Use tip layering to add more blackberry plants to your row or you can tip layer them directly into containters.
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I’ve found that simply peeling the seed coating makes the seeds germinate faster. I’ve done this will several seeds including avocado, lemon, apple, and peaches. I use the paper towel method to start them and the ones that have been peeled start the process faster than those that have not. This saves me time when planting seeds as I’ll know which ones are ready several days sooner. See the video above.
Trench Method Direct Composting
If you are interested in composting, then try the direct method in your garden. After my strawberries have finished producing for the season, I will start the trench method for composting. This involves storing up kitchen scraps like fruit and vegetable parts and keeping them in a plastic bag in the freezer. At the end of the week, I’ll take what I have to the garden to be composted. I’ll dig a trench down the row where my strawberry plants were and then place them all inside the trench. Add some grass clippings and move the soil back over the top.
This will give the materials at least 6 months to break down before I re-plant strawberries next season in the spring. Check out my video above to see the process and how I built composting bins using free pallets.
Root Cuttings from Blackberry Plants
I picked up a tip layered blackberry plant and found it had roots growing from the bottom on the container. I decided to cut the roots so I could move the tip layered blackberry plant and then I dug up the largest root and made 3 cuttings.
You can watch the whole process in the video above.
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Free Strawberry Plants – Propagate with Runners
I have tried planting strawberry seeds and it takes much longer than you may want to wait. I’ve found the easiest way is to get some bare root strawberry plants and then when they send out runners – you can propagate them directly into small containers. Simple and fast!
How to Serpentine Layer Blackberry Plants
Here is a simple way to propagate your brambles with serpentine layering. Trailing varieties are easier for this method – start with a cane that is easily moved to a pot and flexible. Fill the container with soil and bury the middle of the cane in the container. Cover with a rock to keep in place and leave part of the cane visible on the other side. This will allow it to continue growing forward and you will be able to layer it several more times if desired. The most I’ve done on a single cane is 7 layers!
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