How to grow huge red holberry at home can you transplant it?
Most of the varieties of huckleberries found in the United States are difficult to transplant.They can be grown from seeds for up to 15 years.If elevation is taken into account prior to transplant, successful transplants can be achieved.Some varieties need over 6,000 feet of elevation to thrive.
Huckleberry transplants can be dug up from late fall to early winter.Check state and federal regulations before digging up native plants.
A shovel is needed to remove a foot from the stems of a berry.Lift the plant from the dirt by digging around it.The plant should be placed in a container of moss.The root system of the huckleberry has moss around it.Put water in the pot.Before planting the berry in the garden, grow it in a container for one to two years.The plant's death is usually caused by earlier transplant.
Choose a location that protects the plants from the cold.The plant needs protection if the temperature falls below 28 degrees F during bloom.The cold air moves away from the plants when raised sites are used.If you want the best berry production, plant in full sun.Adding volcanic ash to the soil is beneficial to water retention.
Take 30 percent organic matter and 70 percent garden soil and mix it together.The acidic soil is good for ruffleberries.Adding organic matter such as leaf mulch or sawdust can help the soil attain the needed pH.Adding sulfur to the soil prior to planting will increase the acidic content.Follow the instructions on the label.
The transplant hole should be twice the size of the five gallon container.Put the berry into the hole by removing the container.The root system should be covered with soil and organic matter.Tamp down to remove air pockets.It should be water thoroughly.To keep the soil moist and weed free, apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the base of the huckleberries.
The easiest variety to transplant is the V.deliciosum variety.The V.deliciosum has a denser root system which makes transplant easier and more successful.
In May, June and July, fertilize the plants.Every spring, apply 2 to 3 inches of steer manure.