[kermit]

Planted rasberry canes, blackberry plants and blackcurrant and redcurrant bushes about a month ago.  All looked very dormant, with exception of the blackberries.  We are now into our 3rd week of snow on ground (20-30cm), hard compacted and continues deep frost.  Will they survive?  Im particularly worried about the blackberries.

Thanks

[gillie]

Yes, they should be perfectly OK.  Apparently black currants need a period of cold to fruit well.   If the branches of the blackberry are being weighed down by snow you could give them a gently shake to free them but otherwise leave well enough alone.

Cheers,

Gillie

[tode]

If it's really cold, it may be worth putting some straw round the bases to prevent the roots freezing.  Well established plants shouldn't suffer.