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Transplanting Wild Blackberries: Best Done in September

Move wild blackberries in September. Identify this year's fruiting canes (brown, dying) and leave them. Dig vigorous green canes (next year's fruiters) and replant along the new fence line.

Method

Cut canes to 2–3 feet.
Dig with as much root as possible.
Plant immediately, water well.
Mulch heavily.

New canes will establish roots over winter and fruit next summer.

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