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Small fruits in a home garden can have a lot ol advantages—they are tasty, nutritious, and economically valuable. They also provide personal satisfaction to the gardener.
Spring—three to foui weeks before the date of the last killing frost—is the time to plant small fruits, recommended Virginia Tech Extension home horticulturist, L. Diane Relf.
So even in the cold days ol winter, it is time to give special attention to the selection of varieties, she said.
When selecting varieties, try to select those that are adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of the area. If possible, without sacrificing too much yield or quality, select varieties with the least insect and disease problems.
“Always obtain the best nursery stock available,” she recommended. Buy from reputable nurserymen who guarantee the plants.
“Beware of ‘basement bargains.’ Good, well-grown plants are not cheap,” she said.
When the small fruits arrive, unpack bundles and inspect the plants. Roots should be moist and have a bright, fresh appearance.
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