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Here is my small inventory of blackberry cuttings . Propagating blackberries from cuttings is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to grow new plants that are identical to the parent. Whether you’re expanding your garden or sharing plants with friends, blackberry cuttings root readily with minimal equipment and care.

Blackberries belong to the genus Rubus, and most cultivated varieties of Rubus respond well to vegetative propagation. This method ensures the new plants maintain the same fruit quality, yield, and growth habit as the original bush.
Types of Cuttings

There are two common ways to propagate blackberries:

1. Root Cuttings (Best in Late Winter/Early Spring)
Dig up a healthy, pencil-thick root from a mature blackberry plant while it is dormant. Cut the root into 3–6 inch (7–15 cm) sections. Lay the sections horizontally in a shallow trench or pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Cover lightly with soil and keep evenly moist. New shoots should appear in a few weeks.

2. Stem Cuttings (Best in Summer)
Select a healthy, non-flowering cane and cut a 4–6 inch section from the tip. Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional but helpful). Insert the cutting into a pot filled with a moist mix of peat and perlite or sand. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in bright, indirect light. Roots usually form within 3–4 weeks.