Do Blackberries Grow in Late Fall?

Planting

• Blackberries begin to grow in early spring, once the soil starts to warm. The best time to plant blackberry cane is in early spring, starting in March. This gives the plant enough time to produce a strong root system and grow lateral branches. Late fall plantings are possible, but only after the soil freezes.

Growth

• Blackberries produce new growth during the hot summer months. They thrive in areas where the temperature is hot and humid. Blackberries go into a dormant stage in late fall and produce no growth until the temperatures warm in early spring.

Cuttings

• Blackberry cuttings taken off the plant will propagate indoors and produce new plants during late fall months. Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in midsummer will have root formation in approximately six weeks. Take the cutting from new growth that is beginning to mature and harden. Continue to grow these cuttings indoors through the winter months.