Growing Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Currants and Other Berries That Thrive Where You Live

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Easy to grow, quick to bear and naturally resistant to disease, supernutritious berries are the best fruits to grow organically. Plus, they rarely lose their newly fertilized flowers to late spring freezes — a common heartbreak with tree fruits. Whether you want ready-to-pick fruit “candy” or juicy smoothie berries, you can match up multi-talented varieties with the right sites and enjoy a full season of great-tasting berries, from spring strawberries to fall raspberries.

Begin by choosing one or two berries you’re willing to pay dearly for at the farmers market, like melt-in-your-mouth blueberries or tart black currants. Any berries grown by local farmers will grow at your place, too. Plenty of sun brings out the best flavor in most berries, but they also like a few hours of afternoon shade where summers are hot. For those with cool climates, some berries are happy with morning sun and afternoon shade.

Ready to choose the best berries for your yard? In addition to the overview below, be sure to check out the in-depth articles on the berries linked below, as well as our customized search tool, the Seed and Plant Finder to help you locate specific berry varieties.

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