Segment 2 of S4E11 Growing berry bushes - The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener radio show

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In segment two Joey and Holly talk about growing berry bushes in your garden
Blue berries ph level 4.0to 5.5 soil test is the best way to check there are some over the counter test that will give you an ideal
Mulch them

Each type of berry has its own planting requirements
Rule of thumb plant them as the can in the container if you plant too deep you will kill them like strawberries if you are getting bare root you will be able to see a soil line on the plant. Bare root plants soak in water for a few hours before planting
Fertilizer all depends on the type of plant
Other berry bushes can be planted in native soil
Thorn and thron less some like support
You may need to net them from birds
Strawberries
Raspberries
black berry

Keep in mind that the term “small” in small fruits refers to the fruit size, not the size of the plant. In many parts of the country, a full-size
, highbush blueberry plant may grow up to 12 feet tall and 6 feet wide.
Blackberries can grow 8 feet tall and spread even wider.
Growing your backyard berries in raised beds is a good way to keep them manageable.
Seek out varieties that are reliably winter hardy and well-suited to your growing area.
Plants should be certified disease-free to avoid the viruses that weaken plants and reduce yields).
In most parts of North America, planting berries in early spring is best, whether you've purchased dormant bare-root stock or a plant that's growing in a container.
The ideal site and soil conditions for your backyard berry patch vary depending on the type of fruit you grow. In many cases, these plants aren't fussy and will grow just fine in an average, well-drained garden soil with plenty of sun

also known as brambles, and they are among the easiest and most popular of all backyard fruits. They have a network of perennial roots that send up shoots, or canes, which usually live for two years. In the first year of growth, the canes are vegetative, producing only leaves. In the second year the same canes bear flowers and fruit, then die at the end of that season. Because the plants are continuously producing new vegetative canes, once the plants are established you can expect them to yield a crop of fruit every year.

Currants and Gooseberries
These relatively uncommon members of the ribes genus are far more popular in Europe than they are here in the U.S

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