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What to do with live, young berry plants #889150
Asked November 01, 2024, 8:09 AM EDT
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Patrick,
You can go ahead and plant those in the yard. The ground won't freeze ( the soil) foe another four weeks and maybe more. Water them in well and mulch around them with a thick layer of four inches or so of leaves or straw to insulate the soil and thus keep the roots growing as long as possible. Make sure you cage the plants entirely or they will get eaten this winter by our endless rabbit population.
Since your plants are potted that means they have seriously girdling roots. You must gently untangle the roots so they circle but instead spread out . Your plants should be fine if you make sure you mulch and water them ( keep watering through November).
Best of luck and let me know if you have any more questions,
Sally Granath
Hennepin County MG