Best Berries to Grow in Your Garden

I agree with Karen - and here it is, seven months later and the solar ad is still blocking the content. Hope you understand why some of us use ad blockers!

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Why are raspberries not recommended to be grown in SW and SE states like CA and FL?

Raspberries don't do as well in areas with higher temperatures. Areas along the coast of hotter regions, where temperatures are more moderate, may work OK. Raspberries prefer temps in the lower 70s, and about 6 or more hours of sunlight. The plants also require a chilling period in winter for best production during the growing season, and some mild climates may not provide that. 

We live in the mountains of western North Carolina where we have hot summers, cold winters, and an abundance of rain, The raspberries in our yard and on neighboring roadsides are "wild" (I presume native), and produce an abundance of bright red berries for several weeks in mid-summer. They essentially need no tending or fertilizing, except for the occasional need to "turn them around" when they begin "walking" across the yard. We have successfully transplanted them to more convenient locations when they became intrusive. We enjoy them every summer on cereal, ice cream, raspberry shortcake, or in "icebox pies". We couldn't ask for a better, more delicious, or easily maintained plant for our area of the southeast

Im trying to read the chart you created by region but the ads to the right are blocking it. When you try to remove the add a pop up appears asking if its blocking the page. If you click yes a response then appears that says thanks for your feedback we will review this ad to improve your experience in the future except the message STILL BLOCKS THE PAGE! Can someone email me the chart please since my regions is blocked from view? Thanks

Do red raspberries have a need for egg shells in the soil?

We're not sure what you're asking. Raspberries prefer a deep, well-drained, sandy loam soil. At least 5% organic matter is helpful.

Eggshells can be added to compost as a mix of organic ingredients if the shells are dried and ground as fine as possible before adding. If using compost, you'd want to mix into the soil int he late fall or early winter.

We generally use eggshells to prevent slugs from feeding on plants such as lettuce.