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Starting a Berry patch...

12 years ago

Hi!

I am planning a berry patch near the south east side of my fence which gets 6-7 hours of good sunlight. I have garden soil from Pacific Soils. Will be building a wooden frame and make a raised bed. What other things should I be mixing in this soil to start a flourishing berry patch...berries I have in pots are strawberries and blue berries that I would be transplanting down. DO I really need any special additions into this rich blackish garden soil?

Also should I be worried about slugs when I put the plants down though in raised beds? I have many slugs around here...

Pls advise..

Thx,

-Sally

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botann
12 years ago
Slugs love Strawberries.
oliveoyl3
12 years ago
I suggest you do enter strawberries in the search box on this forum or fruits & you'll find what you need.

We have a great climate for strawberries!
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