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Growing Boysenberry Roots

Plant in the spring after the ground can be worked. Choose a full sun location with fertile, well-draining soil. Space roots 48 inches apart in rows 6-10 feet apart. Dig a hole twice as large as the root ball. Lightly loosen the root ball and spread the roots so they are covered, leaving the crown at soil level. Lightly tamp the soil to remove any large voids and ensure good root-to-soil contact.

Provide support for continued growth with a trellis or wires and water regularly, especially in dry weather. Be careful not to overwater during early spring to avoid crown and root rot until spring rains and run-off ease. Fertilizer may be applied in the early spring and again in early summer to support fruit production and new growth.

Boysenberries in the Garden

Boysenberries are a versatile berry crop with a rich history. Their sprawling growth benefits from a sturdy trellis, and their abundant fruit rewards gardeners with summer harvests. These berries may also be used in edible landscapes as a background.

Harvesting Boysenberries

Harvest when berries are deep reddish-purple and slightly soft, typically mid to late summer. Handle gently, as boysenberries are more delicate than other bramble fruits.

About Boysenberries

Boysenberries are a hybrid berry first popularized in California in the 1930s. They are known for their distinctive sweet-tart taste and are prized by gardeners and cooks alike.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Boysenberries are the juiciest berries I’ve ever grown, perfect for pies and jams. They don’t always make it to the kitchen because we snack on them right off the vine."

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer

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