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Shriveled roots indicate that the plants have been allowed to freeze or dry out in storage or transit. Such plants seldom survive. Plant roots must be kept moist and free from freezing temperatures at all times.
Select a site that is free from frost pockets, low wet spots, and exposure to strong prevailing winds. Small fruits thrive best in a fertile, sandy, loam soil high in organic matter, but they will give good returns in the average garden soil with adequate fertilization and good cultural practices.
Small fruit plantings should be located as close to the house as possible, preferably in or near the vegetable garden, the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Schiences faculty member suggested.
They also may be used in place of ornamental plants of comparable size, she continued. Strawberries may be used as a border for a flower bed. Grapes and raspberries may be planted parallel to the garden on a trellis or a fence along a property line. Blueberries may be planted to form a dense hedge or used in a foundation planting around the home.
Avoid overcrowding, she
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