Your kit contains the following components: After germination occurs: Once seedlings begin to sprout, move the biodegradable pots Raspberry to an area with bright light. Once your seedlings are 1-2 inch tall, thin the pots to keep only the Pre-sowing instructions: Keep in the refrigerator for 90 days before planting the seeds. strongest 2-3 seedlings in the pot. Repeat this process after a few weeks to keep only the strongest Sowing instructions: Sow the seeds ½ inch deep, cover the seeds with a thin layer of loose soil plant in the pot. You can re-plant the other seedlings into new pots if you are interested in growing Biodegradable Peat Soil Plant and cover the biodegradable pot with a plastic bag. Place the biodegradable pots in a dim, well-ventilated X4 X4 X4 multiple plants. Growing Pots Discs Markers cool place indoors. If the outside daytime temperatures reach 60 F, there is no need to cover the pots with Transplanting outside: Transplant the seedlings outside in the beginning of the spring. the plastic sheet. Add water using a spray bottle when soil begins to dry out. Once you see first seedlings, Choose a planting area in full to partial sun. Remove the weeds and dig holes with a hand trowel remove the plastic bag and expose the pots to indirect sunlight for 6-8 hours a day. only as deep and wide as the seedlings’ root balls. Space the holes out 4 to 6 feet apart. Break apart 1 Prepare your work space After germination occurs (approximately 25-45 days): Once the seedlings are 1 inch tall the surface of the soil and add organic fertilizer. Peat moss, potting soil or compost can be added to ● Step 1 - Before you begin, read carefully the information about the specific seed you are about to sow. and produced their first set of mature leaves, thin to keep 2-3 seedlings in the pot, or alternatively re-plant create a less alkaline soil that will be favorable to blackberries. Place the seedlings in the holes, and Make sure to check for special instructions, if there are any. You can find online the expected last frost date the weaker seedlings in new 4 inch pots. Grow the young raspberry plants under dappled shade for their fill with soil. Water the soil around the base of the blackberry plants until it is slightly muddy. Give the based on your ZIP code. Following these instructions will increase your success rate. first summer and in the ventilated cold frame over the winter. berry plants 1 inch of water each week when there is no rainfall during the summer. ● Step 2 - Grab a plant marker from the kit, and write the seed’s name and current date on it. We recommend Transplanting the plants outside: Transplant the raspberry plants outdoors early in the spring. Harvest (1.5 years after germination): Pick the berries when they turn black, dark red using a black marker. Keep it nearby, you will use it soon. Select an area that contains full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Test the soil if or purple in color. Pick up any berries that have recently fallen to the ground. Once a branch has ● Step 3 - Take one of the biodegradable growing pots and keep it nearby, you will use it soon. Notice you are unsure of your soil pH, using a soil testing kit purchased from a garden center. Before planting, produced berries, it won’t produce anymore. So to keep your blackberry bushes productive, you that the pots have drainage holes at the bottom, so you might want to place it on a water resistant surface. soak the roots for an hour or two. Dig a hole that is roomy enough for the roots to spread, and plant your should prune out the canes after they’ve been harvested. Keep your berries in the fridge for up to plants 2-3 feet apart from each other to allow them enough space to grow. Mulching is important throughout 5 days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them fresh or after they’ve been cooked. 2 Expand the peat soil discs the season to conserve moisture and suffocate weeds. Keep a thick layer of mulch surrounding plants at ● Step 1 - Grab a big bowl and place one soil disc inside it. TIPS: all times. Water one inch per week from spring until after harvest. Regular watering is better than deep ● Keeping your ripening berries away from the birds will probably be your biggest challenge with ● Step 2 - The soil discs expand faster when in contact with hot water. Heat 1-2 litres of water to soaking. blackberries. A fine net or mesh cover is a good idea if the birds are taking too many berries. approximately 122°F; This is the ideal temperature for expansion. Harvest: Raspberries will begin to produce fruits in their second season. In some cases, plants may ● When transplanting outside, spread 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch around the base of the new ● Step 3 - Pour half a glass of the heated water directly on top of the soil disc. This will soften the dry bear small berries in their first autumn. Try to harvest berries on a sunny day, when they are dry. Don’t tug shrubs.Keep the mulch layer thick throughout the life of the blackberry bushes. surface tension around the disc. too hard on your raspberries when picking. A ripe raspberry will leave the vine willingly. Once harvested, ● Step 4 - Add small portions of water to the bowl (not directly on the soil disc), and watch how the soil raspberries can be kept refrigerated for about 5 days. Blueberry expands. Repeat this process until the soil disc reaches 6-8 times its original size. Additional tips: Pre-sowing instructions: Place the blueberry seeds in a damp paper towel and put them in DO NOT touch the disc while adding water as it can break inside the bowl. After 5-10 min, to make sure the ● Raspberries will need pruning annually. Make sure to cut dead branches once every couple of months. the freezer for 90 days. Once the 90 days have elapsed, the seeds can be used immediately or kept disc has reached its full size, gently touch the soil to look for any hard, unexpanded pieces. ● Raspberries are one of the few fruits that are hardly bothered by pests and diseases. Keep an eye for ● Step 5 - Let the expanded soil cool down for a couple of minutes before sowing the seeds. Gently spiders mites and beetles. in the freezer until you are ready to plant them. Blueberry seed planting should commence in the fall squeeze the soil to remove excess water. ● During the colder months of the year, lay down a layer of straw over your plants to protect them from in warm climates and in the spring in more northerly climates. 3 Sow the seeds frost. Use ground cover, like a tarp or sheet, to prevent frost damage. Remove tarps or sheets in the early Planting the seeds: Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the top soil surface and cover with a very ● Step 1 - Gently break the soil using your hands and place it inside the biodegradable pot until it is almost morning. thin layer of soil (½ inch). It is important not to make this covering thick. Keep the soil moist but not full. Keep a small portion of soil aside, you will use it to cover the seeds after you sow them. ● Cut the raspberry plants down to the soil line, using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears, in the late soaked, place the pots in a warm room (60 to 70 degrees F) and cover the pots with a newspaper ● Step 2 - Pour the entire content of the seed packet into the palm of your hand. Some of the seeds may fall. Cutting the plants back will encourage growth the following spring. until germination. be very small, so be careful not to drop them. Using your other hand grab 6-7 seeds, and gently sprinkle After germination occurs (approximately 25-35 days): Seeds should germinate in about 1 month. them evenly across the pot’s surface. Blackberry Remove the newspaper. The emerging seedlings are very tiny. Once they begin emerging, place on ● Step 3 - Cover the seeds with the remaining soil you kept aside, according to the instructed sowing Pre-sowing instructions: Keep in the refrigerator for 80 days before planting the seeds. a sunny window or greenhouse. Keep seedlings moist and allow them to grow in the pots until they depth for each seed. Sowing instructions: Sow the seeds ½ inch deep. Watering - Mist the soil with water in a spray bottle are 2-3 inches tall. Once seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, carefully remove seedlings (especially around ● Step 4 - Gently tighten the top layer of the soil to make it a bit flatter and firmer. whenever the soil begins to dry out. Expose the pots to 6-8 hours of indirect sunlight each day. the root system), and replant them into new individual pots, with a mixture of 1/3 peat, 1/3 sand and 1/3 soil. Water well and keep seedlings in a sunny location. After 2 or 3 weeks fertilize the potted seedlings with a liquid fertilizer such as Start-N-Gro at 1/2 the recommended rate. Transplanting outside: After frost danger has past, transplant your plants in the desired location outside, or keep them in a sunny position inside their individual pots. Space the plants about 5 feet apart. Dig holes about 20 inches deep and 18 inches wide (about twice as wide and twice as deep as the roots of the plant), plant the seedlings and cover with soil. Add water generously. Mulch to keep shallow blueberry root systems moist, which is essential. Apply a 2-4 inch layer of woodchips, saw dust, or pine needles after planting. Apply fertilizer one month after planting, not at time of planting. Then apply 1/2 ounce of a 10-10-10 fertilizer in a band around the plant 6 to 12 inches from the crown. Blueberry plants like a lot of water (but not until soil is waterlogged). Supply one to two inches of water per week. For the first four years after planting, there is no need to prune For Additional Grow Kits blueberry bushes. Visit Harvest (1.5 years after germination): The plants should bloom and set a few berries www.natures-blossom.com when 1.5-2 years old.Do not allow the bush to produce fruit for the first year after planting. Pinch back any blossoms developing on newly set plants to allow growth.Blueberries will be ready for picking in late July to mid August. Help us grow! Rate us on Goji berry Planting the seeds: Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the top soil surface and cover with a very thin layer of soil (½ inch). Place the container in a warm spot and keep the soil moist until the plants Amazon.com. emerge. Cover the pots with newspaper or paper towels to help keep the moisture in, but be sure to check them daily. Expect to see seedlings in four to six weeks. Water with a spray bottle when sol begins to dry out. For any questions or problems, please contact us at: After germination occurs: Move the seedlings to a sunny location and keep the soil moist. When they are 2-3 inches tall, transplant them in small containers, or alternatively thin them to keep [email protected] only the 2 strongest seedlings in the pot. Goji Berry seedlings need full sun and loose organic soil to encourage growth. Put them outside in a protected area or on a sunny windowsill. Transplanting outside: When the plants are large enough to handle, they can be planted in large containers filled with organic potting soil or outside in the ground. Mix organic compost with Disclaimer of Liability: This kit contains seeds originated in the US. This kit the soil. The young plants need loose, nutrient-rich soil to encourage root growth. This should be their final location. Spring is the best time to plant your goji berry plants. Select a location in your was designed as a gift, and should be treated as such. Gazuros Ltd. does not assume garden that gets full sun and has room for the mature plants. Gently place the plants in their new responsibility and disclaims liability for non-germinated seeds arising from improper containers or in the prepared ground, cover the roots with soil and water thoroughly. Place a layer of use of this product, or as a result of factors that are beyond the company’s control. mulch on top of the soil to retain moisture. Water enough during the first growing season to prevent the roots from drying out. Harvest: Goji berry plants are shrubs with gray-green leaves. Expect to see the first purple and white flowers in about two-three years. You may start to see bright red fruit that year, but it can take another year before your plants are covered with goji berries.