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Has anyone had success growing blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries?
I'm looking to get either blue or raspberry bushes for the upcoming season. (Possibly both). We have some delicious wild raspberries nearby, so I know they can be successful.
From what I've learned, it's best to get multiple bushes of different types to cross-pollinate. Will bees help bushes be successful? (I'm also hoping to keep bees starting this spring). Has anyone ordered bushes from a good dealer online?
I've grown strawberries before, but the berries always grow very small, and the only way I can describe the taste is "watery". No flavor, just taste like sugar water. I've never had the plants more than one season, so I'm wondering if multiple seasons make them taste better or I need different soil conditions? Should I pinch off flowers the first year to make it stronger/will that result in bigger berries? I'm also interested in growing them indoors for multiple harvests. Has anyone done that with success?
I'm looking to get either blue or raspberry bushes for the upcoming season. (Possibly both). We have some delicious wild raspberries nearby, so I know they can be successful.
From what I've learned, it's best to get multiple bushes of different types to cross-pollinate. Will bees help bushes be successful? (I'm also hoping to keep bees starting this spring). Has anyone ordered bushes from a good dealer online?
I've grown strawberries before, but the berries always grow very small, and the only way I can describe the taste is "watery". No flavor, just taste like sugar water. I've never had the plants more than one season, so I'm wondering if multiple seasons make them taste better or I need different soil conditions? Should I pinch off flowers the first year to make it stronger/will that result in bigger berries? I'm also interested in growing them indoors for multiple harvests. Has anyone done that with success?