I just moved houses and I think I've found the perfect spot for my blueberries and raspberries at the new place. Since I'll need to transplant them, I'm looking for tips on how to do this correctly. I'm located in zone 6a, so any advice specific to that climate would be greatly appreciated!
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Make sure your plants are dormant before you move them, ideally, wait until winter. This will help them survive the transplant better. But if you can't wait that long, try to delay moving them for a few weeks if you can. Just be mindful that the temperatures may not change drastically in that timeframe.
If you don't mind, consider leaving the old plants for the next people. But if you really want to take them, focus on younger shoots rather than the mature plants. Raspberries send up new shoots that are often far from the main plant, so make sure to grab those roots! If you go for the old plants, be ready to dig deep for the root balls. Water them well the day before you dig, and make sure to wrap the roots to keep them moist. Pre-dig holes at the new location and have extra soil handy for a smooth transition. Oh, and water them well after you've transplanted!
We have to move ours too, so thanks for the tips! I’ll definitely keep this in mind.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the option to wait until winter since we’ve already sold one house and closed on the new one. But I can give it a few weeks.