COMMENTS (68, 69, 118, 535, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 654, 655)

118   One pint (2 cups) fertilizer is equal to approximately 1 pound.  Three-quarter pint limestone weights approximately 1 pound.

535   Broadcast dolomitic limestone as recommended, either in the fall or early spring.

601      Prior to planting, broadcast 4 lbs triple superphosphate (0-46-0) and 3 lbs muriate of potash (0-0-60) per 1,000 square feet and mix to a depth of 6 inches.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are L-L, L-M, L-S, M-L, M-M, M-S)

602      Prior to planting, broadcast 4 lb triple superphosphate (0-46-0) per 1,000 square feet and mix to a depth of 6 inches.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are L-H, L-EX, M-H, M-EX)

603      Prior to planting, broadcast 3 lbs muriate of potash (0-0-60) and mix to a depth of 6 inches. Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are S-L, S-M, S-H, H-L, H-M, H-S, EX-L, EX-M, EX-S)

604      No phosphate or potash fertilizer is required.  Once planted, follow the procedures given below.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are S-H, S-EX, H-H, H-EX, EX-H, EX-EX)

605   Trailing or Semi-erect Blackberries (6 to 8 feet apart):

Fertilize brambles twice a year.  About one month after planting, sprinkle 1/6 cup 10-10-10 in a 24-inch circle around each plant.  In June, sprinkle ½ cup 10-10-10 over a 30-inch
circle.

The nutritional needs of the plants in the second year should be supplied as follows:

1. In early March, sprinkle 1 cup 10-10-10 over a 5-foot circle around each plant.

2. In June, sprinkle 1 cup 10-10-10 over the same 5-foot circle around each plant.

Fertilizer in succeeding years as follows:

            1. In early March, sprinkle 2 cups 10-10-10 over a 6-foot circle around each plant.

            2. In June, sprinkle 1 cup 10-10-10 over the same 6-foot circle around each plant.  If new cane growth is excessive (over 12 feet for individual canes), omit this application.

Hedgerow Planting of Erect Blackberries:

During the year of establishment, fertilize the planting in March, June, and August (if needed).  Apply 4-1/2 lbs 10-10-10 per each 100 feet of row at each application. This fertilizer
should be sprinkled evenly over a 2-foot wide band where the plants or root cuttings are planted.

Fertilization the second year, and thereafter, should consist of two applications annually, applying 11 lbs 10-10-10 per each 100 feet of row over a 3-foot wide band in early March, and in June, applying 5-1/2 lbs 10-10-10 per each 100 feet of row evenly over a 3-foot wide band.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are L-L, L-M, L-S, M-L, M-M, M-S, L-H, L-EX, M-H, M-EX, S-L, S-M, S-H, H-L, H-M, H-S, EX-L, EX-M, EX-S)

606   Trailing or Semi-erect Blackberries (6 to 8 feet apart):

Fertilize brambles twice a year.  About a month after planting, sprinkle 1/6 cup calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) fertilizer in a 24-inch circle around each plant. In June, sprinkle 1/6 cup calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) fertilizer over a 30-inch circle.

The nutritional needs of the plants in the second year should be supplied as follows:

1. In early March, sprinkle 2/3 cup calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) fertilizer over a five-foot circle around each plant.

2. In June, sprinkle 2-1/3 cup calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) fertilizer over the same five-foot circle around each plant.

Fertilization in succeeding years should be as follows:

1. In early March, sprinkle 1-1/3 cups calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) fertilizer over a six-foot circle around each plant.

2. In June, sprinkle 2/3 cup calcium nitrate (15.5-0-0) fertilizer over the same six-foot circle around each plant.  If new cane growth is excessive (over 12 feet for individual canes),
omit this application.

Hedgerow Planting of Erect Blackberries:

During the year of establishment, fertilize the planting in March, June, and August (if needed).  Apply 1.5 lbs 34-0-0 per each 100 feet of row at each application.  This fertilizer
should be sprinkled evenly over a 2-foot wide band where the plants or root cuttings are planted.

Fertilization the second year, and thereafter, should consist of two applications annually. Apply 3.5 lbs 34-0-0 per each 100 feet of row over a 3-foot wide band in early March.  In
June, apply 1.5 lbs 34-0-0 per each 100 feet of row evenly over a 3 foot wide band.  (Recommendation when phosphorus and potassium soil tests are S-H, S-EX, H-H, H-EX, EX-H,
EX-EX)