When to Plant Blackberry in Perth, Mediterranean Guide
What this month normally looks like in Mediterranean
In October the Mediterranean zone normally runs 22°C by day and 10°C overnight, with about 38 mm of rain over 6 or 7 wet days. The coldest October night on record across the zone was -0.2°C, so a late frost is not out of the question. Averages 1991 to 2026, 19 postcodes, SILO.
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This Blackberry guide is written for the Mediterranean zone, which takes in Perth, Adelaide and Bunbury. Somewhere else? Your postcode picks the right one.
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Also handy: will it frost this week? and what grows in shade.
- Planting window
- Jun to Aug
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- about 6 (GrowVeg)
Wild blackberry (Rubus fruticosus agg.) is a Weed of National Significance and is declared in every state and territory. Grow only named thornless garden cultivars such as Chester or Thornfree.
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Best Planting Window for Mediterranean
- Jan -
- Feb -
- Mar -
- Apr -
- May -
- Jun P
- Jul P
- Aug P
- Sep -
- Oct -
- Nov -
- Dec -
P = Planting window
Medium to cold climates suit (Fruit Tree Lane). WA: Fruit Tree Lane cannot ship thornless blackberry to WA because of state quarantine rules. Check Western Australia rules before you order.
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How to Grow Blackberry in Mediterranean Australia
- Soil
- Fertile soil enriched with compost, pH about 6 (GrowVeg).
- Salt
- Sensitive. Struggles with salty bore water or salty soil. Give it rainwater if you can.
- pH Range
- about 6 (GrowVeg)
- Sunlight
- Full sun in cool areas. Shelter from hot afternoon sun in warm temperate areas (Fruit Tree Lane).
- Keep away from
- Bushland edges, Warm winter sites
Mediterranean Growing Tips for Blackberry
Recommended Varieties
- Chester (later fruiting)
- Thornfree
- Waldo, Adrienne
Key Challenges
- WA quarantine on plant sales
- Hot summers
Pro Tips
- Check state rules
- Mulch and water
Pests and problems for Blackberry in Mediterranean
Harvesting Blackberry
How to harvest: Pick over a long season as the fruit ripens (GrowVeg).
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Common Questions About Blackberry
When do you plant blackberry in Australia?
It depends on your climate zone, not the calendar month alone. Planting months by zone:
- Tropical (Cairns): not recommended
- Subtropical (Brisbane): Jun to Aug
- Warm Temperate (Sydney): Jun to Aug
- Cool Temperate (Melbourne): Jun to Aug
- Cold / Highland (Canberra): Jun to Aug
- Arid / Semi-Arid (Alice Springs): not recommended
- Mediterranean (Perth): Jun to Aug
When should I plant Blackberry in Perth?
Medium to cold climates suit (Fruit Tree Lane). WA: Fruit Tree Lane cannot ship thornless blackberry to WA because of state quarantine rules. Check Western Australia rules before you order.
What are the best Blackberry varieties for Perth?
Recommended varieties for the Mediterranean zone include: Chester (later fruiting), Thornfree, Waldo, Adrienne.
Are blackberry salt tolerant?
No. Blackberry are salt-sensitive, one of the more sensitive veggies. Use rainwater if your bore water is salty, or grow them in a raised bed of fresh mix if your soil is.
Which zone am I in?
Type your postcode into the box near the top of the page and it tells you, and links this crop in your own zone if it differs. Or look it up on the grow zone map. This page is the Mediterranean zone, Perth is its reference city.