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Small fruit
need just the
right place
Many people are discovering the pleasure of growing fruits in the home garden. Unfortunately, the plants often are placed in undersirable locations, resulting in poor performance and low yields.
The ideal site for small fruit production generally is in full sun, and is gently sloped to promote good air flow. Soil should be well drained, yet moist and high in organic matter. It is most practical to have an irrigation system, particularly during dry weather.
Start with a Place
Free of Weeds
The site for any small fruit planting should be free of perennial weeds such as dandelions or quackgrass. These weeds are extremely difficult to remove once the crop is in place.
Fortunately, several methods are available for elminating noxious weeds. Repeated cultivation is effective, but time consuming. Black plastic is useful for weed eradication if it is placed over the site the previous year. Glyphosate (Roundup or Kleen-up), a non-selective herbicibe, can be applied the previous spring to kill perennial weeds. Read the label and follow the directions carefully before application.
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