Corn gluten acts by inhibiting the growth of the roots of seedlings, causing them to die by dehydration when the soil dries out. It acts on sprouting plants but does not affect more established ones. In fact, due to its nitrogen content, it causes larger plants to grow more vigorously [...] High cost is one of the main drawbacks to using corn gluten. It is more expensive to apply at the recommended strength than chemical herbicidesSee also:
The Latham Raspberry, 'Rubus 'Latham', is a popular red raspberry that produces large crops of big juicy berries. It makes a delicious jam or a dessert as well as for fresh eating. A sure cropper for home use, this variety starts ripening in July and continues to ripen over a long period of time. Latham is a hardy, older cultivar bearing somewhat crumbly fruits in fall and is suitable for intermountain regions. This raspberry has become a standard in early-bearing garden and pick-your-own operations.
The berries are versatile and can be used as fresh fruit, in preserves, or in pies and pastries. Raspberries may be grown successfully at an elevation as high as 7,000 feet. They do best in full sun on non-alkaline, fertile loam soil. However, they may be grown in partial shade or under other environmental constraints. Natural protection against strong winter winds are provided in some valleys, but in other areas it is necessary to provide artificial protection during winter months. Although a well-drained soil is essential for success, a sandy soil will need to have plenty of organic matter incorporated in preparation. Raspberries need a plentiful supply of moisture throughout the growing season. Raspberries take little space and live for years. Birds also love the fruit, so you may have to share the harvest.
Growing
Loganberry plants are sturdy and more disease- and frost-resistant than many other berries. However, they are not very popular with commercial growers due to several problems which increase labour costs. The plants tend to be thorny and the berries are often hidden by the leaves. Additionally, berries of varying maturity may grow on a single plant, making it difficult to completely harvest one. They are therefore usually kept in domestic gardens.
The loganberry bush is usually about 10 canes large. The canes are not as upright as its raspberry parent and tend to vine more like its blackberry parent. It can be undisciplined in its growth and the cane (vine) can grow 5 or more feet in a year. Some gardeners train the canes fanwise along a wall or a wire frame. Old canes die after their second year and should be cut away as they can bring disease, and hinder harvesting. If it is not correctly pruned, it can produce blackberry 'sports'.
This photograph shows loganberries in blossom above others in fruit. The fruit starts green (as shown on the left), then red (as shown above) and finally a deep purple.
Harvest
The loganberry fruits earlier than its blackberry parent. As it has fruit in different stages, from blossom to mature fruit, it produces fruit for approximately 2 months. This is generally between July and September (November-January in the southern hemiphere) depending on which zone you are in. Plants continue to fruit for around 15 years. They can self-propagate. Each bush can produce 7 kg to 8 kg per bush, where each bush has about ten canes.
The berries are generally harvested when they are a deep purple color, rather than the red shown in the illustration above.The blueberry from here:
(MID SEASON) Blue Crop – The fruits are medium to large in size. Blue Crop is well known in the industry for its resistance to adverse weather conditions and consistent yields. Blue Crop adapts well to many kinds of soil types. It has been the main cultivar for commercial and u-pick growers. The flavor is mildly sweet with some acidity. Grown successfully in zones 4-8.Also note from here:
Blue Crop Blueberry: A mid season bearer, consistent producer, disease resistant and high quality. Very large berries, good flavor, best when fresh, freezes well.
Grows to be 4-6' tall.
Also note that two or more plants are required for propere pollination and production of fruit.The blackberry from here:
The Arapaho Blackberry Plant is a self-supporting blackberry plant that ripens earlier than any other thorn-less variety, in the last of May. The large berry of the Arapaho Blackberry Plant is a colorful berry with reds and blacks. The berry of the Arapaho Blackberry is tasty and firm.
The strong canes of the thornless Arapaho Blackberry plants are vigorous and the rhizomes spread rapidly underground to increase the yields for commercial blackberry production.
Moistened sections of newspapers sometimes are used as mulch between the rows of vegetable garden plants. Never use color print sections of newspaper as the color ink is detrimental. Although they are a means of controlling weeds and grasses, they tend to be rather unsightly. A friend uses the newspaper under his grass clippings, that way the clippings do not take root. It works great and the newspaper does not show!
