RCA Trellis for Blackberry Systems Series | Part 6: Floricane Removal & Lateral Transfer

Part Six of our RCA Trellis for Blackberry Systems Series finishes the series by explaining what to do with your trained primocanes and laterals after the floricane harvest season is over.
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Why does does it need to rotate? An orchard near me grows blackberries with two fixed long arms. No need to transfer arms after floricanes are done fruiting.

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We utilize the rotation system so 1) the canes can be lowered and covered during freeze events 2) canes can be trained in such a way that with the rotation they only flower and fruit on one side of the plant. This reduces sunburn of the fruit and keeps it cooler during harvest. Here is a link to our Part 1 video that introduces the RCA trellis and explains more of the benefits! ruclips.net/video/m5wzgQx_OQM/видео.htmlsi=IN_88tr4eUwWn8_5