Berries and Brambles
Berries are the perfect fruit – not only are they great to eat, versatile in their usage and add fabulous colour to desserts and baked goods, but they are packed with nutrients including good doses of Vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. They are really easy to grow, occupy only as much space as you are willing to give them, and produce prolific quantities of fabulous fruit. They make jolly jars of jam and cheerful chunks of chutney when you have a bumper crop.
There is a wide range of Berries to choose from, some of which are known as Brambles, due to the fact that they have thorny or spiny canes and branches. Brambles are those tasty, colorful delights of early summer and autumn. The genus Rubus is divided into many species that include raspberries, blackberries, dewberries, loganberries and boysenberries. Berries include strawberries, blueberries and gooseberries.
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Berries are often treated as gourmet fruit because they don';t store well. They are easy to grow and are a desirable addition to any home garden. Summer-bearing brambles ripen right after strawberries, creating a succession of fruit crops.
Select a planting site higher than the surrounding area if possible, as this provides essential air circulation and water drainage, reducing disease and insect problems. Strawberries and blueberries can be successfully grown in containers if space is limited.
Pruning is essential for maximum fruit yields. Some gardeners prune their autumn-fruiting raspberries to the ground in early spring, sacrificing the summer crop for the sake of one big bumper autumn crop. Raspberry bushes send up suckering stems that must be cut out immediately with a sharp spade, although the black and purple varieties are a little tidier.
Brambles are adapted to a wide range of soils but do best when planted in well-drained, deep, fertile soil that is high in humus. A pH of 6.0 to 6.5 is preferred. Compared to raspberries, blackberries are more tolerant of heavy soils. Adding organic matter and planting in raised beds can be of help in avoiding diseases.
There are so many mouth-watering recipes that include berries. Here are just a few fabulous ideas: Berry-Yoghurt Ice, Raspberry Nectar, Loganberry Jam, Boysenberry Parfait, Blackberry Cocktail, Chocolate and Blackberry Brownies, Boysenberry Brulee (just dee-licious!), Bramble Crumble (yum!), Raspberry Pavlova and the all-time favourite, Blueberry Muffins.
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PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL Yummy. Large dark rich red mouth watering berry that is just delicious. A cross between boysenberry/loganberries. Thornless and a heavy cropper.Self-fertile. Pick fresh from the vine. Harvest when fruit turns dark red and are easy to remove. December-Janurary. Deciduous. Berry Delight Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 3l ? $29.99 aka Blackberry A highly rated American cultivar with sturdy canes with few thorns. The large luscious berries ripen around January. The berries are very juicy with a tart yet sweet flavour. For best results plant in sun or part shade in deep acid soil. Deciduous. Blackberry Black Satin Current Stock Height: 75/80 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $39.99 Blackberry Black Satin Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $32.99 aka Blackberry This blackberry has an upright habit, no thorns and bumper crops of firm sweet fruit in summer - what more could you want? Someone to make the jam I suppose! Plant in sun or part shade in nice deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous. Blackberry Navaho Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $39.99 aka Blackberry A thornless variety that performs best when planted in groups to maximise flowering and fruiting. Spring flowers are followed by large red berries that turn black when ripe towards the end of summer. Prefers full sun and well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous. Blackberry Thornless Current Stock Height: 30 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? $12.99 This 'Rabbit Eye' Blueberry is sweet, succulent to and looks good in the garden as well. The berries are medium, full of lots of vitamins, high in vitamin C and good antioxidant properties too. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Self pollinator. Evergreen. Blueberry Blast RE Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $29.99 Rabbiteye Blueberry. Developed in conjunction with Plant and Food Research this variety has delicious large dark blue fruit that are ready to pick from around January. Suitable for the warmer districts of NZ. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil with 'Blue Magic' or 'Tasty Blue'. Evergreen. PVR. Blueberry Blue Dawn R Expected Stock Height: 30/45 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
Northern Highbush. This Blueberry has fruit that is ready to eat from December. Packed full of Vitamin C the generous crops of medium sized, mild flavoured berries will hold on the bush for long periods. Plant with another Northern highbush. Happiest in rich acid soil. Deciduous. Blueberry Blue Joy NH Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
Rabbiteye Blueberry. Produced in NZ in conjunction with Plant and Food Research this variety produces copious amounts of delicious blue fruit ready to eat from December. Plant in the sun in nice rich acid soil for best results. Plant with a companion -'Blue Dawn' or 'Tasty Blue'. Evergreen. PVR. Blueberry Blue Magic RE Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. A large size, firm blueberry that is ideal to grow in a container or in the garden. Can be used as a hedge or a stand alone specimen but 1 plant will never be enough. The leaves turn a stunning bronze tone in Autumn. Eat straight from the plant, add to smoothies, salads, baking or desserts. Blueberry Blue Star Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $29.99 Rabbiteye variety. An excellent crop producing large clusters of medium sized berries from mid February to early April. Fruits on second year wood. Blueberry Burst Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
As a bramble this plant forms a great screen and can be cut back the following winter.
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Habit: Upright
Blackberries fruit on 2nd year wood. It is usual to cut back the cane that has finished fruiting and then train a 1 year old new cane in preparation for fruiting the following season. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 0m
See our How To pages for tips on growing Brambles and Berries. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading 
Blackberries fruit on 2nd year wood. It is usual to cut back the cane that has finished fruiting and then train a 1 year old new cane in preparation for fruiting the following season. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading 
It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Blueberries taste best when left to ripen on the bush 7-10 days after turning blue.
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It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Northern Highbush Blueberries are suitable for cooler climates
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
The fruit will taste best when left to ripen on the bush 7-10 days after turning blue.
Trademarked under this name.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Northern Highbush
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Ideal for warm climates as they require low chill hours for bud initiation. Pollinate with another Rabbit eye variety.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
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