruning & Training Blackberries

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Prune & Train in SpringLean to the West

Thin & Rotate in Early SummerLean to the East

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Thinning/Stripping

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Tipping or Pinching

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Remove 1-4 inches of primocane after reaching desired height (3-4’)

Floricane Varieties only

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Pest Control

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Bird Damaged

Berries28%

Quality Berries

72%

2014 Blackberry Harvest

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Production/Harvesting

• Berry Yield by Variety & Age

• Harvesting Cycle

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Berry Yield: 2012-2016

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Berry Yield: Actual vs. Goal

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Labor Requirements

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Harvesting Rate – 2014 to 2016

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Summary

• Preparation • Decide what you want/need• Start at least a year before planting

• Commit to Maintain/Harvest - Labor• Pruning/Thinning/Tipping in Spring• Harvesting July through September

• Enjoy the Benefits of Healthy Berries Full of Flavor

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Jack [email protected]

775-525-0450PO Box 217

Gardnerville, Nevada 89410

www.jacobsberries.com

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