Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast | OSU Extension Service

Live on the coast? Check out these 6 publications on the best ways to grow your favorite berries! We suggest you start with the overview, then move on to the crop specific guides.

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: An Overview

Includes general information on site selection, soils, irrigation, mulching, nutrient management, and other considerations specific to growing berries on the Oregon Coast. Take our online classes! Scale up your pruning ...

Cassie Bouska, Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Strawberries

Information on growing strawberries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems.

Cassie Bouska, Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Blueberries

Information on growing blueberries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems. Take our ...

Cassie Bouska, Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Raspberries and Blackberries

Information on growing raspberries and blackberries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems....

Cassie Bouska, Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Gooseberries, Currants, and Other Minor Berry Crops

Information on growing gooseberries, currants, and other minor berries on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems.

Cassie Bouska, Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Growing Berries on the Oregon Coast: Kiwifruit and Table Grapes

Information on growing kiwifruit and grapes on the Oregon Coast, including site selection, soil, cultivars, planting systems, irrigation, mulching, fertilization, harvesting, renovation, and handling pests and problems. Take...

Cassie Bouska, Emily Dixon, Bernadine Strik | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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