Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in Northern Nevada Berry Produc… · 10/3/2018 · Jack...
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Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in Northern
Nevada
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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
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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