[Arid_gardener] blackberries, blueberries, cherries

[Linda Drew]

THere are several varieties of blackberries developed
at Texas A&M that will perform in our desert climates.
We are growing "Rosborough" in our demonstration gardens
in Tucson.

I do not know of any blueberries that will grow well
in the desert; they prefer acid soil and cooler temperatures.
I heard a rumor a couple of years ago about research work
to develop a blueberry that would perform in the desert,
but have never heard any reasults.

Cherries need more winter chilling that we experience if
you want fruit.

The Master Gardener Manual has a chapter on gruit:
   http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/fruit/

Linda Drew
Master Gardener

>From: Jeepstermom83@hotmail.com
>To: <arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu>
>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
>Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 15:51:07 -0700 (MST)
>
>A while back I read a article about a gentleman who grew, among many other 
>thing, blueberries, and cherries in his yard. Also out at Duncan Farms they 
>grow blackberries. What type of Blueberries, cherries and blackberries are 
>they and when would I plant them?
>
>                         Sincerly, Cindy
>
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